Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN
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Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN explores extraordinary stories of hope hidden within the ordinary lives we lead.
Sr. Josephine loves the transformational power and gift of stories, and their ability to reveal deep truths about the purpose and meaning of our lives. As a Catholic Christian writer, speaker, and mental health counselor, Sr. Josephine helps people discover and abide within places and relationships where they can be received wholeheartedly as gift.
In the first season, Hope stories with Black Catholics, Sr. Josephine had conversations with 17 family and friends. In season two Sister explores the intersection of mental health and faith with a variety of hopeful stories shared through intimate, honest, and grace-filled conversations.
Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine. Her new book, HOPE: An Invitation, is now available at osvcatholicbookstore.com.
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Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder with Amanda L. Smith, LCSW
Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN
10/22/24 • 42 min
In this episode of Hope Stories with Sister Josephine Garrett, Amanda Smith, a Catholic therapist and executive director at NAMI, shares her insights on borderline personality disorder (BPD) and the transformative potential of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). They discuss the profound emotional pain and fear of abandonment experienced by individuals with BPD, the societal and self-stigmatization of the disorder, and the importance of early intervention and treatment. Amanda emphasizes the intersection of faith and therapy, highlighting how internalizing God's unconditional love can aid in the healing process. The episode also explores Amanda's experiences with burnout and the emotional toll of working with underserved populations, calling for increased compassion and understanding towards those with personality disorders.
Blessed Eustochium Bellini, Pray for us.
Links:
- Amanda's Website Hope for BPD
- Amanda's Amazon Author Page
- Information on BPD
- Helpful therapy approach for personality disorders
- Learn all about Blessed Eustochium Bellin
Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com.
Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.
Learn more about Sr. Josephine at:
https://nazarethcsfn.org/
https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/
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Designed for Relationship: Attachment Wounds with Rebecca Schall, LPC
Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN
09/02/24 • 52 min
In this episode of the Hope Stories podcast, Sister Josephine discusses the vital topic of attachment with Rebecca Schall, LPC, a licensed professional counselor from East Texas. Rebecca delves into the intricacies of attachment wounds—emotional injuries from unmet relational needs—and their impact on mental health and faith. She shares her personal journey of overcoming attachment wounds through God's relentless love and professional counseling. The discussion highlights the integration of clinical practices like EMDR with Christian anthropology to foster healing. Rebecca emphasizes the importance of understanding our attachment styles, seeking healthy relationships, encountering Christ in our wounds, and striving for holiness in community.
Links:
- More about Rebecca Schall
- How We Love Quiz
- How We Love Book
- What is attachment theory?
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America
- Patron Saint for this Episode: Bl. Francisa de Paula de Jesus Isabel
Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com.
Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.
Learn more about Sr. Josephine at:
https://nazarethcsfn.org/
https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/
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In the Middle: The First Generation American Experience with Maribel Laguna, LPC-S
Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN
10/07/24 • 42 min
In this episode of the Hope Stories podcast, Sister Josephine Garrett welcomes her lifelong friend Maribel Laguna, a licensed professional counselor supervisor and founder of Cor Sacrum Counseling and Consulting. They discuss the unique experiences of first-generation Mexican American women and the mental health challenges they face navigating multiple cultural worlds. Maribel shares her personal journey towards integration and healing through therapy and EMDR, as well as her appreciation for her Latin American heritage and faith. The episode also touches on her role in counseling seminarians and clergy, emphasizing the importance of authentic human relationships. Maribel's story is one of self-acceptance, faith, and the journey towards finding home within one's cultural identity.
"Those who remain silent are responsible" Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein)
Links:
Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com.
Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.
Learn more about Sr. Josephine at:
https://nazarethcsfn.org/
https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/
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Season 2 Introduction: Mental Health as Gift
Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN
06/17/24 • 17 min
NOTES
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
02:16 Reflecting on Season One
06:46 The Need for Mental Health Awareness
09:22 Challenges in Mental Health Ministry
14:02 Vision for the New Season
14:59 Personal Reflections and Conclusion
Gaudium et spes, "On the Church in the Modern World" encyclicalNational Catholic Mental Health Campaign, USCCB Introductory Statements
Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com.
Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.
Learn more about Sr. Josephine at:
https://nazarethcsfn.org/
https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/
The Love that Heals: Trauma & PTSD with Hope Acquilano
Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN
07/15/24 • 45 min
This episode is placed into the care of St. Josephine Bakhita, patron saint of victims of human trafficking abuse. St. Josephine Bakhita, pray for us!
Links:
- PTSD: National Center for PTSD
- What is EMDR therapy?
- St. Josephine Bakhita by Meg Hunter-Kilmer
- Gaudium et spes, "On the Church in the Modern World" encyclical
- Saints who survived abuse
- “Painting the Faces of Holiness”: An Interview with Hope Acquilano
- Kitchen House Studio by Hope Acquilano
- Hope's Instagram CLICK HERE
UNLEASHING THE POWER OF THE EARLY CHURCH
Study "Acts of the Apostles" with Dr. Mary Healy online at Sacred Heart Major Seminary. CLICK HERE
Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com.
Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.
Learn more about Sr. Josephine at:
https://nazarethcsfn.org/
https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/
Relationship and Renewal, with Chika Anyanwu
Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN
12/18/23 • 37 min
Sister Josephine is joined by her friend and fellow Catholic speaker Chika Anyanwu to talk about life as a missionary, staying authentic while preaching the Gospel, and how her Nigerian roots and immigrant perspective shapes her faith and role within the Church.
