In this episode, Dr. Gerry Crete explores parts theory through the fascinating lens of Marvel superheroes, The Lord of the Rings, Scripture, and the saints. A master at leading people into their interior life, Dr. Gerry leads an experiential activity to connect the dots between parts work and inner peace. Discussed in this episode: What parts theory is (parts work, IFS, Internal Family Systems, Ego State Therapy) How parts theory helps deepen our spiritual life Within each human person, there is...
May 21, 2024•46 min•Ep. 179
Welcome to Episode 178 of the Being Human Podcast: The Last 70 Years in Psychology: Personal Reflections with Dr. Paul Vitz In this episode, Dr. Paul Vitz reflects on the last 70 years of psychology, from psychoanalysis to the emergence of humanistic psychology, interpersonal psychology, family therapy, emotion-focused therapy, cognitive and behavioral therapy, forgiveness therapy, positive therapy, and narrative psychotherapy. Dr. Vitz shares valuable insights for the future of psychology and m...
May 14, 2024•31 min•Ep. 178
Welcome to Episode 177 of the Being Human Podcast: The Mystery of the Human Person with Dr. Peter Kreeft In today’s episode, Dr. Greg had the opportunity to talk to Dr. Peter Kreeft, a convert to Roman Catholicism, and the author of over eighty books on Christian philosophy, theology and apologetics. Together they explore various topics such as psychology, philosophy, modern therapy, and the integration of spirituality. They talk about how modern societal challenges impact our understanding of h...
May 07, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 177
Welcome to Episode 176 of the Being Human Podcast: Human Suffering and Healing: A Roundtable Discussion with Dr. Paul Vitz, Dr. Gerry Crete and Mother Natalia In this episode, Dr. Greg had a great conversation with Dr. Paul Vitz, his professor from the Institute for Psychological Sciences, Mother Natalia from Christ the Bridegroom Monastery, and Dr. Gerry Crete, the author of Litanies of the Heart. Their discussion highlighted the deep interconnection between psychological and spiritual healing....
Apr 30, 2024•45 min•Ep. 176
Welcome to Episode 175 of the Being Human Podcast: Rethinking Formation: Preparing Priests for the Future with Father Sam Kachuba In today’s episode, Dr. Greg had a conversation with Father Sam Kachuba, a pastor, a podcaster and one of our Partner Mentors at CatholicPsych. They share insights on priesthood formation and the significance of CatholicPsych’s Certification Program’s Capstone Project. They explore the differences between traditional academic programs and hands-on Certification. They ...
Apr 23, 2024•51 min•Ep. 175
Welcome to Episode 174 of the Being Human Podcast: Healing or Harm? Unveiling the Truth About Bad Therapy In this podcast episode, Dr. Greg delves into the controversial book, “Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren't Growing Up” by Abigail Shrier, which critiques modern psychotherapeutic practice, and exposes the dangers and ineffectiveness of current mental health trends. He talks about how mainstream psychology lacks integration of spiritual dimensions, and how this often leads to misguided treatment...
Apr 16, 2024•48 min•Ep. 174
Welcome to Episode 173 of the Being Human Podcast: Unmasking Disintegration: Examining the APA’s Stance on Gender Identity In this episode, Dr. Greg explores the importance of integration in dealing with complex societal matters. He stresses the need to integrate faith, reason, and science to understand and foster human development. Additionally, he addresses the troubling developments within the American Psychological Association, specifically its recent policy statement on transgender issues. ...
Apr 09, 2024•36 min•Ep. 173
Welcome to Episode 172 of the Being Human Podcast: A Journey through Faith and Music with John Michael Talbot In this episode, Dr. Greg had a conversation with John Michael Talbot, a Catholic author, musician and the founder of Brothers and Sisters of Charity. He shares his inspiring conversion to Catholicism, and the impact of his faith on his music. They discuss the importance of the mystical and contemplative dimension in his life, emphasizing the need for artists to go deep in prayer and tru...
Apr 02, 2024•32 min•Ep. 172
Welcome to Episode 171 of the Being Human Podcast: Catholic Mindfulness on College Campus In this episode, the last of our six-part series for Lent, I had a conversation with Lily McGibbon – a sophomore at the University of Notre Dame (and granddaughter of Paul Vitz!) - to discuss the integration of Catholicism with psychology and mindfulness. Lily shares her perspective on the topics of mental health and gender ideology at Notre Dame as well as the changing attitudes towards marriage and relati...
Mar 26, 2024•36 min•Ep. 171
Welcome to Episode 170 of the Being Human Podcast: Navigating Mindfulness in Daily Living In this episode, the fifth video of our six-part series for Lent, Dr. Greg had another conversation with his wife, Barbra Bottaro, and they explore the practical application of mindfulness in fostering a balanced approach to life’s complexities. They share their personal experiences to illustrate how mindfulness helps us navigate daily challenges like power outages, parenting dilemmas with a sense of calm a...
