Being Human

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—helping others. Discussed in this episode: Introduction to Jack Beers and his background with Dynamic Catholic; Jack's journey from mass evangelization to personal mentorship; The transformative impact of the CPMAP certification on Jack's life; Insights into the challenges Jack faced during the CPMAP program; The dramatic shift from mass evangelization to one-on-one accompaniment; Jack's experience in becoming a better husband and father through CPMAP; Overcoming Cartesian Dualism through spiritual and psychological integration; Jack's favorite parts and key takeaways from the CPMAP program; The role of supervision and mentorship in Jack's growth as a mentor; How CPMAP deepened Jack's understanding of human dignity and personhood; The impact of the CPMAP program on Jack's professional and personal relationships; The significance of embracing vulnerability and openness in personal transformation; Jack's 6-week spiritual bootcamp, RISE, and his current work as a Certified Mentor. Resources mentioned or relevant: Feeling called to help others? Sign up for our Open House event! https://catholicpsych.com/openhouse Need help? Schedule a free consultation with Jack Beers to discuss your next best step; Check out Jack Beer's website for additional information and to sign up for RISE: https://www.thecatholicmentor.com/ Connect with Jack Beers directly on LinkedIn or email (jack@catholicpsych.com); Learn more about our Certification program (CPMAP): CatholicPsych Model of Applied Personalism; Sign up for Being Human, our weekly newsletter, to stay up to date on the exciting developments at CatholicPsych; Visit our website to read the CatholicPsych blog, shop in the CatholicPsych bookshop, or discover other resources we have available; Download The Integrated App for access to free audio exercises, courses, prayer resources, and more; Become a member of the Integrated Life Community to get access to every course Dr. Greg has created, plus the opportunity to participate in Integrated LIVE's - weekly, Mentor hosted Q&As covering topics like boundaries, communication, trauma, forgiveness, and more! Follow: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicPsych Instagram: @catholicpsych X: @CatholicPsych Contact us! Have a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address on the podcast? Want to give some feedback about this episode? Email us at beinghuman@catholicpsych.com - we would love to hear from you! Rate, review, and subscribe Please help us in our mission to integrate the Faith with Psychology by hitting subscribe and also sharing this podcast with your friends. Please consider rating or leaving a review of our show. It helps us reach other Catholics just like you who want to become more integrated, whole, and happy human beings. For Apple podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5 stars, and choose "write a review." Then type your sincere thoughts about the show! If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any episodes. Subscribe to the podcast now!

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. Discussed in this episode: Mary's background as a FOCUS missionary and how it shaped her journey; The mental health struggles Mary faced while on mission; How Mary discovered CatholicPsych; The key role of Mentorship (IDDM) in Mary's healing process; Mary's decision to pursue certification in the CatholicPsych Model of Applied Personalism; The challenges Mary faced during her certification training; Mary's insights for those struggling with mental health issues in ministry; The unique aspects of CPMAP compared to other mental health training options; How Mary now mentors others using the CatholicPsych model; The impact of CPMAP on Mary's personal and professional life; The future of Mary's work in mental health and ministry. Resources mentioned or relevant: Feeling called to help others? Sign up for our Open House! https://catholicpsych.com/openhouse Connect with Mary Sutarik directly on Instagram (@themoderncatholicmentor) or email (mary@catholicpsych.com); Need help? Schedule a free consultation with Mary Sutarik to discuss your next best step; Check out Mary's website for more information and resources: https://www.themoderncatholicmentor.com/ Learn more about our Certification program (CPMAP): CatholicPsych Model of Applied Personalism; Sign up for Being Human, our weekly newsletter, to stay up to date on the exciting developments at CatholicPsych; Visit our website to read the CatholicPsych blog, shop in the CatholicPsych bookshop, or discover other resources we have available; Download The Integrated App for access to free audio exercises, courses, prayer resources, and more; Become a member of the Integrated Life Community to get access to every course Dr. Greg has created, plus the opportunity to participate in Integrated LIVE's - weekly, Mentor hosted Q&As covering topics like boundaries, communication, trauma, forgiveness, and more! Follow: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicPsych Instagram: @catholicpsych X: @CatholicPsych Contact us! Have a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address on the podcast? Want to give some feedback about this episode? Email us at beinghuman@catholicpsych.com - we would love to hear from you! Rate, review, and subscribe Please help us in our mission to integrate the Faith with Psychology by hitting subscribe and also sharing this podcast with your friends. Please consider rating or leaving a review of our show. It helps us reach other Catholics just like you who want to become more integrated, whole, and happy human beings. For Apple podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5 stars, and choose "write a review." Then type your sincere thoughts about the show! If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any episodes. Subscribe to the podcast now!

