Many Catholics struggle with therapy because it can feel abstract, secular, or even at odds with the faith. In this episode, Catholic therapist Adam Cross is joined by Dr. Tim White to explore how “parts work,” nervous system regulation, and Catholic spirituality can come together for real healing. Drawing from Catholic tradition and clinical insight, they share practical ways to notice your body, pray with your emotions, and invite Christ into the places that feel most fractured.

Topics covered:

Why Catholics sometimes resist therapy and how to integrate faith with psychology

Body, mind, and soul, how what affects one touches the others

“Parts work” explained in plain language, protectors, exiles, firefighters, and the Self

Prayer, breath, and the nervous system, calming stress through faith and science

Internal discipleship, what self leadership means in a Catholic lens

Addiction, shame, and wounded parts, how to partner with them for redemption

Why this inner work changes relationships, confidence, and daily discipleship

Tune in for a hopeful conversation on faith, psychology, and the path from stress and fear toward peace, healing, and deeper communion with God.

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