Podcast

Even More to Life

Relationships, Society & Culture

Even More to Life

Episodes
8
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
46 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
19 hours ago

Episodes

8 episodes, newest first

  1. Caller: My Wife Wants a Divorce: Can I Save My Marriage?

    Show notes

    On today's episode, Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak hear from:
    Caller 1 - My Wife Wants a Divorce
    Caller 2 - My Wife Died on a Cruise
    Caller 3 - My Boyfriend Broke Up With Me
    Caller 4 - Distancing Myself from My Mom
    Caller 5 - How Can I Get My Husband To Trust Himself
    Next Steps:
    ๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ Work with a Certified Pastoral Counselor: https://catholiccounselors.com/pastor...
    ๐Ÿก Join CatholicHร”M, the Popcaks' community for building a thriving home: https://www.catholichom.com/
    โœ๏ธ Read the blog: https://catholiccounselors.com/blog-0...
    Work With Us:
    Marriage and couples counseling, individual counseling, family and parenting support, spiritual and emotional health, all by phone from anywhere in the world.
    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Schedule a session: https://catholiccounselors.com/appoin...
    ๐Ÿ† Success and Performance Coaching for Catholic professionals, athletes, and leaders: https://catholiccounselors.com/succes...
    ๐Ÿ“ž 800-274-4658
    Books by Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak:
    ๐Ÿ“• For Better...FOREVER! A Catholic Guide to Lifelong Marriage: https://catholiccounselors.com/produc...
    ๐Ÿ“— Holy Sex! A Catholic Guide to Toe-Curling, Mind-Blowing, Infallible Loving: https://catholiccounselors.com/produc...
    ๐Ÿ“˜ Parenting Your Kids with Grace: https://catholiccounselors.com/produc...
    ๐Ÿ“™ Parenting Your Teens and Tweens with Grace: https://catholiccounselors.com/produc...
    ๐Ÿ“” Unworried: A Life Without Anxiety: https://catholiccounselors.com/produc...
    ๐Ÿ““ How to Heal Your Marriage and Nurture Lasting Love: https://catholiccounselors.com/produc...
    ๐Ÿ“š All 20+ titles: https://catholiccounselors.com/bookst...
    Connect With Dr. Greg and Lisa:
    ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: / catholiccounselors
    ๐Ÿ‘ Facebook: / drgregandlisa
    ๐Ÿงต Threads: https://www.threads.com/@catholiccoun...
    ๐ŸŒ Website: https://catholiccounselors.com/
    0:00 Navigating the Pain of an Unexpected Divorce
    4:03 The Catholic Perspective on Accepting Separation
    10:05 Overcoming Guilt After the Loss of a Spouse
    13:57 Grief as a Path to Connection
    19:28 Trusting God When Relationships Fall Apart
    26:27 Setting Healthy Boundaries with Family
    36:32 Supporting a Stressed Spouse at Work

    46 min
  2. Callers: Scrupulosity is Overwhelming, Sex Isn't Enjoyable, and More

    Show notes

    On today's episode, Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak hear from:

