This Whole 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 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 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 and sanctity. (Music: "You're Not Alone" by Marie Miller. Used with permission.)
Episodes
104 episodes
Ep107 How Physical Health Impacts Your Mental and Spiritual Health with Chase Crouse
"If I can't say no to the Big Mac, or if I can't get my body to move intentionally, there's an element of self-mastery I don't possess. And so therefore I cannot give." ~ Chase CrouseWhat does John Paul II's Theology of the B...
The Halloween I Didn't Get Kidnapped: Storytellers #20
What does Captain Jack Sparrow do when he thinks he's dealing with the cartel?
Ep106 How to Forgive Someone Who Never Apologizes
"Someone owes you something, is indebted to you, and you let go of that debt. It's like it's written on an IOU, and you're tearing it up and throwing it to the wind." ~ Kenna MilleaWhat does real forgiveness actually require,...
Lost in Guatemala, Or A Youth Minister's Nightmare: Storytellers #19
Sometimes it's important to take the road MORE traveled.But Will Johnson lived to tell the tale.
Ep105 How to Survive (and Actually Thrive) in the Early Years of Parenthood
"Day after day after day, you and I would just wake up and feel like we were underwater. Could not get our head above water, could barely breathe." ~ Pat MilleaWhat does it actually take to survive the "fog of war" years of e...
The Sex Talk That Wasn't: Storytellers #18
Talking to your teen about sex is so good and important, but it can be vulnerable and uncomfortable.Trust us... Kenna knows. 😂
Ep104 You Are Good: Even When You Don't Feel Like It
"You, friend, listening to this, watching this right now, you are good. Period." ~ Pat MilleaWhat's the real difference between failing at something and believing you are a failure?Why does the world have a ...
How I Met Your Mother: Storytellers #17
The Millea family's origin story.How were Pat & Kenna struck by the lightning bolt of romance? It all started with a subpar early 2000s rom com...
Ep103 Addicted to Hustle: What Your Busyness Is Really Covering Up
"When we are busy, we are numbed out to this sense of inadequacy that we all know is real. Deep, deep, deep down." ~ Kenna MilleaWhat does it actually look like to be addicted to the hustle and not even realize it?How does ...
"I Want To Come Home.": Storytellers #16
What is a parent to do when their child leaves home and really struggles?Paul & Rachel Balducci share a story of heartache and hope that you need to hear, no matter how old your kids are.
Ep102 Raising Sons Who Actually Know Who They Are with Paul and Rachel Balducci
"The most transformative thing you can do as a parent is to know who you are in God's eyes." ~ Rachel BalducciWhat does it actually look like to raise boys into men of faith and character?How do you stay united as pa...
Tacos Sent Her To Counseling: Storytellers #15
The human desire for connection and relationship is real and powerful.Especially when tacos are involved.Vonda Tiede, LMFT tells her side of the story.
Ep101 What Couples Therapy Is Actually Like (And Why Most People Wait Too Long)
"I love for people to come when the pipes leak instead of when they burst." — Vonda Tiede, LMFTWhy do so many couples wait years before finally seeking help?What actually happens in the therapy room, ...
The Worst Dinners Make The Best Stories: Storytellers #14
What started with fun & games ended with tears, injury, and...a real mess.You think your family dinners are out of control? You're not alone.
Ep100 How to Actually Pray Together as a Couple (Without It Being Weird)
"Being connected to your spouse in prayer, even when things are hard, maybe especially when things are hard, is one of the best ways to know that person." ~ Pat MilleaWhy do so many couples want to pray tog...
Hikers Survive Moose Attack: Storytellers #13
"What...what are those?"Don't miss this harrowing tale of escape, invisibility, and survival from Dr. Julia Sadusky 🫎😱
Ep99 Talking to Your Kids About Sex | Dr. Julia Sadusky
"There is literally nowhere else on the face of the earth I'd rather you go than to me." ~ Dr. Julia SaduskyWhy do so many well-meaning Catholic parents freeze when it comes to talking to their kids a...
Wait...who's on their way to our house?! Storytellers #12
Communication in marriage is important.Especially when it involves someone recently released from prison.Peter & Debbie Herbeck are back with some hilarious stories of (mis)communication & forgiveness.
Ep98 What 40 Years of Marriage Actually Teaches You About Christ | Peter & Debbie Herbeck
"The love of Christ was the magnetic force that really drew us together."~ Debbie HerbeckWhat does it actually take to keep Christ at the center of a marriage through decades of real life?What do you do when one ...
Born at 26 Weeks & a Saint's Prayers: Storytellers #11
"We love you, St. Charbel."Who knew those words might have been the ones to save her baby's life?Listen in to this moving story from St. Faustina Maria Pia!
Ep97 How to Trust God When Life Doesn’t Make Sense | Sr. Faustina Maria Pia, S.V.
“The graces of My mercy are drawn by means of one vessel only, and that is — trust. The more a soul trusts, the more it will receive.” ~ Jesus, to St. Faustina- Why is it so hard to trust God?- What do...
An Ode to Grandmas: Storytellers #10
Grandmothers can have a beautiful impact on us, even when our families are far from perfect.Kenna brings stories of her two grandmothers in this heartfelt storytellers episode!
The most dangerous career fair in history: Storytellers #9
But don't worry, she can still see.Addy Diaz returns to This Whole Life to share a hilarious story of gaming, shame, and vulnerability. Listen in!