Episode 245: Why Screens Aren't the Problem: Parenting's Secret Ingredient
Release Date: 09/23/2025
Episode 253: You’ve Changed, Your Family Hasn’t, Now What? Learning to Honor Your Growth without Rejecting the People Who Shaped You
Being Human
This week, Dr. Greg sits down with Adrian and Shaelyn Misiak to talk about the real-life tension of growing and healing while your family stays the same. Together they unpack how true boundaries flow from inner peace—not control—and how to stay grounded in mercy when old patterns resurface around the holidays. Key Topics: Why trying to control your family’s behavior only increases anxiety—and what to do instead. Why “outgrowing your family” doesn’t mean you’ve done anything wrong—and what it actually reveals about your healing. How to stay peaceful when one holiday...
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Dr. Greg and Fr. Sam Kachuba hit record while walking the streets of Rome, dodging mopeds, eating gelato, and talking Pope St. Leo the Great, AI, and what it really means to be human. What does a 5th-century pope who faced Attila the Hun have to teach us about preserving culture, confronting modern threats, and embracing our humanity in the digital age? Key Topics: Walking the streets of Rome and recording a podcast mid-pilgrimage—interruptions and all How to make a pilgrimage transform your life—not just leave you with photos and memories What happens when we try to...
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Episode 251: Death Can Heal: A Conversation on Grief, Sin, Resurrection, and the Dignity of the Human Person
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Dr. Greg is joined by Certified CatholicPsych Mentor Jack Beers for a deep and honest conversation about the Church’s invitation to mourn well—especially during the month of November. What begins as a discussion on liturgical rhythms becomes a surprising and moving reflection on death, grief, legacy, and the radical hope of sainthood. Together, they explore how embracing the reality of death—rather than avoiding it—can actually lead to greater peace, healing, and flourishing. Key Topics: How meditating on your own death can bring clarity, peace, and purpose How popular culture...
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Episode 250: Correcting Luther and…Aquinas? Calling Out Disintegration in the Church Dating Back to the Reformation
Being Human
Some Catholics today are repeating Martin Luther’s biggest mistake—and they don’t even realize it. In this explosive 250th episode, Dr. Greg calls out the disintegration happening in the Church today, names names (including Aquinas), and offers a bold path forward through true integration and unity with Holy Mother Church. Key Topics: Why disintegration is the real threat inside the Church today. The subtle ways Catholics today are repeating Luther’s biggest mistake. The shocking quote from Aquinas that no one wants to talk about. Why clinging to outdated theology isn’t...
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Episode 249: The Messiest Forgotten Miracle: St. John Paul II and What It Really Means to be a Catholic Therapist
Being Human
You might know St. John Paul II for Theology of the Body—but that’s just scratching the surface. In this episode, Dr. Greg shares why JP2’s deeper philosophy holds the key to understanding the human person today—especially in a world of AI therapy, psychedelics, and emotional confusion. Key Topics: Why relying solely on Aquinas isn't enough for addressing the psychological and spiritual needs of today The philosophical genius of St. John Paul II—and why he's more than just the "Theology of the Body pope" The critical difference between being a therapist who’s Catholic and doing...
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Episode 248: The Hard Part About Being Dads and How To Do It Well with Fr. Dave Pivonka
Being Human
Life as a parent is anything but simple. In this vulnerable episode, Dr. Greg and Fr. Dave Pivonka talk about the complexity of fatherhood, the wounds we carry, and how our vocation starts to make more sense when we begin to see God as Father—and dare to embrace our own weakness. Key Topics: Dr. Greg’s raw reflection on feeling helpless as a dad—and what happened when he couldn’t hold it all together The words every child longs to hear—and how one moment with his dad changed Fr. Dave’s life What Fr. Dave learned at his father’s deathbed—and why his family started clapping The...
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Episode 247: Scrupulosity 101: OCD, Reassurance, and Real Healing
Being Human
Scrupulosity isn’t just “Catholic guilt gone too far”—it’s a deeply painful form of OCD that can hijack your relationship with God. In this episode, Dr. Greg sits down with Stephanie Muncy, CatholicPsych’s in-house expert (and someone who’s lived it), to unpack what scrupulosity really is, how it distorts the spiritual life, and why the path to healing might look very different than you think. Key Topics: How scrupulosity is actually a debilitating form of OCD The scariest part of scrupulosity? It feels like it’s about God—but it’s really not Why obsessively going to...
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Episode 246: Anna’s Story: Finding Grace in the Loss of a Child
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oes following God mean life will be free from suffering? In this deeply moving episode, Dr. Greg reconnects with his longtime friend Stefanie Madden, who shares the heartbreaking story of losing her daughter to a rare neurological disorder. It’s an honest conversation about grief, faith, and the truth that God doesn't promise to take away suffering—but He does promise to be with us in the midst of it. Key Topics: Stefanie's heartbreaking story of losing a child to a rare neurological condition Why the idea that “good Christians don’t suffer” is not only false—but harmful How grief...
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Episode 245: Why Screens Aren't the Problem: Parenting's Secret Ingredient
Being Human
What if the real challenge of screen-time isn’t about screens at all? In this episode, Dr. Greg and colleague Teresa Violette explore how digital distractions can interfere with the deeper needs of a child’s development. Instead of fear or guilt over screen use, discover the secret ingredient that helps parents raise confident, connected kids—even in a digital world. Key Topics: Why simply limiting screen time isn’t the full solution—and what to focus on instead The deeper question every parent should ask: What are screens replacing in your child’s life? The overlooked power of...
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Episode 244: Smartphones, Sleepovers, and Setting Standards: A Playbook for Confident Parenting with Dr. Ray Guarendi
Being Human
How can you raise strong, faith-filled kids when the culture around them pushes everything but virtue? Dr. Ray Guarendi joins Dr. Greg to talk parenting with courage, moral clarity, and a little humor—even when the world tells you you're crazy. Key Topics: Why raising virtuous kids today requires going against the cultural current The difference between parenting in love vs. parenting in fear How to make trustworthiness—not age—the benchmark for giving your child a smartphone What most parents get wrong about discipline (and how to fix it) Why affection from fathers is essential to...
info_outlineWhat if the real challenge of screen-time isn’t about screens at all? In this episode, Dr. Greg and colleague Teresa Violette explore how digital distractions can interfere with the deeper needs of a child’s development. Instead of fear or guilt over screen use, discover the secret ingredient that helps parents raise confident, connected kids—even in a digital world.
Key Topics:
- Why simply limiting screen time isn’t the full solution—and what to focus on instead
- The deeper question every parent should ask: What are screens replacing in your child’s life?
- The overlooked power of parental attunement—and how it shapes your child’s development
- Why every child needs something different depending on their age, personality, and family dynamics
- Teresa’s honest, relatable story about summer survival and cutting back on TV at home
- How screen overuse can quietly erode creativity, connection, and emotional regulation
- Why perfection isn’t the goal—and how to parent with peace, even when things are messy
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- Previous episodes with Teresa Violette:
- Blog: Show Me Your Face: Being Present with Your Children
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