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The Catholic Difference in Mental Health - Deacon Randy Kiel - 03/03/2026
Deacon Randy Kiel, licensed mental health counselor and founder of Kardia Counseling, joins the Catholic Morning Show to reflect on how Catholic teaching shapes his approach to therapy.
In this conversation:
How Catholicism provides deeper joy and belonging
Integrating prayer and spirituality into counseling
The role of saints like St. Teresa of Avila, St. Joan of Arc, and St. Bernadette in understanding suffering
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Catholic anthropology
Why religious people still need mental health care
Mental health challenges are not a failure of faith — they are part of the…
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