When love is hard and faith feels distant - hope is here.
Resources for dating with wisdom, growing in marriage, and deepening your faith.
I help you find clarity to make wise decisions in dating, tools to deepen your marriage, and freedom to explore your faith.
Hope is not a luxury - its your anchor, and I'll help you hold onto it.
Time to Grow.
Podcast
Always Hope. Wisdom and clarity to tackle the curveballs of life.
Speaking
Dynamic meets depth. Inspiring audiences across the country.
Courses
Accessible and transformative. Too good to be true.
Coaching
Much needed guidance to date with confidence.
¡BIENVENIDOS! NICE TO MEET YOU
I'm Dr. Mario.
I have 20 years of counseling experience with single adults and married couples whom are trying to make sense of the realities of a modern and increasingly faithless and isolating world.
As a happily married father of four and having worked with hundreds of clients, presenting to audiences throughout the United States, and hosting a vibrant podcast with guest expert peers and call-ins, I know what it takes to successfully navigate the complexities of dating, married life, and doubts after failure. I have taken a hard-earned knowledge and turned it into actionable steps towards living a better life. I can help you, too.
There is no need to face struggle, suffering, and uncertainty alone. Help is really available! There's no shame in reaching out. In fact, that nagging desire to take the first step is proof that your spirit is alive and your God-infused soul is demanding that you get unstuck and get living. Let me show you how the beauty of faith combined with what real science teaches about emotional and relationship health, can make you feel whole and happy again.
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"One of the best Catholic podcasts in the country. Highly recommended for its balanced presentations and applicability to modern life."
- Dr. Felix A. Rodriguez
"Depth when we need it most! Dr. Mario brings a joyful mix of conversation and quality to every episode. His podcasts highlight and articulate the questions that often leave us aching if we wrestle with them alone."
- fhurixbrbfj
"Edifying and empowering! He brings to light so many struggles of living faith amidst a toxic culture... He brings depth, nuance, and balance to relevant issues. Thank you Dr. Sacasa!"
- benbattle19
"Always Hope podcast is a beautiful gift to all who listen. In these uncertain and troubling times it's nice to be reminded of where and in Whom our hope lies - Jesus Christ. Dr. Mario helps shine the Light on our path through thoughtful, insightful and hopeful topics and guests that will leave you feeling - hopeful!! Highly recommend to all."
- Matrix-Monkey
"Through insight, experience, humor, Faith, and knowledge, Dr. Mario and his guests consistently guide listeners to grow healthier in relationships with spouse, friends, and self. Kudos Dr. Mario!!!
- Midwest Pet Doc
"I've found Dr. Mario's insights and interviews to be super helpful in my spiritual life and search for a more integrated and balanced life. I pass these out to friends and family often. Thanks for the wonderful work you do, Dr. Mario!!!"
- adam from the mountains
"I am not normally one to leave reviews, but this show has been enormously helpful to me both personally and professionally. Dr Sacasa does a great job of selecting guests who are engaging and who share loving truth with the world. Thank you so much for the work you put into this show, and thank you for being an example of loving care to the world. With every truth you gently share with others, with every step you take to follow the way of Christ, you give others permission to do the same. God bless!"
- NFP couple
"Clear, concise, and real information about what real dating actually should look like."
"It was beautiful to walk through this course as a single, and I do believe it will help me greatly in future dating relationships and future discernment. Thank you for this course!"
"Helped us learn to talk through difficult issues. Forced us to talk about some stuff and provided an opportunity for the less talkative partner to share."
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