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 faced by people in ministry roles; Bobby's initial skepticism about the CPMAP program; The personal growth Bobby experienced during the Certification process; Combining personal growth with a call to serve others; Bobby's retreat for ministers: a space for rest, integration, and ministering to ministers; How the CPMAP program isn't just about learning or material regurgitation; it's about transformation; Bobby's use of CPMAP principles in his retreat program; The impact of the CPMAP program on Bobby's ministry work; Bobby's vision for the future of his ministry. Resources mentioned or relevant: Feeling called to help others? Sign up for our Open House event! https://catholicpsych.com/openhouse Need help? Schedule a free consultation with Bobby Angel to discuss your next best step; Learn more about Bobby's personal story in episode 163: Leading from Weakness: Authenticity in Fatherhood Learn more about the REST Retreat, a retreat for frontline ministers, hosted by Bobby and Jackie Angel; Visit Jackie and Bobby's website for their books, podcast, blog, speaking engagements and more; Watch Jackie and Bobby on Ascension Presents; Learn more about our Certification program (CPMAP): CatholicPsych Model of Applied Personalism; Sign up for Being Human, our weekly newsletter, to stay up to date on the exciting developments at CatholicPsych; Visit our website to read the CatholicPsych blog, shop in the CatholicPsych bookshop, or discover other resources we have available; Download The Integrated App for access to free audio exercises, courses, prayer resources, and more; Become a member of the Integrated Life Community to get access to every course Dr. Greg has created, plus the opportunity to participate in Integrated LIVE's - weekly, Mentor hosted Q&As covering topics like boundaries, communication, trauma, forgiveness, and more! Follow: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicPsych Instagram: @catholicpsych X: @CatholicPsych Contact us! Have a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address on the podcast? Want to give some feedback about this episode? Email us at beinghuman@catholicpsych.com - we would love to hear from you! Rate, review, and subscribe Please help us in our mission to integrate the Faith with Psychology by hitting subscribe and also sharing this podcast with your friends. Please consider rating or leaving a review of our show. It helps us reach other Catholics just like you who want to become more integrated, whole, and happy human beings. For Apple podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5 stars, and choose "write a review." Then type your sincere thoughts about the show! If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any episodes. Subscribe to the podcast now!

Julie Xistris, a licensed marriage and family therapist and alcohol counselor, shares her transformative journey through the CPMAP certification program. She candidly discusses the unique challenges of integrating Catholic faith into therapy, particularly within a secular landscape. With newfound confidence, she highlights the importance of supportive supervision and community in her professional growth. Julie also reveals her plans to collaborate with another graduate to aid families and individuals facing faith and financial struggles, emphasizing the need for accessible mental health resources.

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 missionary work to becoming a Certified Mentor; How CPMAP helped Johnna access and fulfill long-buried dreams; Johnna's struggle of balancing motherhood and personal dreams, and the gift of living inside God's will; How CPMAP turned Johnna's personal story of darkness into a light for others; Johnna's fears about workload and financial stability when starting CPMAP; How CPMAP helped Johnna confront deep-rooted grief and lost dreams; The surprising amount of internal and academic work required in CPMAP; Why the CPMAP program felt both safe and challenging for Johnna, and how it helped her take risks without fear of failure; The moment Johnna realized she wanted to pursue a professional career as a Certified Mentor; Why CPMAP offers a faster, more cost-effective path to a sustainable career; Johnna's financial journey and success after completing CPMAP. Resources mentioned or relevant: Feeling called to help others? Sign up for our Open House event! https://catholicpsych.com/openhouse Need help? Schedule a free consultation with Johnna Sullivan to discuss your next best step; Learn more about Johnna's personal story in episode 162: Unveiling Grace: A Journey of Redemption and Mercy Connect with Johnna Sullivan directly for speaking engagements and additional resources: Johnna@catholicpsych.com; Learn more about our Certification program (CPMAP): CatholicPsych Model of Applied Personalism; Sign up for Being Human, our weekly newsletter, to stay up to date on the exciting developments at CatholicPsych; Visit our website to read the CatholicPsych blog, shop in the CatholicPsych bookshop, or discover other resources we have available; Download The Integrated App for access to free audio exercises, courses, prayer resources, and more; Become a member of the Integrated Life Community to get access to every course Dr. Greg has created, plus the opportunity to participate in Integrated LIVE's - weekly, Mentor hosted Q&As covering topics like boundaries, communication, trauma, forgiveness, and more! Follow: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicPsych Instagram: @catholicpsych X: @CatholicPsych Contact us! Have a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address on the podcast? Want to give some feedback about this episode? Email us at beinghuman@catholicpsych.com - we would love to hear from you! Rate, review, and subscribe Please help us in our mission to integrate the Faith with Psychology by hitting subscribe and also sharing this podcast with your friends. Please consider rating or leaving a review of our show. It helps us reach other Catholics just like you who want to become more integrated, whole, and happy human beings. For Apple podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5 stars, and choose "write a review." Then type your sincere thoughts about the show! If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any episodes. Subscribe to the podcast now!

