Episodes

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) How do we deal with loss and death of a loved one, especially if they committed suicide? As Catholics we believe that life is not over due to physical death, the soul goes on to eternity and must be taken care of For our own grieving we can go through different stages: https://www.verywellhealth.com/dabda-the-five-stages-of-coping-with-death-1132148#:~:text=The%20five%20stages%20of%20grief,facing%20these%20life%2Dchanging%20events. What happens if my loved one comm...

Catholic Psychiatrist & Medical Doctor, Dr. Luis Sandoval, encourages those who have a stigma against going to therapy to then turn to the saints. There is nothing wrong with going to therapy or visiting a doctor. Still, there are some people who think that therapy may not be for them. Dr. Luis Sandoval offers us a solution. By turning to the Saints of the Catholic Church, one can find advice or share stories to help bring peace of mind. There are thousands of Saints in the Catholic Church and w...

Understanding yourself is the prerequisite for recognizing your worth. We are told time and time again that we have infinite value in God’s eyes but we need to understand our strengths and offer up our weaknesses. We must be able to see ourselves the way God sees us. The world has brainwashed us to believe that we can only be valued if we look a certain way or if we need to make a certain amount. How can this be when we are all individually and uniquely created by God? Dr. Sandoval wants to remi...

How can sleep affect our mental health? How does mental health affect our prayer life? Only until very recently, there was little scientific research to back this idea up – and as a result, sleep treatments have been overlooked as a potential remedy for poor mental health and lack of focus in prayer. Join Dr. Luis Sandoval, a Catholic Psychiatrist, to promote the importance of sleep. Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) In today’s show we take a look at insomnia and what can potentially cause deprivati...

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Do you ever do a confess your sins during therapy? Or, do you ever make your confession a therapy session? Let’s talk about the difference and how to approach each with our hearts

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Does my spouse have narcissistic traits? It can be hard to live in a marriage where I feel that my spouse does no love me and only cares about themselves. But can I save my marriage? It is important to consider all aspects, spiritual, personality traits, and dynamics in our marriage to see how we can make improvements Today we explore narcissistic personality disorder and how it can affect others. If we feel that this is affecting our marriage, don’t underestimate ...

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Let’s learn about each other from a naturally Catholic perspective at our upcoming 2024 Women’s Conference on Saturday, 04 May 2024, at The Historic Sacred Heart Chapel, 381 West Center Street, Covina, CA. 91723

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Do you suspect that you are dealing with someone who suffers from Borderline Personality Disorder? Learn more about Borderline Personality Disorder Traits and how to help our loved ones who might suffer from this

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Jesus gave Sister Faustina 25 points on Spiritual Warfare! Let’s focus on Jesus’s words as we prepare for Divine Mercy Sunday https://ucatholic.com/blog/when-jesus-revealed-25-secrets-of-spiritual-warfare-in-a-vision-to-saint-faustina/

Today’s Topics: 1, 2) Christ’s final actions before his death Are we more like Peter or Judas when we try to follow Christ? 3) The devil tempts us to not follow Christ. The devil tempts us to not go to Confession 4) How do we know what the truth is?

Today’s Topics: 1) Feeling down and dark? Feeling hopeless this Lenten Season? Where do we find hope in the midst of darkness? Let’s talk to God directly and find hope in him even when we feel all hope is lost Here are some Bible versus that while help us focus on hope https://www.worldvision.org.uk/about/blogs/inspirational-bible-verses-about-hope

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Have you or someone you know been in an emotionally manipulative situation? Learn to spot the signs in order to separate and heal from an abusive situation and focus on truly healthy and loving relationships Forgiving past faults of others is key to finding healing in ourselves in order to not repeat the cycle of abuse in our own relationships and families https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/emotional-manipulation#guilt-trips-or-ultimatums

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Feeling lonely during Lent? Not sure if your Lenten sacrifice is bringing you closer to God? Walk with the Saints to see what they did during Lent and be inspired to get closer to God as we prepare for Easter https://media.ascensionpress.com/2020/02/26/what-the-saints-gave-up-for-lent/

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) How good are we at forgiving others and ourselves this Lent? Let’s use the Our Father as a guide during this Lenten season to focus on forgiving and letting go https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/our-father-395

Today’s Topics: 1) Make a realistic Lenten sacrifice that brings us closer to Christ 2) We are not alone in our journey – Remember, we are walking with Christ 3) Ask Christ what our mission is 4) It’s okay to mourn the loss of worldly things as we submit to God’s will 5) When we think we have reached spiritual heights, be ready to be tempted

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) What is your approach to Lent? It does not have to be scary or painful, but hopefully it will be spiritually fruitful. Let the Our Father guide you into a more fruitful lenten season

Today’s Topics: 1) How do we repair the relationship if a spouse had an affair or has been unfaithful in anyway? Listen in and find out. https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-ideas/catholic-wedding-vows#:~:text=The%20vows%20are%3A,the%20days%20of%20my%20life. https://www.usccb.org/prayers/prayer-defense-marriage

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) There are many criminal minds, but, if you suffer from mental illness are you at risk of committing crimes? Not necessarily. In fact, having mental illness does not preclude us from being loved by God, being in a State of Grace or receiving the Sacraments Here is an article about a couple of Saints who suffered from mental illness: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2021-11/pope-november-prayer-depression-saints-mental-illness.html

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Abortion is a hotly debated topic, but I say we must keep teaching about the right to life and the right of the family. Here are some articles on the church’s view of Abortion: Statement from Bishop Michael Burbidge, Chairman of the Pro-Life Activities Committee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops https://gazette.com/news/wex/catholic-bishop-highlights-faith-and-science-as-key-to-embrace-life-ahead-of-march-for/article_521bbcbf-eff0-57e0-9f3f-82ba3f3e1c9f.ht...

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) If you find yourself confused by what is going on in the Church, let’s ask the Holy Spirit to guide us and help us focus on getting closer to God in our own state in life One good place to get back on track is by starting to practice the works of mercy: Spiritual Works of Mercy https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/new-evangelization/jubilee-of-mercy/the-spiritual-works-of-mercy Corporal Works of Mercy https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachin...

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) How do the senses influence our Spiritual Life? Our physical senses are a bridge to our spiritual senses Eve was tempted through the senses in Genesis, Chapter 3 Listen to a story of a patient who was diabolically influenced by watching a movie on demonic possession Turn to the Holy Spirit as our ultimate spiritual teacher for proper guidance to Christ A great book is The Sanctifier by Archbishop Luis M. Martinez

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) Too much confusion in our Catholic world lately bringing you down? Feeling depressed, anxious or confused about our Church teaching? Let’s bring the Holy Spirit in our lives to bring peace and clarity. Let’s get to know the Holy Spirit first Here is an article referring to the Names of the Holy Spirit, that helps us understand how He works in our lives https://spiritualdirection.com/2023/12/13/the-appropriate-names-of-the-holy-spirit?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=28812865...

https://rumble.com/v43tyjw-28-dec-23-the-dr.-luis-sandoval-show-no-catholic-regrets-in-the-new-year.html Today’s Topics: Merry Christmas! 1, 2, 3, 4) Let’s make our New Year’s resolution based on our Catholic faith Sometimes resolutions come out of regrets. In this article there is a list of deathbed regrets people have shared that for us as Catholics can be a source of resolutions for the New Year. https://aleteia.org/2016/12/07/21-regrets-people-confess-on-their-deathbeds/