- Why discernment feels like agony — and why that's actually the point
- How your childhood experience of love shapes your image of God (and your ability to trust Him)
- The trap of making your vocation the idol instead of seeking union with God
- Why you need a guide — and how the Church already offers more community than we realize

🔗 Bobby Angel:
👉 Website & Mentorship: https://jackieandbobby.com/catholic-mentorship
👉 Book — Pray, Decide, and Don't Worry https://ascensionpress.com/products/pray-decide-and-don-t-worry-five-steps-to-discerning-god-s-will
👉 John Paul II Field Guide (coming September): https://www.avemariapress.com/products/the-jpii-field-guide

🔗 Andrew's work:
👉 https://www.illuminedwellness.com/ | https://www.humanality.org/ | https://www.smart-families.org/

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Why young people are being diagnosed with personality disorders that disappear after 4 weeks offline?
How social media algorithms deliberately exploit your psychological vulnerabilities.
The "aspirational illness" phenomenon — why teens are now begging for psychiatric diagnoses.
What AI, the Singularity, and tech's God complex mean for the future of human flourishing.
Practical ingredients for reclaiming your mind, your relationships, and your humanity.

🔗 Dr. Nicholas Kardaras:

👉 Omega Recovery (Austin, TX — residential, ages 17–35): https://www.omegarecovery.org
👉 NY Center for Living (outpatient, adolescents–young adults): https://www.centerforliving.org
👉 Glow Kids — https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250146557/glowkids/
👉 Digital Madness — https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250472663/digitalmadness/

🔗 Andrew's work:

👉 IlluminedWellness.com | humanality.org | smart-families.org
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The content shared on the Illumined Wellness podcast — including all episodes, show notes, and related materials — is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be treated as, a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Andrew Laubacher is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC). He is not a licensed physician, dietitian, psychologist, or other medical provider, and the information presented does not constitute medical, psychological, or nutritional care. Health coaching is distinct from medical treatment and is not a replacement for the care of a qualified healthcare professional.
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👉 Substack: http://tristanhealth.substack.com

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🔗 Andrew's work:

👉 IlluminedWellness.com | humanality.org | smart-families.org
🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations on the art of living human.

Medical Disclaimer
The content shared on the Illumined Wellness podcast — including all episodes, show notes, and related materials — is provided for general educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be treated as, a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Andrew Laubacher is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC). He is not a licensed physician, dietitian, psychologist, or other medical provider, and the information presented does not constitute medical, psychological, or nutritional care. Health coaching is distinct from medical treatment and is not a replacement for the care of a qualified healthcare professional.

Listening to this podcast does not create a coach-client or provider-patient relationship of any kind. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified provider before beginning any new diet, supplement, exercise, light-exposure, or wellness practice, and never disregard or delay professional medical advice because of something you heard here. Guests' views are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the host or Illumined Wellness LLC.

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 (or your local emergency number) immediately. You assume full responsibility for any actions taken based on this content.

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