Being Human

Welcome to Episode 161 of the Being Human Podcast: Habit Hacks for Real New Years Changes As the New Year begins, it's time again to reflect on our resolutions and aspirations. In today's episode, Dr. Greg talked about the psychology behind hacking your behaviors and habits so you can implement lasting changes this year. He also shared research-based insights and practical resources that will help...

Welcome to Episode 160 of the Being Human Podcast: Healing Through Parts Work and Litanies of the Heart, w/ Dr. Gerry Crete In this week's episode, Dr. Greg welcomes Dr. Gerry Crete to the show for a deep dive discussion into Dr. Gerry's new book, Litanies of the Heart! Listen in as they unpack how "parts work" can help in overcoming anxiety and trauma as well as aid in finding greater life fulfil...

Welcome to Episode 159 of the Being Human Podcast: My Personal Story of an Irregular Situation and Fiducia Supplicans Fiducia Supplicans, the new document released by the Vatican, and the way Pope Francis addressed questions about the blessing of couples in "irregular" or same-sex relationships has caused controversy and confusion to many. In this new episode, Dr. Greg shares his reflections and i...

Welcome to Episode 158 of the Being Human Podcast: Blessings for Same-Sex Couples? (An Invitation to go Deeper) So many Catholics have been shocked, surprised, and confused by the recently-released Vatican document in which Pope Francis responds to questions regarding the blessing of couples in "irregular" or same-sex relationships. In this episode, Dr. Greg offers a response to the issue.    Disc...

Welcome to Episode 157 of the Being Human Podcast: For Those Holding the Line Between Two Extremes (A Gender Series Follow-Up) This episode is for those standing on the middle ground between owoke liberal culture and traditional Catholicism; for those attempting to walk with those who struggle with gender confusion while at the same time upholding objective truth. In this follow-up to our recent G...

Welcome to Episode 156 of the Being Human Podcast: Introducing…The Catholic Sinner Show! w/ Dr. Bryan Violette In this episode, join in on the conversation as Dr. Greg and Dr. Byran discuss life, dreams, passion projects, finding God, and the launch of Dr. Bryan's new talk show!    Discussed in the episode:  The importance of pursuing one's dreams and passions; Learning to listen to the still smal...

Welcome to Episode 155 of the Being Human Podcast: How to Help Those Suffering with Gender Confusion Do you know anyone experiencing gender confusion? How can we meet them with compassion while also leading them to the truth? Dr. Greg breaks open this question and more in this final episode of our Gender Series!   Discussed in the episode:  How to enter into a conversation with someone suffering f...

Welcome to Episode 154 of the Being Human Podcast: A Special Announcement and an Invitation to Join Our Mission! In this special #GivingTuesday episode, Dr. Greg shares an exciting announcement about a new program CatholicPsych is launching to address the mental health crisis plaguing young people - along with a way that you can help bring this program to life!    Discussed in the episode:  A spec...

Welcome to Episode 153 of the Being Human Podcast: How to Talk About Gender Issues How do we talk about gender issues to people who don't necessarily share the same views? How can we make sense of the gender ideologies and confusion so prevalent in our culture today? In this week's episode, Dr. Greg shares important principles to remember when engaging others in conversation on this sensitive topi...

Welcome to Episode 152 of the Being Human Podcast: Towards a New Revolution of Gender Truth What are some ways that transgenderism develops? Why is it important to our human development to have both a mom and a dad? How can we understand the equality of men and women while recognizing the presence of differences? In this week's episode, Dr. Greg answers these questions while breaking open how the...

Welcome to Episode 151 of the Being Human Podcast: From Gender Dysphoria to Gender Integration: A Proposal We're in the midst of what could be considered a gender revolution. What's the answer to the rapidly growing gender dysphoria prevalent in our culture? In this week's episode, Dr. Greg proposes how a new and deepening understanding of Church teaching can provide the antidote to gender confusi...

Welcome to Episode 150 of the Being Human Podcast: Can Catholics Celebrate Halloween?  In a brief intermission to our Gender & Sexuality Series, Dr. Greg offers clarity to the debate surrounding Halloween: is it a pagan holiday? Can Catholics celebrate Halloween? The surprising answer in this week's special episode!    Discussed in the episode:  Myths and misconceptions about the pagan roots of Ha...