    Caller 1 - Scrupulosity is Overwhelming

    Caller 2 - 15 Year Old Needing Counseling for Anxiety

    Caller 3 - Sex is not enjoyable

    Caller 4 - Affair and Healing

    Caller 5 - Gossiping put me on Medical Leave

    Caller 6 - Sister Cut Off Our Whole Family

    Next Steps:๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ Work with a Certified Pastoral Counselor: https://catholiccounselors.com/pastoral-telecounseling-services/๐Ÿก Join CatholicHร”M, the Popcaks' community for building a thriving domestic church: https://www.catholichom.com/๐Ÿ“ป Listen to More2Life weekday mornings on EWTN Radio and SiriusXM 130: https://catholiccounselors.com/more2life-radio-05-26/๐ŸŽง Lisa's other show, Momfidence: https://www.momfidence.org/โœ๏ธ Read the blog: https://catholiccounselors.com/blog-05-26/Work With Us:Marriage and couples counseling, individual counseling, family and parenting support, spiritual and emotional health, all by phone from anywhere in the world.๐Ÿ‘‰ Schedule a session: https://catholiccounselors.com/appointment-request-form/๐Ÿ† Success and Performance Coaching for Catholic professionals, athletes, and leaders: https://catholiccounselors.com/success-and-performance-coaching/๐Ÿ“ž 800-274-4658Books by Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak:๐Ÿ“• For Better...FOREVER! A Catholic Guide to Lifelong Marriage: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/better-forever-catholic-guide-lifelong-marriage/๐Ÿ“— Holy Sex! A Catholic Guide to Toe-Curling, Mind-Blowing, Infallible Loving: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/holy-sex-catholic-guide-toe-curling-mind-blowing-infallible-loving/๐Ÿ“˜ Parenting Your Kids with Grace: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/parenting-your-kids-with-grace/๐Ÿ“™ Parenting Your Teens and Tweens with Grace: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/parenting-your-teens-and-tweens-with-grace/๐Ÿ“” Unworried: A Life Without Anxiety: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/unworried-a-life-without-anxiety/๐Ÿ““ How to Heal Your Marriage and Nurture Lasting Love: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/divorce-not-option-heal-marriage-nurture-lasting-love/๐Ÿ“š All 20+ titles: https://catholiccounselors.com/bookstore-07-2026/Connect With Dr. Greg and Lisa:๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiccounselors/๐Ÿ‘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGregandLisa๐Ÿงต Threads: https://www.threads.com/@catholiccounselors๐ŸŒ Website: https://catholiccounselors.com/

    50 min
  3. Caller: How Do I Control Cell Phone Use with My Teenager

    Show notes

    On today's episode, Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak hear from:

    Caller 1 - Teenage Cell Phone Use

    Caller 2 - My Ex Has Turned Our Son Against Me

    Caller 3 - Stay-at-home mom never-ending to-do list

    Caller 4 - Anger Issues with the Marriage

    Caller 5 - Losing Connection with 15-Year-Old Son

    Next Steps:๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ Work with a Certified Pastoral Counselor: https://catholiccounselors.com/pastoral-telecounseling-services/๐Ÿก Join CatholicHร”M, the Popcaks' community for building a thriving domestic church: https://www.catholichom.com/๐Ÿ“ป Listen to More2Life weekday mornings on EWTN Radio and SiriusXM 130: https://catholiccounselors.com/more2life-radio-05-26/๐ŸŽง Lisa's other show, Momfidence: https://www.momfidence.org/โœ๏ธ Read the blog: https://catholiccounselors.com/blog-05-26/Work With Us:Marriage and couples counseling, individual counseling, family and parenting support, spiritual and emotional health, all by phone from anywhere in the world.๐Ÿ‘‰ Schedule a session: https://catholiccounselors.com/appointment-request-form/๐Ÿ† Success and Performance Coaching for Catholic professionals, athletes, and leaders: https://catholiccounselors.com/success-and-performance-coaching/๐Ÿ“ž 800-274-4658Books by Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak:๐Ÿ“• For Better...FOREVER! A Catholic Guide to Lifelong Marriage: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/better-forever-catholic-guide-lifelong-marriage/๐Ÿ“— Holy Sex! A Catholic Guide to Toe-Curling, Mind-Blowing, Infallible Loving: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/holy-sex-catholic-guide-toe-curling-mind-blowing-infallible-loving/๐Ÿ“˜ Parenting Your Kids with Grace: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/parenting-your-kids-with-grace/๐Ÿ“™ Parenting Your Teens and Tweens with Grace: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/parenting-your-teens-and-tweens-with-grace/๐Ÿ“” Unworried: A Life Without Anxiety: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/unworried-a-life-without-anxiety/๐Ÿ““ How to Heal Your Marriage and Nurture Lasting Love: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/divorce-not-option-heal-marriage-nurture-lasting-love/๐Ÿ“š All 20+ titles: https://catholiccounselors.com/bookstore-07-2026/Connect With Dr. Greg and Lisa:๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiccounselors/๐Ÿ‘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGregandLisa๐Ÿงต Threads: https://www.threads.com/@catholiccounselors๐ŸŒ Website: https://catholiccounselors.com/

    51 min
  4. Caller: Daughter's OCD is Out of Control: Please HELP

    Show notes

    On today's episode, Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak hear from:

    Caller 1 - OCD Daughter

    Caller 2 - Never Good Enough (62 Years Old)

    Caller 3 - My Happiness Irritates Those Around me

    Caller 4 - I hurt my husband

    Caller 5 - Husband and Father - I Feel Empty

    Next Steps:

    ๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ Work with a Certified Pastoral Counselor: https://catholiccounselors.com/pastor...

