

Being Human
Dr. Gregory Bottaro
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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Mar 16, 2021 • 34min
Episode 13: St. Joseph’s Masculine Genius
This podcast delves into St. Joseph and the masculine genius, highlighting differences in male and female brains. It explores seven qualities of St. Joseph, such as courage, prayer, obedience, and gentleness. The episode emphasizes the importance of balancing and nurturing masculine virtues in modern society to counteract negative behaviors.

Mar 9, 2021 • 27min
Episode 12: Different by Design
In this podcast, they discuss the complementarity of masculine and feminine genius, the reverence owed to each other, and how Jesus and Mary exemplify these traits. They explore the importance of recognizing and appreciating the differences between men and women, emphasizing the equal dignity inherent in all individuals. The episode also covers the launch of Catholic Psych Press and details on the 'Consecration to Jesus through St. Joseph' book.

Mar 2, 2021 • 26min
Episode 11: Needing a Mom and Dad
Exploring the importance of family as the 'school of love' and the roles of St. Joseph and Mary in our lives. Discussing the necessity of mother and father figures in shaping individuals. Emphasizing the significance of upbringing with both masculine and feminine qualities for holistic self-development.

Feb 23, 2021 • 15min
Episode 10: Why Failure is a Good Thing
Exploring the fear of failure and how faith can bring peace. Failure is portrayed as a path to progress and personal growth. Embracing failures as learning opportunities and tools for development. The importance of integrating faith and psychology for a more fulfilling life.

Feb 16, 2021 • 14min
Episode 9: Mentorship vs. Spiritual Direction
Explore the distinctions between psychotherapy, coaching, spiritual direction, and mentorship in a quest for spiritual growth and fulfillment. Dr. Greg Bitaro introduces an integrated model that blends psychology and faith to create a human-centered approach. Get ready to deepen your connection with God and achieve eternal happiness through daily interactions.

Feb 9, 2021 • 21min
Episode 8: Why Mentorship
Exploring mentorship dynamics in professional relationships like therapy and priesthood, highlighting the benefits of mentorship for personal, professional, and spiritual growth. Introducing the Integrated Daily Dialogic Mentorship model, combining faith and psychology for a more human-centered approach. Emphasizing the value of therapy and self-development, discussing challenges and benefits of deep emotional exploration, and the significance of consistent engagement, journaling, and prayer in therapy sessions.

Feb 2, 2021 • 19min
Episode 7: Did He Say "Dialogic"?
Exploring the drawbacks of diagnostic labeling in mental healthcare system, the fusion of Catholic values with psychotherapy, the importance of dialogue in therapy, and the impact of verbalizing emotions for better communication and client care.

Jan 26, 2021 • 16min
Episode 6: Announcing IDDM
The podcast discusses the launch of IDDM, a new therapy model integrating psychology with Catholic faith. It explores how the humanity of Christ guides us in being human and emphasizes the importance of acknowledging emotions. The episode highlights the benefits of embracing imperfections, facing uncomfortable truths, and establishing genuine connections in therapy.

Jan 20, 2021 • 17min
Episode 5: The Frame
Exploring a new therapy model integrating psychology with the Catholic faith; challenges of merging secular psychotherapy with Christian values; impact of daily interaction in therapy; flaws of traditional therapy model; importance of human connection in therapy; difficulties in implementing therapy insights in daily life; stress on feedback and reviews for podcast outreach.

Jan 20, 2021 • 15min
Episode 4: How Did We Get Here?
Exploring the fusion of psychology and Catholic faith, evolution of psychology from Freud to behaviorism, the need for a shift in therapy delivery, and the introduction of a new model of treatment by Dr. Greg. Discussing the importance of embracing holistic truth in therapy, focusing on growth through mistakes, and the influence of Church Fathers like St. Augustine.