Tommy talks about the practice of mindfulness and how to approach a teen with an eating disorder, introduces listeners to Saint Rita of Cascia, and answers listener questions about a sibling coming out as transgender, what to do when prayer is emotionally triggering, and the issues with Maslow's famous hierarchy of needs.
Tommy talks about how to respond when we're told we've triggered someone and discusses the need for better mental health services in perinatal healthcare, introduces listeners to Servant of God Chiara Corbella Petrillo, and answers listener questions about how to be a better communicator, how to start setting up a routine, and the fine line between mental illness and spiritual attack. St. Dymphna's Playbook on Grexly: https://www.grexly.com/stdymphnasplaybook Support us on Patreon: https://www.p...
Tommy talks about the problems with working from home and explores Selena Gomez sharing her diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder, introduces listeners to Blessed Chiara Badano, and answers listener questions about how to navigate fasting with an eating disorder, if the phrase "the new normal" is helpful or not, and how to find peace as a family when one parent has a manic break. St. Dymphna's Playbook on Grexly: https://www.grexly.com/stdymphnasplaybook Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gr...
Tommy talks about the problems with using Cannabis and discusses the need to stop using mental health terms as pejoratives, introduces listeners to Blessed Charles de Foucauld, and answers listener questions about what to do when you need therapy but can't start yet, the difference between in-person therapy and telehealth, and what's so special about Saint Dymphna.
Tommy talks about how social distancing impacts our emotional health and discusses the idea of a "higher power" in substance use treatment, welcomes Sister Anne Flanagan to introduce listeners to Blessed James Alberione, and answers listener questions about how to prepare for the anniversary of a friend's death from suicide, how to cope with anger toward family members, and how to figure out how a traumatic event has changed us.
Tommy talks about how to set healthy Lenten penances and how to cope with news that a holy hero may not have been so holy, introduces listeners to Saint Josephine Bakhita, and answers listener questions about why those suffering from addiction make bad choices, how to improve a relationship in the midst of Narcissistic Personality Disorder, and tips for coping with Church-triggered panic attacks.
Tommy talks about how to cope with anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic and how to best work with individuals who identify as transgender, introduces listeners to Saint Damien of Molokai, and answers listener questions about what to do when a child comes out as bisexual, how to help a family member with Bipolar Disorder who doesn't want help, and how to cope with anxiety related to the death of loved ones.
Tommy talks about extreme penance vs. self-harm and discusses why in the world we might develop feelings for our therapist, shares a bit about Saint Joan of Arc, and answers listener questions about when compassion becomes co-dependence, what to think when a mental health diagnosis closes off the priesthood, and how to help a family member who stopped going to Mass because of anxiety.
Tommy talks about battling loneliness and the first steps to take when you want to get help, introduces listeners to Saint Expeditus, and answers listener questions about anger when working through childhood experiences, how to cope with anxiety at school, and how to approach intrusive images that confront us without our consent.
Tommy talks about therapists wearing their ashes on Ash Wednesday and the need to love ourselves if we want to experience the love of God, shares a little about Saint Edith Stein, and answers listener questions about overcoming shame, setting healthy boundaries in a relationship with our parents, and the new therapeutic modality known as Lifespan Integration.
Tommy talks about the the recent suicide of a Kansas City priest and the importance of not over-pathologizing ourselves, shares a little about Saint John Vianney, and answers listener questions about flashbacks, grieving the death of a parent, and how to respond to Catholics who think using mental health medication is just "drugging our bodies."
Tommy talks about the importance of finding a modality of therapy that connects with you and discusses the wide range of emotions that can come after a miscarriage, introduces listeners to Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, and answers listener questions about responding to DMs about mortal sin, the idea of hell making it hard to feel God's love and mercy, and how to prepare for a happy birth after the experience of a medical trauma.
Tommy talks about supporting a teen with mental illness and how spirituality connects with counseling, introduces listeners to Saint Noel Chabanel, and answers listener questions about grieving the loss of someone we don't remember, navigating the emotions of studying abroad, and how to prepare our mental health for pregnancy and having children.
