Virtuous Leaders with Dr. Johann D'Souza

In this insightful episode, Dr. Johann D'Souza engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Dr. Peter Kilpatrick , the President of the Catholic University of America (CUA). Dr. Kilpatrick shares his remarkable journey as a convert to Catholicism and reflects on his extensive academic career. He highlights CUA's unique position as a university founded by U.S. bishops and its commitment to uphold...

In this episode, Dr. Johann D'Souza talks with Rob Hays , a business executive and community leader from Dallas. Rob shares insights from his 20 years in the hotel industry and his recent move to help his father sell his company and start new business ventures. They also discuss Rob's passion for hosting a lecture series at home about faith, culture, and family. Key Takeaways: Rob is committed to...

Host: Doug Hinderer Guest: Dr. Johann D'Souza, Psychologist and Founder of Values First Therapy In this episode, I speak with Doug Hinderer of Relevant Radio. We explore how anxiety disorders affect marital relationships, particularly relevant as about 19% of U.S. adults experienced an anxiety disorder in the past years, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. I share insights from m...

In this 19th episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast , Dr. Johann D'Souza interviews Amy Snell , co-founder of the Charlotte Mason Educational Center. Amy shares her insights into the Charlotte Mason educational philosophy, which emphasizes treating children as individuals with a natural desire for knowledge. This approach contrasts sharply with traditional educational methods, focusing on the use...

In this episode, Dr. Johann D'Souza interviews John Papola , the founder of Emergent Order Foundation and creator of the "Dad Saves America" initiative. John shares his journey as a classical liberal, TV producer, and passionate advocate for inspiring virtue and truth in media. He discusses the importance of early parenthood, free-range parenting, and instilling values of individual agency and res...

In this compelling episode, Dr. Johann D'Souza sits down with Melanie Hempe, a registered nurse and the founder of ScreenStrong, to discuss the pervasive issue of screen addiction and its impact on families. Drawing from her personal experience as a mother whose oldest son struggled with video game addiction, Melanie shares her journey of understanding and combating the complexities of screen over...

In this episode, Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes, shares his inspiring journey into the realm of digital safety for children. He emphasizes the critical need to guide young people in their technology use, addressing the unique developmental challenges they encounter in today's digital landscape. Chris discusses the impactful work of Protect Young Eyes, which includes live presentation...

The mental health crisis among children didn't appear from nowhere. According to psychoanalyst Erica Komisar , LCSW , we engineered it through 75 years of progressively devaluing the one thing infants need most: their mothers. In a conversation that challenges fundamental assumptions about modern life, Erica Komisar joins Dr. Johann D'Souza of Virtuous Leaders Podcast to examine the neuros...

In this episode, Dr. Johann D'Souza sits down with Soad Tabrizi , a licensed marriage and family therapist who is openly conservative. Soad shares her journey of moving from the liberal-leaning Silicon Valley to conservative Orange County, and how she founded a private Facebook group for fellow conservative mental health professionals. #ConservativeTherapists #SoadTabrizi #ConservativeCounselo...

Formerly the picture of a peacemaking pastor’s wife, Katy Faust is founder and president of Them Before Us, a global children’s rights non-profit. Between soccer carpool and church duties, she’s a mom on a mission against the progressive overreach —a globe-trotting speaker, hand-shaking policy influencer, and regular contributor to a variety of conservative outlets. Katy testifies and publishes wi...

Dr. Nick Wignall (https://nickwignall.com/) talks about building a side hustle as a clinical psychologist through his blog, podcast, email newsletter, and online courses.

Brandon Van Dyck is Associate Director of the Princeton Initiative in Catholic Thought at Princeton’s  Aquinas Institute . He is also a staff member at the  Witherspoon Institute . Independently, he  writes  and  podcasts  about culture, civilization, religion, secular ideology. From 2013 to 2021, he was an assistant professor of Government and Law at Lafayette College, specializing in the study o...

Stephanie Winn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist based in Portland, Oregon. For more about her therapy practice, visit Real Talk Therapy. In addition to interviewing and working with detransitioners, desisters, and survivors of gender-related malpractice, She is the Associate Producer and media representative for the powerful documentary, NO WAY BACK . Check out her podcast, You Must Be...

Dr. Robert Mather, a conservative social psychologist, shares his bold journey challenging progressive bias in academia. From his Psychology Today column to his podcast, he bridges faith, science, and conservative values to inspire truth-seekers. #ConservativePsychology #AcademicBias #FaithAndScience #RobertMather #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza

Tom McDonough ’s American Family Project ignited the Congressional Family Caucus to champion God-ordained family values. From scorecards exposing anti-family votes like the Respect for Marriage Act to battling progressive education agendas, discover their bold mission. The American Family Project is a bi-partisan effort to renew the American Family and protect the family from the government. Chapt...

Are you an aspiring clinical psychologist with dreams of earning your PhD? Join us for an enlightening episode as Dr. D'Souza, a seasoned clinical psychologist, shares invaluable insights on how to chart your course towards a doctoral program in clinical psychology. In this engaging conversation, Dr. D'Souza takes you on a journey through the intricacies of the application process, sheddin...

Interview for Psi Chi at the University of St. Thomas on 9/26/23 What led you to become a clinical psychologist? How did you start your private practice? What led you to work in clinical psychology instead of focusing on research? How did your research experience influence your current work? What were the biggest adjustments you experienced while transitioning from undergraduate to graduate school...

Dr. Johann D’Souza sits down with Dr. Ashley Mielke , founder of the Grief and Healing Center, about building a purpose-driven and compassionate mental health practice. They explore servant leadership inspired by faith, the importance of vision and values, and practical lessons on scaling a trauma center with heart. Whether you’re a clinician, leader, or entrepreneur, gain valuable insights on aut...

Are you passionate about better mental health care? Tune in to discover how specialist clinics and clinician networks are redefining OCD and anxiety treatment in Dallas. Dr. Johann D’Souza hosts an insightful conversation with Dr. Molly Martinez , sharing her story from academia to launching a thriving evidence-based practice. Get expert takeaways on clinic growth, innovative therapy approaches, a...

Matthew Sciba, licensed professional counselor trained under renowned marriage and family therapist David Pickup, joins Dr. Johann D’Souza to share his transformative work using reintegrative therapy. Focused on helping men overcome unwanted same-sex attraction, gender dysphoria, addictions, and eating disorders, Matthew uses a compassionate and practical approach rooted in emotional integration a...

Dr. Michael Redivo, renowned clinical psychologist, author, and entrepreneur, joins Dr. Johann D’Souza to discuss the journey that shaped his values-driven approach to family, parenting, and leadership. With years of clinical experience, academic leadership, and successful business ventures, Dr. Redivo shares his vision for empowering parents to build resilient, values-grounded homes. This episode...

Dr. Johann D'Souza sits down with Dr. Matt Mehan to explore virtuous leadership through Cicero’s Princeps. They connect ancient ideals— magnanimity, measured action, and eloquence— with today’s challenges in education and public life. This conversation offers a practical pathway from theory to action, showing how first among equals can lead with courage, reason, and a steadfast commitment to t...