How I Broke My Brain and Found My Way Home

Christ Over Chaos

When everything goes wrong at once, where do you put your focus? A month after launching Mind and the Body of Christ, I faced mold, lead paint, bed bugs, a flooded basement, a broken car, layoffs, and more — all in four weeks. Was it just bad luck… or spiritual warfare? In this episode, I share how I nearly lost sight of my values, how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ACT) reminded me of Gospel truth, and how I found peace again — not by fixing everything, but by seeking Christ first. You’ll hear: * Why busyness can be as dangerous as temptation * How ACT therapy principles echo Catholic spirituality * 3 practical ways to protect your peace in seasons of chaos Peace isn’t the absence of problems — it’s the presence of Christ.

How I Broke My Brain and Found My Way Home

Mind and the Body of Christ explores the intersection of mental health, mental fitness, and Catholic spirituality. In this episode, I share my personal story—how I broke my brain, found my way back to the Catholic Church, and uncovered a diagnosis of OCD following the death of a close friend. It’s a raw and honest overview that touches on moments of suffering, grace, and healing—many of which will be explored more deeply in future episodes.