Tommy talks about the importance of focusing on your relationship as a married couple and how to address suicide with young children, shares a little bit about Saint Ignatius of Loyola, and answers listener questions about recovering from childhood abuse, navigating relationships with difficult family members, and supporting a loved one experiencing early cognitive difficulties.
Tommy talks about the the idea of Blue Monday and the heartbreak of Christian pastors being fired over their mental health, introduces everyone to Saint Flora, and answers listener questions about how to stop dwelling on the sins of others, the DBT (Dialectical behavior therapy) idea that there are no absolute truths, and how to help a loved one with military-related PTSD.
Tommy addresses the lie that praying more will always lead to healing and talks about how to navigate relationships with family members who are hostile to our faith, shares a little bit about Saint Augustine, and answers listener questions about religious orders rejecting people because of their mental health, when to speak up in a relationship, and how to help our loved ones suffering from addiction while also taking care of ourselves. Visit www.grexly.com to listen to more episodes of Saint Dy...
Tommy talks about the stigma around taking mental health medications and explores the heartbreak of Saint Therese, shares a little about Saint Aelred of Rievaulx, and answers listener questions about navigating manipulative relationships, the therapy modality known as EMDR, and depression leading to missing Mass.
Tommy talks about children taking a mental health day off of school and a recent study on contraception and depression, shares a little about Saint Joseph of Cupertino, and answers listener questions about self-disclosure in job interviews, navigating family relationships, and how to battle perfectionism.
Tommy talks about the dangers of self-care advice and the potential Medicaid IMD Exclusion repeal plans, shares a little about Saint Oscar Romero, and answers listener questions about battling perverted thoughts, promoting healing between siblings, and the importance of replacing a bad coping skill with a good one.
Tommy talks about how to become a therapist and the potential anxiety associated with memento mori, shares a little bit about Saint Teresa of Avila, and answers listener questions about mindfulness techniques, families who stigmatize therapy, and how to be in a supportive relationship with someone who has experienced suicidal thoughts.
Tommy talks about suicide and mental health stigmas, introduces saints Serge and Bacchus, and answers listener questions about vicarious PTSD, healing after abortion, and weather-related PTSD.
Tommy talks about intrusive thoughts and discusses gender dysphoria, introduces Blessed Solanus Casey, and answers listener questions about enforcing boundaries, building self-confidence, and praying for death.
Tommy talks about caregiver burnout and explores having same-sex attractions while staying faithfully Catholic, introduces Saint Maria Goretti, and answers listener questions about dissociative identity disorder, borderline personality disorder, and how to break the cycle of violence in our homes.
Tommy talks about disability awareness and how to help someone get into therapy, introduces Saint Rita, and answers listener questions about sex addiction, alcoholism, and not feeling good after a therapy session.
Tommy talks about getting into the mental health field and where to start when returning to the Faith, introduces Saint Mary Magdalene de Pazzi, and answers listener questions about breakups, coping skills after confession, and deliverance ministries.
Tommy talks about tarot cards and discusses integrating spirituality and counseling, shares a little from the life of Saint Padre Pio, and answers listener questions about co-parenting with an alcoholic, gender dysphoria, and the intersection of anxiety and scrupulosity.
Tommy talks about the Pope's recent words about praying for others and discusses getting out of unhealthy relationships, introduces Saint Andrew Kim Taegon, and answers listener questions about integrating spirituality into one's family, the difference between being homesick and being depressed, and why God saves some people and not others.
Tommy talks about how to give 100% to your family after a long day at work and how to enforce boundaries, introduces Saint Drogo, and answers listener questions about scrupulosity, social anxiety, and experiencing PTSD after a traumatic birth.
Tommy talks about trusting Jesus and being unmotivated to get into therapy, introduces Saint Hildegard of Bingen, and answers listener questions about welcoming the LGBTQ community, toxic relationships with our parents, and early-onset Bipolar Disorder.
Tommy talks about anxiety and vanity and anti-depressants and prayer, introduces Saint Benedict Dawa, and answers listener questions about different types of anxiety, aging vs. dementia, and setting boundaries.
