Feb 7, 2023
Welcome to Episode 112 of the Being Human
Podcast: Insights From the East (Part Two), w/
Mother Natalia & Her Parents
In this second of a two-part
episode, Dr. Greg and Mother Natalia finish their conversation from
last week, this time diving deeper into the inner workings of
Mother’s mind and heart as she vulnerably shares about her internal
struggles. Together, Dr. Greg and Mother connect the dots between a
psychological approach to understanding her experiences and the
writings of the Desert Fathers and Eastern Catholic
spirituality.
Discussed in this episode:
- The internal lies that have influenced Mother
Natalia’s behavior;
- Why do we still act out of certain false
beliefs?
- The reaction of Mother’s parents to her sharing
of her internal struggles;
- How “parts theory” (Internal Family Systems)
can help us to understand ourselves;
- Following the example of Christ when listening
to and understanding each of our parts;
- Acceptance of our parts as a way to avoid
“dialogue with the devil”;
- The way that our natural survival instinct is
at odds with our impending death, and the impact this has on our
psychology;
- The Eastern view of sin as an illness and the
corresponding emphasis on Confession as a healing
sacrament;
Resources mentioned or relevant:
- Listen to part
one of this podcast -
Episode #111: Insights From the East (Part One), w/ Mother
Natalia and Her Parents;
- Check out What God is
Not - Mother
Natalia’s podcast;
- Learn more about Christ the
Bridegroom Monastery;
- Watch The
Chosen;
- More about “parts work” -
Episode #47: How to Turn Your Inner
Worst Enemies Into Your Inner Best
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