web02.fireside.fm Sun, 19 Apr 2026 06:35:04 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Saint Dymphna’s Playbook - Episodes Tagged with “Suicide” https://st-dymphnas-playbook.fireside.fm/tags/suicide Sat, 26 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0400 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 118: Intrusive Thoughts of Suicide https://st-dymphnas-playbook.fireside.fm/118 225e956f-c91e-4859-a59e-36e816bfab4e Sat, 26 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0400 Grexly full 6 Grexly Tommy talks about and prays for a college athlete who recently died by suicide, introduces listeners to Saint Clement Mary Hofbauer, and answers listener questions about the experience of long-term grief, how to help a child with intrusive suicidal thoughts, and how we should understand diminished responsibility when it comes to those who have died by suicide. 18:53 no Tommy talks about and prays for a college athlete who recently died by suicide, introduces listeners to Saint Clement Mary Hofbauer, and answers listener questions about the experience of long-term grief, how to help a child with intrusive suicidal thoughts, and how we should understand diminished responsibility when it comes to those who have died by suicide. Get the Saint Dymphna's Playbook Book: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/st-dymphnas-playbook. Use code "BEWELL" for 25% off. Tommy talks about and prays for a college athlete who recently died by suicide, introduces listeners to Saint Clement Mary Hofbauer, and answers listener questions about the experience of long-term grief, how to help a child with intrusive suicidal thoughts, and how we should understand diminished responsibility when it comes to those who have died by suicide.

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]]> 106: When the Church Gets it Wrong on Suicide https://st-dymphnas-playbook.fireside.fm/106 28046381-79c4-4d5f-9d28-fc1b2e738e02 Sat, 27 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500 Grexly full 5 Grexly Tommy talks about Pope Francis' prayer intention for the month of November, introduces listeners to Saint Agnes of Assisi, and answers listener questions about how the experience of trauma might impact our ability to meditate on the wounds of Christ, how to know when we might need medication for anxiety, and how to respond when our parish hands out a pamphlet that gets it wrong on suicide. 16:29 no Tommy talks about Pope Francis' prayer intention for the month of November, introduces listeners to Saint Agnes of Assisi, and answers listener questions about how the experience of trauma might impact our ability to meditate on the wounds of Christ, how to know when we might need medication for anxiety, and how to respond when our parish hands out a pamphlet that gets it wrong on suicide. The Saint Dymphna's Playbook Book is HERE! Order yours now: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/st-dymphnas-playbook catholic mental health, mental health, Christian mental health, Saint Agnes of Assisi, Pope Francis, trauma, anxiety, suicide Tommy talks about Pope Francis' prayer intention for the month of November, introduces listeners to Saint Agnes of Assisi, and answers listener questions about how the experience of trauma might impact our ability to meditate on the wounds of Christ, how to know when we might need medication for anxiety, and how to respond when our parish hands out a pamphlet that gets it wrong on suicide.

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]]> 105: What's a Crisis Plan and How do I Make One? https://st-dymphnas-playbook.fireside.fm/105 eb31ca1c-172d-43d7-a7bb-56851a8d214a Sat, 20 Nov 2021 09:00:00 -0500 Grexly full 5 Grexly 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. 22:25 no 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. The Saint Dymphna's Playbook Book is HERE! Order yours now: https://www.avemariapress.com/products/st-dymphnas-playbook catholic mental health, mental health, Christian mental health, Saint Margaret of Scotland, therapy, suicide 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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]]> 56: Help! I'm Burned Out!! https://st-dymphnas-playbook.fireside.fm/56 afd98d5f-4892-4404-8067-3a24270f669c Sat, 03 Oct 2020 09:00:00 -0400 Grexly full 3 Grexly Tommy talks about the importance of maternal mental health services and a project that seeks to provide an alternative to calling 911 for a mental health crisis, shares some insights about Saint Teresa of Calcutta, and answers listener questions about Bipolar Disorder and the consecrated life, how to recognize and address burnout, and how to rebuild a relationship after a loved one attempts suicide. 21:54 no Tommy talks about the importance of maternal mental health services and a project that seeks to provide an alternative to calling 911 for a mental health crisis, shares some insights about Saint Teresa of Calcutta, and answers listener questions about Bipolar Disorder and the consecrated life, how to recognize and address burnout, and how to rebuild a relationship after a loved one attempts suicide. See more episodes of SDP and other great podcasts at https://www.grexly.com/ Support Grexly at https://www.patreon.com/grexly maternal mental health, mental health crisis, Mother Teresa, Bipolar Disorder, Consecrated Life, burnout, suicide Tommy talks about the importance of maternal mental health services and a project that seeks to provide an alternative to calling 911 for a mental health crisis, shares some insights about Saint Teresa of Calcutta, and answers listener questions about Bipolar Disorder and the consecrated life, how to recognize and address burnout, and how to rebuild a relationship after a loved one attempts suicide.

