Being Human Podcast - Episode 48: Why Do I Keep Doing the Things I Don’t Want to Do?
Welcome to Episode 48 of the Being Human Podcast: Why Do I Keep Doing the Things I Don’t Want to Do?
In this episode, I discuss:
- The struggle to stop negative behaviors and start doing what you actually want to do;
- The inner difficulties experienced by St. Paul;
- The psychological intuitiveness of St. Thérèse of Lisieux;
- How our brain and psyche are ordered towards self-protection;
- The importance of self-compassion, love and mercy;
- Approaching this conflict within us in a radically new way;
- Following Christ’s example as our model for how to love;
Resources mentioned or relevant:
- “What I do, I do not understand. For I do not do what I want, but I do what I hate.” St. Paul, Romans 7:15;
- Last week’s episode: How to Turn Your Inner Worst Enemies into Your Inner Best Friends;
- Episode series on St. Thérèse of Lisieux: Episode 38: Time for a Check-In; Episode 39: Rehabilitating Our View of St. Thérèse of Lisieux; Episode 40: Why You Should Get to Know This Saint;
- Episode introducing Internal Family Systems theory and “parts work”;
- Learn about IDDM - Dr.Greg’s new model of treatment;
- Find out how Dr. Greg’s team can help you.
- Download The Integrated App.
- Read the Catholic Psych blog.
If there is a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address, please email your request to [email protected]! We would love to hear from you.
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About Dr. Greg and the CatholicPsych Institute
Dr. Bottaro is a clinical psychologist and founder of the CatholicPsych Institute. He received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Institute for the Psychological Sciences, a graduate school that integrates Catholic philosophy and theology with sound, empirically validated psychology.
Before his degree, Dr. Bottaro discerned a religious vocation with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (CFRs). He lived four years in the Bronx, serving the poor in the tradition of St. Francis of Assisi. Under the mentorship of Fr. Benedict Groeschel, this experience helped him form a spirituality based on Abandonment to Divine Providence which he now applies to psychological principles in his practice. He learned from Fr. Benedict how to discern God's voice and live a life in service to others.
Six years after leaving NYC as a friar he returned as a psychologist. The CatholicPsych Institute began there in 2012 and has since grown to 5 offices with 12 therapists serving clients around the globe.
Dr. Bottaro now lives in Connecticut with his wife Barbra and their six children. He actively avoids watching the news and spends his free time thinking up crazy new ideas on how to make the world a better place.