Mar 19, 2024•47 min•Ep. 170
Welcome to Episode 169 of the Being Human Podcast: Breaking Free From Unhealthy Mental Habits In this episode, the fourth video of our six-part series for Lent, we feature a part of Dr. Greg’s 8-week course entitled "Introduction to Catholic Mindfulness". He talks about how our interpretations of events shape our reactions and behaviors, using the ABC model of learning to illustrate this process. He emphasizes the role of mindfulness in breaking habitual thought patterns and empowering individua...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 169
Welcome to Episode 168 of the Being Human Podcast: Catholic Mindfulness in Daily Living with Dr. Bryan Violette In this episode, the third video of our six-part series on The Mindful Catholic, I had a conversation with a fellow Catholic psychologist and good friend of mine, Dr. Bryan Violette. We discuss the different dimensions of Catholic mindfulness and how it integrates with our personal experiences. We explore how reframing mindfulness serves as a tool for achieving our goals, enhancing our...
Mar 05, 2024•56 min•Ep. 168
Welcome to Episode 167 of the Being Human Podcast: Mindful Birthing and Other Stories with My Wife In this episode, the second video of our six-part series on The Mindful Catholic, I had a meaningful conversation with my wife, Barbra Bottaro. We discuss the basics of mindfulness in the home and how we can use this in our daily lives. She shares with us the beautiful story of how one of our kids was born at home with the use of mindfulness and how transformative it can be when we learn how to tru...
Feb 27, 2024•41 min•Ep. 167
Welcome to Episode 166 of the Being Human Podcast: How Catholic Mindfulness Makes You a Better Catholic As we enter the season of Lent, join us for a special series where we unpack Dr. Greg’s book, The Mindful Catholic. Over the next six episodes, we will have insightful discussions along with beloved guests as we explore how mindfulness aligns with Catholic values and enhances our spiritual journey. In this episode, Dr. Greg talks about the intersection of spirituality and psychology, highlight...
Feb 20, 2024•47 min•Ep. 166
Welcome to Episode 165 of the Being Human Podcast: Understanding the Past to Navigate the Present with Fr. Sam Kachuba In this episode, Dr. Greg had the opportunity to talk to Father Sam Kachuba, a pastor, a podcaster and one of our Partner Mentors at CatholicPsych. They delve into the historical and philosophical underpinnings of societal shifts and their impact on the Church. From the countercultural movements of the 1960s, to the challenges of navigating cultural shifts posed by communism and...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 165
Welcome to Episode 164 of the Being Human Podcast: Finding Peace Beyond Understanding: Trusting God's Love Amidst Church Challenges There is a growing discontent in the Church at present, and there is a need to recalibrate and renew our relationship with God. In this episode, Dr. Greg explores the historical roots of why our Church seems to lack solid formation on human sexuality and how this impacts our society today. He also talks about the emotional divide among priests and bishops in the chu...
Feb 06, 2024•39 min•Ep. 164
Welcome to Episode 163 of the Being Human Podcast: Leading From Weakness: Authenticity in Fatherhood with Bobby Angel In this episode, Dr. Greg dives into conversation with Bobby Angel, a Catholic speaker, author, and one of our Partner Mentors at CatholicPsych. Bobby shares the challenges of being a husband and a father, and how we are all called to humility, self-reflection, and internal transformation as we serve the Lord in ministry. They also talk about the impact of technology and gaming o...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 163
Welcome to Episode 162 of the Being Human Podcast: Unveiling Grace: A Journey of Redemption and Mercy with Johnna Sullivan In today’s episode, Dr. Greg had a meaningful conversation with Johnna Sullivan, a missionary in Haiti and one of our Partner Mentors at Catholic Psych. Johnna shares about her joys and challenges as a missionary and how God paved the way for her to discover her purpose in life. They talk about the complexity of human experiences, the importance of creating safe spaces for o...
Jan 23, 2024•45 min•Ep. 162
Welcome to Episode 161 of the Being Human Podcast: Habit Hacks for Real New Years Changes As the New Year begins, it’s time again to reflect on our resolutions and aspirations. In today's episode, Dr. Greg talked about the psychology behind hacking your behaviors and habits so you can implement lasting changes this year. He also shared research-based insights and practical resources that will help you create a sustainable plan, equip you to take action, and motivate you to achieve transformative...
Jan 16, 2024•40 min•Ep. 161
Welcome to Episode 160 of the Being Human Podcast: Healing Through Parts Work and Litanies of the Heart, w/ Dr. Gerry Crete In this week’s episode, Dr. Greg welcomes Dr. Gerry Crete to the show for a deep dive discussion into Dr. Gerry’s new book, Litanies of the Heart! Listen in as they unpack how “parts work” can help in overcoming anxiety and trauma as well as aid in finding greater life fulfillment and a more intimate relationship with God. Discussed in the episode: Parts work as a transform...
