Nov 3, 2025 | Catholic Mindfulness, Catholic Psychology, Communication, Featured Content, Popular, Relationships
Every once in a while, someone asks:Is this trauma response coming from the brain… or the body… or the relationship? The answer is yes. We like categories. We want to know if healing is neurological or emotional, cognitive or behavioral, relational or somatic. But the...
Oct 22, 2025 | Communication, Featured Content, Popular, Relationships
When most people hear Theology of the Body, they immediately think about sex, marriage, and family life. And it’s no surprise, St. John Paul II had profound insights into these areas, and his teaching has been a lifeline for many Catholics navigating modern confusion...
Oct 16, 2025 | Communication, Featured Content, Parenting, Popular, Positive Psychology, Relationships
This week on the Being Human Podcast, Fr. Dave told a story about an interaction with his dad when he was in eighth-grade that, as a young father, deeply moved me. Fr. Dave started rattling off a fact about Pikes Peak to his dad. Engaged in the conversation, his dad...
Sep 18, 2025 | Communication, Featured Content, Parenting, Podcast, Popular
Three Tips to Navigate Parenthood in the Modern Culture Do you have a plan on how to navigate the difficult parenting challenges you will face raising children in a modern context? Dr. Ray Guarendi sees it every day: parents who love their kids, want to raise them...
Feb 27, 2024 | Catholic Mindfulness, Communication, Relationships
Conflict in relationships is unfortunately unavoidable. But how we get through said conflict is a skill we can try to develop. Here are my thoughts on how to get better at resolving conflict. Consider the last argument or disagreement you had with a loved one During...
Feb 13, 2024 | Communication, Faith, Human Dignity, Popular, Relationships
In this excerpt from the Being Human Podcast, Dr. Bottaro discusses why we should try to listen with curiosity to opinions held by “the other side,” something Jesus Himself has taught us to do. Excerpt from Being Human Podcast Episode #123: Fake...
Feb 4, 2024 | Communication, Femininity, Masculinity, Relationships
It’s beautiful to see how the differences between men and women can complement one another and come together in service of a greater purpose. March: Women’s History Month The month of March is designated in the U.S. as “Women’s History...
Feb 4, 2024 | Communication, Dating, Relationships
Living out the sacrament of marriage in a peaceful, prosperous time can be challenging enough. So what can we do when life feels turbulent to strengthen our marriage? Note: For those of you who aren’t married, hang in there with me – some of this info can...
