Being Human

Oct 29 2024 198 ep. 250
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At the CatholicPsych Institute, we're doing something new when it comes to therapy. In the Being Human podcast, Dr. Greg Bottaro, Founder and Director of the CatholicPsych Institute, shares with you his vision for Catholic therapy and a revolutionary approach that is focused, finally, on what it means to be human.

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Episode 198: A Bishop’s Raw Story of Anxiety and Depression: Why ‘Try Harder’ Doesn’t Work

Oct 29 2024 59 mins  
Bishop James Conley shares his raw and personal journey of battling anxiety and depression as a Church leader. He reveals the trap of “just try harder” and emphasizes that true healing comes only by breaking free from self-reliance. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to keep pushing through, this episode will challenge and encourage you to embrace authentic healing. Discus

Episode 197: Correcting Aquinas: JP2’s Truth Bomb on Gender and Human Dignity

Oct 22 2024 39 mins  
Do you know the limitations of St. Thomas Aquinas’ “pre-microscope” view on gender, and how it is still influencing the Church today? In this special episode on the feast of Pope St. John Paul II, Dr. Greg unpacks why JP2’s teachings on gender, identity, and what it means to be human are exactly what the Church—and the world—needs right now. Discussed in this episo

Episode 196: The Single Most Important Thing to Live a Holy Life

Oct 15 2024 40 mins  
In today’s episode, Dr. Greg and Fr. Louis Merosne dive into a powerful conversation on what it truly takes to live a holy life. They get real and vulnerable, peeling back layers on what it means to draw close to God—and what often holds us back. Discussed in this episode: A new approach to the Being Human podcast; Bringing together psychological concepts with spirit

Episode 195: Live from Australia: Bridging Faith and Psychology

Oct 08 2024 86 mins  
In this special live-recorded episode from Australia, Dr. Greg and his guests explore the rich intersection of faith and mental health. Joined by spiritual director Katherine Stone, MGL, and CatholicPsych’s International Programs Director, Shawn van der Linden, the discussion weaves together personal stories, cultural insights, and thoughtful audience questions. Tune in to hear

Episode 194: Better Than Global Outreach? An Interview with CPMAP Graduate Jack Beers

Oct 01 2024 58 mins  
In today’s episode, Dr. Greg interviews Jack Beers—an amazing husband, father, and graduate of the CPMAP program. They chat about his journey from being a leader in mass evangelization to following his true calling in mentorship. Jack opens up about how the CPMAP program brought him closer to God, strengthened his family connections, and made him even better at what he loves�

Episode 193: From Missionary to Mentor: An Interview with CPMAP Graduate Mary Sutarik

Sep 24 2024 39 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Greg interviews Mary Sutarik, a graduate of the CatholicPsych certification program. Mary shares her journey from being a FOCUS missionary on college campuses to becoming a certified Catholic Mentor. They discuss the challenges she faced and the transformation she experienced through the program — and her work to now bring that transformation to others.

Episode 192: Who's Ministering to the Ministers? An Interview with CPMAP Graduate Bobby Angel

Sep 17 2024 46 mins  
In today’s episode, Dr. Greg interviews Bobby Angel about his experience of the CPMAP certification program and how it has transformed his ministry. They discuss Bobby's journey through the program, the personal growth he underwent, and his amazing work to support ministry leaders through retreats focused on rest and integration. Discussed in this episode: The challenges

Episode 191: A Catholic Therapist Tells All: An Interview with CPMAP Graduate Julie Xistris

Sep 10 2024 43 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Greg interviews Julie Xistris, a licensed marriage and family therapist, about her journey through the CPMAP certification program. Julie shares her struggles with integrating her Catholic faith into her therapy practice and how the CatholicPsych training program provided her with the tools and freedom to align her work with her vocation. Discussed in this

Episode 190: Hope through Healing: An Interview with CPMAP Graduate Johnna Sullivan

Sep 03 2024 39 mins  
In today’s episode, Dr. Greg begins a series highlighting the experiences of graduates from the CatholicPsych Model of Applied Personalism (CPMAP) certification program. He interviews Johnna Sullivan, one of the original pilot students, who shares her journey through the program and her current work as a Certified Mentor. Discussed in this episode: Johnna’s journey from

Episode 189: Social Sabbatical: Join Our 31-Day Summer Challenge for Personal Growth!

Jul 30 2024 15 mins  
Welcome to Episode 189 of the Being Human Podcast: Social Sabbatical: Join Our 31-Day Summer Challenge for Personal Growth! In this short episode, Dr. Greg introduces a 31-day social media fast challenge, inspired by his experiences as a Franciscan friar. He explains the importance of interior silence and invites listeners to join him and the CatholicPsych team in this socia