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This Whole Life
Podcast

Seeking Sanity & Sanctity

This Whole Life podcast is full of practical wisdom and honest sharing for real people who are living in the real world. By offering insights and lessons learned from our roles as counselor and minister, spouse and parent, our goal is to equip listeners with principles and practices for a sane and saintly life.

Hear. Heal.

Listen to the most recent podcast episodes for a sense of hope in the storm, practical mental health tools, and a renewed perspective on life.

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 integrating 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 they have 7 children and a perfectly imperfect marriage. From their education and experience, they share tools, resources, interviews, and stories that point the way to sanity & sanctity.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Thoughts, questions, feedback, stories… It’s all welcome, and we’re committed to responding.

Show Notes & Resources

  • Episode 11: Embracing Your Emotions

    Episode 12: Fully Alive with Paul J. Kim

    Episode 13: Grief: My Forever Frenemy

    Episode 14: Defeating Defensiveness

    Episode 15: Adoption, Fostering, & Connections That Heal with Ryan O’Hara

    Episode 16: Free Will & the Self

    Episode 17: Living With A Broken Heart: Others’ Free Will

    Episode 18: Tearing Down Walls & Building A Connected Marriage

    Episode 19: Sanity in the Sacred Triduum & Easter

    Episode 20: The Resilience & Healing of our Brains with Sofia Carozza

  • Episode 21: Do I Need Therapy? with Vonda Tiede, LMFT

    Episode 22: Is Self-Care “Christian”?

    Episode 23: Staying Grounded in the Chaos

    Episode 24: Men & Mental Health: Do I Have What It Takes? with Ben Baker, LMFT

    Episode 25: Moving in the Right Direction, Together with Andy Norton

    Episode 26: What Do I Do with My Anger? with Fr. Nathan LaLiberte

    Episode 27: 10 Tips for Parenting Toddlers (and other kids of any age)

    Episode 28: Choosing Greatness Over Comfort with Isaac Schmidt

    Episode 29: The Parts of Me In Harmony: Internal Family Systems with Louisa Hall

    Episode 30: Conquering Contempt

  • Episode 41: Shame vs. Guilt

    Episode 42: Your Body is a Gift: Body Image & Eating Disorders w/ Megan Lawrence, LMFT

