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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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Ep86 Gratitude Changes You

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2025/11/10

In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.~ 1 Thessalonians 5:18Why is it so easy to feel entitled?How am I supposed to be grateful when things are so flawed?Does gratitude really make a difference?In this episode of This Whole Life, Pat, Kenna, and recurring guest Fr. Nathan LaLiberte dive deep into the transformative power of gratitude. They explore why gratitude isn’t optional for Christians, how it supports both mental health and spiritual maturity,

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Why This University President Stopped Using Email:...

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2025/11/03

"Monsignor James Shea stopped using email in 2013."What?!In this inaugural Storytellers episode of This Whole Life, hear about this University president's story of deleting his email entirely: his reasoning, what he's learned, and what you can gain from his story.Send us a text. We can't respond directly, but we're excited to hear what's on your mind!Support the showThank you for listening, and a very special thank you to our community of supporters! Visit us online

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Ep85 Creating Integrated Catholic Culture w/ Msgr....

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2025/10/27

"The Christian faith does not destroy culture, but purifies and uplifts it. It takes away nothing of genuine value from a society or nation, but strengthens whatever is good for the betterment of all."~ St. John Paul IIWhat does it mean to live a beautiful life?How can I create a Catholic culture in my own life, family, school, or work?Should I be aiming to create a utopia on earth?In this insightful episode of This Whole Life, hosts Pat and Kenna sit down with Monsignor James Shea,

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Ep84 Holy Sex, part 3: Expectations, Desires & NFP w/...

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2025/10/13

"Each family finds within itself a summons that cannot be ignored, and that specifies both its dignity and its responsibility: family, become what you are."~ St. John Paul II, Familiaris Consortio, §17How do I acknowledge and communicate my sexual desires & needs?What do I do when my expectations about sex in marriage are unmet?Is it possible to keep the spark alive while practicing NFP?In episode 84, Pat and Kenna welcome Monica & Renzo Ortega for the final installment of their

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Ep83 Holy Sex, part 2: Arousal & Openness

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2025/09/29

"Love should be seen as something which in a sense never ‘is’ but is always only ‘becoming’, and what it becomes depends up on the contribution of both persons and the depth of their commitment.”~ Karol WojtyłaWhy doesn't arousal come as easily as we expected?How do we make opportunities for intimacy when life is so busy?How can I have honest conversations with my spouse about arousal and our sex life?In Episode 83 of This Whole Life, Pat & Kenna are joined by guest Trisha McKeever,

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Ep82 Holy Sex part 1: The Great News About Sex

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2025/09/15

"I belong to my lover, and my lover belongs to me; he feeds among the lilies."~ Song of Solomon 6:3Why isn't my sex life going the way I hoped it would?How do I talk to my spouse about sex after we've gotten into ruts?Is it possible to have more sex and better sex in our marriage?In Episode 82 of This Whole Life, Kenna is joined by Vonda Tiede, LMFT and Daniel Merboth to kick off a powerful three-part series on “Holy Sex” in marriage. Together, they dig deep into the “good news”

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Ep81 Take Back Control Of Your Life

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2025/09/01

"For freedom Christ set us free; so stand firm and do not submit again to the yoke of slavery."~ Galatians 5:1What if I didn't sign up for the life I have?What does my life feel so out of control?Why do I feel trapped in the life I'm leading?In Episode 81 of This Whole Life, hosts Pat & Kenna Millea dive deep into what it really means to take control of your life — especially when things aren't going the way you thought they would. This episode explores the broader theme

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Ep80 The 4 C's of Healthy Conflict

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2025/08/18

"A mild answer turns back wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."~ Proverbs 15:1Is it possible to fight fair?How can someone who hates conflict approach it better?How do you turn conflict into connection? In this episode of This Whole Life, Pat and Kenna Millea dive deep into the heart of fighting well with the "Four Cs of Conflict." Drawing from real-life family stories, faith, and the practical tools of therapy, they lay out a step-by-step process to approach disagreements in

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Ep79 How Fathers Can Find Peace w/ Devin Schadt

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2025/08/04

“For you did not receive a spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you received a spirit of adoption, through which we cry, ‘Abba, Father!’”~ Romans 8:15Why are so many fathers struggling?Is it possible for fathers to live peaceful lives today?How can a man change the world through his identity as a father?In episode 79 of This Whole Life, Pat Millea sits down with Devin Schadt, founder and executive director of the Fathers of St. Joseph, to dive deep into the challenges and opportunities of

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Ep78 Dating Well Before - And After - the Wedding w/...

