
Being Human
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.
Latest episodes

Nov 21, 2023 • 51min
Episode 153: How to Talk About Gender Issues
The podcast addresses the challenge of effectively discussing gender issues with those who have different perspectives, emphasizing the importance of owning mistakes and building relationships. It explores the distinction between gender stereotypes and identity, and highlights the impact of parenting on a child's identity formation. The podcast also emphasizes the power of collaboration and communion in addressing gender issues and discusses the potential risks faced by therapists in this field.

Nov 14, 2023 • 48min
Episode 152: Towards a New Revolution of Gender Truth
Exploring transgenderism development, the importance of moms and dads in human development, understanding gender equality with differences, correcting Saint Thomas Aquinas on men and women, the positive path of St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body, compassionate approach to the gender crisis, the need for healthy masculinity and femininity models for children, integration of gender characteristics, Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner's trauma, going beyond gender stereotypes, proposing gender integration as the solution to the crisis

Nov 7, 2023 • 1h 8min
Episode 151: From Gender Dysphoria to Gender Integration: A Proposal
The podcast explores the gender revolution, addressing gender dysphoria from a Catholic standpoint. It discusses the need for a new approach to cultural confusion and proposes integrating philosophy, theology, and psychology in ministry. The importance of embracing the law of love instead of fixating on debates, understanding gender roles and stereotypes, and promoting gender integration are also covered. The speaker emphasizes the impact of our relationship with mom and/or dad on gender confusion and highlights Jesus' radical approach to reconciliation.

Oct 31, 2023 • 26min
Episode 150: Can Catholics Celebrate Halloween?
Debunking myths about Halloween's pagan roots, exploring the Christian origins of dressing up and trick-or-treating, highlighting the cultural significance of Halloween, reclaiming Halloween as a celebration of all souls, and discussing plans for celebrating Halloween with a focus on honoring the saints and praying for those in purgatory.

Oct 24, 2023 • 45min
Episode 149: A New Approach to the Gender Crisis
This podcast explores a new approach to the gender crisis, emphasizing the importance of understanding why God made us as man and woman. It discusses the concept of gender truth as a middle ground between gender stereotyping and confusion. The hosts also discuss the masculine and feminine genius, the impact of gender on personal characteristics, and the need for daily conversion. Other topics include healing the rift between men and women, understanding gender dysphoria with compassion, and challenging gender stereotypes.

Oct 17, 2023 • 26min
Episode 148: How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex
Exploring the stages of psycho-sexual-spiritual development in children, the importance of ongoing conversations about sex with kids, the role of parents in modeling masculinity and femininity, using life-affirming language, and promoting gender complementarity in parenting.

Oct 10, 2023 • 27min
Episode 147: The Stages of Spiritual Development
Exploring the interrelation between human and spiritual development, allowing others space for growth, children's understanding of God, the negative impact of infantilizing, the importance of personal volition in mature faith, supporting others peacefully, the growth and evolution of faith throughout life.

Oct 3, 2023 • 32min
Episode 146: Is it Okay for Catholics to Practice Yoga?
In this podcast, the host discusses whether or not it is acceptable for Catholics to practice yoga. They explore different perspectives within the Catholic Church and address arguments against yoga, including the belief in demonic influence. They also explore the incompatibility of yoga and Christianity and stress the importance of open discussion and finding a middle ground. The host emphasizes the need to remain open to truth and the mystery of what is true, good, and beautiful.

Sep 26, 2023 • 22min
Episode 145: What Does It Mean to Be Healthy?
In this podcast, Dr. Greg explores the concept of health as adaptability and discusses the principles of ordered adaptability. He delves into the universal human instinct to avoid death and its connection to defense mechanisms. The episode also focuses on the importance of uncovering subjective dissonance and aligning it with objective truth, goodness, and beauty to achieve true health.

Sep 19, 2023 • 39min
Episode 144: The Surprising Truth About the Spiritual Life (Hint: It’s Messy)
Exploring spirituality and mental well-being, the hosts discuss the messy nature of the spiritual journey, the significance of defense mechanisms in hindering personal growth, the importance of self-awareness and embracing one's uniqueness, and the role of adaptability in spiritual and psychological health.