

Smuggling Hope
Dan Lawson
A podcast designed to bring Catholic Counsel to the Community. Inviting listeners into therapeutic conversations to navigate the current landscape of family, faith, marriage, mental health, and growing cultural concerns. This podcast will benefit anyone who wants to increase in Truth, Freedom, and Love. Change the world, by changing yourself. Smuggle more hope into your life today.
Episodes
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Dec 6, 2023 • 37min
Killing the Comparison Monster
We spend so much time trying to compete with the facades of one another. How can we leave the game of perpetual competition? What can we do to stop comparing ourselves to one another and improve ourselves. Listen to the game you can start playing that can change it all.
Take Your Marriage to the Next Level! Get access to 6 Maxims of Strong Catholic Marriages, Download your FREE COPY of Dan's E-Book Here https://www.heartsrenewed.org/marriage/love-finds-a-way/ Become a Hope Smuggler. Email your questions and ideas for future episodes to dlawsonpsych@gmail.com. or voice message by clicking https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-lawson1/message. For more information on ways to smuggle more hope into your marriage go to www.heartsrenewed.org for online resources designed to transform Catholic marriages.

Nov 29, 2023 • 41min
Reducing Holiday Velocity
Why does Christmas seem to be coming faster each year? Is there any way to make the Christmas season hopeful and joyful instead of stressful and depressing? Learn what you can do to enjoy the season (it hasn't even started yet) and find out what the people in your life really do want to receive from you this year.
Take Your Marriage to the Next Level! Get access to 6 Maxims of Strong Catholic Marriages, Download your FREE COPY of Dan's E-Book Here https://www.heartsrenewed.org/marriage/love-finds-a-way/ Become a Hope Smuggler. Email your questions and ideas for future episodes to dlawsonpsych@gmail.com. or voice message by clicking https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-lawson1/message. For more information on ways to smuggle more hope into your marriage go to www.heartsrenewed.org for online resources designed to transform Catholic marriages.

Nov 15, 2023 • 40min
Spiritual Health Assessment
Want to know how spiritually healthy you are? Listen in to hear the one simple habit all the saints had in common with Jesus Christ. Learn what you can do to get more of it in your life so you can have more peace and joy.
Take Your Marriage to the Next Level! Get access to 6 Maxims of Strong Catholic Marriages, Download your FREE COPY of Dan's E-Book Here https://www.heartsrenewed.org/marriage/love-finds-a-way/ Become a Hope Smuggler. Email your questions and ideas for future episodes to dlawsonpsych@gmail.com. or voice message by clicking https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-lawson1/message. For more information on ways to smuggle more hope into your marriage go to www.heartsrenewed.org for online resources designed to transform Catholic marriages.

Nov 8, 2023 • 40min
Safeguarding Sleeping Beauties
Want principles to guide parents as their teens navigate the confusing world of dating and romance? Check this out.
Take Your Marriage to the Next Level! Get access to 6 Maxims of Strong Catholic Marriages, Download your FREE COPY of Dan's E-Book Here https://www.heartsrenewed.org/marriage/love-finds-a-way/ Become a Hope Smuggler. Email your questions and ideas for future episodes to dlawsonpsych@gmail.com. or voice message by clicking https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-lawson1/message. For more information on ways to smuggle more hope into your marriage go to www.heartsrenewed.org for online resources designed to transform Catholic marriages.

Nov 3, 2023 • 35min
Starving the Narcissists
Get an insight on how to get rid of the gas-lighting, narcissism, and whatever other form of pride that is destroying your life and our world.
Take Your Marriage to the Next Level! Get access to 6 Maxims of Strong Catholic Marriages, Download your FREE COPY of Dan's E-Book Here https://www.heartsrenewed.org/marriage/love-finds-a-way/ Become a Hope Smuggler. Email your questions and ideas for future episodes to dlawsonpsych@gmail.com. or voice message by clicking https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-lawson1/message. For more information on ways to smuggle more hope into your marriage go to www.heartsrenewed.org for online resources designed to transform Catholic marriages.