    ๐Ÿก Join CatholicHร”M, the Popcaks' community for building a thriving home: https://www.catholichom.com/

    โœ๏ธ Read the blog: https://catholiccounselors.com/blog-0...Work With Us:Marriage and couples counseling, individual counseling, family and parenting support, spiritual and emotional health, all by phone from anywhere in the world.

    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Schedule a session: https://catholiccounselors.com/appoin...๐Ÿ† Success and Performance Coaching for Catholic professionals, athletes, and leaders: https://catholiccounselors.com/succes...

    ๐Ÿ“ž 800-274-4658Books by Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak:

    ๐Ÿ“• For Better...FOREVER! A Catholic Guide to Lifelong Marriage: https://catholiccounselors.com/produc...

    ๐Ÿ“— Holy Sex! A Catholic Guide to Toe-Curling, Mind-Blowing, Infallible Loving: https://catholiccounselors.com/produc...

    ๐Ÿ“˜ Parenting Your Kids with Grace: https://catholiccounselors.com/produc...

    ๐Ÿ“™ Parenting Your Teens and Tweens with Grace: https://catholiccounselors.com/produc...

    ๐Ÿ“” Unworried: A Life Without Anxiety: https://catholiccounselors.com/produc...

    ๐Ÿ““ How to Heal Your Marriage and Nurture Lasting Love: https://catholiccounselors.com/produc...

    ๐Ÿ“š All 20+ titles: https://catholiccounselors.com/bookst...Connect With Dr. Greg and Lisa:

    ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: / catholiccounselors

    ๐Ÿ‘ Facebook: / drgregandlisa

    ๐Ÿงต Threads: https://www.threads.com/@catholiccoun...

    ๐ŸŒ Website: https://catholiccounselors.com/

    0:00 Navigating Middle School Struggles3:30 Professional Help for Resistant Teens8:42 Beyond Logic: Understanding OCD14:35 Overcoming the Not Enough Narrative20:46 The Pitfalls of Forced Cheerfulness27:29 Breaking Decades of Communication Patterns34:41 Finding Meaning Beyond Achievement

    39 min
  5. Caller: I Can't Talk To My Husband: He Always Retreats

    Show notes

    On today's episode, Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak hear from:
    Caller 1 - Can't Talk To Husband
    Caller 2 - Tit for Tat Arguing
    Caller 3 - Overbearing and Judgmental Mother
    Caller 4 - Negative Inner Voice
    Caller 5 - Sons Think Our Faith is a Cult
    Next Steps:
    ๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ Work with a Certified Pastoral Counselor: https://catholiccounselors.com/pastor...
    ๐Ÿก Join CatholicHร”M, the Popcaks' community for building a thriving home: https://www.catholichom.com/
    โœ๏ธ Read the blog: https://catholiccounselors.com/blog-0...
    Work With Us:
    Marriage and couples counseling, individual counseling, family and parenting support, spiritual and emotional health, all by phone from anywhere in the world.
    ๐Ÿ‘‰ Schedule a session: https://catholiccounselors.com/appoin...
    ๐Ÿ† Success and Performance Coaching for Catholic professionals, athletes, and leaders: https://catholiccounselors.com/succes...
    ๐Ÿ“ž 800-274-4658
    Books by Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak:
    ๐Ÿ“• For Better...FOREVER! A Catholic Guide to Lifelong Marriage: https://catholiccounselors.com/produc...
    ๐Ÿ“— Holy Sex! A Catholic Guide to Toe-Curling, Mind-Blowing, Infallible Loving: https://catholiccounselors.com/produc...
    ๐Ÿ“˜ Parenting Your Kids with Grace: https://catholiccounselors.com/produc...
    ๐Ÿ“™ Parenting Your Teens and Tweens with Grace: https://catholiccounselors.com/produc...
    ๐Ÿ“” Unworried: A Life Without Anxiety: https://catholiccounselors.com/produc...
    ๐Ÿ““ How to Heal Your Marriage and Nurture Lasting Love: https://catholiccounselors.com/produc...
    ๐Ÿ“š All 20+ titles: https://catholiccounselors.com/bookst...
    Connect With Dr. Greg and Lisa:
    ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: / catholiccounselors
    ๐Ÿ‘ Facebook: / drgregandlisa
    ๐Ÿงต Threads: https://www.threads.com/@catholiccoun...
    ๐ŸŒ Website: https://catholiccounselors.com/
    0:00 Navigating the Cycle of Shutting Down and Exploding
    2:22 Prioritizing Connection Over Problem Solving
    5:01 Negotiating the How and When, Not the What
    9:15 Asserting Respect Without Being the Enemy
    17:40 Breaking Free from Unhealthy Parental Expectations
    25:06 Overcoming the Burden of Feeling Unliked
    32:31 Sharing Faith with Adult Children

