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Being Human

Dr. Gregory Bottaro

  • 25 minutes 6 seconds
    Episode 210: Are You Safe But Stuck? Uncovering Hidden Obstacles Blocking Your Growth

    Discover the blind spots and defense mechanisms quietly holding you back from real growth. In this episode, Dr. Greg unpacks tough truths, shares relatable personal stories, and offers practical insights to help you break free and flourish.

    Discussed in this episode:

    • The importance of growth and development in becoming the best version of yourself;
    • Blind spots and defense mechanisms: how they form and why they hold us back;
    • The role of avoidance in blocking personal growth;
    • Personal insights from Dr. Greg’s life and leadership at the CatholicPsych Institute;
    • The value of outside perspectives, such as consultants, mentors, and spiritual directors;
    • How blind spots are similar to scabs and calluses—defense mechanisms that protect but also limit us;
    • The connection between personality traits and defense mechanisms;
    • Why personality tests can be helpful but don’t define your identity;
    • The beginner’s mind: approaching growth with humility and openness;
    • How blind spots can lead to years of avoiding challenges or tough decisions;
    • The importance of seeking help proactively rather than waiting for crises to force growth;
    • Why embracing growth is a lifelong journey that leads to freedom and fulfillment.

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    21 January 2025, 10:00 am
  • 50 minutes 26 seconds
    Episode 209: The Masculine Crisis No One is Talking About with Nick Clune

    Men today are searching for identity, purpose, and real freedom—but so many feel stuck, especially when it comes to breaking free from pornography. In this episode, Dr. Greg sits down with Nick Clune, a CPMAP graduate, to talk about his journey, what men really need, and how true masculinity leads to lasting freedom. 

    Discussed in this episode:

    • The deep need for fatherly guidance in developing true masculinity;
    • The struggles men face in finding affirmation and purpose;
    • How Nick’s relationship with his dad shaped his mission to help men;
    • The importance of intentional mentorship and guidance for young men;
    • Why many men feel lost after high school and struggle to define their purpose;
    • The illusion of success through career, sports, or external validation;
    • How pornography is an attempt to fill a void men don’t even realize they have;
    • The role of self-awareness in breaking free from addiction;
    • The shame cycle that keeps men stuck in unhealthy habits;
    • How compassion—not just discipline—helps men find freedom;
    • Why many men resist the idea that their struggles are understandable;
    • How Nick’s new podcast “Hey Brother” is helping men foster real connection;
    • Nick Clune’s journey from CPMAP graduate to launching a ministry for men.

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    14 January 2025, 10:00 am
  • 26 minutes 14 seconds
    Episode 208: A Trick to Unlock Hidden Secrets in Your Unconscious

    Start the New Year with renewal, not resolutions! In this episode, we dive into a powerful exercise to unlock hidden patterns in your unconscious, deepen self-awareness, and align your growth with God’s plan for your life. Tune in and discover a new way to set the tone for a year of transformation.

    Discussed in this episode:

    • A fresh perspective on the New Year—renewal, not resolutions;
    • How self-reflection helps us grow in holiness;
    • Unlocking the unconscious to discover what’s hidden within;
    • Using psychological tools to access deeper self-awareness;
    • Why transformation is necessary for full union with God, and how to start that journey toward sainthood now;
    • How to bring hidden areas of growth into conscious awareness so that you can recognize what needs to change in your life;
    • A different way to think about purgatory;
    • A simple exercise to unlock hidden wisdom from your future self;
    • How to leverage ChatGPT to actually help your spiritual growth;
    • The power of intentionality and how to structure your personal growth for the next year.

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    7 January 2025, 10:00 am
  • 29 minutes 39 seconds
    Episode 207: The Consequences of Not Dreaming Big Enough

    Are you dreaming big enough? In this episode, uncover what’s holding you back from becoming the best version of yourself. Through practical insights on self-awareness, inner freedom, and embracing mistakes as stepping stones for growth, discover how to unlock your full potential and share the unique gift only you can offer to the world.

    Discussed in this episode:

    • The importance of dreaming big and why most people dream too small;
    • How childhood dreams of greatness get suppressed by societal expectations;
    • Why the world needs you to embrace your unique greatness;
    • Understanding the connection between psychological, spiritual, and physiological aspects of personal growth;
    • How to trust and refine your inner voice as you grow and mature;
    • The value of "failing forward" and learning from mistakes;
    • How the unconscious mind shapes your perceptions and decisions;
    • Recognizing and reframing the stories you tell yourself;
    • The impact of creating space to think clearly and make better decisions;
    • Practical steps to uncover and challenge unhelpful mental narratives;
    • How awareness of mental narratives helps you live more intentionally;
    • The ultimate path to fulfillment through growth, freedom, and serving others.

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    31 December 2024, 10:00 am
  • 23 minutes 36 seconds
    Episode 206: Trauma-Informed Divine Mercy: Unlocking the Secret to Forgiveness

    Discover how understanding God’s love can transform your ability to heal and forgive—even amidst the deepest wounds. Explore the profound connection between psychology and spirituality, and unlock the secret to forgiveness through the trauma-informed lens of Divine Mercy.

    Discussed in this episode:

    • The concept of Trauma-Informed Divine Mercy and its impact on forgiveness;
    • The relationship between psychological and spiritual paths to forgiveness;
    • Why forgiveness requires uncovering buried wounds;
    • How trauma imprints on the brain and influences behavior;
    • The role of psychological defense mechanisms, like repression, in avoiding pain;
    • Why true forgiveness goes beyond a simple act of will;
    • The importance of processing emotions like anger, sadness, and grief in healing;
    • The dangers of viewing God through a lens of vengeance or wrath;
    • How past experiences shape the stories we tell ourselves about hurt and healing;
    • How truly understanding God’s mercy unlocks the ability to heal deep wounds and forgive others deeply.

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    24 December 2024, 10:00 am
  • 26 minutes 2 seconds
    Episode 205: Is God Angry? Understanding God’s Justice and Mercy

    Discover the profound connection between God’s mercy and justice. We often think of them as opposites, but what if they’re not? Explore how this truth transforms your understanding of God’s love and deepens your capacity to receive His mercy. (Divine Mercy mini series, part 1 of 2)

    Discussed in this episode:

    • Why this may be the most important topic ever discussed on the Being Human podcast;
    • The surprising truth: mercy and justice are not opposites but inseparable;
    • Why God is never angry with us, even if there are corrections we need to make;
    • The idea of a wrathful God is a misunderstanding rooted in Calvinism and Jansenism, not Catholic teaching;
    • God knows every detail of our lives—our wounds, weaknesses, and struggles—and judges us with complete understanding and compassion;
    • Justice means seeing the full picture of our lives, and God’s infinite mercy flows from this perfect understanding;
    • How the Enlightenment and postmodern thinking shaped our misconceptions of authority and objective truth;
    • Why God’s justice isn’t about wrath but about seeing the whole picture of our lives;
    • The deep psychological connection between forgiveness, mercy, and justice;
    • The invitation to deepen our capacity to receive God’s mercy.

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    17 December 2024, 10:00 am
  • 33 minutes 40 seconds
    Episode 204: The Secret of Real Self-Compassion

    This week, Dr. Greg explores what it really means to follow Christ by starting with compassion—towards ourselves. Discover a fresh approach to self-compassion by embracing every part of who you are—even the inner critic. 

    Discussed in this episode:

    • The surprising connection between self-compassion and following Christ;
    • The cultural misunderstanding of self-compassion as selfishness or pride;
    • The "mono-mind" theory vs. the emerging "multi-mind" model of personality;
    • How sub-personalities affect our inner conflicts and decision-making;
    • The role of the inner critic in self-protection and survival;
    • Why rejecting or suppressing negative inner voices doesn't work;
    • Jesus’ example of welcoming the rejected and applying it to our inner parts;
    • Practical ways to engage with your inner critic instead of battling it;
    • Recognizing how wounds from the past shape our internal voices;
    • How gratitude for our inner defense mechanisms can bring healing;
    • Why many pop psychology approaches inadvertently promote self-rejection;
    • The importance of creating inner silence for self-reflection and healing;
    • How radical acceptance leads to greater freedom and self-understanding.

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    10 December 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 20 minutes
    Episode 203: The Secret Opportunity Gender Confusion Gives Us

    Gender confusion in today’s culture might seem like a curveball, but in this episode, Dr. Greg explores the unexpected opportunity it provides for the Church—and for each of us—to deepen our understanding of what it truly means to be man and woman.

    Discussed in this episode:

    • Why understanding complementarity is key to healing personal and cultural wounds;
    • How the relationship between man and woman provides access to the face of God;
    • Why healing the wounds between men and women is essential for restoring communion with God;
    • The mystery of how man and woman together image God’s love;
    • How JP2's Theology of the Body revolutionizes our view of human dignity;
    • Why male and female differences are essential to imaging God;
    • The critical distinction between mutual self-gift and hierarchical domination in relationships;
    • How original sin distorted trust between man and woman and between humanity and God;
    • The role of divinization in the Christian understanding of humanity’s destiny;
    • What Sr. Prudence Allen and JP2 reveal about integral sex complementarity;
    • The biological, psychological, and spiritual dimensions of male and female complementarity;
    • How equal dignity and differentiation coexist in the Catholic vision of gender;
    • The dangers of reducing man and woman to rigid roles versus embracing integral identity;
    • How historical pendulum swings between equality and differentiation have shaped gender views;
    • How marriage reflects and points to the ultimate communion with God.

