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This Whole Life

Pat & Kenna Millea

How does our mental health relate to our faith? How can we become whole while living in a broken world? Every day, we all strive to encounter God amidst the challenges of balancing faith and family, work and leisure, our sense of self and complicated relationships. Pat & Kenna Millea bring joy, hope, and wisdom to those who believe there *is* a connection between holiness and happiness. Kenna is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist; Pat served for 15 years as a youth minister; together

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Ep67 Gender Identity & Gender Dysphoria w/ Dr. Julia...

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2025/02/17

"Love without truth devolves into sentimentality. Truth without love becomes cold and calculated."~ Bishop Robert BarronWhere did we get to this place with regard to gender?How do I, a Christian, treat people who are gender nonconforming?What is the relationship between truth and love in real relationships?In Episode 67, hosts Kenna and Pat engage in a profound & faithful conversation with Dr. Julia Sadusky about gender identity and gender dysphoria. Dr. Sadusky, a licensed clinical

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Ep66 The Five Love Langauges

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2025/02/03

"Above all, let your love for one another be intense, because love covers a multitude of sins."~ 1 Peter 4:8What is a love language? What is MY love language?Why is it hard to connect with my spouse?How do I talk to my spouse about what makes me feel loved?In this heartwarming episode of This Whole Life, Kenna and Pat explore the concept of love languages, inspired by Gary Chapman's popular book. They dive into how understanding love languages can enhance relationships, especially

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Ep65 Grief & Glory Through Infertility

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2025/01/20

"If in spite of everything God does not give them children, they should not regard themselves as being thwarted. They should be happy, discovering in this very fact God's will for them. ... There is, then, no reason for feeling they are failures or for giving way to sadness."~ St. Josemaría EscriváIs God present in infertility?How do I deal with the sadness & anger of losing a dream?When I feel like I don't fit in, what do I do?In this profoundly moving episode of This Whole

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Ep64 Parenting Under Control, Not Controlling w/...

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2025/01/06

“It is easy to love the people far away. It is not always easy to love those close to us. Bring love into your home, for this is where our love for each other must start.”~ St. Teresa of CalcuttaWhy am I so emotionally tied up in my kids' accomplishments?Is my child's behavior a verdict on my parenting?How can I be invested in my child without trying to control them?In Episode 64 of This Whole Life, Kenna welcomes guest Rachel Balducci for an insightful discussion on parenting, identity,

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Ep63 Facing the Big Questions w/ Alex Wallace, LPCC

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2024/12/23

“All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.”~ Blaise PascalDo the big, existential questions of life really matter?Why is it so tempting to avoid the big questions?How can I deal with the big questions in ways that I can process?In Episode 63 of This Whole Life, Pat and Kenna engage with clinical counselor Alex Wallace to explore the big questions: Why am I here? What is my purpose? Should I be vulnerable with others? Alex emphasizes the necessity of

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Ep62 Training Kids (and Ourselves) for Technology

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2024/12/09

"The Christian community is called to help them [parents] in teaching children how to live in a media environment in way consonant with the dignity of the human person and service of the common good.”~ Pope FrancisDoes technology really harm children & teens?How do I raise my children in a world steeped in tech & social media?Is it even worth the fight to resist the culture when it comes to technology? This is an important one, friends! In Episode 62, Pat and Kenna delve into the

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Ep61 Holy Living in Secular Settings w/ Isaac Wicker

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2024/11/25

"As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world.”~ John 17:18How do I share the gospel when others aren't open to it?Can I be an authentic Christian if my job doesn't allow me to express it openly?How do I love people who are hostile toward my faith?Our world is fallen and broken, and in many ways it seems to be growing more opposed to the Christian life. Pat is joined by licensed therapist Isaac Wicker for a profound conversation about this struggle. Whether you're

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Ep60 How To Create A Habit

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2024/11/11

“Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections, but instantly set about remedying them - every day begin the task anew.” ~ St. Francis de SalesWhy are my habits so hard to change?Why do I keep doing the things I don't want to do?How do I build a new habit and get rid of others?In Episode 60, Kenna and Pat Millea take a deep dive into the psychology and spirituality of habit formation. They unpack the common

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Ep59 The Temperament God Gave You w/ Art & Laraine...

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2024/10/28

"But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace toward me has not been in vain."~ 1 Corinthians 15:10Why do I react the way that I do?How much of my personality can I change?How does my temperament impact my relationships, my work, and my faith?Join Kenna and Pat as they dive into the fascinating world of temperaments with Art and Laraine Bennett, renowned authors of "The Temperament God Gave You." In this enriching episode, discover how understanding temperaments can lead

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Ep58 What's Your Story? w/ Fr. Angelus Montgomery, CFR

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2024/10/14

“Return home and recount what God has done for you.”~ Luke 8:39Where has the Lord been most clearly present in the story of your life?Is my story really worth telling?What good would it do to share my story with someone else? In this heartfelt and enriching episode of "This Whole Life," hosts Kenna and Pat Millea engage in a profound conversation with Fr. Angelus Montgomery, the vocations director for the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. In the framework of "telling your story,"

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Ep57 Faith & Flourishing in the LGBT+ Experience w/...

