Everyone's talking about narcissism — but most of the conversation is missing what's really going on underneath. In this episode, Dr. Greg uncovers the blind spot driving narcissistic patterns, and why willpower never creates the change that only love can.

Key Topics:

• Why willpower alone never leads to real change
• How blind spots protect us from unbearable shame
• What "the terror of being ordinary" actually means
• Why patience and sacrifice don't heal narcissism
• And what does create the conditions for change

Learn More:

• Being Human episodes on Narcissism:
  • Ep. #21: A Look at Narcissist Personality Disorder
  • Ep. #67: An Antidote to Narcissism
  • Ep. #68: "I'm Not Narcissistic, You're Narcissistic!"
• Being Human episodes on Parts Work:
  • Ep. #34: A New Theory! w/a Catholic Lens
  • Ep. #35: Why Do I Feel Like I Have Conflicting Thoughts? w/ Dr. Peter Malinoski
  • Ep. #36: A Guided Exercise w/ Dr. Peter Malinoski
  • Ep. #47: How to Turn Your Inner Worst Enemies into Your Inner Best Friends
  • Ep. #49: Internal Family Systems & External Family Tensions
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The tilma is so astonishing that it may have actually distracted us from the deeper story of Guadalupe. In this episode, Dr. Greg and Joseph González uncover the ancient prophecies and cultural preparation that reveal an even bigger plan at work.

Key Topics:

• Why the tilma may actually distract us from the real Guadalupe story.
• How God was preparing the Americas long before the missionaries arrived.
• The ancient "flower world" poetry that mirrors Juan Diego's tilma.
• What the four-petaled flower over Mary's womb really means.
• Why almost 10 million conversions suddenly made sense.
• How Guadalupe shows the right way to evangelize a culture.
• How archaeology is only now uncovering what God was already doing.
• What Guadalupe reveals about how God is working in your life, unseen.

Learn More:

• Guadalupe and the Flower World Prophecy – Dive deeper into the book and additional work by Joseph Julian & Monique González
• Being Human Ep. #257 — "This Book Just Changed My Life" – Dr. Greg's first exploration of Guadalupe and the Flower World Prophecy.
• Joseph Julian González on YouTube – Watch more of his reflections, research, and musical explorations into the Flower World tradition.
• Misa Azteca (by Joseph González) – The musical work that first opened the door to Joseph's research into Guadalupe and the Flower World.
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The saints aren't waiting to be admired — they're actively trying to help us right now. In this episode, Dr. Greg sits down with Dr. Gerard McNicholas to unpack the psychology of devotion, what a living relationship with the saints can look like, and why the "messiness" that sometimes shows up during consecrations may actually be where God is doing His most personal work.

Key Topics:

• Why Dr. Greg says most of us "block" the saints.
• How devotion becomes a real relationship instead of just a pious habit.
• When consecrations stir up drama—and why that can be a good sign.
• The psychology behind spiritual "trends" and jumping into devotions too fast.
• How scrupulosity and the "tyranny of the shoulds" hijack your prayer life.
• Why St. Joseph and Our Lady want to be part of your daily life.
• A simple four-step way to ride out anxiety and spiritual desolation.
• How friendship and Ignatian wisdom keep you from panicking in hard seasons.
• Why letting the saints "do their job" can change how you suffer.

Learn More:

• Being Human Ep. #56: Writing Your Story with God with Dr. Gerard McNicholas
• "When Coping Mechanisms Aren't Enough" – Dr. Gerard McNicholas' interview on The Catholic Sinner Show
• Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat – An 8-week journey into peace, trust, and deeper relationship with God
• The Surrender Novena by Fr. Dolindo Ruotolo – A devotion rooted in surrendering control and trusting Jesus more fully.
• Hope and Help for Your Nerves — Dr. Claire Weekes' classic guide on anxiety, panic, and nervous suffering
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• Consecration to Jesus through Joseph by Dr. Greg Bottaro and Jen Settle – A deep dive into devotion, psychology, and relationship through the Holy Family
• Consecration to St. Joseph – Fr. Donald Calloway's guide to rediscovering the fatherhood and mission of Joseph
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