app03 Thu, 12 Nov 2026 00:19:51 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Ave Spotlight - Episodes Tagged with “Mental Health” https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/tags/mental%20health Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Want to hear more about life from a Catholic perspective? Listen to host Oscar Rivera as he talks with special guests about culture, current events, and all things Catholic. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of your faith and how to live it in the world today. en-us episodic with Oscar Rivera Ave Maria Press Want to hear more about life from a Catholic perspective? Listen to host Oscar Rivera as he talks with special guests about culture, current events, and all things Catholic. You’ll walk away with a better understanding of your faith and how to live it in the world today. no Catholic, news, pop culture, Faith, hope, Ave Maria Press Ave Maria Press katieprejean@gmail.com Episode 203: More Than Your Emotions feat. Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/203 6fa214ac-8826-49b9-bc1e-6d4092ca92ec Mon, 09 Nov 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Ave Maria Press 203 More Than Your Emotions feat. Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN full Ave Maria Press Oscar sits down with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, Catholic sister, licensed counselor, and speaker, and author of _Wilderness of the Heart_, for a conversation about the intersection of faith, emotions, and mental health. Drawing from Catholic theology and her experience in counseling, Sr. Josephine explores why emotions are not inherently sinful and how learning to understand them can lead us toward greater freedom and virtue. Together, they discuss the dangers of allowing emotions or diagnoses to define our identity, the cultural stigma surrounding mental health and practical ways to navigate situational anxiety. Through the beautiful image of stained glass, Sr. Josephine reminds us that God doesn't ask us to erase our humanity but to allow His light to shine through it. 33:37 no <p>Oscar sits down with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, Catholic sister, licensed counselor, and speaker, and author of <em>Wilderness of the Heart</em>, for a conversation about the intersection of faith, emotions, and mental health. Drawing from Catholic theology and her experience in counseling, Sr. Josephine explores why emotions are not inherently sinful and how learning to understand them can lead us toward greater freedom and virtue. Together, they discuss the dangers of allowing emotions or diagnoses to define our identity, the cultural stigma surrounding mental health and practical ways to navigate situational anxiety. Through the beautiful image of stained glass, Sr. Josephine reminds us that God doesn't ask us to erase our humanity but to allow His light to shine through it.</p> <p><strong>Three Takeaways:</strong></p> <ul> <li><p>Emotions are not sins.</p></li> <li><p>Your struggles are not your identity.</p></li> <li><p>Healing allows God's light to shine through us.</p></li> </ul> Ave Spotlight, Ave Maria Press, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, Wilderness of the Heart, Catholic mental health counselor, mental health, Catholicism, Catholic Faith, Catholic Church, free Catholic podcast, Oscar Rivera, healing Oscar sits down with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, Catholic sister, licensed counselor, and speaker, and author of Wilderness of the Heart, for a conversation about the intersection of faith, emotions, and mental health. Drawing from Catholic theology and her experience in counseling, Sr. Josephine explores why emotions are not inherently sinful and how learning to understand them can lead us toward greater freedom and virtue. Together, they discuss the dangers of allowing emotions or diagnoses to define our identity, the cultural stigma surrounding mental health and practical ways to navigate situational anxiety. Through the beautiful image of stained glass, Sr. Josephine reminds us that God doesn't ask us to erase our humanity but to allow His light to shine through it.

Three Takeaways:

  • Emotions are not sins.

  • Your struggles are not your identity.

  • Healing allows God's light to shine through us.

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Three Takeaways:

  • Emotions are not sins.

  • Your struggles are not your identity.

  • Healing allows God's light to shine through us.

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]]> Episode 147: Back to School Made Simple with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/147 5f7635eb-dd4b-41e6-8839-624c0ef3a9b9 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press 147 Back to School Made Simple with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN full Ave Maria Press Grab your backpack and get ready! In this episode, Oscar sits down with the ever-inspiring Sr. Josephine Garrett from the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Sr. Josephine dishes out practical and heartwarming “back to school” tips for parents, teens, and college students alike. From staying organized to staying faithful, she reminds us that even in the busiest seasons, ordinary people can do extraordinary things with God’s amazing grace. Whether you’re gearing up for class or just need a little back-to-school boost, this episode is packed with wisdom, laughs, and a whole lot of heart! 28:27 no <p>Grab your backpack and get ready! In this episode, Oscar sits down with the ever-inspiring Sr. Josephine Garrett from the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Sr. Josephine dishes out practical and heartwarming “back to school” tips for parents, teens, and college students alike. From staying organized to staying faithful, she reminds us that even in the busiest seasons, ordinary people can do extraordinary things with God’s amazing grace. Whether you’re gearing up for class or just need a little back-to-school boost, this episode is packed with wisdom, laughs, and a whole lot of heart!</p> <p>Follow along at avemariapress.com or subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. </p> <p>We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends!</p> <p>Editing provided by Forte Catholic (<a href="https://www.fortecatholic.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.fortecatholic.com/</a>)</p> Ave Maria Press, Ave Spotlight, Oscar Rivera, Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN, back to school, mental health, back to school tips, free Catholic podcast Grab your backpack and get ready! In this episode, Oscar sits down with the ever-inspiring Sr. Josephine Garrett from the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth. Sr. Josephine dishes out practical and heartwarming “back to school” tips for parents, teens, and college students alike. From staying organized to staying faithful, she reminds us that even in the busiest seasons, ordinary people can do extraordinary things with God’s amazing grace. Whether you’re gearing up for class or just need a little back-to-school boost, this episode is packed with wisdom, laughs, and a whole lot of heart!

Follow along at avemariapress.com or subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends!

Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/)

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Follow along at avemariapress.com or subscribe wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends!

Editing provided by Forte Catholic (https://www.fortecatholic.com/)

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]]> Episode 47: Regina Boyd on Mental Health https://avespotlight.fireside.fm/47 2726fed5-d890-42b0-9f36-97727ba8eb08 Mon, 28 Jun 2021 05:00:00 -0400 Ave Maria Press 47 Regina Boyd on Mental Health full Ave Maria Press Let's talk about mental health: Join Chenele Shaw and mental health counselor Regina Boyd on this special episode where they answer listener questions about everything from managing anxiety to going to therapy. 23:47 no <p>Let's talk about mental health: Join Chenele Shaw and mental health counselor Regina Boyd on this special episode where they answer listener questions about everything from managing anxiety to going to therapy.</p> Ave Spotlight, Ave Maria Press, Regina Boyd, mental health, anxiety, depression, catholicism, therapy, counseling Let's talk about mental health: Join Chenele Shaw and mental health counselor Regina Boyd on this special episode where they answer listener questions about everything from managing anxiety to going to therapy.

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