    Episode 43: From Conflict to Connection: Process Over Content

    Episode 44: Dealing with Difficult People

    Episode 45: Postpartum Mood Disorders w/ Dr. Lyndsey Day

    Episode 46: The Love That Keeps Us Sane w/ Fr. Marc Foley

    Episode 47: Sanity & Sanctity with St. Thérèse: Book Study Part 1

    Episode 48: Sanity & Sanctity with St. Thérèse: Book Study Part 2

    Episode 49: Getting Sunday Right w/ Dr. Michael Naughton

    Episode 50: Senses & Regulation: Occupational Therapy w/ Caitlin Russ

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“Redemptive suffering is when someone enters it with me. And I’m not alone anymore.” When we embrace vulnerability and share our story, God can work through it to bring healing and joy 🙌🏻 #martin #authentic #catholic #mentalhealth #faith #christian #spirituality #podcast #thiswholelife #joy #freedom #love #marriage #parenting #hope #relationship  #grounding #anxiety #sharingyourstory #martincenterforintegration
It can be so tempting to want to completely shield our children from social media use and technology. However, it’s important to foster real-world engagement and joy. How can I train my children to engage with technology in a healthy, happy, & holy way? Check out episode 62 for more!! #martin #authentic #catholic #mentalhealth #faith #christian #spirituality #podcast #thiswholelife #joy #freedom #love #marriage #parenting #hope #relationship  #grounding #anxiety #martincenterforintegration
Change is hard, isn’t it? We all face it daily, yet it has a way of stretching us in unexpected ways. Let this be your reminder to take a breathe and make some space. Come, Lord Jesus 🙏🏻 #martin #authentic #catholic #mentalhealth #faith #christian #spirituality #podcast #thiswholelife #joy #freedom #love #marriage #parenting #hope #relationship  #grounding #anxiety #martincenterforintegration
“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 Francis Let’s blaze that trail friends! What does healthy tech use look like to you? #martin #authentic #catholic #mentalhealth #faith #christian #spirituality #podcast #thiswholelife #joy #freedom #love #marriage #parenting #hope #relationship  #grounding #anxiety #technology #socialmedia #martincenterforintegration
Building boundaries with technology so our kids can build stronger connections in real life! Episode 62 dives into finding the balance we all need with technology and social media use. Check it out! #martin #authentic #catholic #mentalhealth #faith #christian #spirituality #podcast #thiswholelife #joy #freedom #love #marriage #parenting #hope #relationship  #grounding #anxiety #technology #socialmedia #martincenterforintegration
Have you listened to episode 62 yet? Pat and Kenna are dropping some fire! 🔥 Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts! #martin #authentic #catholic #mentalhealth #faith #christian #spirituality #podcast&nbs
Have you listened to episode 62 yet? Pat and Kenna are dropping some fire! 🔥 Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts! #martin #authentic #catholic #mentalhealth #faith #christian #spirituality #podcast #thiswholelife #joy #freedom #love #marriage #parenting #hope #relationship  #grounding #anxiety #martincenterforintegration
Technology is designed in such a way that it often feels like we’re using a toy instead of a tool. It’s important for all of us to find the healthy balance of technology and social media use. What difficulties have you faced around technology & social media in your own life? #martin #authentic #catholic #mentalhealth #faith #christian #spirituality #podcast #thiswholelife #joy #freedom #love #marriage #parenting #hope #relationship  #grounding #anxiety #martincenterforintegration
📱Does 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 Epi
📱Does 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 complexities of technology's impact on children, families, and parents. They discuss the critical role of guiding children towards responsible tech use, while resisting the cultural push for children using devices & social media at a young age. Exploring the emotional strain parents face when limiting tech access, they emphasize the empowerment found in community support. The episode also highlights the importance of fostering real-world engagement & joy. The couple shares personal insights on managing children's screen time, advocating for setting boundaries to promote healthier interactions. If you've ever faced difficult conversations or decisions about technology with your children, this episode is for you! ➡️ Link in bio! #technology #socialmedia #parenting #kids #children #anxiousgeneration #faith #catholic #christian #podcast #family #phone #tablet
Could it be that understanding our temperament and natural tendencies of behavior lead to a better understanding of self? Knowing our temperament can be a great tool to better understanding who we are and the quirks we have. Check out episode 59 to take the temperament test! #martin #authentic #catholic #mentalhealth #faith #christian #spirituality #podcast #thiswholelife #joy #freedom #love #marriage #parenting #hope #relationship  #grounding #anxiety #martincenterforintegration
It’s hard to watch our loved ones struggle. Oftentimes we want to take away their pain. But sometimes, the hardest thing is knowing when to step back and let them face it on their own. #martin #authentic #catholic #mentalhealth&
It’s hard to watch our loved ones struggle. Oftentimes we want to take away their pain. But sometimes, the hardest thing is knowing when to step back and let them face it on their own. #martin #authentic #catholic #mentalhealth #faith #christian #spirituality #podcast #thiswholelife #joy #freedom #love #marriage #parenting #hope #relationship  #grounding #anxiety #martincenterforintegration
“Redemptive suffering is when someone enters it with me. And I’m not alone anymore.” When we embrace vulnerability and share our story, God can work through it to bring healing and joy 🙌🏻 #martin #authentic #catholic&
It can be so tempting to want to completely shield our children from social media use and technology. However, it’s important to foster real-world engagement and joy. How can I train my children to engage with technology in a healthy, happy, &a
Change is hard, isn’t it? We all face it daily, yet it has a way of stretching us in unexpected ways. Let this be your reminder to take a breathe and make some space. Come, Lord Jesus 🙏🏻 #martin #authentic #catholic #mentalhe
“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 Francis Let’s blaze tha
Building boundaries with technology so our kids can build stronger connections in real life! Episode 62 dives into finding the balance we all need with technology and social media use. Check it out! #martin #authentic #catholic #ment
Have you listened to episode 62 yet? Pat and Kenna are dropping some fire! 🔥 Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts! #martin #authentic #catholic #mentalhealth #faith #christian #spirituality #podcast&nbs
Technology is designed in such a way that it often feels like we’re using a toy instead of a tool. It’s important for all of us to find the healthy balance of technology and social media use. What difficulties have you faced around tech
📱Does 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 Epi
Could it be that understanding our temperament and natural tendencies of behavior lead to a better understanding of self? Knowing our temperament can be a great tool to better understanding who we are and the quirks we have. Check out episode 59 to t
It’s hard to watch our loved ones struggle. Oftentimes we want to take away their pain. But sometimes, the hardest thing is knowing when to step back and let them face it on their own. #martin #authentic #catholic #mentalhealth&

Pat Millea featured on Better Preach

Host Ryan O’Hara was joined by Pat to talk about the blessings & challenges of speaking to teens in ministry

Let us hold unwaveringly to our confession that gives us hope, for he who made the promise is trustworthy.

Hebrews 10:23

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