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]]> 36: The Emotional Fallout of Social Distancing https://st-dymphnas-playbook.fireside.fm/36 b97776f1-fad1-412d-8ea9-49b0bd119280 Sat, 18 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0400 Grexly full 2 Grexly Tommy talks about how social distancing impacts our emotional health and discusses the idea of a "higher power" in substance use treatment, welcomes Sister Anne Flanagan to introduce listeners to Blessed James Alberione, and answers listener questions about how to prepare for the anniversary of a friend's death from suicide, how to cope with anger toward family members, and how to figure out how a traumatic event has changed us. 17:29 no Tommy talks about how social distancing impacts our emotional health and discusses the idea of a "higher power" in substance use treatment, welcomes Sister Anne Flanagan to introduce listeners to Blessed James Alberione, and answers listener questions about how to prepare for the anniversary of a friend's death from suicide, how to cope with anger toward family members, and how to figure out how a traumatic event has changed us. social distancing, emotional health, substance abuse treatment, Blessed James Alberione, suicide, anger, trauma Tommy talks about how social distancing impacts our emotional health and discusses the idea of a "higher power" in substance use treatment, welcomes Sister Anne Flanagan to introduce listeners to Blessed James Alberione, and answers listener questions about how to prepare for the anniversary of a friend's death from suicide, how to cope with anger toward family members, and how to figure out how a traumatic event has changed us.

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]]> 30: Are My Flashbacks Real? https://st-dymphnas-playbook.fireside.fm/30 3a572b3b-ab10-4a45-a718-50ec85a94ac2 Sat, 07 Mar 2020 09:00:00 -0500 Grexly full 2 Grexly Tommy talks about the the recent suicide of a Kansas City priest and the importance of not over-pathologizing ourselves, shares a little about Saint John Vianney, and answers listener questions about flashbacks, grieving the death of a parent, and how to respond to Catholics who think using mental health medication is just "drugging our bodies." 18:25 no Tommy talks about the the recent suicide of a Kansas City priest and the importance of not over-pathologizing ourselves, shares a little about Saint John Vianney, and answers listener questions about flashbacks, grieving the death of a parent, and how to respond to Catholics who think using mental health medication is just "drugging our bodies." suicide, Father Evan Harkins, Saint John Vianney, flashbacks, grief, death of parent, mental health medication Tommy talks about the the recent suicide of a Kansas City priest and the importance of not over-pathologizing ourselves, shares a little about Saint John Vianney, and answers listener questions about flashbacks, grieving the death of a parent, and how to respond to Catholics who think using mental health medication is just "drugging our bodies."

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]]> 27: At-Home Date Nights https://st-dymphnas-playbook.fireside.fm/27 d95d63ae-021e-415c-9a25-04554533ba6a Sat, 15 Feb 2020 09:00:00 -0500 Grexly full 2 Grexly 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. 20:15 no 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. marriage counseling, marriage, suicide, Saint Ignatius of Loyola, childhood abuse, family issues 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.

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]]> 20: Healing After Abortion https://st-dymphnas-playbook.fireside.fm/20 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062726040466140395.post-5526891813745130614 Sat, 19 Oct 2019 11:00:00 -0400 Grexly full 1 Grexly Tommy talks about suicide and mental health stigmas, introduces saints Serge and Bacchus, and answers listener questions about vicarious PTSD, healing after abortion, and weather-related PTSD. 19:37 no Tommy talks about suicide and mental health stigmas, introduces saints Serge and Bacchus, and answers listener questions about vicarious PTSD, healing after abortion, and weather-related PTSD. suicide, mental health diagnosis, mental health stigma, abortion, abortion healing, PTSD, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief, saint serge, saint bacchus Tommy talks about suicide and mental health stigmas, introduces saints Serge and Bacchus, and answers listener questions about vicarious PTSD, healing after abortion, and weather-related PTSD.

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]]> 2: Fasting and Eating Disorders https://st-dymphnas-playbook.fireside.fm/2 tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8062726040466140395.post-83314588839831418 Sat, 15 Jun 2019 11:00:00 -0400 Grexly full 1 Grexly 16:46 no Tommy talks about seeking a Catholic therapist and explores fasting and eating disorders, introduces Venerable Matt Talbot, and answers listener questions about postpartum depression, what to do when you're feeling suicidal, and the lie that you wouldn't need therapy if your faith was strong. Catholic therapy, fasting, eating disorders, Venerable Matt Talbot, postpartum depression, suicide, therapy Tommy talks about seeking a Catholic therapist and explores fasting and eating disorders, introduces Venerable Matt Talbot, and answers listener questions about postpartum depression, what to do when you're feeling suicidal, and the lie that you wouldn't need therapy if your faith was strong.

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