Saint Dymphna’s Playbook

91: Does Jesus Want Us To Hate Ourselves?

August 14th, 2021  |  Season 5  |  20 mins 53 secs

anxiety, co-sleeping, postpartum depression, saint veronica giuliani

Tommy talks about the impact COVID-19 has had on postpartum depression for women of color, introduces listeners to Saint Veronica Giuliani, and answers listener questions about how to understand the words of Jesus about hating our lives, the ideas around co-sleeping with older children, and how to talk to a family member who needs help with anxiety.

72: Preparing for Postpartum Depression

February 27th, 2021  |  Season 4  |  21 mins 26 secs

blessed peter donders, britney spears, conservatorships, postpartum depression, relationships, self-harm

Tommy talks about conservatorships in light of the Britney Spears documentary and discusses the mental health of young adults in Europe during the pandemic, introduces listeners to Blessed Peter Donders, and answers listener questions about how to prepare for the potential of postpartum depression, how to break free from thoughts of self-harm, and how to move forward into new relationships if we've had a bit of a wild past.

66: Fighting For Maternal Mental Health Care

December 12th, 2020  |  Season 3  |  18 mins 31 secs

blessed james miller, male body dysmorphia, postpartum depression, therapy

Tommy talks about body dysmorphia in young men and the long-term implications of postpartum depression, introduces listeners to Blessed James Miller, and answers listener questions about how to pray when we're feeling depressed, how to advocate for our mental health needs during pregnancy or the postpartum period, and what to do if your therapist isn't listening to you.

2: Fasting and Eating Disorders

June 15th, 2019  |  Season 1  |  16 mins 46 secs

postpartum depression, suicide, therapy