web01.fireside.fm Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:57:28 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Saint Dymphna’s Playbook - Episodes Tagged with “Scrupulosity” https://st-dymphnas-playbook.fireside.fm/tags/scrupulosity Sat, 04 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500 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. en episodic Here to fill the void in Catholic conversations about mental health. Grexly 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. no mental health, catholic mental health, catholic therapy, dymphna, catholic saints, Twitter Grexly team@grexly.com 107: Helping a Scrupulous Partner https://st-dymphnas-playbook.fireside.fm/107 ae35ece9-0b37-46bd-bdfd-d9e3338b9f06 Sat, 04 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0500 Grexly full 5 Grexly Tommy talks about Selena Gomez's new mental health venture, introduces listeners to Blessed Eustochium of Padua, and answers listener questions about how to help someone after you've referred them to counseling, how to help a family member who doesn't want help, and how to support a partner who is experiencing religious OCD. 23:27 no Tommy talks about Selena Gomez's new mental health venture, introduces listeners to Blessed Eustochium of Padua, and answers listener questions about how to help someone after you've referred them to counseling, how to help a family member who doesn't want help, and how to support a partner who is experiencing religious OCD. mental health, Catholic mental health, Christian mental health, counseling, Blessed Eustochium of Padua, scrupulosity, religious OCD Tommy talks about Selena Gomez's new mental health venture, introduces listeners to Blessed Eustochium of Padua, and answers listener questions about how to help someone after you've referred them to counseling, how to help a family member who doesn't want help, and how to support a partner who is experiencing religious OCD.

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]]> 102: How Do I Stop Comparing Myself to Others? https://st-dymphnas-playbook.fireside.fm/102 ee9d8a66-f74c-476f-ae95-aee32f42efee Sat, 30 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400 Grexly full 5 Grexly 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. 16:59 no 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. Exciting news! Tommy wrote a Saint Dymphna's Playbook BOOK, which comes out November 5th. Born out of this podcast, the book serves as a more in-depth guide to finding mental and emotional well-being through a therapeutic approach combined with Catholic faith and spiritual practice. Learn more and pre-order here: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/st-dymphnas-playbook catholic mental health, mental health, Christian mental health, comparison, Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez, scrupulosity, marriage 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.

Exciting news! Tommy wrote a Saint Dymphna's Playbook BOOK, which comes out November 5th. Born out of this podcast, the book serves as a more in-depth guide to finding mental and emotional well-being through a therapeutic approach combined with Catholic faith and spiritual practice. Learn more and pre-order here: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/st-dymphnas-playbook

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Exciting news! Tommy wrote a Saint Dymphna's Playbook BOOK, which comes out November 5th. Born out of this podcast, the book serves as a more in-depth guide to finding mental and emotional well-being through a therapeutic approach combined with Catholic faith and spiritual practice. Learn more and pre-order here: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/st-dymphnas-playbook

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]]> 80: When Holy Week Brings Memories of Our Trauma https://st-dymphnas-playbook.fireside.fm/80 3b721740-f611-47a0-8ae7-c5cb382e8ba9 Sat, 24 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400 Grexly full 4 Grexly Tommy talks about how to figure out which therapeutic modality is right for you and explores a recent study on exercise and anxiety during the pandemic, introduces listeners to Saint Julie Billiart, and answers listener questions about how a priest can help scrupulous penitents, how to battle intrusive thoughts of anxiety about where a relationship may be headed, and how to survive Holy Week when one experiences flashbacks and intense memories of trauma from the past. 22:13 no Tommy talks about how to figure out which therapeutic modality is right for you and explores a recent study on exercise and anxiety during the pandemic, introduces listeners to Saint Julie Billiart, and answers listener questions about how a priest can help scrupulous penitents, how to battle intrusive thoughts of anxiety about where a relationship may be headed, and how to survive Holy Week when one experiences flashbacks and intense memories of trauma from the past. catholic mental health, mental health, therapeutic modalities, Saint Julie Billiart, Tommy talks about how to figure out which therapeutic modality is right for you and explores a recent study on exercise and anxiety during the pandemic, introduces listeners to Saint Julie Billiart, and answers listener questions about how a priest can help scrupulous penitents, how to battle intrusive thoughts of anxiety about where a relationship may be headed, and how to survive Holy Week when one experiences flashbacks and intense memories of trauma from the past.

