Trending with Timmerie - Catholic Principles applied to today's experiences.

Happy Hour:  Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, the country’s foremost Technology Addiction expert, joins Trending with Timmerie to discuss: How technology is changing brain architecture & rules for how to navigate technology in the home  (3:53). Dr. Kardaras answers whether we should resist the Meta verse and virtual reality (26:14). More self checkouts to come – what is missing with self checkouts? (40:...

Jim O’Day, executive director of Integrity Restored, joins Trending with Timmerie discussing: what is betrayal trauma and what are the symptoms?  How to heal.  Differences between men and women processing cheating and betrayal (1:35).  The difference between knowing nothing and knowing too much about the betrayal and the role of confession (25:20).  Fidelity and sticking it out:  Adam Levine cheat...

Have you ever found yourself in a place of doubt about your standing with God, and wondered if you can be "dropped", or involuntarily removed from the Church and the Sacraments? Well, fear not! We cover why it is only you who can prevent your reception of the fullness of all the Sacraments, the importance of our Baptism, and how a simple visit to the Sacrament of Reconciliation really is the key t...

Erica Komisar, psychoanalyst and author of “Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters”, joins Trending with Timmerie to discuss: What social science says about why moms matter most to their children.  (2:00) and  Why being physically and emotionally present to your child is important and how to do it. (16:27)  How a husband’s career choices impact the family: Tom Br...

Do you or someone you know struggle with an addiction to pornography? Although it's not an easy subject for anyone to talk about, take courage in the fact that the digital epidemic that exists today can be defeated! We cover 4 clear, simple steps to overcoming addiction, and returning to a life of chastity that we all are striving for.

Gentlemen’s hour on Trending with Timmerie dives into male influencer Andrew Tate and the idea of “toxic masculinity”. (2:08) Why should men rethink STD’s?  (23:15) Timmerie unpacks the views and influence of Andrew Tate (37:06)

While it might seem obvious from a moral perspective, it's important that we realize that what we know by faith about sexual attraction and relationships, and the need to keep them in the context of marriage, is also proved out by science! We unpack an amalgamation of studies that have shown the neurochemical impact of intimate interactions, and how this research is further confirmed by the epidem...

Psychiatrist Dr. Adriana Stacey joins Trending with Timmerie to answer the question “Can we really multitask?” How to decrease multitasking  (4:11). How to balance screens in your marriage and as a family (21:25).  Did Chrissy Teigen and John Legend have an abortion?  Is abortion ever medically necessary? (39:52)   Resources mentioned :    https://screenstrong.com/     OBGYN Dr. John Bruchalski ex...

Social Media's toxicity, and especially in relation to young girls, is wildly out of control. While it's pretty well understood from a psychological standpoint why this is the case for the average person, we dive into why Social Media has now become a haven for dark and twisted solicitation of vulnerable teenage girls who are going through mental health issues, and share a few examples of this in...

Professor J. Budziszewski, author of the book How and How Not to be Happy joins the weekly Happy Hour on Trending with Timmerie discussing Why we always want more and are never satisfied (2:22). What makes us happy? What is happiness? (15:49) Actress Jennifer Anniston’s regrets (37:47). Does being grateful make you happy? (45:03)   Resources mentioned :    Hook: H ow and How Not to be Happy https:...

If you have ever found yourself in a place of uncertainty, discontent, or confusion, and looked to Mary in that moment, then you'd know the immense calm and clarity that comes over and envelops you! Although it takes a little time and patience, prayerfully consider consecrating yourself to Mary, and look forward to the peace and joy that it can bring to your life.

Gentlemen’s Hour:  Fr. Robert Spitzer joins Trending with Timmerie to discuss scientific evidence for God.  Why can religion be so difficult to grasp?  What are men looking for? (2:58) Kids learn independence and self-sufficiency from dads.  Father Spitzer explains why kids usually only practice their faith as adults if dad does – showing the role of fatherhood in conveying the faith (20:13).  Wha...

