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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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“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 Sales It’
Oh and Mama has walking pneumonia too btw . . . #sick #sickday #hospital #parenting #survival #mentalhealth #catholic #podcast #christian
When it comes to developing new habits, start simple. There’s no need to over complicate things by trying to make several new habits. Pick one and build from there! #martin #authentic #catholic #mentalhealth #faith #c
Thinking about starting a new habit? Being aware of our cues, cravings, responses, and rewards, can help lead us to the change we’re seeking. This framework is a great resource for persevering through developing a new habit! #martin #aut
It can be easy to be self critical when trying to form or stick to habits. But through understanding the psychology of habit making, we can enrich our spiritual life greatly. Episode 60 offers real and practical insight into habit formation! #marti
Why 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 take a deep dive into the psychology and spirituality of habit formation. They unp
A fun little this or that as we head into the weekend! Tell us your answers in the comments 👇🏻 #martin #authentic #catholic #mentalhealth #faith #christian #spirituality #podcast #thiswholelife #joy&n
Think dating stops after ‘I do’? Think again! Keeping the spark alive is marriage magic. Check out episode 6 and discover why date nights aren’t just for the young and in love—they’re for the wise and in love! #martin&n
With #electionday tomorrow, here are some of our favorite podcast episodes in case you need something to keep you sane over the next 48 hours 😄 #martin #authentic #catholic #mentalhealth #faith #christian #spirituality
Having a good understanding of our temperaments can lead to personal and spiritual growth. Perhaps we can look at the lives of the Saints and see in some ways that later in their life, their temperaments tend to not be clearly defined, because they o

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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