Resources:
- Chika's website
- My Encounter: How I Met Jesus in Prayer by Chika Anyanwu
This episode is sponsored by GIA Publications
The Fire This Time: A Black Catholic Sourcebook
Promo Code: HOPE10
CLICK HERE
Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com.
Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.
Learn more about Sr. Josephine at:
https://nazarethcsfn.org/
https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/
The Cross, Glory & Salvation: Adoption with Jess Echeverry
Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN
08/05/24 • 54 min
This episode discusses mature topics surrounding mental health and includes a mention of suicidal ideation. If you are in crisis, please call, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988, or text or chat with the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.
In this episode of 'Hope Stories,' the focus is on the complex and deeply spiritual reality of adoption. Guest Jess Echeverry shares her profound personal experiences with adoption, homelessness, and trauma. Through her testimony, Jess reveals the deep pain and eventual redemption found in her journey, emphasizing the importance of embracing both suffering and resurrection in the context of adoption. Additionally, Jess discusses mental health realities, including postpartum depression, identity struggles, and the need for developmental awareness in adoptive families. This episode is a compelling exploration of the intertwining of personal suffering, spiritual growth, and the redemptive love of Christ.
This episode is placed into the care of St. Mbaaga Tuzinde, patron saint of victims of human trafficking abuse. St. Mbaaga Tuzinde, pray for us!
Links:
- Saint Mbaaga Tuzinde
- Jess Echevery Website
- Jess Echevery's Non-Profit (Supporting Families and those Experiencing with Homelessness)
- Resources for Adoption from Psychology Today
- Anxiety and Depression Association of America
- National Catholic Mental Health Campaign, USCCB Introductory Statements
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (USA): 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text "HELLO" to 741741 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
- Crisis Text Line (USA): Text "HELLO" to 741741 https://www.crisistextline.org/
Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com.
Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.
Learn more about Sr. Josephine at:
https://nazarethcsfn.org/
https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/
From Darkness to Light: Postpartum Depression with Emily Dery
Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN
11/04/24 • 46 min
In this episode of Hope Stories, Sister Josephine Garrett talks with Emily Dery, a multi-passionate mother of four, about the challenges of postpartum depression and anxiety. Emily shares her personal experiences with three of her pregnancies, the varied symptoms she faced, and how it impacted her family life. She reflects on her path to diagnosis, the support systems that helped her, and the role of her faith and family in her recovery. The conversation dives deep into the importance of mental health awareness, seeking help, and the transformative power of love and support in overcoming life's struggles.
Links:
- Nothing Without God: Finding Faith and Healing Postpartum
- Rose Hawthorne Declared ‘Venerable’
- Pregnant and Postpartum Women
- Identifying Maternal Depression
- Emily Dery's Music YouTube Page
This episode is sponsored by Box of Joy.
Learn more by visiting boxofjoy.org
Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com.
Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.
Learn more about Sr. Josephine at:
https://nazarethcsfn.org/
https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/
Desert Springs: Infertility with Ann Koshute
Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN
09/17/24 • 53 min
In this episode of the Hope Stories podcast, Sister Josephine Garrett explores the deeply personal and often overlooked experience of infertility with Anne Koshute, co-founder of the Catholic infertility ministry, Springs in the Desert. Anne shares her journey of dealing with infertility, its mental health implications, and the complex emotions of grief, shame, and identity it brings. The conversation highlights the importance of pastoral care in the church, the support needed from clergy, and the need for a deeper understanding of fruitfulness within marriage beyond biological children. Anne's story underscores the significance of mutual support in marriage and finding hope and purpose amidst suffering through faith.
Links:
- Springs in the Desert | Catholic Infertility Ministry (Co-founded by Ann)
- Episode Patron: Venerable Mother Luisita
- Book Recommendation / Holding Space for Joy: A Prayer Companion for Women Struggling with Infertility by Mary Bruno (OSV Publishing)
- Blog: In a Church That Glorifies Motherhood, This Is How I Cope with Infertility by Julie Taylor
Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com.
Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.
Learn more about Sr. Josephine at:
https://nazarethcsfn.org/
https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/
Rooted in Jesus: Bringing Your Gifts, Awaiting the Kingdom with Archbishop Shelton Fabre
Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN
02/05/24 • 32 min
Bishop Shelton Fabre, Archbishop for the Archdiocese of Louisville and former chair of the USCCB Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism (2018 to 2023), sits down with Sr. Josephine for the last episode of Hope Stories season one.
Resources
- Archdiocese of Louisville
- Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
Journey to a new depth of hope, even in seemingly impossible circumstances, with Sr. Josephine in her new book HOPE: An Invitation. Available at osvcatholicbookstore.com.
Discover more ways to live, learn, and love your Catholic faith at osvpodcasts.com. Sharing stories, starting conversations.
Learn more about Sr. Josephine at:
https://nazarethcsfn.org/
https://www.instagram.com/sr_josephine/
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How many episodes does Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN have?
Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN currently has 30 episodes available.
What topics does Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Christianity, Mental Health, Counseling, Religion & Spirituality, Storytelling, Podcasts and Christian.
What is the most popular episode on Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN?
The episode title 'Designed for Relationship: Attachment Wounds with Rebecca Schall, LPC' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN?
The average episode length on Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN is 36 minutes.
How often are episodes of Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN released?
Episodes of Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN?
The first episode of Hope Stories with Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN was released on Jun 8, 2023.
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