Saint John Vianney Center Wellness Journey Podcasts

Join Connie Ostap, RD, LDN as she discusses why prioritizing your health is vital. You will hear tips on how to care for your physical, mental, and spiritual well being, not only for yourself, but also how you can lead others to healthy by modeling healthy.

Saint John Vianney Center was proud to partner with Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown, PA to install and dedicate one of Josh's Benches to raise awareness of mental health and support for students. Please join Dr. Robert Moran, Principal of Bishop Shanahan High School, Mary Kate Sabatino, Mental Health Coordinator, Bishop Shanahan High School, and Linda Rava and Jim Friend from Saint John...

Join Timothy White, Psy. D., M.Psy., M.A., Primary Therapist for the Saint John Vianney Center, as he discusses “Mary’s Hero’s Journey: Revelation, and Post-Traumatic Growth.” Dr. White discusses Mary’s journey as it relates to the archetype of the hero’s journey in classic literature through her Seven Sorrows and how that relates to the Five Domains of Post-Traumatic Growth. Dr. White's personal...

Ep. 6: This week, we celebrate National Religious Brother's Day by speaking to Brother Stephen Olert, a De La Salle Christian Brother of the District (Province) of Eastern North America. Brother Stephen serves as a professional consultant with SJVC providing religious workshops for Clergy and Religious across the country. For more information about Brother Stephen, visit: https://www.sjvcenter.org...

Ep. 5: In this Easter Season, Mercedes McCann, RSM, Ph. D. addresses the Spirituality of Hope with religious communities. Suitable for anyone, she gives practical tips to let go of negativity and move toward hope and being hope-filled leaders.

Ep. 4: Celebrating National Catholic Sister's Week. Sr. Karen Coté, licensed psychologist and Director of Outpatient Services, is interviewed by Jim Friend, Director of Advancement. Saint John Vianney Center's Outpatient department provides psychological assessments and psychotherapy and spiritual direction for seminarians, priests, deacons and their spouses, and men and women religious.

Ep. 3 goes inside our mission and strategic direction of the Center, the importance of our mission, the transition of SJVC becoming a separate 501c3, and much more. Learn more about our Center by visiting https://www.sjvcenter.org/

Ep. 2: A discussion about Loneliness and Isolation with Mercedes McCann, RSM, PhD.

Ep. 1: Jim Friend and Dr. Erik Ranstrom discuss the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

SJVC Podcast 43: Christmas and the Cross Presented by: Fr. David Brzoska, M.Div., MA. SS. Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushann Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 42: Clergy in Recovery; An Interview with Kristin Lincoln-Ellzy and Deacon Dan Giblin Presented by: Kristin Lincoln-Ellzy and Deacon Dan Giblin Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushann Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 41: Understanding and Managing Anxiety Presented by: Patricia Donoghue, Ph. D. Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushann Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 40: The Dance of Aging; Responding with Grace to Cognitive Decline Presented by: Don Marks, Psy. D., HSP Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushann Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 39: The Way of Discernment Presented by: Nancy Santamaria, M.A., Hol. Spir. Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushann Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 38: Where to Find Gratitude - How to Find Gratitude Presented by: David Shellenberger, RN, BSN Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

Helpful Tips to Stay Healthy in Mind, Body, and Spirit for Clergy & Religious SJVC Podcast 37: Suicide in a Post Pandemic World Presented by: Dr. Brett DiGiovanna Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

Helpful Tips to Stay Healthy in Mind, Body, and Spirit for Clergy & Religious SJVC Podcast 34: Addiction and Compulsive Behavior Presented by: Gerard O'Connor Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 35: Time for Self Compassion Helpful Tips to Stay Healthy in Mind, Body, and Spirit for Clergy & Religious Presented by: Nancy Santamaria, M.A. Hol. Spir. Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

Helpful Tips to Stay Healthy in Mind, Body, and Spirit for Clergy & Religious SJVC Podcast 34: The Easter Season - Getting Back to the Basics Presented by: Fr. David Brzoska Produced by: Pat Weston Music by: Tushan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 33: Keeping Your Heart Healthy Helpful Tips to Stay Healthy in Mind, Body, and Spirit for Clergy & Religious Presented by: Connie Ostap, RD, LDN Producer: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 32: Christmas in Our Every Day World Helpful Tips to Stay Healthy in Mind, Body, and Spirit for Clergy & Religious Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Producer: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 31: How to Make New Habits and Make Old Ones Go Away Helpful Tips to Stay Healthy in Mind, Body, and Spirit for Clergy & Religious Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Producer: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 30: The Road to Wellness - An Interview with Megan Dunn, MS, OTR/L and Lisa Rossi, MPT, CPT Helpful tips to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit for Clergy and Religious. Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Producer: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 29: What 911 Taught Us About Trauma & Resilience Helpful tips to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit for Clergy and Religious. Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Producer: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 28: Ten Sneaky Habits That Drain Your Energy Helpful tips to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit for Clergy and Religious. Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Producer: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover