SJVC Podcast 25: Transforming Our Losses

Helpful tips to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit for Clergy and Religious

Host:  Dr. Mariette Danilo
Produced by: Pat Weston
Music:  Tushaan Soi cover

Podcast 25 - Transforming Our Losses

SJVC Podcast 25: Returning to Normal in the Age of Reopening Anxiety

Helpful tips to stay healthy in mind, body, and spirit for Clergy and Religious

Host:  Dr. Mariette Danilo
Produced by: Pat Weston
Music:  Tushaan Soi cover

Podcast 26 - Returning To Normal In The Age Of Reopening Anxiety

SJVC Podcast 39: The Way of Discernment

Presented by: Nancy Santamaria, M.A., Hol. Spir.
Produced by: Pat Weston
Music: Tushann Soi cover

Podcast 39: The Way Of Discernment

SJVC Podcast 41: Understanding and Managing Anxiety

Presented by: Patricia Donoghue, Ph.D.
Produced by: Pat Weston
Music: Tushann Soi cover

Podcast 41:  Understanding and Managing Anxiety

SJVC Podcast 42: Clergy in Recovery; An Interview with Kristin Lincoln-Ellzy and Deacon Dan Giblin

Presented by: Kristin Lincoln-Ellzy and Deacon Dan Giblin
Produced by: Pat Weston
Music: Tushann Soi cover

Podcast 42:  Clergy In Recovery

Ep. 1: Jim Friend and Dr. Erik Ranstrom discuss the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

Ep. 1: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Ep. 5: In this Easter Season, Mercedes McCann, RSM, Ph.D. addresses the Spirituality of Hope with religious communities. Suitable for anyone, she gives practical tips to let go of negativity and move toward hope and being hope-filled leaders.

Ep. 5: Spirituality of Hope

Ep. 6: This week, we celebrate National Religious Brother's Day by speaking to Brother Stephen Olert, a De La Salle Christian Brother of the District (Province) of Eastern North America. Brother Stephen serves as a professional consultant with SJVC providing religious workshops for Clergy and Religious across the country. For more information about Brother Stephen, visit: https://www.sjvcenter.org/team/stephen-olert/

Ep. 6: Celebrating Religious Brother's Day With Brother Stephen Olert, FSC, MS

Join Timothy White, Psy.D., M.Psy., M.A., Primary Therapist for the Saint John Vianney Center, as he discusses “Mary’s Hero’s Journey: Revelation, and Post-Traumatic Growth.” Dr. White discusses Mary’s journey as it relates to the archetype of the hero’s journey in classic literature through her Seven Sorrows and how that relates to the Five Domains of Post-Traumatic Growth. Dr. White's personal story of loss and growth makes this a very poignant interview as we celebrate Mother’s Day and our Blessed Mother. 
You can learn more about Dr. White’s background by visiting our website: https://www.sjvcenter.org/team/timothy-white-psy-d-m-psy-m-a/
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Ep. 7: Mary's Hero's Journey

Saint John Vianney Center was proud to partner with Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown, PA to install and dedicate one of Josh's Benches to raise awareness of mental health and support for students. Please join Dr. Robert Moran, Principal of Bishop Shanahan High School, Mary Kate Sabatino, Mental Health Coordinator, Bishop Shanahan High School, and Linda Rava and Jim Friend from Saint John Vianney Center for this discussion. To view the article about this story, please visit: https://www.shanahan.org/default-post-board-page/~board/academics/post/joshs-bench-unveiling For more information about Josh's Benches for Awareness: https://joshsbenches.com/ For more information on Saint John Vianney Center: https://www.sjvcenter.org/

Ep 8: Partnering With Bishop Shanahan High School On Mental Health

Join Connie Ostap, RD, LDN as she discusses why prioritizing your health is vital. You will hear tips on how to care for your physical, mental, and spiritual well being, not only for yourself, but also how you can lead others to healthy by modeling healthy.

Ep 9: Leading & Living A Healthy Lifestyle In A Fast Paced World

Addictions in Religious Life and the Benefit of Recovery Services

Ep 10: Addictions in Religious Life

Patricia Donoghue, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist at Saint John Vianney Center discusses understanding, identifying, and helping depression. She differentiates between chronic low level depression and a major depressive episode and indicates how people exhibit different symptoms. Dr. Donoghue explains ways depression may show up in religious life. Guidance is offered on how to be of support and when to seek professional help.

Ep 15: Understanding Identifying and Helping Depression

Father Patrick Hyde, OP, joins Deacon Jim Friend for a conversation about the pressures on parish priests and how to stay balanced amid the many expectations they encounter. 

Father Patrick Hyde, OP, is the pastor of Saint Paul Catholic Center, which serves as the Newman Center and Catholic parish for the Indiana University community. He recently served at the National Eucharistic Revival as a National Eucharistic Preacher and currently serves on the provincial council of the Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great, on the board of the Aquinas Institute of Theology, and as the dean of the Bloomington Deanery in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. You can contact Father Patrick by visiting: https://hoosiercatholic.org

For more information about Saint John Vianney Center, please visit our website at https://www.sjvcenter.org/

Ep 16: Balancing the Challenging Expectations on Priests

In this podcast, Don Marks, Psy.D., addresses the Psychology of Burnout; Discovering Compassionate Alternatives to the Experience of Emotional Exhaustion.