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2025/07/21

"Love should be seen as something which in a sense never ‘is’ but is always only ‘becoming’, and what it becomes depends upon the contribution of both persons and the depth of their commitment.” ~ St. John Paul IIIn episode 78 of This Whole Life, hosts Kenna and Pat Millea welcome Dr. Mario Sacasa, a seasoned marriage and family therapist and host of the Always Hope podcast, for an honest and hope-filled conversation about dating well—both before and after marriage. Together, they explore the

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Ep77 Living Pro-Life Every Day

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2025/07/07

“This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”~ John 13:35Am I really "pro-life"?How does loving others impact my mental & spiritual health?How am I supposed to treat the people who are hard to love?In Episode 77 of This Whole Life, Pat Millea welcomes Fr. Nathan LaLiberte for a powerful conversation about living out the pro-life message in our daily interactions and relationships. Together, they go beyond the usual political rhetoric,

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Ep76 Top Ten Parenting Hacks

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2025/06/23

“See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves."~ Matthew 10:16Is there any way to make parenting less stressful?What can I do to make our life less chaotic?How can our family be a little more sane & connected?Let's face it - parenting in the 21st century is not for the faint of heart. In episode 76 of This Whole Life, Kenna and Pat dive into their top 10 parenting hacks, offering real-life tips for bringing sanity and

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Ep75 Youth Sports: Inspiring or Insane? w/ Matt Birk

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2025/06/09

"Do you not know that the runners in the stadium all run in the race, but only one wins the prize? Run so as to win." ~ 1 Corinthians 9:24Are youth sports helping or hurting our kids?Can sports be a healthy way of honoring God?How can my children and I stay grounded in the midst of their sports?In Episode 75 of This Whole Life, hosts Pat and Kenna sit down with Super Bowl champion Matt Birk for a lively, honest, and heartfelt conversation about the realities of youth sports today. From

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Ep74 Stuck in the Middle: Triangulation (Relationship...

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2025/05/26

“If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone."~ Matthew 18:15Why do I get caught in the middle of arguments in my family?Why is it so tempting to bring someone else into a tense situation?How do I break the cycle of being brought into triangles among my family & friends?In Episode 74 of This Whole Life, Kenna Millea welcomes Ben Baker, LMFT and Addy Diaz for a lively Relationship Roundtable all about “triangulation”—that sneaky dynamic that can pop

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Ep73 Don't Be An Antithesis

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2025/05/12

Jesus said to him, “What if I want him to remain until I come? What concern is it of yours? You follow me.”~ John 21:22Why do I get so angry at others' opinions & actions?How am I supposed to handle the evil & falsehood in the world?Why is it easier for me to explain what I'm against than what I'm for?In episode 73 of This Whole Life, hosts Kenna and Pat Millea welcome back Fr. Nathan LaLiberte for a candid conversation about identity, vulnerability, and the subtle trap of

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Ep72 Benefit of the Doubt: Positive Sentiment Override

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2025/04/28

"Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things."~ 1 Corinthians 13:7Why do I get so hurt by others' actions?Why is it so hard for me to let things slide?How can I give people close to me the benefit of the doubt?In episode 72 of This Whole Life, Kenna and Pat dive into the concept of Positive Sentiment Override, a game-changing mindset for building stronger, more joyful relationships. Kicking things off with some spirited candy rankings for the

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Ep71 Suffering with Sanity & Sanctity

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2025/04/14

"...we also boast in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us."~ Romans 5:3-5How are Christians supposed to respond to suffering?How do I know if I'm suffering well?How do I know whether I should avoid or accept a specific kind of suffering?In episode 71 of This Whole Life,

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Ep70 Men's Relational Health: Relationship Roundtable

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2025/03/31

“Man becomes an image of God not so much in the moment of solitude as in the moment of communion.”~ St. John Paul IIHow do men connect with others?What makes it hard for men to have strong marriages & friendships?What can a man do to create healthier connections with others?This special episode of This Whole Life is the first "Relationship Roundtable," tackling issues related to human connection and struggles in relationships. Pat Millea is joined by an outstanding panel of guests,

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Ep69 Active Listening w/ Addy Diaz

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2025/03/17

"True listeners no longer have an inner need to make their presence known. They are free to receive, to welcome, to accept."~ Henri NouwenWhy is it so hard to listen well to others?Why am I so pained when others don't listen to me?Can I become a better & more active listener?In this episode of This Whole Life, Pat and Kenna welcome guest Addy Diaz to explore the art of active listening. Delving into how active listening fosters deeper connections and empathy, Addy shares insights

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Ep68 A Future With Hope w/ Bishop James Conley

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2025/03/03

"What we can be always sure of - no matter what is happening in our lives - is that we are not alone. You are not alone! God knows your suffering intimately and wants to walk with you through it."~ Bishop James ConleyHow should a Christian respond to a mental health crisis?Do priests & bishops know what it's like to struggle with their mental health?Is it worth it to be open & honest about my struggles?In this beautifully personal episode, Kenna and Pat are joined by Bishop

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