The Brooke Taylor Show

TBTS# 263 Luke Brown LPCC-Carrying What Others Don’t See: Caregiver Fatigue and the Digital Overload

In this episode, Brooke Taylor shares a story about her daughter's equine therapy lesson, highlighting the everyday struggles faced by caregivers, particularly those caring for individuals with special needs. Nearly one in four adults in the U.S. is a caregiver, often juggling their own responsibilities alongside the needs of others. Special guest Luke Brown, a licensed professional clinical counselor, provides valuable guidance on managing caregiver stress.

Chapters

00:00The Glove Story: A Caregiver's Struggle

02:16Understanding Caregiver Burnout

04:42The Importance of Self-Care

09:55Finding Humor in Caregiving

18:04Recognizing Compassion Fatigue

24:08The Role of Community in Caregiving

29:59Setting Healthy Boundaries with Technology

37:28The Joy of Play in Parenting

39:21Final Thoughts on Caregiving and Community

Episode # 262 Breaking Through Spiritual Stagnation: The Power of the Holy Face

Summary

This episode explores the profound devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus, featuring Father Lawrence Carney, who discusses the spiritual journey and the significance of reparation, reverence, and reversion. The conversation delves into the historical and spiritual aspects of this devotion, its impact on personal faith, and its relevance in today's world. 

Click here for the book, Preparation for Total Consecration to the Holy Face of Jesus: How God Draws the Soul into the Purgative, Illuminative, and Unitive Ways.

Click here for the first book by Fr. Carney, Secret of the Holy Face.

Takeaways

• Consistent prayer correlates with contentment.
• The Holy Face devotion is cherished by saints like St. Therese of Lisieux.
• Father Carney emphasizes the importance of reparation, reverence, and reversion.
• The devotion offers a blueprint for engaging against spiritual challenges.
• St. Therese's spirituality was deeply connected to the Holy Face.
• Reversion involves returning to the Church and embracing its teachings.
• Spiritual reading is essential for deepening one's faith.
• The devotion to the Holy Face is a remedy for spiritual darkness.
• Father Carney shares personal insights on his spiritual journey.

 

TBTS #257: Remembering the Dead, Embracing the Cross

On this episode of The Brooke Taylor Show..

Brooke is joined by Jen Gerber, a friend, mother and convert from the Mennonite tradition to the Catholic faith. Jen shares the heart-wrenching and grace-filled story of her daughter Evelyn, who passed away at just 11 years old. Through unimaginable sorrow, Jen and her family discovered profound healing in the sacraments of the Church, learning to unite their suffering to the Cross of Christ.

Also joining the episode is Brother Richard Hendrick, OFM Cap, who offers a powerful reflection on the month of November, a month dedicated to praying for the souls of the faithful departed. 

He invites us to enter more deeply into the mystery of death, remembrance, and hope in the Resurrection

TBTS: Revenge, Forgiveness, and the Power of Mercy - Episode #254

It’s the month of the Most Holy Rosary, and we’re back with a new episode!

• Checking in after a busy summer guest-hosting Trending on Relevant Radio
• Highlights from summer interviews include:
• Katie Vidmar – Body Literacy Project
• Paul Sanfrancesco – Tech/media expert for Catholic schools
• Catherine Rose – A Return to Beauty
• Maria Gari & Chase Crouse – Health, hormones, and prayer
• Kevin Wells – Priest and Beggar on St. John Vianney

Favorite Things Segment

Books:

Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry 

Our Lady’s Psalter

The Power of the Rosary by Gabriel Castillo 

Learning the Virtues That Lead You to God by Fr. Romano Guardini

 

Fitness:

• iFit Treadmill Program
• Scottish Highlands hike with Graham McTavish (actor from The Hobbit)

 

Main Interview

• Dr. James Kimmel Jr., JD – Author of The Science of Revenge
• Fr. Dave Hene – Spiritual Director

Topics:

• The psychology and spirituality of revenge
• How forgiveness transforms the heart
• Practical tools for overcoming anger and resentment

 

Resources Mentioned

  Relevant Radio archives: www.relevantradio.com

• The Science of Revenge by Dr. James Kimmel Jr.
• Priest and Beggar by Kevin Wells
• A Return to Beauty by Catherine Rose

 

TBTS #252: Jonathan Kuplack's 100 Days of Sacrifice: The Via Magna Run for Sebaste

On this episode, Brooke welcomes Jonathan Kuplack, a 36-year-old endurance athlete and missionary currently in the middle of an extraordinary journey: 100 ultra marathons in 100 days. 

