This Whole Life

"You, friend, listening to this, watching this right now, you are good. Period." ~ Pat Millea What's the real difference between failing at something and believing you are a failure? Why does the world have a vested interest in convincing you your worth is something you have to go earn? What happens when you build your identity on your mission instead of on your relationship with Go...

The Millea family's origin story. How were Pat & Kenna struck by the lightning bolt of romance? It all started with a subpar early 2000s rom com... Support the show Thank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters ! Join our email list and never miss an episode or an event Visit us online at thiswholelifepodcast.com , and send us an email with your thou...

"When we are busy, we are numbed out to this sense of inadequacy that we all know is real. Deep, deep, deep down." ~ Kenna Millea What does it actually look like to be addicted to the hustle and not even realize it? How does staying perpetually busy become a coping strategy for the deeper questions we are afraid to sit with? What if the solution to your busyness is not better time manage...

What is a parent to do when their child leaves home and really struggles? Paul & Rachel Balducci share a story of heartache and hope that you need to hear, no matter how old your kids are. Support the show Thank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters ! Join our email list and never miss an episode or an event Visit us online at thiswholelifepodcast.com ,...

"The most transformative thing you can do as a parent is to know who you are in God's eyes." ~ Rachel Balducci What does it actually look like to raise boys into men of faith and character? How do you stay united as parents when the chaos of a house full of boys threatens to divide you? What do you do when your sons walk away from the faith, and how do you hold on to hope? In episod...

The human desire for connection and relationship is real and powerful. Especially when tacos are involved. Vonda Tiede, LMFT tells her side of the story. Support the show Thank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters ! Join our email list and never miss an episode or an event Visit us online at thiswholelifepodcast.com , and send us an email with your thought...

"I love for people to come when the pipes leak instead of when they burst." — Vonda Tiede, LMFT Why do so many couples wait years before finally seeking help? What actually happens in the therapy room, and what is the therapist really doing? Are there situations where couples therapy can do more harm than good? Couples therapy is one of the most misunderstood tools in marriage. People as...

What started with fun & games ended with tears, injury, and...a real mess. You think your family dinners are out of control? You're not alone. Support the show Thank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters ! Join our email list and never miss an episode or an event Visit us online at thiswholelifepodcast.com , and send us an email with your thoughts,...

"Being connected to your spouse in prayer, even when things are hard, maybe especially when things are hard, is one of the best ways to know that person." ~ Pat Millea Why do so many couples want to pray together but never actually do it? What do you do when you feel too vulnerable, too proud, or too far apart to pray? Is there a method that works, even for couples who have never prayed...

"What...what are those?" Don't miss this harrowing tale of escape, invisibility, and survival from Dr. Julia Sadusky 🫎😱 Support the show Thank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters ! Join our email list and never miss an episode or an event Visit us online at thiswholelifepodcast.com , and send us an email with your thoughts, questions, or...

"There is literally nowhere else on the face of the earth I'd rather you go than to me."   ~ Dr. Julia Sadusky Why do so many well-meaning Catholic parents freeze when it comes to talking to their kids about sex? What do you actually say when your child comes home asking about their classmate’s parents? How do you talk to your kids about pornography before they encounter it? In epis...

Communication in marriage is important. Especially when it involves someone recently released from prison. Peter & Debbie Herbeck are back with some hilarious stories of (mis)communication & forgiveness. Support the show Thank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters ! Join our email list and never miss an episode or an event Visit us online at thiswho...

"The love of Christ was the magnetic force that really drew us together." ~ Debbie Herbeck What does it actually take to keep Christ at the center of a marriage through decades of real life? What do you do when one spouse is further ahead in faith than the other? How do you build a family culture that passes faith down to the next generation? In episode 98 of This Whole Life, Pat and Ken...

"We love you, St. Charbel." Who knew those words might have been the ones to save her baby's life? Listen in to this moving story from St. Faustina Maria Pia! Support the show Thank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters ! Join our email list and never miss an episode or an event Visit us online at thiswholelifepodcast.com , and send us an ema...

“The graces of My mercy are drawn by means of one vessel only, and that is — trust. The more a soul trusts, the more it will receive.”   ~ Jesus, to St. Faustina - Why is it so hard to trust God? - What does it mean to say “yes” when life doesn’t make sense? - How do we trust God in suffering, uncertainty, and silence? In episode 97 of This Whole Life, Kenna and Pat are joined by Sister Faustina M...

Grandmothers can have a beautiful impact on us, even when our families are far from perfect. Kenna brings stories of her two grandmothers in this heartfelt storytellers episode! Support the show Thank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters ! Join our email list and never miss an episode or an event Visit us online at thiswholelifepodcast.com , and send us an...

But don't worry, she can still see. Addy Diaz returns to  This Whole Life  to share a hilarious story of gaming, shame, and vulnerability. Listen in! Support the show Thank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters ! Join our email list and never miss an episode or an event Visit us online at thiswholelifepodcast.com , and send us an email with your though...

“In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world." ~ John 16:33 What do I do when I feel like giving up? Is God present even when things feel hopeless? Is it up to me to solve the problems in the world around me? In Episode 93 of This Whole Life , Pat and Kenna tackle the challenge of staying sane and spiritually grounded in a world that feels increasingly div...

You're on a road trip with Jesus.  Where is he sitting? Where are you sitting? Support the show Thank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters ! Join our email list and never miss an episode or an event Visit us online at thiswholelifepodcast.com , and send us an email with your thoughts, questions, or ideas. Follow us on Instagram & Facebook Interest...

"Cast all your worries upon him because he cares for you." ~ 1 Peter 5:7 What is anxiety, really? How do I process my anxiety when it's not helpful? Seriously - thanking God for my anxiety? In this episode of This Whole Life , Kenna and Pat welcome licensed professional counselor Catherine DiNuzzo for a deep dive into anxiety—what it is, why it happens, and how to manage it. Catheri...

What's it like to have the responsibility of discerning whether a man or woman would be a healthy and suitable priests or religious? Dr. Anthony Isacco shares his humble insights into the quietly holy work of psychological assessments in the process of discernment. Support the show Thank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters ! Join our email list and n...

" The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, saves those whose spirit is crushed." ~ Psalm 34:19 Is it a sin to be depression? Is depression really able to be treated and healed? How can I help my loved one who is suffering with depression? In the first ever episode of " This Whole Life " recorded in front of a LIVE audience, Pat is joined by Dr. Anthony Isacco to dive into the re...

What does a Wyoming girl do every time she visits the family farm? Beth Hlabse joins us for this edition of Storytellers and a glimpse of the grandeur, quiet, and beauty of her childhood home. Support the show Thank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters ! Join our email list and never miss an episode or an event Visit us online at thiswholelifepodcast.com ,...

" But a Samaritan traveler who came upon him was moved with compassion at the sight." ~ Luke 10:33 How can I better support my loved one who suffers with mental illness? What is the Church's place in caring for those with mental illnesses? Is it possible to choose my responses instead of just reacting? In episode 90, Kenna & Pat welcome Beth Hlabse, program director of the Fiat...

When do you know that you're meant to marry someone? How much do you ever really know ??  Mike & Alicia Hernon of the Messy Family Project  share the story of their friendship, dating, and discernment with loads of wisdom for anyone at any stage of their vocation journey. Support the show Thank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters ! Join our email...