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This Whole LifeEp78 Dating Well Before - And After - the Wedding w/ Dr. Mario Sacasa"Love should be seen as something which in a sense never ‘is’ but is always only ‘becoming’, and what it becomes depends upon the contribution of both persons and the depth of their commitment.” ~ St. John Paul IIIn episode 78 of This Whole Life, hosts Kenna and Pat Millea welcome Dr. Mario Sacasa, a seasoned marriage and family therapist and host of the Always Hope podcast, for an honest and hope-filled conversation about dating well—both before and after marriage. Together, they explore the true purpose of dating, how couples can continue to date with...2025-07-211h 14This Whole LifeEp76 Top Ten Parenting Hacks“See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves."~ Matthew 10:16Is there any way to make parenting less stressful?What can I do to make our life less chaotic?How can our family be a little more sane & connected?Let's face it - parenting in the 21st century is not for the faint of heart. In episode 76 of This Whole Life, Kenna and Pat dive into their top 10 parenting hacks, offering real-life tips for bringing sa...2025-06-2352 minThis Whole LifeEp62 Training Kids (and Ourselves) for Technology"The Christian community is called to help them [parents] in teaching children how to live in a media environment in way consonant with the dignity of the human person and service of the common good.”~ Pope FrancisDoes technology really harm children & teens?How do I raise my children in a world steeped in tech & social media?Is it even worth the fight to resist the culture when it comes to technology? This is an important one, friends! In Episode 62, Pat and Kenna delve into the complexities of te...2024-12-091h 03
The SEEK PodcastHow To Create A Habit: This Whole Life x SEEKJoin Pat and Kenna Millea as they explore how Catholic faith intersects with everyday mental wellness and family life. In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of integrating Catholic tradition with habit formation and spiritual growth.Discover how to align your daily habits with your spiritual journey through a practical discussion on the stages of habit formation: cue, craving, response, and reward. Learn strategies for maintaining these habits amid life’s changes, utilizing small technologies, and fostering accountability.Embrace the call to deepen your spiritual life, enhance your capacity for divine grace, and fi...2024-11-1246 minThis Whole LifeEp55 Addiction & Recovery w/ Scott Weeman"So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed."~ John 8:36Is there hope for people who are stuck in addiction?Is healing really possible for everyone?If God really knows what I've done, how could he forgive me?In episode 55 of "This Whole Life," Pat engages in a profound conversation with guest Scott Weeman, founder of Catholic In Recovery. Scott shares his personal journey through addiction and finding a path to recovery through faith and humility. He reveals the connection he identified between the 12 Step...2024-09-021h 03This Whole LifeEp52 Surviving Family Trips"In your journey as a family, you share so many beautiful moments: meals, rest, housework, leisure, prayer, trips and pilgrimages, and times of mutual support…"~ Pope Francis, Letter to Families, February 2014Do you feel like you need a vacation to recover from your vacation?Have you spent time and money on trips that leave you feeling disappointed & frustrated?Do you have nightmares of children shouting "Are we there yet?" and arguments with relatives?Family trips and vacations are sources of such deep joy and fulfillment, but they can al...2024-07-211h 01This Whole LifeEp45 Postpartum Mood Disorders w/ Dr. Lyndsey Day“The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother.”~ St. Thérèse of LisieuxThe arrival of a child is an unspeakable gift and a grace for which to be thankful. But there can also be deeply painful moments during pregnancy and after the baby arrives. Millions of mothers know the hardship of postpartum depression, anxiety, distance from their spouse, disappointment, difficulty nursing, and the resulting shame. Is there anything we can do in the middle of such big, and sometimes surprising, challenges?Dr. Lyndse...2024-04-141h 02This Whole LifeEp44 Dealing with Difficult People"This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another."~ John 13:35It's time to be honest: we all have people in our lives that we don't particularly enjoy. Their personality or quirks might rub us the wrong way, or maybe we don't agree with their opinions or choices. They're not necessarily bad people, we just don't like being around them. And while we're being honest, we can also admit that we can be difficult to deal with ourselves. So what do we do, as...2024-03-3157 minThis Whole LifeEp36 Radical Acceptance"But by the grace of God I am what I am, and his grace to me has not been ineffective."~ 1 Corinthians 15:10As humans living in a fallen world, we often feel the space between our hopes and reality, and in that space we find disappointment, frustration, and heartbreak. Our relationships, our families, our work are marked by this hardship. What do we do when we are so tempted to either deny reality or wallow in the difficulty?In episode 36 of "This Whole Life," Kenna and Pat delve into the topic...2023-12-1000 minThis Whole LifeEp27 10 Tips for Parenting Toddlers (and other kids of any age)“Soon we’ll have the intimate happiness of the family, and it’s this beauty that brings us closer to God.”~ St. Louis MartinThe Terrible Twos. Three-nagers. A-Four-itarian. It's time to dive into the wild world of parenting toddlers (and kids of any age) with a blend of wisdom, humor, and relatability! Drawing from their own experiences as parents to a brood of seven children, ranging from 3 to 12 years old, Pat & Kenna share 10 valuable and hard-earned tips to help navigate the challenges that come with raising little ones.From the stru...2023-08-061h 00This Whole LifeEp19 Sanity in the Sacred Triduum & EasterThis saying is trustworthy: If we have died with him we shall also live with him;if we persevere we shall also reign with him.~ 2 Timothy 2:11-12Happy Resurrection from our family to yours! He is risen! Alleluia!The Sacred Triduum and the Easter season are some of the most significant days of the liturgical year and of our lives. There is so much beauty, solemnity, sorrow, and triumphant joy in the symbols, rituals, and traditions of this holy time. And while the passion, death, and Resurrection of our Lord...2023-04-1638 minThis Whole LifeEp17 Living With A Broken Heart: Others' Free Will"For He bore witness to the truth, but He refused to impose the truth by force on those who spoke against it."~ Dignitatis Humanae, St. Pope Paul VI & the Second Vatican CouncilOne of the most difficult and heartbreaking experiences for us as people of faith is watching someone that we love wander from the Church or make choices that are harmful to themselves or others. So much fear, disappointment, and anxiety is created by these situations in our lives. We deeply love our children, our spouses, our friends, and...2023-03-1950 minThis Whole LifeBonus Episode: Merry Christmas!"The perfect Teacher of children became himself a child among children, that he might give wisdom to the foolish. The Bread of heaven came down to earth to feed the hungry."~ St. Cyril of JerusalemMerry Christmas from This Whole Life! 🎄🙏🏻❤️💚We are so grateful for your presence on this journey with us, especially during this season of the incarnation - God made flesh, the perfect model of integration.May your Christmas season be filled with joy, peace, hope, and the blessings of Jesus Christ, who came into this world for our salvation...2022-12-2518 minThis Whole LifeEp7 Managing Family Relationships"As they grow up, children should continue to respect their parents. They should anticipate their wishes, willingly seek their advice, and accept their just admonitions. Obedience toward parents ceases with the emancipation of the children; not so respect, which is always owed to them. This respect has its roots in the fear of God, one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit." ~ Catechism of the Catholic Church §2217Families - the ones we’re born into and the ones that we create - are full of beauty, joy, thanksgiving, worship, and purpose. But...2022-10-3058 minThis Whole LifeEp6 Date Nights"Love should be seen as something which in a sense never ‘is’ but is always only ‘becoming’, and what it becomes depends upon the contribution of both persons and the depth of their commitment.” ~ St. Pope John Paul IIIt’s time for a date night, friends!Marriage is one of the beautiful and amazing things that God does in the lives of His beloved children; husbands and wives are called to be witnesses of God’s love by giving themselves completely to the Lord and to each other. But if we’re honest, we also...2022-10-1651 minThis Whole LifeEp4 Living Up To Your Dignity“Freedom is not getting to do what you want, but being able to do as you ought.” - St. John Paul IIYou are good…and you don’t get to do whatever you want. God made you good, plain and simple, and nothing that you do can diminish or steal your inherent goodness as a child of God. But that doesn’t mean that all of our desires and actions are good. We’ve all experienced the anxiety, pain, and breakdown of relationships that happen when our actions don’t live up to our dignity. Yet...2022-09-1832 minThis Whole LifeThis Whole Life: Trailer!This Whole Life debuts on September 4th!How does our mental health relate to our faith? How can we become whole while living in a broken world? Every day, we all strive to encounter God amidst the challenges of balancing faith and family, work and leisure, our sense of self and complicated relationships. Pat & Kenna Millea bring joy, hope, and wisdom to those who believe there is a connection between holiness and happiness. Kenna is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist; Pat served for 15 years as a youth mi...2022-07-1103 min
The Juicy PauseJoy Millea on Mama Care: Putting Our Own Oxygen Masks on First as New MothersIn today's episode Joy and I discuss foundational structures for balanced parenting, particularly for the new, possibly harried, Mama. We discuss self care as in the down and dirty structure we need, as moms to keep ourselves out of meltdown mode. We discuss the "R" word RAGE and Hormonal fluxuations. We diuscuss Daddy's role in a balanced household. We discuss control, boundaries. Dang we discuss it all....We also talk about early childhood developmental brain health and the DETRIMENTAL role, screen time plays in a child's development of Imagination. Our discussion took place at 7 am, and you can te...2022-06-231h 05
DIVINE COUPLESCLIENT TESTIMONIAL - JOY MILLEAJoy is a mother, guide, and friend to 3 adult children & 1 preteen. A yoga practitioner & teacher for over 17 years, she infuses the yogi lifestyle into all areas of her life. In 2009 she opened ZenKids, an in-home preschool for infants & toddlers. Her latest endeavor, ZenMoms – is a program that supports working moms, find equilibrium, balance and inner-peace while they pursue their life’s goals.2021-02-0426 min