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    <title>Ave Explores  - Episodes Tagged with “Anxiety”</title>
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    <itunes:summary>A project of Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores helps you discover and learn about aspects of the Catholic faith from a variety of different angles, looking at topics relevant to the  spiritual life in a fresh, engaging, and practical way. 
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  <title>Helping Teens Be Mentally Healthy with Roy Petitfils</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Roy Petitfils returns to join Katie Prejean McGrady to talk about crises teenagers face today and how to have honest conversations about mental health.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>Roy Petitfils returns to join Katie Prejean McGrady to talk about crises teenagers face today and how to have honest conversations about mental health. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Roy Petitfils returns to join Katie Prejean McGrady to talk about crises teenagers face today and how to have honest conversations about mental health.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Learn More About Roy Petitfils" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/authors/roy-petitfils">Learn More About Roy Petitfils</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Roy Petitfils returns to join Katie Prejean McGrady to talk about crises teenagers face today and how to have honest conversations about mental health.</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li><li><a title="Learn More About Roy Petitfils" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/authors/roy-petitfils">Learn More About Roy Petitfils</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Being Honest and Grateful, with Sr. Miriam James Heidland</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2020 05:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Sr. Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T., Catholic speaker and author of Loved as I Am, explains that social distancing is an opportunity for us to see that God is inviting us to slow down and be grateful for all the things he has given us. She tells Katie Prejean McGrady that when faced with times of solitude and quiet, we’re called to honestly face our feelings and past hurts. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>13:24</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Sr. Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T., Catholic speaker and author of Loved as I Am, explains that social distancing is an opportunity for us to see that God is inviting us to slow down and be grateful for all the things he has given us. She tells Katie Prejean McGrady that when faced with times of solitude and quiet, we’re called to honestly face our feelings and past hurts.  
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    <![CDATA[<p>Sr. Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T., Catholic speaker and author of Loved as I Am, explains that social distancing is an opportunity for us to see that God is inviting us to slow down and be grateful for all the things he has given us. She tells Katie Prejean McGrady that when faced with times of solitude and quiet, we’re called to honestly face our feelings and past hurts. </p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Loved as I Am, by Sr. Miriam James Heidland" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-546-7/Loved-as-I-Am/#ebooks_tab">Loved as I Am, by Sr. Miriam James Heidland</a></li><li><a title="Ave Explores Mental Health Series" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-mentalhealth/">Ave Explores Mental Health Series</a></li><li><a title="The Power of Healing with Sr. Miriam James Heidland and Fr. John Burns " rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-mentalhealth/podcast-heidland-burns/">The Power of Healing with Sr. Miriam James Heidland and Fr. John Burns </a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Sr. Miriam James Heidland, S.O.L.T., Catholic speaker and author of Loved as I Am, explains that social distancing is an opportunity for us to see that God is inviting us to slow down and be grateful for all the things he has given us. She tells Katie Prejean McGrady that when faced with times of solitude and quiet, we’re called to honestly face our feelings and past hurts. </p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Loved as I Am, by Sr. Miriam James Heidland" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-546-7/Loved-as-I-Am/#ebooks_tab">Loved as I Am, by Sr. Miriam James Heidland</a></li><li><a title="Ave Explores Mental Health Series" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-mentalhealth/">Ave Explores Mental Health Series</a></li><li><a title="The Power of Healing with Sr. Miriam James Heidland and Fr. John Burns " rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-mentalhealth/podcast-heidland-burns/">The Power of Healing with Sr. Miriam James Heidland and Fr. John Burns </a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>You Can't Mess Up Lent with Gary Zimak </title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Gary Zimak, “worry” expert and author of Give Up Worry for Lent! 40 Days to Finding Peace in Christ, chats with Katie Prejean McGrady about how to avoid becoming over scrupulous and reassures us that we can’t really ruin the forty days of Lent if we keep our priorities straight.
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  <itunes:duration>25:23</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Gary Zimak, “worry” expert and author of "Give Up Worry for Lent! 40 Days to Finding Peace in Christ" chats with Katie Prejean McGrady about how to avoid becoming over scrupulous and reassures us that we can’t really ruin the forty days of Lent if we keep our priorities straight.
