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Mental and Spiritual Health - The Inner Life - April 14, 2026

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Check out this great show from May 28, 2025 Fr. Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Mental and Spiritual Health * (7:12) What is the correlation of mental and spiritual health? * How does the prayer help with metal health? * (19:12) Mary Ellen - I've struggled with mental health all my life. 60 years old. Suicidal, but I've always been faithful Catholic. I love God and have had a good relationship with Him. Even though I've been in and out of the hospital many times, I'm on meds that keep me steady and I've always had a deep faith life, but only since I've had good mental health therapy and meds. (24:51) Break 1 * How can we be aware of our mental state? * (30:17) Doug - I struggle with schizophrenia. I'm consecrated to St. Dymphna. I've seen many things with this illness. Struggled throughout most of my life. I live in a mental health community and we all struggle with many different diseases. Every day I wake up with my devotionals and spiritual guidance. Want to thank you all for bringing awareness. * (36:12) Carlo - What does father thing about 'warm lines.' Different than hotlines, They're set up so people can call in and talk to someone who is willing to listen. (41:16) Break 2 * How can prayer and the sacraments help us mentally? * (45:46) Recommendations for mental and spiritual health. Resources: * Catholic Therapist. * https://catholictherapists.com/ * Be Healed - Dr. Bob Schuchts * https://www.avemariapress.com/products/be-healed * Real Suffering - Dr. Bob Schuchts * https://www.amazon.com/Real-Suffering-Dr-Bob-Schuchts/dp/1505112486 * The Catholic Guide to Depression * https://www.catholiccompany.com/catholic-guide-to-depression-i36385/?sku=1004922&utm_term=&utm_campaign=**LP+-+Shop+-+*Catch+All&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=ppc&hsa_acc=1453680900&hsa_cam=18868498708&hsa_grp=142003438246&hsa_ad=634071324946&hsa_src=g&hsa_tgt=pla-297267570956&hsa_kw=&hsa_mt=&hsa_net=adwords&hsa_ver=3&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=18868498708&gclid=CjwKCAjw6NrBBhB6EiwAvnT_rrqpbpv_xw9kc_GSb_8BKGKE7PrjqftpOkAvIdS_YvMoEglfqSv82BoCRSMQAvD_BwE * Understanding Scrupulosity: 3rd Edition of Questions and Encouragement * https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Scrupulosity-3rd-Questions-Encouragement/dp/0764825275 * The Catholic Guide Through Anxiety - Fr. John Paul Mary Zeller * https://www.amazon.com/Catholic-Guide-Through-Anxiety-Wellness/dp/B09QP22W14

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The Inner Life® with Patrick Conley is one-on-one Spiritual Direction on the radio. Every day, a Catholic priest or religious sister joins listeners to offer spiritual advice and guidance designed to assist you along your faith journey, speaking about a variety of topics to help you overcome sin, grow in virtue, and strengthen your faith.