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2024/09/30

“Come see a man who told me everything I have done. Could he possibly be the Messiah?”~ John 4:29Is there a place in the Church for people with an LGBT+ experience?Does God have a joyful plan for people living with same-sex attraction?How can Christians love all people and uphold the teachings of the Church? Pat Millea engages in a profound conversation with Shannon Ochoa, co-founder of Eden Invitation, and recurring guest Fr. Nathan LaLiberte. The episode explores the intricate intersection of

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Ep56 Therapy, Spiritual Direction or Confession? w/...

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2024/09/16

"But woe to the solitary person! If that one should fall, there is no other to help."~ Ecclesiastes 4:10How do I know if I need therapy or spiritual direction?Why doesn't my pastor offer more counsel in confession?Do I need to talk to a priest or a therapist - or both?In episode 56, Kenna welcomes Fr. Nathan LaLiberte to delve into the nuanced interplay between confession, therapy, and spiritual direction. Together, they distinguish between these different, but sometimes overlapping,

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Ep55 Addiction & Recovery w/ Scott Weeman

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2024/09/02

"So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed."~ John 8:36Is there hope for people who are stuck in addiction?Is healing really possible for everyone?If God really knows what I've done, how could he forgive me?In episode 55 of "This Whole Life," Pat engages in a profound conversation with guest Scott Weeman, founder of Catholic In Recovery. Scott shares his personal journey through addiction and finding a path to recovery through faith and humility. He reveals the

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Ep54 Thriving Through Transition

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2024/08/18

"There is an appointed time for everything, and a time for every affair under the heavens."~ Ecclesiastes 3:1Change is hard. Yet, it's something that every person experiences on a daily basis. How can something so universal be so difficult for us?In this episode of This Whole Life, Pat and Kenna dive into the challenges surrounding life changes and transitions. So many clients bring their questions and struggles to them when they're facing changes, and the hosts take time to

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Ep53 How Women Heal from Sexual Sin w/ Rachael Killackey

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2024/08/04

"There is a God close to us who calls us by name and says: 'Rise, cease your tears, because I have come to free you!'"~ Pope FrancisPornography, masturbation, sexual sin, and sexual addiction are not only problems for men.In Episode 53, Kenna and guest Rachael Killackey confront the sensitive yet crucial topic of sexual sin and addiction among women through the lens of faith and mental health. The discussion addresses the complexities of female sexuality, the impact of

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Ep52 Surviving Family Trips

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2024/07/21

"In your journey as a family, you share so many beautiful moments: meals, rest, housework, leisure, prayer, trips and pilgrimages, and times of mutual support…"~ Pope Francis, Letter to Families, February 2014Do you feel like you need a vacation to recover from your vacation?Have you spent time and money on trips that leave you feeling disappointed & frustrated?Do you have nightmares of children shouting "Are we there yet?" and arguments with relatives?Family trips and

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Ep51 Holy Friendship w/ Fr. Luke Marquard

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2024/07/07

"I no longer call you slaves, because a slave does not know what his master is doing. I have called you friends, because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father."~ John 15:15Friendship is one of the highest experiences of human life, but it can also be the source of some of our greatest pains and struggles. Why do we desire deep and abiding friendship? Are all friendships the same? What does the Lord desire in our friendships, and which friends are best for us?In episode 51

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Ep50 Senses & Regulation: Occupational Therapy w/...

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2024/06/23

"It is not the soul alone that should be healthy; if the mind is healthy in a healthy body, all will be healthy and much better prepared to give God greater service."~ St. Ignatius of LoyolaWhy do I respond to things differently from others?What can I do when I'm feeling overwhelmed?How can I help my kids process & respond to the world around them? Episode 50 brings an eminently relevant conversation between Kenna and guest Caitlin Russ, a trained occupational therapist. Together

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Ep49 Getting Sunday Right w/ Dr. Michael Naughton

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2024/06/09

"Through Sunday rest, daily concerns and tasks can find their proper perspective: the material things about which we worry give way to spiritual values..."~ St. John Paul IISunday, the Lord's day, has a very particular purpose and call. But our world has diminished Sunday to look like any other day. How can Christians reclaim this part of their inheritance with reverence and rest on Sunday?Dr. Michael Naughton joins this episode of This Whole Life to explore the significance of

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Ep48 Sanity & Sanctity with St. Thérèse: Book Study...

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2024/05/26

“It is the love of God dwelling in our actions that makes us whole. It is love that keeps us sane.”~ Fr. Marc FoleyIt's the grand finale of our book club! In Episode 48, Kenna, Pat, and Fr. Nathan LaLiberte wrap up their discussion on The Love That Keeps Us Sane by Fr. Marc Foley. Together, they reflect on moments of conviction, the essence of love as our primary vocation, and the interwoven nature of holiness and sanity in everyday life. From personal anecdotes to spiritual insights, the trio

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