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    <![CDATA[<p>Gary Zimak, “worry” expert and author of &quot;Give Up Worry for Lent! 40 Days to Finding Peace in Christ&quot; chats with Katie Prejean McGrady about how to avoid becoming over scrupulous and reassures us that we can’t really ruin the forty days of Lent if we keep our priorities straight.</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com">Ave Maria Press</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com">Get 25% off your entire order, plus free shipping</a> Promo Code: EXPLORELENT</li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Lenten Resources from Ave Maria Press" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/category/PM70/Lent-Resources">Lenten Resources from Ave Maria Press</a></li><li><a title="Give Up Worry for Lent by Gary Zimak " rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-881-4/Give-Up-Worry-for-Lent/">Give Up Worry for Lent by Gary Zimak </a></li><li><a title="Give Up Worry for Lent Facebook Page " rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/giveupworryforlent/">Give Up Worry for Lent Facebook Page </a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Gary Zimak, “worry” expert and author of &quot;Give Up Worry for Lent! 40 Days to Finding Peace in Christ&quot; chats with Katie Prejean McGrady about how to avoid becoming over scrupulous and reassures us that we can’t really ruin the forty days of Lent if we keep our priorities straight.</p><p>Sponsored By:</p><ul><li><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com">Ave Maria Press</a>: <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com">Get 25% off your entire order, plus free shipping</a> Promo Code: EXPLORELENT</li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Lenten Resources from Ave Maria Press" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/category/PM70/Lent-Resources">Lenten Resources from Ave Maria Press</a></li><li><a title="Give Up Worry for Lent by Gary Zimak " rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-881-4/Give-Up-Worry-for-Lent/">Give Up Worry for Lent by Gary Zimak </a></li><li><a title="Give Up Worry for Lent Facebook Page " rel="nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/giveupworryforlent/">Give Up Worry for Lent Facebook Page </a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Helping Teens be Mentally Healthy with Roy Petitfils </title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2020 01:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Roy Petitfils counsels teenagers struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, and stress. In this episode, he gives an overview of what teens are facing, how screens and social media are influencing teenagers and their mental health today, and how all of us can have open and fruitful conversations about mental health challenges. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>50:27</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Roy Petitfils counsels teenagers struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, and stress. In this episode, he gives an overview of what teens are facing, how screens and social media are influencing teenagers and their mental health today, and how all of us can have open and fruitful conversations about mental health challenges.  
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    <![CDATA[<p>Roy Petitfils counsels teenagers struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, and stress. In this episode, he gives an overview of what teens are facing, how screens and social media are influencing teenagers and their mental health today, and how all of us can have open and fruitful conversations about mental health challenges. </p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Ave Explores content &amp; resources on Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-mentalhealth/signup/">Ave Explores content &amp; resources on Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health</a></li><li><a title="Roy&#39;s Website" rel="nofollow" href="https://roypetitfils.com">Roy's Website</a></li><li><a title="Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression by Roy Petitfils" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-889-X/Helping-Teens-with-Stress-Anxiety-and-Depression/">Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression by Roy Petitfils</a></li><li><a title="Today&#39;s Teenager Podcast" rel="nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/todays-teenager/id1118889657?mt=2">Today's Teenager Podcast</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Roy Petitfils counsels teenagers struggling with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, suicidal thoughts, and stress. In this episode, he gives an overview of what teens are facing, how screens and social media are influencing teenagers and their mental health today, and how all of us can have open and fruitful conversations about mental health challenges. </p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Ave Explores content &amp; resources on Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-mentalhealth/signup/">Ave Explores content &amp; resources on Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health</a></li><li><a title="Roy&#39;s Website" rel="nofollow" href="https://roypetitfils.com">Roy's Website</a></li><li><a title="Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression by Roy Petitfils" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/product/1-59471-889-X/Helping-Teens-with-Stress-Anxiety-and-Depression/">Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression by Roy Petitfils</a></li><li><a title="Today&#39;s Teenager Podcast" rel="nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/todays-teenager/id1118889657?mt=2">Today's Teenager Podcast</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Give Up Worry with Gary Zimak</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2020 01:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Ave Maria Press</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Catholic speaker, author, and "worry expert” Gary Zimak discusses what it’s like to live with anxiety, and helps explain ways chronic worriers can find peace, comfort, and relinquish control to Jesus. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>36:32</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Catholic speaker, author, and "worry expert” Gary Zimak discusses what it’s like to live with anxiety, and helps explain ways chronic worriers can find peace, comfort, and relinquish control to Jesus.  