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    3 December 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 19 minutes
    Episode 202: Complementarity Without The Competition: Why We Need Each Other

    Since the Fall, the differences between men and women have been a source of tension and conflict, shaped by how we interpret the other through our own perspective. But this very tension is a pathway to holiness—a chance to discover the gift, beauty, and wonder of the other. In this episode, we lay the foundation for understanding the masculine and feminine genius so we can go deeper into gender complementarity as part of God’s plan.

    Discussed in this episode:

    • The surprising connection between masculinity, femininity, and holiness through conflict and tension;
    • A free preview of a CPMAP certification lecture on the foundations of masculine and feminine genius;
    • How John Paul II’s concept of “feminine genius” offers profound insights into gender differences;
    • Why our biology as male or female is foundational to understanding who we are;
    • Cardinal Ratzinger’s thoughts on how sexuality marks us physically, psychologically, and spiritually;
    • Why the battle of the sexes and gender wars date back to the fall of Adam and Eve;
    • How Marxist ideology and feminism have shaped modern views on gender and equality;
    • Why “fractional complementarity” can lead to a distorted understanding of gender;
    • The role of Mary and St. Joseph in forming Jesus through their respective geniuses;
    • The dangers of conflating equality with sameness in the modern cultural landscape;
    • Why the Church’s anthropology is uniquely positioned to respond to gender confusion;
    • Why understanding gender differences can lead to complementarity and heal relationships.

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    26 November 2024, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Episode 201: Is Leadership of the Family a Man's Job? with Special Guest Barbra Bottaro

    This week, Dr. Greg is joined by his wife, Barbra, to explore the often-misunderstood concept of mutual submission in marriage. Together, they share how they navigate leading their family—the joys, the messiness, and everything in between. Don’t miss this candid discussion tackling the question: “Is Leadership of the Family a Man’s Job?”

    Discussed in this episode:

    • Dr. Greg and Barbra Bottaro’s candid discussion on mutual submission in marriage;
    • Common misunderstandings about leadership roles in Catholic families;
    • Exploring the question: “Is leadership of the family a man’s job?”
    • Reflecting on the traditional narrative of “man as the head” and what it means today;
    • What “mutual submission” really looks like when there’s conflict or big decisions;
    • Practical examples of how they apply mutual submission in everyday family life;
    • Why mutual submission in marriage isn’t just an ideal, but a daily practice;
    • The cultural challenges of viewing submission as a shared responsibility;
    • How we’re called to heal outdated, often misogynistic, views in marriage;
    • Why mutual trust and dialogue are essential in decision-making;
    • Why submission doesn’t mean “one person always gets the final say.”

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    19 November 2024, 10:00 am
  • 42 minutes 28 seconds
    Episode 200: Leaked Audio from a Groundbreaking Franciscan University Conference Keynote to Celebrate Our 200th Episode!

    In celebration of the 200th episode, Dr. Greg shares exclusive audio from his recent keynote at Franciscan University’s Man and Woman conference. Dive into a fresh look at gender complementarity through the lens of John Paul II’s teachings, exploring the masculine and feminine genius, insights from marital therapy, and what it means to live fully in our God-given identity. Join Dr. Greg for this special milestone episode—a journey to create and a gift to share. 

    Discussed in this episode:

    • Dr. Greg’s reflections on reaching the 200th episode milestone;
    • Why the “Mars vs. Venus” mindset is a distortion that keeps us trapped in suspicion;
    • An exploration of John Paul II’s teachings on gender complementarity;
    • The concept of masculine and feminine genius and what it means for relationships;
    • A philosophical perspective on the role of men and women in God’s plan;
    • How gender differences contribute to personal growth and fulfillment;
    • How men and women are designed to be gifts to each other;
    • The importance of receiving the genius of the opposite gender;
    • Why thinking “she’d understand if she were a man” actually misses the entire gift of gender complementarity;
    • The science behind why men want to fix things and women seek empathy;
    • Why learning to “receive” the opposite gender’s gifts can lead to true joy;
    • The difference between rational and transrational thinking in male and female brains;
    • How relationships are like oxygen for the human person.

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    12 November 2024, 10:00 am
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