157: Affirmation Therapy and Activism Burnout ft. Maribel Rodriguez Laguna

The Catholic Feminist

Claire Swinarski

Religion & Spirituality, Christian, Politics, Jesus, Catholic, Religion, Socialjustice, Christianity, Feminist, Women

4.8 • 1.2K Ratings

🗓️ 15 July 2020

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

We're told that we can't look away from problems of the world: we must be knee-deep in activism at all times, constantly aware...but is it okay to step back? To let things sink in before responding in a flash?

Heck yes says today's podcast guest. Maribel Rodriguez Laguna is a therapist on the board of the Catholic Psychotherapy Association. We chat about why burnout occurs, why so many "wounded healers" enter ministry and mission work, and why there's *still* so much stigma around mental health issues in Catholicism. Her insight on the history of the field of psychology is so interesting, and I love what she has to say about knowing when it's time to seek counseling. This episode is perfect for anyone who feels they may want to take the leap and try therapy, as well as anyone who feels a little "ehhh" about the field of psychology. Enjoy!

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0:00.0	You are listening to the Catholic feminist episode 157. Today we're talking all about therapy, trauma, and mental health.
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0:24.6	slash feminists to learn more about their pilgrimages
0:27.3	offered in 2021 and beyond.
0:30.2	I can't wait till we can all travel again.
0:35.0	Welcome to the Catholic feminist, a podcast for strong women who want to be informed, inspired, and intentional.
0:41.0	I'm your host, Claire, and I'm so glad you're staying cool and staying safe wherever you are in the country.
1:03.0	Man, these are some wild times.
1:05.0	I remember recording some interviews back in March and April
1:08.0	and joking around like, oh, by this summer
1:11.0	when we're all laughing at that silly quarantine thing and we're still so in the thick of it and it's exhausting and it's really hard for a lot of people and I know a lot of people know people who are ill or have passed away and it's frustrating politically and there's just a lot going on so if that's you today I hope that you can find a little bit of respite during this time together and we also talk about that in today's episode.
1:37.6	We're talking with therapist Marba Laguna and we have a great conversation all about mental health. We touch on that idea of
1:46.4	burnout, things like activism burnout, what that does to a person's soul and
1:51.1	how generational trauma can really impact a person, how trauma can be
1:55.8	cyclical and all of that good stuff.
1:59.1	It's a really meaty conversation and I'm so grateful that Marlle was able to come on the show and talk to us.
2:06.3	So without further ado, let's jump on into our conversation.
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