Those Catholic Shrinks on Faith Fit

Christopher West, President of Theology of the Body Institute in Lima, Pennsylvania, joins Lisa on Those Catholic Shrinks Podcast this week! Christopher, Lisa, and her husband Andy compare the way modern culture views the human person with how it’s explained through Theology of the Body.

Sympathy or Empathy? Learn the difference and watch God’s love blossom in your life.

Early bird or night owl? If you tap into your sleep pattern, you just might shake up your spiritual life!

When we are thinking about a big decision, reaching a solution can daunting. Regina is here to give us some tips on how you can challenge yourself and work toward your goals!

Are you extremely fearful of having a serious medical condition? Lisa and Regina talk about hypochondria and share ideas in finding ways to handle stressors – especially during a pandemic. “Do not fear or be dismayed,” (Deuteronomy 1:22) for the Lord is always with us!

Between physically going back to school and setting your child up for virtual school, the weight of it all can be taxing. Lisa and Regina are here to share some calming tips for parents and students alike!

Through Ignatian Spirituality, the Shrinks dive deep into this imaginative form of prayer. Kimmy Zeiler, Program Director of San Pedro Spiritual Development Center, shares her love for spiritual direction and how this style of prayer, allows people to experience the Word of God by reading and praying with scripture. Available on ⬇︎ SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/3e0gpij Apple Podcasts:

Regina and Lisa – two licensed therapists – are here to provide mindful tips for those who are seeking clarity and a sense of control during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Available on… SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2xh8QUJ Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/35fzvOn

“The Celtic Charm” Do Catholics believe in luck? The Shrinks are back and sharing the history and traditions associated with St. Patrick’s Day!

Regina and Lisa share the ins and outs of making stronger connections with your spouse. Learn how to grow together and prevent your marriage from collapsing. Available on… SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2GZEqYj Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2UuSKA4

God first, family, and then everything else! Our lives can seem hectic at times, but Regina and Lisa share new ways to strategize your day. Also available on: SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2DjmTZa Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2KSf8Og

When we face the sudden loss of a family member or friend, grief can be overwhelming. Lisa and Regina share how the light of Christ remains with us, even during the darkest moments of our lives. Also available SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2pmGxjG Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2MZ8TJX

Regina and Lisa speak with Fr. Edwin Cardona, Parochial Vicar of St. Charles Borromeo Parish, who celebrates his one year anniversary of priestly ordination and shares their insights on relationships, self-care and finding identity in the Lord.

The husbands are on the podcast! Check out Lisa’s husband Andy and Regina’s husband Dan, as they sit with the shrinks to chat about all things marriage.

Are you a savvy multitasker? Can you watch TV, answer emails and feed the baby at the same time?! Tune in to learn the different levels of multitasking and how it plays a role in our lives.

Those Catholic Shrinks are hosting round 2 of their quiz show! Listen in to put your trivia skills to the test and decide what is fact and what is fiction!

Lisa and Regina share signs and tips on how to better your relationships and marriages. The Four Horsemen of Relationship is use in a metaphor to describe communication styles that can affect a relationship negatively: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness and Stonewalling.

Sometimes the best way to have a great marriage is to take some steps before you even get engaged! Find out how you can approach your current or future relationship in such a way, that if you have found your one and only, your marriage is set on the path for success!

Our world is ever more demanding and it doesn’t seem like there are enough hours in the day. If you’re like the average American that means you’re probably using time you could be sleeping to get it all done! Find out how that effects not only your mental health, but your spiritual life as well, … Continue reading "#19: Falling Asleep at the Wheel"

We all want it! The perfect balance to work, family, friends, and personal pursuits. There are lots of gurus and bloggers out there who will tell you there’s a secret formula. Regina and Lisa will give you their take on how to achieve perfection in your life…or maybe something a little different.

Those Catholic Shrinks are hosting a quiz show! Listen in to put your trivia skills to the test and decide what is fact and what is fiction!

Regina and Lisa explore ways to share empathy within parenting to better relationships between child and parent.

Have you lost the secret to romance? Lisa and Regina share the ins and outs of keeping the enchantment alive within a marriage or even while dating!

We all have times in our lives when we are feeling down and sad. How do you know if this is depression? How do you know if it’s just laziness? Is there even a difference? Regina and Lisa discuss!

Raising teenagers in today’s culture can seem an impossible task. How much responsibility should your teenager have and why is it so important to their development? Questions for Lisa or Regina? Email them at thosecatholicshrinks@gmail.com

In this episode, Lisa and Regina discuss some of the common misconceptions surrounding grief. How do we make sense of experiencing grief and the hope we hold in our faith as Christians?

Coaching your children through the emotional storms. There are many types of intelligence, not just IQ. In this episode, find out what emotional intelligence is, and how it can help you with your children at any age!

Father Ben Lehnertz join Lisa and Regina this week to share how the world of counseling collides with the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Lisa and Regina discuss healthy habits couples can utilize in their own marriage. Every relationship is different and yet when we look at couples that find deep satisfaction in their vocations, we can see commonalities.

In this Halloween special, Lisa and Regina discuss different “off the wall” types of phobias including Kinemortophobia–fear of zombies.

Lisa and Regina discuss ways to have an open, trusting relationship with adolescents while still being a caring parent.

Do you see any red flags in the relationships you have in your life? Lisa and Regina discuss ways to keep strong, healthy relationships that won’t zap away your energy.

Every therapist has a toolbox they use to help them work with clients. In this Therapist Toolbox we talk about psychological theories. What are they? Why do counselors use them? Why do they matter and how do they work in conjunction with our faith?

What do you do on your free time? Do you have a hobby? Regina and Lisa share how important it is to spend more time taking care of our bodies and minds by challenging ourselves daily.

What does self-care mean in the day to day? How can we be spiritually and mentally healthy? Lisa and Regina discuss how to handle different types of stress and knowing easy ways to refresh the body, mind and soul.

Lisa and Regina share experiences and ways to have an open dialogue with teenagers.

What is mental health and how does it intersect with our Catholic faith? Those Catholic Shrinks discuss the importance of mental health and how necessary it is for our overall well being.