Welcome to Episode 149 of the Being Human Podcast:  A New Approach to the Gender Crisis How can we respond to the gender crisis prevalent in our culture today? Between gender stereotyping and gender confusion, Dr. Greg proposes a middle ground: gender truth. Find out more in this second episode of our series on gender and sexuality!   Discussed in the episode:  What is the right approach in respon...

Welcome to Episode 148 of the Being Human Podcast: How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex  This week, Dr. Greg opens up a new series on Gender & Sex, starting with the basics: the sex talk! How can a culture of healthy sexuality be fostered in the home? What's the best approach for parents to take when talking to their kids about sex? Answers to these questions and more in this week's episode!  *Pleas...

Welcome to Episode 147 of the Being Human Podcast: The Stages of Spiritual Development We grow and evolve in specific ways as we go through the stages of childhood, adolescence, and maturity – and so does our faith! How are the stages of human development interrelated to the stages of spiritual development? Find out in this week's episode of Being Human!   Discussed in the episode:  Connecting the...

Welcome to Episode 146 of the Being Human Podcast: Is it Okay for Catholics to Practice Yoga? Is yoga demonic? Are all types of yoga intrinsically evil or dangerous? Can Catholics do yoga without endangering their soul? This week, Dr. Greg breaks open these questions and more to find answers from the lens of an integrated Catholic perspective while, taking into account both faith and reason.    Di...

Welcome to Episode 145 of the Being Human Podcast: What Does It Mean to Be Healthy? In this episode, Dr. Greg delves deeper into important truths about how we are made, how we are wounded, and what we are made for as he explores what it means to be truly healthy!    Discussed in the episode:  What are the four principles of integration? Why ordered adaptability and flexibility in body, mind, and s...

The Surprising Truth About the Spiritual Life (Hint: It's Messy) In this episode, Dr. Greg offers a glimpse into why the path to holiness is not linear,  how our psychological and spiritual lives impact one another, the importance of self-awareness, and why decreasing our defense mechanisms is key to becoming who God calls us to be.   Discussed in the episode:  How can we strive for spiritual perf...

Welcome to Episode 143 of the Being Human Podcast: Is it Wrong to Separate From My Spouse? Q&A w/ Dr. Greg (A Relationship Series Wrap Up) This week, Dr. Greg wraps up our recent Relationship Series by diving deeper into the complex topics of divorce, separation, and annulment to answer listener questions like "What if separation from my spouse seems to be my only recourse?"  Discussed in the epis...

Welcome to Episode 142 of the Being Human Podcast: How to Start Healing an Unhealthy Relationship (A Relationship Series, Part Five) This week, Dr. Greg follows up on last week's episode about the warning signs of emotional abuse to answer the question "What can I do if my relationship is unhealthy?" In this episode, he breaks open three practical steps you can take to help you navigate through th...

Welcome to Episode 141 of the Being Human Podcast:  Seven Signs of Emotional Abuse (A Relationship Series, Part Four) In this week's episode, Dr. Greg continues the series on relationships, this time exploring aspects of emotional abuse in relationships while highlighting seven warning signs that can help you know when it's time to get support.   Highlights from the episode:  Emotional abuse as be...

Welcome to Episode 140 of the Being Human Podcast:  How to Argue (A Relationship Series, Part Three) In this episode - part three of our Relationship Series - Dr. Greg offers some practical and powerful tips to protect against destructive ways of relating in your relationship!    Highlights from the episode:  Is arguing an indication of disaster waiting to happen in a relationship?  Four criteria...

Welcome to Episode 139 of the Being Human Podcast:  Same But Different: Distinctions Between the Brains of Men & Women (A Relationship Series, Part Two) Next up in our Relationship Series: A look at the brain differences between men and women! In this episode, Dr. Greg breaks open how growing in knowledge of the way God designed our bodies and brains - and especially the differences in each betwee...

Welcome to Episode 138 of the Being Human Podcast:  The One Thing That Really Matters in Marriage (A Relationship Series, Part One) This week kicks off a short series all about love, marriage, and relationships! In this episode, Dr. Greg boldly breaks open what we actually mean when we say "I do" to a spouse while also offering a practical way to love your spouse more effectively.    Highlights fr...

Welcome to Episode 137 of the Being Human Podcast:  Demonic Real Talk This week, Dr. Greg gets real about the dangers involved with demonic fascination! Breaking open the risks involved with receiving unfiltered information about the workings of the devil, he offers principles to ponder when considering what kind of content is spiritually healthy to consume.    Highlights from the episode:  The in...