Saint Dymphna’s Playbook
Here to fill the void in Catholic conversations about mental health.
Displaying all 5 Episode of Saint Dymphna’s Playbook with the tag “marriage”.
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110: Cheating OCD And What To Do About It
December 25th, 2021 | Season 5 | 18 mins 24 secs
irrational fears, marriage, saint sabbas, simone biles, vocation
Tommy talks about the new mental health startup led by Simone Biles, introduces listeners to Saint Sabbas, and answers listener questions about how to find peace when we still haven't found our vocation, how to know when a spouse isn't interested in rebuilding a relationship, and how to work through irrational and baseless fears about our spouse cheating on us.
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105: What's a Crisis Plan and How do I Make One?
November 20th, 2021 | Season 5 | 22 mins 25 secs
marriage, saint margaret of scotland, suicide, therapy
Tommy talks about how to create a personal plan for times of crisis, introduces listeners to Saint Margaret of Scotland, and answers listener questions about how to recognize if a therapist is bad or unethical, how to cope with not being on the same page in marriage, and how to support a friend who is contemplating suicide while still taking care of ourselves.
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102: How Do I Stop Comparing Myself to Others?
October 30th, 2021 | Season 5 | 16 mins 59 secs
comparison, marriage, saint alphonsus rodriguez, scrupulosity
Tommy talks about how to stop comparing ourselves to those around us, introduces listeners to Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez, and answers listener questions about the difference between scrupulosity and genuine spiritual concern, how to help a family member understand that mental illness isn't about being weak, and how often a couple should have a big check-in conversation to make sure they're on the same page.
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88: Can I Lose My Job if I Go To Therapy?
June 19th, 2021 | Season 4 | 17 mins 42 secs
blessed yolanda of poland, depression, family, marriage, therapy
Tommy talks about atypical symptoms of depression, introduces listeners to Blessed Yolanda of Poland, and answers listener questions about the feeling we have when a doctor suggests a medication for our mental health, if our job can be at risk simply because we seek out mental health treatment, and if we should avoid marriage and having kids because of our struggles with depression.
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27: At-Home Date Nights
February 15th, 2020 | Season 2 | 20 mins 15 secs
childhood abuse, early cognitive difficulties, family issues, marriage, saint ignatius of loyola, suicide
Tommy talks about the importance of focusing on your relationship as a married couple and how to address suicide with young children, shares a little bit about Saint Ignatius of Loyola, and answers listener questions about recovering from childhood abuse, navigating relationships with difficult family members, and supporting a loved one experiencing early cognitive difficulties.