Saint Dymphna’s Playbook

Here to fill the void in Catholic conversations about mental health.

About the show

A podcast about finding mental well-being as a Catholic with the help of community and the saints. Hosted by Tommy Tighe, a marriage and family therapist, husband, and father. In each episode Tommy addresses different mental health issues, introduces listeners to a saint who is relevant to mental health and wellness, and responds to questions from Twitter followers.

Episodes

  • 2: Fasting and Eating Disorders

    June 15th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  16 mins 46 secs
    postpartum depression, suicide, therapy

  • 1: Mental Health and the Struggle for Virtue

    June 8th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  13 mins 52 secs
    church scandal, counseling, therapy, virtue

    Tommy talks about assisted suicide and coping with Church scandals, introduces Saint Dymphna, and answers listener questions about finding help after trauma, how mental health impacts our struggle for virtue, and the difference between a counselor, a therapist, a psychologist, and a psychiatrist.