Jan 09, 2024•49 min•Ep. 160
Welcome to Episode 159 of the Being Human Podcast: My Personal Story of an Irregular Situation and Fiducia Supplicans Fiducia Supplicans, the new document released by the Vatican, and the way Pope Francis addressed questions about the blessing of couples in “irregular” or same-sex relationships has caused controversy and confusion to many. In this new episode, Dr. Greg shares his reflections and insights on this issue to guide us in deepening our understanding of the document, and to help enligh...
Jan 02, 2024•40 min•Ep. 159
Welcome to Episode 158 of the Being Human Podcast: Blessings for Same-Sex Couples? (An Invitation to go Deeper) So many Catholics have been shocked, surprised, and confused by the recently-released Vatican document in which Pope Francis responds to questions regarding the blessing of couples in “irregular” or same-sex relationships. In this episode, Dr. Greg offers a response to the issue. Discussed in the episode: The importance of transcending political commentary and debates and focusing inst...
Dec 27, 2023•28 min•Ep. 158
Welcome to Episode 157 of the Being Human Podcast: For Those Holding the Line Between Two Extremes (A Gender Series Follow-Up) This episode is for those standing on the middle ground between owoke liberal culture and traditional Catholicism; for those attempting to walk with those who struggle with gender confusion while at the same time upholding objective truth. In this follow-up to our recent Gender Series, Dr. Greg offers encouragement, consolation, and a way forward! Discussed in the episod...
Dec 19, 2023•30 min•Ep. 157
Welcome to Episode 156 of the Being Human Podcast: Introducing…The Catholic Sinner Show! w/ Dr. Bryan Violette In this episode, join in on the conversation as Dr. Greg and Dr. Byran discuss life, dreams, passion projects, finding God, and the launch of Dr. Bryan’s new talk show! Discussed in the episode: The importance of pursuing one’s dreams and passions; Learning to listen to the still small voice within; Finding God in the middle of the world; The challenges and rewards of interviewing guest...
Dec 12, 2023•46 min•Ep. 156
Welcome to Episode 155 of the Being Human Podcast: How to Help Those Suffering with Gender Confusion Do you know anyone experiencing gender confusion? How can we meet them with compassion while also leading them to the truth? Dr. Greg breaks open this question and more in this final episode of our Gender Series! Discussed in the episode: How to enter into a conversation with someone suffering from gender dysphoria or confusion; The reality of gender dysphoria and the suffering of those who strug...
Dec 05, 2023•57 min•Ep. 155
Welcome to Episode 154 of the Being Human Podcast: A Special Announcement and an Invitation to Join Our Mission! In this special #GivingTuesday episode, Dr. Greg shares an exciting announcement about a new program CatholicPsych is launching to address the mental health crisis plaguing young people - along with a way that you can help bring this program to life! Discussed in the episode: A special announcement from Dr. Greg for #GivingTuesday; More information about the program CatholicPsych is d...
Nov 28, 2023•11 min•Ep. 154
Welcome to Episode 153 of the Being Human Podcast: How to Talk About Gender Issues How do we talk about gender issues to people who don’t necessarily share the same views? How can we make sense of the gender ideologies and confusion so prevalent in our culture today? In this week’s episode, Dr. Greg shares important principles to remember when engaging others in conversation on this sensitive topic. Discussed in the episode: How do we communicate a Catholic perspective on gender ideology to thos...
Nov 21, 2023•51 min•Ep. 153
Welcome to Episode 152 of the Being Human Podcast: Towards a New Revolution of Gender Truth What are some ways that transgenderism develops? Why is it important to our human development to have both a mom and a dad? How can we understand the equality of men and women while recognizing the presence of differences? In this week’s episode, Dr. Greg answers these questions while breaking open how the current gender crisis provides an opportunity to discover on a deeper level the glory of God shining...
Nov 14, 2023•48 min•Ep. 152
Welcome to Episode 151 of the Being Human Podcast: From Gender Dysphoria to Gender Integration: A Proposal We’re in the midst of what could be considered a gender revolution. What’s the answer to the rapidly growing gender dysphoria prevalent in our culture? In this week’s episode, Dr. Greg proposes how a new and deepening understanding of Church teaching can provide the antidote to gender confusion. Discussed in the episode: The importance of understanding gender as being deeply tied to our bio...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 151
Welcome to Episode 150 of the Being Human Podcast: Can Catholics Celebrate Halloween? In a brief intermission to our Gender & Sexuality Series, Dr. Greg offers clarity to the debate surrounding Halloween: is it a pagan holiday? Can Catholics celebrate Halloween? The surprising answer in this week’s special episode! Discussed in the episode: Myths and misconceptions about the pagan roots of Halloween; The Christian origins of dressing up and trick-or-treating; Why Halloween is not just a Cath...
Oct 31, 2023•26 min•Ep. 150
