Saint John Vianney Center Wellness Journey Podcasts

Meet Deacon Tim Lynch, Program Manager for our new Suicide Awareness and Education Program for Clergy and Men and Women Religious. Learn about this new program, which will address the issue of suicide among Clergy and Men and Women Religious. This program is made possible through the generous support of our donors to the Good Shepherd Campaign. If you would like to make a gift to the campaign, please visit: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=543ca2 or Contact Deacon Jim Friend at jfriend@sjvcenter.org To learn more about Saint John Vianney Center, visit our website at https://www.sjvcenter.org/

Fr. David Brzoska, M.Div., MA.SS., Chaplain at Saint John Vianney Center shares his vocation story and some of his early experiences as a priest. We conducted this interview to commemorate World Day of Prayer for Vocations which is celebrated annually in support of promoting vocations to the priesthood and religious life. For more information about Chaplain Dave, visit https.www.sjvcenter.org/team/david-brzoska/ For more information about Saint John Vianney Center, visit us at https://www.sjvcenter.org/

In this podcast, Don Marks, Psy.D., addresses the Psychology of Burnout; Discovering Compassionate Alternatives to the Experience of Emotional Exhaustion.

Join Deacon Steven DeMartino, Director of Consultation Services and J. Gerard O'Connor, Leadership Relations for this conversation about the International Clergy Leadership Conference & Retreat hosted by Saint John Vianney Center held in Ireland January 2025. Deacon Steven and Gerard share the challenges faced by Clergy in leadership and how Saint John Vianney Center works to provide support and guidance. For more information about Saint John Vianney Center, please visit our website at https://www.sjvcenter.org/

Join Mercedes McCann, RSM, Ph.D. as she discusses the concept and process of aging gracefully.

Father Patrick Hyde, OP, joins Deacon Jim Friend for a conversation about the pressures on parish priests and how to stay balanced amid the many expectations they encounter. Father Patrick Hyde, OP, is the pastor of Saint Paul Catholic Center, which serves as the Newman Center and Catholic parish for the Indiana University community. He recently served at the National Eucharistic Revival as a National Eucharistic Preacher and currently serves on the provincial council of the Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great, on the board of the Aquinas Institute of Theology, and as the dean of the Bloomington Deanery in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. You can contact Father Patrick by visiting: https://hoosiercatholic.org For more information about Saint John Vianney Center, please visit our website at https://www.sjvcenter.org/

Patricia Donoghue, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist at Saint John Vianney Center discusses understanding, identifying, and helping depression. She differentiates between chronic low level depression and a major depressive episode and indicates how people exhibit different symptoms. Dr. Donoghue explains ways depression may show up in religious life. Guidance is offered on how to be of support and when to seek professional help.

Christmas and Recess by Saint John Vianney Center

Join Kelly Cuetara, Clinical Dietitian, Saint John Vianney Center as she discusses Alzheimer's modifiable risk factors and what we can do now to adopt a brain healthy lifestyle.

Saint John Vianney Center is pleased to recognize and celebrate Spiritual Care Week this year from October 20 – 26, 2024. Spiritual Care Week is observed in hospitals and health care institutions nationwide to bring visibility and promotion to the vital mission of spiritual care in the lives of both patients and staff. Listen for more details about Spiritual Care Week and the theme, “The Many Facets of Spiritual Care.”

Join David Shellenberger and Deacon Jim Friend for a conversation about the many Fall initiatives at SJVC including our upcoming Day of Prayer, our increased census, a new building on campus, the launch of our Suicide Awareness and Education Program for Clergy and Religious, and the 2024 Annual Fund. For more information about our mission, please visit www.sjvcenter.org.

Addictions in Religious Life and the Benefit of Recovery Services

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 Vianney Center for this discussion. To view the article about this story, please visit: https://www.shanahan.org/default-post-board-page/~board/academics/post/joshs-bench-unveiling For more information about Josh's Benches for Awareness: https://joshsbenches.com/ For more information on Saint John Vianney Center: https://www.sjvcenter.org/

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 story of loss and growth makes this a very poignant interview as we celebrate Mother's Day and our Blessed Mother. You can learn more about Dr. White's background by visiting our website: https://www.sjvcenter.org/team/timothy-white-psy-d-m-psy-m-a/ Subscribe to our podcast to receive notifications for new episodes.

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/team/stephen-olert/

Journey to Thrive Podcast 5: Spirituality of Hope Speaker: Mercedes McCann, RSM, Ph.D.

SJVC Journey to Thrive Podcast 4 Celebrating National Catholic Sister's Week. On this podcast, 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.

Episode 3 of our "Journey to Thrive" Podcast casts a spotlight inside our mission about some strategic directions of the Center, the importance of our mission, the transition of SJVC becoming a separate 501c3, and much more. Join Board members, Albert R. Riviezzo, Esquire, and Jennifer A. Madere, MA, LPC-S, hosted by Jim Friend, Director of Mission Advancement. Learn more about our Center by visiting https://www.sjvcenter.org/

Journey to Thrive - SJVC Podcast 2: Loneliness and Isolation Mercedes McCann, RSM, PhD

Journey to Thrive - SJVC Podcast_1 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity with Jim Friend and Dr. Erik Ranstrom

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 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 or Clergy and Religious. Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Producer: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 27: When Grief Won't End Helpful tips to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit or Clergy and Religious. Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Producer: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 25: Returning to Normal in the Age of Reopening Anxiety Helpful tips to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit for Clergy and Religious Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 25: Transforming Our Losses Helpful tips to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit for Clergy and Religious Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 24: Humor and Stress: Why Laughter Really is the Best Medicine Helpful tips to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit for Clergy and Religious Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 23: An Interview with Psychiatrist Dr. Brett DiGiovanna on the topics of suicide Helpful tips to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit for Clergy and Religious Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 22 - Here it Comes...The Bright Side of Living with Pandemic Fallout Helpful tips to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit for Clergy and Religious Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 21: An Interview with Connie Ostap on Healthy Weight Helpful tips to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit for Clergy and Religious Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 20: Christmas In Our Everyday Challenges Helpful tips to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit for Clergy and Religious Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 19 - The Power of Change and Transition with Mercedes McCann, RSM, Ph.D. Helpful tips to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit for Clergy and Religious Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 18-The Power of Resilience Part IV; Meaning and Accomplishments Helpful tips to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit for Clergy and Religious Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 17: Anticipatory Hope Helpful tips for healthy mind, body, and spirit for Clergy and Religious. Host: Mariette Danilo, Ph.D. Presentation: Mercedes McCann, RSM, Ph.D. Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 16 - The Power of Resilience, Part III - Relationships Helpful tips for healthy mind, body, and spirit for Clergy and Religious. Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 15 - The Power of Resilience Part II Helpful tips for healthy mind, body, and spirit for Clergy and Religious. Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 14-Resilience Part I; What is it and how can I get it Helpful tips for healthy mind, body, and spirit for Clergy and Religious. Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo Produced by: Pat Weston Music: Tushaan Soi cover