    41 min
  6. Fiancรฉe in a Serious Accident: Stay or Leave?

    Show notes

    On today's episode, Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak hear from:- Caller 1 - Fiancรฉe in a serious car accident- Caller 2 - Dad and I Stopped Talking- Caller 3 - Husband Always Complains- Caller 4 - Negative and Judgmental Parents- Caller 5 - 6 Year Old AnxietyNext Steps:๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ Work with a Certified Pastoral Counselor: https://catholiccounselors.com/pastoral-telecounseling-services/๐Ÿก Join CatholicHร”M, the Popcaks' community for building a thriving home: https://www.catholichom.com/โœ๏ธ Read the blog: https://catholiccounselors.com/blog-05-26/Work With Us:Marriage and couples counseling, individual counseling, family and parenting support, spiritual and emotional health, all by phone from anywhere in the world.๐Ÿ‘‰ Schedule a session: https://catholiccounselors.com/appointment-request-form/๐Ÿ† Success and Performance Coaching for Catholic professionals, athletes, and leaders: https://catholiccounselors.com/success-and-performance-coaching/๐Ÿ“ž 800-274-4658Books by Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak:๐Ÿ“• For Better...FOREVER! A Catholic Guide to Lifelong Marriage: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/better-forever-catholic-guide-lifelong-marriage/๐Ÿ“— Holy Sex! A Catholic Guide to Toe-Curling, Mind-Blowing, Infallible Loving: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/holy-sex-catholic-guide-toe-curling-mind-blowing-infallible-loving/๐Ÿ“˜ Parenting Your Kids with Grace: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/parenting-your-kids-with-grace/๐Ÿ“™ Parenting Your Teens and Tweens with Grace: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/parenting-your-teens-and-tweens-with-grace/๐Ÿ“” Unworried: A Life Without Anxiety: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/unworried-a-life-without-anxiety/๐Ÿ““ How to Heal Your Marriage and Nurture Lasting Love: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/divorce-not-option-heal-marriage-nurture-lasting-love/๐Ÿ“š All 20+ titles: https://catholiccounselors.com/bookstore-07-2026/Connect With Dr. Greg and Lisa:๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiccounselors/๐Ÿ‘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGregandLisa๐Ÿงต Threads: https://www.threads.com/@catholiccounselors๐ŸŒ Website: https://catholiccounselors.com/0:00 Navigating Life-Altering Trauma1:16 The Regulate, Separate, Choose Framework7:21 Healing Wounds from a Difficult Father10:40 Testing the Waters of Reconciliation13:41 Breaking the Cycle of Marital Negativity20:10 Dealing with Critical Parents32:28 Helping Your Child Overcome School Anxiety