Oct 25, 2023 • 40min
Unmedicated Adventures in Depresso-Land
Currently 1 in 6 people say they are depressed or are receiving treatment for depression. With medication compliance approximately 50%, not everyone is willing or able to take medication. Here are 6 unique ways to combat depression without the use of medications for anyone interested.
Take Your Marriage to the Next Level! Get access to 6 Maxims of Strong Catholic Marriages, Download your FREE COPY of Dan's E-Book Here https://www.heartsrenewed.org/marriage/love-finds-a-way/ Become a Hope Smuggler. Email your questions and ideas for future episodes to dlawsonpsych@gmail.com. or voice message by clicking https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-lawson1/message.
For more information on ways to smuggle more hope into your marriage go to www.heartsrenewed.org for online resources designed to transform Catholic marriages.

Oct 18, 2023 • 32min
Protecting Innocent Eyes
Do you want your children to be raised by Hugh Hefner? Probably not. Learn how to prepare and protect your children from our pornified world. Teach them young and teach them the truth, so they can have fulfillment in relationships.
Resources for families below:
Body Reveals God by Katrina Zeno
Good Pictures Vs Bad Pictures by Gail Poyner Kristen Jenson
Take Your Marriage to the Next Level! Get access to 6 Maxims of Strong Catholic Marriages, Download your FREE COPY of Dan's E-Book Here https://www.heartsrenewed.org/marriage/love-finds-a-way/ Become a Hope Smuggler. Email your questions and ideas for future episodes to dlawsonpsych@gmail.com. or voice message by clicking https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-lawson1/message. For more information on ways to smuggle more hope into your marriage go to www.heartsrenewed.org for online resources designed to transform Catholic marriages.

Oct 11, 2023 • 38min
Cold, Dark, and Wonderful
Learn what the happiest people on the planet do, with only 36% of daylight. If you want to hold off your seasonal depression, listen to how these simple practices from the Danes, can help you enjoy the dark winter months. Maintain your mental and physical health and make this the best winter season yet.
Take Your Marriage to the Next Level! Get access to 6 Maxims of Strong Catholic Marriages, Download your FREE COPY of Dan's E-Book Here https://www.heartsrenewed.org/marriage/love-finds-a-way/ Become a Hope Smuggler. Email your questions and ideas for future episodes to dlawsonpsych@gmail.com. or voice message by clicking https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-lawson1/message. For more information on ways to smuggle more hope into your marriage go to www.heartsrenewed.org for online resources designed to transform Catholic marriages.

Sep 28, 2023 • 50min
Good Fences
Boundaries are a requirement for a sanity and balance in life. No boundaries means no identity. Learn about the boundary issues that plague us all and how to overcome them so you can be free to love your family, your work, and bring harmony to your life. B-side questions (~37min in) discuss how to create realistic expectations with dating and avoid getting false hope when finding a potential spouse.
Take Your Marriage to the Next Level! Get access to 6 Maxims of Strong Catholic Marriages, Download your FREE COPY of Dan's E-Book Here https://www.heartsrenewed.org/marriage/love-finds-a-way/ Become a Hope Smuggler. Email your questions and ideas for future episodes to dlawsonpsych@gmail.com. or voice message by clicking https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-lawson1/message. For more information on ways to smuggle more hope into your marriage go to www.heartsrenewed.org for online resources designed to transform Catholic marriages.

Sep 20, 2023 • 38min
Rebels With a Cause
How do we keep our connection with teens and young people amidst a culture of individualism, hedonism, and minimalism.. Are we leading our kids to God, or are we training them to be consumers? Learn how to navigate this minefield as a parent, mentor, or educator. If you care about young people, get dialed in.
Take the VIA Character Strengths Survey at Penn State here https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/user/login?destination=node/463 just click on questionnaires and click on VIA (version for Children as well).
Take Your Marriage to the Next Level! Get access to 6 Maxims of Strong Catholic Marriages, Download your FREE COPY of Dan's E-Book Here https://www.heartsrenewed.org/marriage/love-finds-a-way/ Become a Hope Smuggler. Email your questions and ideas for future episodes to dlawsonpsych@gmail.com. or voice message by clicking https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dan-lawson1/message. For more information on ways to smuggle more hope into your marriage go to www.heartsrenewed.org for online resources designed to transform Catholic marriages.