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 social sabbatical. Discussed in this episode: Insights from Dr. Greg's time as a Franciscan friar, including the cadence of prayer throughout the day and "Hermitage Day" each week; The need for interior silence in personal and professional life; Prioritizing the contemplative life of intimacy with God from which all charitable activity flows; In some way, shape, or form, every single one of us baptized into Christ is called to develop intimacy with Him; We all need to grow in intimacy with God, so we all need to cultivate interior silence; An invitation and challenge to participate in CatholicPsych's 31-day social media fast; Why CatholicPsych is going dark for a month (August 2024), including pausing the Being Human podcast; Dr. Greg's personal commitment and sacrifice during this social media fast; How to use this social media sabbatical to cultivate interior silence and intimacy with God. Resources mentioned or relevant: Learn more about Catholic Mindfulness: Blog article: "Why Catholic Mindfulness?" Book: The Mindful Catholic 8-Week Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat Need help? Schedule a free consultation with someone on our team to discuss how we can support you; Want to help others? Learn more about our Certification program (CPMAP): CatholicPsych Model of Applied Personalism; Sign up for Being Human, our weekly newsletter, to stay up to date on the exciting developments at CatholicPsych; Visit our website to read the CatholicPsych blog, shop in the CatholicPsych bookshop, or discover other resources we have available; Download The Integrated App for access to free audio exercises, courses, prayer resources, and more; Become a member of the Integrated Life Community to get access to every course Dr. Greg has created, plus the opportunity to participate in Integrated LIVE's - weekly, Mentor hosted Q&As covering topics like boundaries, communication, trauma, forgiveness, and more! Follow: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicPsych Instagram: @catholicpsych X: @CatholicPsych Contact us! Have a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address on the podcast? Want to give some feedback about this episode? Email us at beinghuman@catholicpsych.com - we would love to hear from you! Rate, review, and subscribe Please help us in our mission to integrate the Faith with Psychology by hitting subscribe and also sharing this podcast with your friends. Please consider rating or leaving a review of our show. It helps us reach other Catholics just like you who want to become more integrated, whole, and happy human beings. For Apple podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5 stars, and choose "write a review." Then type your sincere thoughts about the show! If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any episodes. Subscribe to the podcast now!

Dive into the psychology of adoption and trauma, and discover the Christocentric path to healing. Explore the true meaning of 'offering it up' and how to engage with suffering. Learn about spiritual direction, asceticism, and a company-wide social media fast for spiritual reflection. Discover resources on catholicsite.com for applying St. John Paul II's psychology in life.

This podcast explores distinguishing between good psychology and pop psychology, the impact of attachment parenting, differences in anxiety responses between men and women, integrating psychology with spiritual growth, and the importance of grounding our perspective in revealed truth for personal development.

In this special episode of the Being Human podcast, join Dr. Greg and Father Louis Merosne as they delve into the often-overlooked crises in Haiti, exploring the profound lessons for both Americans and Haitians, and opening up Christ's call to stay close to the poor. Discussed in this episode: Haitian News Edition of The CatholicPsych Show What Haitians can learn from Americans, and what Americans can learn from Haitians The importance of tuning into current events outside the news cycle of mainstream media Mind-blowing events unfolding in Haiti Taking our vocation seriously to care for the plight of the poor Our call to stay close to the poor Ways to help the poor in Haiti Resources mentioned or relevant: Support the work of Fr. Louis Merosne at "Mission to the Beloved": www.missiontothebeloved.com Tune into The CatholicPsych Show which airs at 11am ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Course created by Fr. Louis Merosne as a means of raising money to serve the poor in Haiti: "What Exorcisms Teach Us about the Spiritual Life" (all proceeds go to Fr. Louis' Haiti Mission Fund) Other Being Human podcast episodes with Fr. Louis Merosne: Episode 32: The Endless Mystery of the Human Person Episode 41: What Is Integration Anyway? Episode 45: Halloween, Haiti, and Spiritual Warfare Episode 53: Can Priests Do It All? Episode 120: Leading with Vulnerability Need help? Schedule a free consultation with someone on our team to discuss how we can support you Want to help? Learn more about our Certification program: CatholicPsych Model of Applied Personalism Sign up for Being Human, our weekly newsletter, to stay up to date on the exciting developments at CatholicPsych Visit our website to read the CatholicPsych blog, shop in the CatholicPsych bookshop, or discover other resources we have available Download The Integrated App for access to free audio exercises, courses, prayer resources, and more Become a member of the Integrated Life Community to get access to every course Dr. Greg has created, plus the opportunity to participate in Integrated LIVE's - weekly, Mentor hosted Q&As covering topics like boundaries, communication, trauma, forgiveness, and more! Follow: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatholicPsych Instagram: @catholicpsych X: @CatholicPsych Contact us! Have a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address on the podcast? Want to give some feedback about this episode? Email us at beinghuman@catholicpsych.com - we would love to hear from you! Rate, review, and subscribe Please help us in our mission to integrate the Faith with Psychology by hitting subscribe and also sharing this podcast with your friends. Please consider rating or leaving a review of our show. It helps us reach other Catholics just like you who want to become more integrated, whole, and happy human beings. For Apple podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5 stars, and choose "write a review." Then type your sincere thoughts about the show! If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any episodes. Subscribe to the podcast now!

Dr. Brad Wilcox, a Catholic sociologist, shares insights on building strong families through marriage, parenting, and faith. Topics include the pillars of a resilient marriage, societal benefits of strong families, and the importance of prioritizing family over self. Also discusses his journey to Catholicism and the impact of blending faith with sociology in his research.