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    <![CDATA[<p>Catholic speaker, author, and &quot;worry expert” Gary Zimak discusses what it’s like to live with anxiety, and helps explain ways chronic worriers can find peace, comfort, and relinquish control to Jesus. </p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Sign Up for Ave Explores" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-mentalhealth/signup/">Sign Up for Ave Explores</a></li><li><a title="Gary Zimak: Speaker &amp; Author" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.followingthetruth.com">Gary Zimak: Speaker &amp; Author</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Catholic speaker, author, and &quot;worry expert” Gary Zimak discusses what it’s like to live with anxiety, and helps explain ways chronic worriers can find peace, comfort, and relinquish control to Jesus. </p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Sign Up for Ave Explores" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-mentalhealth/signup/">Sign Up for Ave Explores</a></li><li><a title="Gary Zimak: Speaker &amp; Author" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.followingthetruth.com">Gary Zimak: Speaker &amp; Author</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Made for More with Leah Darrow</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2020 01:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Ave Maria Press</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Leah Darrow, a speaker, author, Season 2 contestant on America’s Next Top Model, and founder of Lux U, shares about her struggles with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, “mom guilt,” balance, and explores ways one can find peace &amp; strength through spiritual practices such as prayer and meditation, regularly attending daily Mass, and “recalibrating” one’s routine. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>53:59</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Leah Darrow, a speaker, author, Season 2 contestant on America’s Next Top Model, and founder of Lux U, shares about her struggles with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, “mom guilt,” balance, and explores ways one can find peace &amp;amp; strength through spiritual practices such as prayer and meditation, regularly attending daily Mass, and “recalibrating” one’s routine.  
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  <itunes:keywords>Leah Darrow, Ave Maria Press, Ave Explores, Katie Prejean, Faith, Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Guilt, Mental Health, Prayer </itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Leah Darrow, a speaker, author, Season 2 contestant on America’s Next Top Model, and founder of Lux U, shares about her struggles with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, “mom guilt,” balance, and explores ways one can find peace &amp; strength through spiritual practices such as prayer and meditation, regularly attending daily Mass, and “recalibrating” one’s routine. </p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Sign up for Ave Explores: Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health " rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-mentalhealth/signup/">Sign up for Ave Explores: Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health </a></li><li><a title="Lux U with Leah Darrow" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theluxuniversity.com">Lux U with Leah Darrow</a></li><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Leah Darrow, a speaker, author, Season 2 contestant on America’s Next Top Model, and founder of Lux U, shares about her struggles with depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, “mom guilt,” balance, and explores ways one can find peace &amp; strength through spiritual practices such as prayer and meditation, regularly attending daily Mass, and “recalibrating” one’s routine. </p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Sign up for Ave Explores: Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health " rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-mentalhealth/signup/">Sign up for Ave Explores: Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health </a></li><li><a title="Lux U with Leah Darrow" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.theluxuniversity.com">Lux U with Leah Darrow</a></li><li><a title="Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/avemariapress/">Follow Ave Maria Press on Instagram</a></li></ul>]]>
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  <title>Introducing Season 2 of Ave Explores</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Katie Prejean McGrady is back to give a snapshot of the upcoming season of Ave Explores, as we take a look at stress, anxiety, and mental health. </itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>8:43</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Katie Prejean McGrady gives a snapshot of the topic for the upcoming season of Ave Explores, taking a look at stress, anxiety, and mental health. 
This season includes interviews with Leah Darrow, Roy Petitfils, Tommy Tighe, and more, along with articles from professional counselors, psychologists, and doctors. 
Subscribe to Ave Explores: Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health here (https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-mentalhealth/signup/):  
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    <![CDATA[<p>Katie Prejean McGrady gives a snapshot of the topic for the upcoming season of Ave Explores, taking a look at stress, anxiety, and mental health. </p>

<p>This season includes interviews with Leah Darrow, Roy Petitfils, Tommy Tighe, and more, along with articles from professional counselors, psychologists, and doctors. </p>

<p>Subscribe to Ave Explores: Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health <a href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-mentalhealth/signup/" rel="nofollow">here</a>: </p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Sign up for Ave Explores: Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-mentalhealth/signup/">Sign up for Ave Explores: Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health</a></li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Katie Prejean McGrady gives a snapshot of the topic for the upcoming season of Ave Explores, taking a look at stress, anxiety, and mental health. </p>

<p>This season includes interviews with Leah Darrow, Roy Petitfils, Tommy Tighe, and more, along with articles from professional counselors, psychologists, and doctors. </p>

<p>Subscribe to Ave Explores: Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health <a href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-mentalhealth/signup/" rel="nofollow">here</a>: </p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Sign up for Ave Explores: Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health" rel="nofollow" href="https://www.avemariapress.com/aveexplores-mentalhealth/signup/">Sign up for Ave Explores: Stress, Anxiety, and Mental Health</a></li></ul>]]>
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