Always Hope

Always Hope

Hosted by: Dr. Mario Sacasa, LMFT

Always Hope provides solutions to a better life that are anchored in faith and psychological science. Dr. Mario Sacasa, LMFT, brings his years of counseling experience to the table and welcomes experts and friends to...

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073 – Are you healthy enough to discern a vocation? with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN

Episode #73

Joining me on the podcast today is Sr. Josephine Garrett, religious sister of the Holy Family of Nazareth and a practicing counselor in Texas, to talk about emotional health and discernment. Sister Josephine shares...
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072 – with Dr. Jennifer Morel and Dr. Damon Cudihy answering your questions on sexual intimacy difficulties in marriage.

Episode #72

Here we go! After asking our listeners to submit their questions about difficulties with sexual intimacy in marriage, this is the episode that gives the answers you are looking for in a way that is faithful to Church...
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071 – Jason Angelette on the Death of his Wife and Life as a Widower

Episode #71

Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes his friend Jason Angelette to talk about what life has been like as a widower. On August 16, 2020, Elise Angelette lost her earthly battle to cancer after a six-year fight. It’s been eight...
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070 – Michael Heinlein on Black Catholics on the Road to Sainthood

Episode #70

In the light of civil unrest over racial injustice, there is a great need for models of holiness that can show us a way forward. Yet, what does choosing holiness over racism look like? Who are the six Black Catholics...
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069 – Visio Divina: Disney/Pixar’s “Soul” with Bill Donaghy

Episode #69

Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes back Bill Donaghy from the Theology of the Body Institute to do a visio divina with the movie “Soul” from Disney/Pixar, which is learning how to see, pray, and understand the deeper truths of...
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068 – How to Talk about Racism with Dr. Angel Parham

Episode #68

Is there a way to talk about race and social inequality that is not ideologically driven? Yes, there is! It involves putting people, community, and dialogue at the center of the conversation before jumping into...
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067 – Dating Do’s and Don’ts with Regina Boyd

Episode #67

You asked and we answered! After soliciting questions from listeners and followers on social media, Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes Regina Boyd (a licensed marriage and family therapist from Orlando, FL) to provide answers...
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066 – Let’s Innovate Together with Dr. Matt Smith

Episode #66

Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes Dr. Matt Smith, Director of Strategic Alliances at OSV Institute for Catholic Innovation, to talk about the importance of encouraging innovation in the Church today and how Catholics can...
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065 – Shame Shame Go Away with Dr. Peter Malinoski

Episode #65

Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes Dr. Peter Malinoski from Souls and Hearts to discuss the ins and outs of shame. In this episode, they offer the five elements of shame, seeing when shame is is helpful, and when it becomes...
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064 – Reflections on Anxiety with Dr. Tom Neal

Episode #64

Dr. Mario is back! After fighting off of Covid for the past 2 months, it’s time for new episodes of the podcast! Today, he and Dr. Tom Neal engage in a relaxed and vulnerable discussion about anxiety. This episode is...
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063 – Online Dating with Kateri Bean

Episode #63

Joining Dr. Mario on the podcast is Kateri Bean, the content manager at CatholicMatch. Kateri offers some practical tips that get you rolling online. In today’s episode we discuss how to setup an effective profile...
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062 – Boundaries are Good with Dr. Gerry Crete

Episode #62

Dr. Mario Sacasa welcomes Dr. Gerry Crete, marriage therapist and co-founder of the online ministry Souls and Hearts. They talk about the importance of setting boundaries in relationships, the dangers of poor...
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