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]]> 79: Another One For The Scrupulous Out There https://st-dymphnas-playbook.fireside.fm/79 67a6e795-865b-4d20-8bf8-4ba3a402a458 Sat, 17 Apr 2021 09:00:00 -0400 Grexly full 4 Grexly Tommy talks about potential patron saints for those of us experiencing suicidal ideation and discusses a study that shows the mental health impact of surviving Covid-19, introduces listeners to Blessed Maria de San Jose, and answers listener questions about the impact of childhood trauma as we live through adulthood, how to approach our mental health needs with an employer, and what to do when we experience Religious OCD. 26:09 no Tommy talks about potential patron saints for those of us experiencing suicidal ideation and discusses a study that shows the mental health impact of surviving Covid-19, introduces listeners to Blessed Maria de San Jose, and answers listener questions about the impact of childhood trauma as we live through adulthood, how to approach our mental health needs with an employer, and what to do when we experience Religious OCD. catholic mental health, mental health, christian mental health, scrupulosity, Blessed Maria de San Jose, childhood trauma, mental health and employment, religious OCD, OCD Tommy talks about potential patron saints for those of us experiencing suicidal ideation and discusses a study that shows the mental health impact of surviving Covid-19, introduces listeners to Blessed Maria de San Jose, and answers listener questions about the impact of childhood trauma as we live through adulthood, how to approach our mental health needs with an employer, and what to do when we experience Religious OCD.

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]]> 73: Forgiving Someone Who Isn't Sorry https://st-dymphnas-playbook.fireside.fm/73 8d4cc484-bdd5-45a0-9574-a91b37d0c558 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 09:00:00 -0500 Grexly full 4 Grexly Tommy talks about the LAPD's move to send out mental health professionals instead of officers and discusses Colorado's struggle with mental and emotional wellness, introduces listeners to Saint Jerome Emiliani, and answers listener questions about sin and scrupulosity, how to forgive someone who isn't sorry, and how to navigate a relationship when you feel like you have to hold something back about yourself from those who love you. 18:08 no Tommy talks about the LAPD's move to send out mental health professionals instead of officers and discusses Colorado's struggle with mental and emotional wellness, introduces listeners to Saint Jerome Emiliani, and answers listener questions about sin and scrupulosity, how to forgive someone who isn't sorry, and how to navigate a relationship when you feel like you have to hold something back about yourself from those who love you. catholic mental health, mental health, christian mental health, LAPD, Colorado mental health, Saint Jerome Emiliani, sin, scrupulosity, forgiveness, relationships Tommy talks about the LAPD's move to send out mental health professionals instead of officers and discusses Colorado's struggle with mental and emotional wellness, introduces listeners to Saint Jerome Emiliani, and answers listener questions about sin and scrupulosity, how to forgive someone who isn't sorry, and how to navigate a relationship when you feel like you have to hold something back about yourself from those who love you.

