Yours truly.
Everyone has a unique path to relationship, emotional, and spiritual health. No matter where you are on that journey, the right strategy can help you reach your goals and create more freedom in your life.
¡BIENVENIDOS!
I'm Dr. Mario Sacasa.
I've been a marriage counselor since 2006 and happily married since 2002. Through my professional knowledge and personal experience, I know what it takes to successfully navigate the complexities of dating, discernment, marriage, and family life.
Although, it has not always been an easy ride. I've had more failures and false starts than victories. I've experienced burnout, doubts, and hardships throughout my professional journey. Hope is a lived reality as I continue to trust in God's providence.
Now, I've taken that hard-earned knowledge and turned it into actionable steps towards living a better life. Here you will see the beauty of faith and learn what science teaches about emotional and relationship health (along with a few bad dad jokes along the way). Happy you are with us!
Resources to help you live a better life.
Pray better.
Learn how to listen to God, discern, and make better decisions.
Love virtuously.
Let's get your relationship goals squared away.
Be healthier.
Emotional self-regulation = happiness.
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My Story
I've been around the block, that's for sure. We immigrated from Nicaragua when I was a toddler and eventually settled in Florida. At college, I found my faith, my girl, and my career. I got married, had kids, picked up fancy degrees, and counseled a bunch of folks. I was living my best life until reality found its way and slapped me across the face.
As with most young adults, you think everything is fine, until it isn't. Over the span of a few years, I'd have discernments blow up in face, be on the verge of bankruptcy, move multiple times, and witness challenging situations working for the Church. These experiences left me questioning my faith and wondering how it all made sense.
So, I got to work finding answers.
Professional BioWhy I Started Always Hope...
Always Hope launched in October 2018 and emerged out of that period of my life. Life's messier and harder than I ever expected. I wanted to provide solutions to the problems I was seeing and experiencing.
This show has been a gift in my life. Each episode is a life-altering conversation with experts in the fields of psychology, spiritual theology, relationship science, and pastoral ministry. What you are getting is honesty with compassion; truth with a little bit of humor.
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CURRICULUM VITAE
... and Dating Well
Resources for singles and dating couples brings together many of my career interests. I believe in marriage, understand relationship dynamics, know how to teach discernment principles, and can have a good time. Through the course and coaching services, I help young folks increase dating confidence and set up their lives for marital success.
Thanks for being here!
Peace, Mario
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