Fertility specialist Dr. Susan Caldwell joins Trending with Timmerie to discuss how to get pregnant: egg health, diet, sleep, thyroid, and vitamins (2:30). Sperm health, a realistic timeline to get pregnant, and when to work with a doctor for infertility or fertility (17:48). Timmerie unpacks the story of Shia Labeouf converting to Catholicism (32:37).     Resources mentioned :    Dr. Susan Caldwe...

We get to two very important listener questions that really go hand-in-hand -- do we need an annulment after being divorced and before we return to dating? And further, is marriage an eternal commitment?

For all the men out there looking for -- or are in -- a relationship, this is for you! Trending's Resident Matchmaker, Cristina Pineda, details her experience in working with both men and women -- and clues us in about a very peculiar statistical anomaly she has uncovered that exists around Ryan Gosling's performance in  The Notebook. Cristina guides through what it is about Ryan's character that...

Gentlemen’s hour on Trending with Timmerie Celebrity and royal matchmaker Cristina Pineda discusses how to get a date, (2:31) Ghosting and rejection (20:16). Are you changing your daily habits and spending because of inflation?  (41:33) Study shows women are hardwired to find benevolent sexist men (42:52).   Resources mentioned :  Matchmakers in the City https://www.matchmakersinthecity.com/   Stu...

It's a simple question, but it doesn't always have a simple or straightforward answer. For many of us, it's easy to get lost in the intricacies of what each day brings, and have a different answer depending on the day. However, the value that having a clear morning routine that is focused on prayer, taking a moment to breathe, and connecting with loved ones cannot be overstated! Try it yourself --...

Mark Brumely, president of Ignatius Press joins Trending with Timmerie discussing how to reinvigorate reading, philosophical inquiry, and theological study in your life (1:51) Do you have guidelines or a mission statement for how you use your own social media and technology? (19:12) 5 hacks for eating healthy (36:25) Timmerie answers questions on fertility, gender, and problematic content being ta...

While fear seems to come naturally to most of us, it shouldn't ever dominate our lives or steal away our happiness. Unfortunately, all too frequently we now see dependency on pharmaceuticals to get past this excessive fear and anxiety. However, while these medications do have a time and a place, the reality is that they only address the symptom, not the cause. We dive into the lessons and life of...

Dr. Nicholas Kardaras, the country’s foremost Technology Addiction expert, joins Trending with Timmerie to discuss his latest work   Digital Madness: How Social Media Is Driving Our Mental Health Crisis--and How to Restore Our Sanity.  They discuss   what/who are our influencers & the dissatisfaction trap we all face (2:26) and how to be resilient to social media and the tech that is available...

Even though Yoga presents ostensibly as a fulfilling, athletic activity, it can mean trouble. While there are many ways Yoga can be practiced, many approaches utilize a very colorful variation of religious elements, most of which have a pagan component. We dive into the realities of Yoga & what it represents, and why we as Catholics look at it as a case where we need to examine our conscience...

Americans have the opportunity to vote on abortion in five states this November. Hugh Brown VP of American Life League joins Trending with Timmerie to discuss (3:39). Rising number of people think men can get pregnant? Will you let the LGBTQ ideology cause insanity? (20:54) Reflecting on Queen Elizabeth’s faith, marriage, reign, and part in the sexual revolution and abortion (34:02). The top 5 reg...

With all that happens around us on a daily basis, it's a virtual certainty that we're going to have run-ins from time to time with others that annoy us -- but we're certainly not alone in this experience! We break down the example St. Therese of Lisieux set for us in how we can deal with these situations both effectively and in a righteous way.

Guest host Brooke Taylor discusses the death of Queen Elizabeth with Author Joseph Pearce. They also discuss the state of education in the United States. Krista Thomas, an academic coach with Tan Academy joins Brooke Taylor on Trending to talk about the popularity of homeschooling.

Between the popularity of remote work, the myriad of digital stimuli that we interact with on a daily basis, and the ever-evolving culture around us, it's safe to say that we're generally more stressed than ever. We cover the science behind 4 methods for eliminating unnecessary anxiety and stress from our lives for good!