Covering 3,500 miles on foot, Jonathan is undertaking the Via Magna ("The Great Road"), a pilgrimage run in support of the apostolate Sebaste, which aims to instill adventure, brotherhood, challenge, and devotion in young men.

This conversation offers a profound reflection on what it means to take bold action for Christ, particularly in this season of Lent. Inspired by Pope Benedict XIV's words describing Lent as "the very badge of Christian warfare," we explore the intersections of endurance running, spiritual devotion, and personal transformation. 

Click here to donate and support The Via Magna Run!

 

 

TBTS #251: The Path to Saint Patrick -A Lenten Irish Retreat with Br. Richard Hendrick OFM Cap.

In this episode,  Brother Richard Hendrick, OFM Cap. joins Brooke from Dublin, Ireland.  They discuss themes of Lent, repentance, and the life of St. Patrick. Starting out with the call to deep sorrow for sins, and the grace of compunction. Brother Richard shares insights on the journey of conversion, the importance of hope, and the power of St. Patrick's prayer and life. The second half of the show looks at Saint Patrick's Confessio and little known facts about one of the most fascinating saints in history.  

 

Click here to join us on a pilgrimage to Ireland. 

 

Takeaways

• Lent is a time for fasting, prayer, and almsgiving.
• Compunction is a grace that leads to deeper conversion.
• Repentance involves recognizing our sins in the light of God's love.
• St. Patrick's life exemplifies hope and transformation through suffering.

TBTS #250: Preparing for Lent with the Catholic Fasting Coach

In this conversation, Brooke Taylor and Beth Bubik discuss the significance of fasting during Lent, exploring its spiritual and practical implications. They delve into the Delay and Pray method, emphasizing the integration of body and soul in the fasting process. The discussion also highlights the importance of redemptive suffering and how to offer up personal struggles for the greater good. Listeners are encouraged to embrace the challenges of Lent and find ways to grow spiritually through fasting and prayer.

Click here for The Catholic Fasting Coach

Click here for information on pilgrimage to Ireland.

 

 

Takeaways

• Fasting is one of the three pillars of Lent: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.
• The Delay and Pray method focuses on delaying sugar, flour, and alcohol to enhance spiritual growth.
• Weight loss is a side benefit of spiritual fasting, not the main goal.
• Redemptive suffering can transform personal struggles into opportunities for growth.
• Emotional components play a significant role in overcoming food and alcohol cravings.
• Integrating body and soul is essential for effective fasting.
• Offering up suffering can lead to deeper spiritual conversion.
• Lent is a time to embrace challenges and grow closer to God.
• The importance of community and support in the fasting journey.
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Chapters

00:00Setting the Tone for Lent 2025

11:30The Integrated Approach to Fasting

21:44Redemptive Suffering and Its Importance

The Duty of Gratitude

Welcome to The Brooke Taylor Show. This episode includes a previously recorded interview with Father Fr. Ramil Fajardo, originally airing on The Inner Life on Relevant Radio. On the show we discuss the following:

• What is gratitude?
• Javier – wondering why he feels sadness with gratitude.
• What is the connection between Gratitude and Generosity?
• (26:04) Mary – comment – easy to be thankful when things going well, but even when they’ re not, you still need to be thankful to God.
• Jackie – one of the exercises she’s learned…come up with three things at the end of the day that you’re grateful for, and then your brain no longer has any bandwidth to focus on negative.
• 11:44 Mary Lou – practitioner of gratitude. Write down 5 things daily. She’s in the practice of writing it down. Been doing it for 25 years. Has influenced her joy.
• Gratitude and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
•  The heart as a doorway.

We would love to hear from you. Reach out at: SaintGabrielMedia@gmail.com or via social media. 

Thank you for your support! JMJ+

TBTS: Miracle Hunter Michael O’Neill on the Life of Rhoda Wise

On this episode: Miracle Hunter Michael O'Neill talks about a new episode of his acclaimed series They Might be Saints featuring Servant of God Rhoda Wise. 

 

Click here to listen to the interview with Fr. Lawrence Daniel Carney III about his new book The Secret of the Holy Face.

Click here to listen to the interview with Coach Joe Kennedy and Jessica Echeverry.

TBTS: Servant of God Rose Wise: A Family Member Speaks

On this episode: A rare and candid interview with Darlene, the granddaughter of Rhoda Wise.

In 2017, Rhoda Wise was declared a Servant of God. This is the first step of canonization as a saint in the Catholic Church.

The life of this mystic, stigmatist, and

mentor of Mother Angelica will move your heart and soul.

It is a great privilege to be able to bring you Rhoda’s story.

 

Click here for the official website of the Rhoda Wise home.