Ep 19: The Psychology of Burnout

Fr. David Brzoska, M.Div., MA.SS., Chaplain at Saint John Vianney Center shares his vocation story and some of his early experiences as a priest. We conducted this interview to commemorate World Day of Prayer for Vocations which is celebrated annually in support of promoting vocations to the priesthood and religious life. For more information about Chaplain Dave, visit https.www.sjvcenter.org/team/david-brzoska/
For more information about Saint John Vianney Center, visit us at https://www.sjvcenter.org/

Ep 20: Fr. David Brzoska Shares His Vocation Story

Meet Deacon Tim Lynch, Program Manager for our new Suicide Awareness and Education Program for Clergy and Men and Women Religious. Learn about this new program, which will address the issue of suicide among Clergy and Men and Women Religious. This program is made possible through the generous support of our donors to the Good Shepherd Campaign. If you would like to make a gift to the campaign, please visit: https://secure.acceptiva.com/?cst=543ca2 or Contact Deacon Jim Friend at jfriend@sjvcenter.org 

To learn more about Saint John Vianney Center, visit our website at https://www.sjvcenter.org/


Ep 21: Suicide Awareness and Education for Clergy and Men and Women Religious

In this podcast Dr. Don Marks addresses the topic of Conflict Transformation. He discusses the possibility of adopting a mindful perspective with compassionate strategies that embrace relational complexities, active listening, and the exchange of dialogue, toward mutual benefit.  

Ep 22: Conflict Transformation

In this podcast entitled: Positive Psychology for Flourishing Vocations with Michael Joseph Groark, M.Div., MAPP, Spiritual Care Advisor at Saint John Vianney Center, he discusses tools to help discover the best in the people. Listen as he explores some of the ideas within the field of positive psychology to assist us in our work of promoting and retaining healthy, happy, and flourishing candidates for ministry and ongoing formation.

Ep 23: Positive Psychology for Flourishing Vocations

Ep 24: Coping with Burnout

Join this powerful conversation with Deacon Dan Giblin and Deacon Jim Friend about SJVC's Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, Grace and Gratitude, which started just one year ago and was created specifically for Clergy and Men and Women Religious. In this discussion, Deacon Dan shares his remarkable 41-year journey of sobriety and how his experience has shaped a ministry of hope and healing for those seeking recovery.

Ep 25: Grace and Gratitude AA Meetings

Ep 26. The Legacy of Spiritual Care at SJVC
Saint John Vianney Center celebrates National Spiritual Care Week (October 19–25, 2025) with a meaningful conversation honoring the legacy and growth of Spiritual Care in our ministry. Join Jillian Tutak, MATM, Spiritual Care Advisor, and Sister Ann David Strohminger, OSF, MS, RN, ACC, SJVC Professional Consultant, for an engaging dialogue exploring the evolution of this vital ministry from its beginnings in compassionate listening and pastoral presence to today’s holistic, interdisciplinary approach that continues to nurture the hearts and spirits of our residents. Discover how faith, healing, and accompaniment have shaped generations of care at SJVC and how Spiritual Care continues to renew hope for those who serve the Church. Check out our Spiritual Care Team at https://www.sjvcenter.org/staff/spiritual-care/


Ep 26: The Legacy of Spiritual Care at SJVC

This powerful roundtable discussion touches on the core of our mission: The emotional and spiritual challenges facing Clergy and Men and Women Religious. Join Deacon Jim Friend and a panel of Saint John Vianney Center experts, Deacon Steven DeMartino, Kristin Lincoln-Ellzy, Mary Lindsey, SSJ, Ph.D., and James Coupe, Psy.D., as they share real-life insights from their ministry and explore how we can better care for those who dedicate their lives to serving others. 

Ep 27: Caring for Those Who Care for Us: Supporting Our Clergy and Religious

In this podcast, Mercedes McCann, RSM, Ph.D. discusses what is grief and loss and offers healthy ways of dealing with grief and loss. 

Ep 28: Healthy Ways of Dealing with Grief & Loss

In honor of Vocations Awareness, join SJVC's four Permanent Deacons for a discussion on their calling and journey in this vocation. Deacon Jim Friend, Director of Mission Advancement, facilitates a panel with Deacon Steven DeMartino, Director of Consultation Services; Deacon Tim Lynch, Program Manager for Suicide Awareness and Education Program; and Deacon Dan Giblin, former Spiritual Care Advisor for SJVC and now facilitator of SJVC's Grace and Gratitude Program for AA. Learn more about Saint John Vianney Center by visiting our website at www.sjvcenter.org


Ep 29: Vocation Stories with Saint John Vianney Center's Permanent Deacons

What is hoarding? What are the reasons someone hoards? What are important yet compassionate ways of dealing with a person that hoards? Listen as Dr. Patricia Donoghue discusses hoarding in her recent podcast.



Dealing with the Issue of Hoarding - Dr. Patricia Donoghue

SJVC Podcast 1 - Responding to Chronic Stress
Helpful Tips for Healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit for Clergy and Religious

Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo 
Producer: Pat Weston
Music Credit: Tushaan Soi cover

Podcast 1 - Responding To Chronic Stress

SJVC Podcast 3 - Chronic Stress and the Mind
Helpful Tips for Healthy Mind, Body, and Spirit for Clergy and Religious

Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo 
Producer: Pat Weston
Music Credit: Tushaan Soi cover

Podcast 3 - Chronic Stress And The Mind

SJVC Podcast 5 - Stress and COVID-19; An Interview with Dr. Patricia Donaghue
Helpful tips for healthy mind, body, and spirit for Clergy and Religious

Host: Dr. Mariette Danilo 
Producer: Pat Weston
Music Credit: Tushaan Soi cover

Podcast 5 - Stress And COVID-19

SJVC Podcast 17: Anticipatory Hope - Mercedes McCann, RSM, Ph.D.

Helpful tips for healthy mind, body, and spirit for Clergy and Religious.

Host:  Mariette Danilo, Ph.D.
Presentation:  Mercedes McCann, RSM, Ph.D.
Produced by: Pat Weston
Music:  Tushaan Soi cover

SJVC Podcast 17 - Anticipatory Hope

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