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]]> 55: You Are The Expert On You https://st-dymphnas-playbook.fireside.fm/55 88862349-0457-4078-84aa-4910ad71af91 Sat, 26 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0400 Grexly full 3 Grexly Tommy talks about how to advocate for yourself when seeking care, shares some startling mental health statistics about LGBTQ youth, introduces listeners to Saint Alphonsa Muttathupandathu, and answers listener questions about life after trauma, if it's wrong to avoid certain spiritual practices because of scrupulosity, and how to balance helping others while taking care of yourself. 19:48 no Tommy talks about how to advocate for yourself when seeking care, shares some startling mental health statistics about LGBTQ youth, introduces listeners to Saint Alphonsa Muttathupandathu, and answers listener questions about life after trauma, if it's wrong to avoid certain spiritual practices because of scrupulosity, and how to balance helping others while taking care of yourself. mental health, LGBTQ youth, Saint Alphonsa Muttathupandathu, trauma, scrupulosity, self-care Tommy talks about how to advocate for yourself when seeking care, shares some startling mental health statistics about LGBTQ youth, introduces listeners to Saint Alphonsa Muttathupandathu, and answers listener questions about life after trauma, if it's wrong to avoid certain spiritual practices because of scrupulosity, and how to balance helping others while taking care of yourself.

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]]> 15: Gender Dysphoria https://st-dymphnas-playbook.fireside.fm/15 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062726040466140395.post-111898831155558811 Sat, 14 Sep 2019 11:00:00 -0400 Grexly full 1 Grexly Tommy talks about tarot cards and discusses integrating spirituality and counseling, shares a little from the life of Saint Padre Pio, and answers listener questions about co-parenting with an alcoholic, gender dysphoria, and the intersection of anxiety and scrupulosity. 22:59 no Tommy talks about tarot cards and discusses integrating spirituality and counseling, shares a little from the life of Saint Padre Pio, and answers listener questions about co-parenting with an alcoholic, gender dysphoria, and the intersection of anxiety and scrupulosity. tarot cards, spirituality, counseling, Saint Padre Pio, co-parenting with an alcoholic, gender dysphoria, anxiety, scrupulosity Tommy talks about tarot cards and discusses integrating spirituality and counseling, shares a little from the life of Saint Padre Pio, and answers listener questions about co-parenting with an alcoholic, gender dysphoria, and the intersection of anxiety and scrupulosity.

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]]> 13: Post-Birth PTSD https://st-dymphnas-playbook.fireside.fm/13 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062726040466140395.post-4166340482554733197 Sat, 31 Aug 2019 11:00:00 -0400 Grexly full 1 Grexly Tommy talks about how to give 100% to your family after a long day at work and how to enforce boundaries, introduces Saint Drogo, and answers listener questions about scrupulosity, social anxiety, and experiencing PTSD after a traumatic birth. 20:09 no Tommy talks about how to give 100% to your family after a long day at work and how to enforce boundaries, introduces Saint Drogo, and answers listener questions about scrupulosity, social anxiety, and experiencing PTSD after a traumatic birth. family life, Saint Drogo, scrupulosity, social anxiety, traumatic birth, post-birth PTSD Tommy talks about how to give 100% to your family after a long day at work and how to enforce boundaries, introduces Saint Drogo, and answers listener questions about scrupulosity, social anxiety, and experiencing PTSD after a traumatic birth.

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]]> 4: Scrupulosity https://st-dymphnas-playbook.fireside.fm/4 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062726040466140395.post-7084373010975662970 Sat, 29 Jun 2019 11:00:00 -0400 Grexly full 1 Grexly Tommy talks about receiving a diagnosis and battling scrupulosity, introduces Saint Christina the Astonishing, and answers listener questions about anxiety vs. a lack of trust in God, how to engage in Scripture when you have ADD, and the line between codependency and sacrificial love. 18:49 no Tommy talks about receiving a diagnosis and battling scrupulosity, introduces Saint Christina the Astonishing, and answers listener questions about anxiety vs. a lack of trust in God, how to engage in Scripture when you have ADD, and the line between codependency and sacrificial love. scrupulosity, Saint Christina the Astonishing, anxiety, Scripture, ADD, codependency Tommy talks about receiving a diagnosis and battling scrupulosity, introduces Saint Christina the Astonishing, and answers listener questions about anxiety vs. a lack of trust in God, how to engage in Scripture when you have ADD, and the line between codependency and sacrificial love.

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