    43 min
  7. Caller: Help! My Spouse and I Can't Agree on Discipline

    Show notes

    On today's episode, Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak hear from:- Caller 1 - My Wife Says I Am Too Harsh On The Kids- Caller 2 - Constant Melt Downs with 6 Year Old- Caller 3 - Step Mom Handles a Son That is Failing to Grow Up- Caller 4 - Adopted Daughter, 11 Year Old, Still Sleeps with UsNext Steps:๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ Work with a Certified Pastoral Counselor: https://catholiccounselors.com/pastoral-telecounseling-services/๐Ÿก Join CatholicHร”M, the Popcaks' community for building a thriving home: https://www.catholichom.com/โœ๏ธ Read the blog: https://catholiccounselors.com/blog-05-26/Work With Us:Marriage and couples counseling, individual counseling, family and parenting support, spiritual and emotional health, all by phone from anywhere in the world.๐Ÿ‘‰ Schedule a session: https://catholiccounselors.com/appointment-request-form/๐Ÿ† Success and Performance Coaching for Catholic professionals, athletes, and leaders: https://catholiccounselors.com/success-and-performance-coaching/๐Ÿ“ž 800-274-4658Books by Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak:๐Ÿ“• For Better...FOREVER! A Catholic Guide to Lifelong Marriage: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/better-forever-catholic-guide-lifelong-marriage/๐Ÿ“— Holy Sex! A Catholic Guide to Toe-Curling, Mind-Blowing, Infallible Loving: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/holy-sex-catholic-guide-toe-curling-mind-blowing-infallible-loving/๐Ÿ“˜ Parenting Your Kids with Grace: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/parenting-your-kids-with-grace/๐Ÿ“™ Parenting Your Teens and Tweens with Grace: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/parenting-your-teens-and-tweens-with-grace/๐Ÿ“” Unworried: A Life Without Anxiety: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/unworried-a-life-without-anxiety/๐Ÿ““ How to Heal Your Marriage and Nurture Lasting Love: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/divorce-not-option-heal-marriage-nurture-lasting-love/๐Ÿ“š All 20+ titles: https://catholiccounselors.com/bookstore-07-2026/Connect With Dr. Greg and Lisa:๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiccounselors/๐Ÿ‘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGregandLisa๐Ÿงต Threads: https://www.threads.com/@catholiccounselors๐ŸŒ Website: https://catholiccounselors.com/

    45 min
  8. Caller: โ€œSheโ€™s never initiated it.โ€

    Show notes

    On today's episode, Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak hear from:- Caller 1 - Wife Never Initiates Intimacy

    - Caller 2 - Husband is Strict and Never Apologizes

    - Caller 3 - Abusive Father, Looking for Healing

    - Caller 4 - How do I Forgive MyselfNext Steps:๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ Work with a Certified Pastoral Counselor: https://catholiccounselors.com/pastoral-telecounseling-services/๐Ÿก Join CatholicHร”M, the Popcaks' community for building a thriving home: https://www.catholichom.com/โœ๏ธ Read the blog: https://catholiccounselors.com/blog-05-26/Work With Us:Marriage and couples counseling, individual counseling, family and parenting support, spiritual and emotional health, all by phone from anywhere in the world.๐Ÿ‘‰ Schedule a session: https://catholiccounselors.com/appointment-request-form/๐Ÿ† Success and Performance Coaching for Catholic professionals, athletes, and leaders: https://catholiccounselors.com/success-and-performance-coaching/๐Ÿ“ž 800-274-4658Books by Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak:๐Ÿ“• For Better...FOREVER! A Catholic Guide to Lifelong Marriage: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/better-forever-catholic-guide-lifelong-marriage/๐Ÿ“— Holy Sex! A Catholic Guide to Toe-Curling, Mind-Blowing, Infallible Loving: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/holy-sex-catholic-guide-toe-curling-mind-blowing-infallible-loving/๐Ÿ“˜ Parenting Your Kids with Grace: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/parenting-your-kids-with-grace/๐Ÿ“™ Parenting Your Teens and Tweens with Grace: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/parenting-your-teens-and-tweens-with-grace/๐Ÿ“” Unworried: A Life Without Anxiety: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/unworried-a-life-without-anxiety/๐Ÿ““ How to Heal Your Marriage and Nurture Lasting Love: https://catholiccounselors.com/product/divorce-not-option-heal-marriage-nurture-lasting-love/๐Ÿ“š All 20+ titles: https://catholiccounselors.com/bookstore-07-2026/Connect With Dr. Greg and Lisa:๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catholiccounselors/๐Ÿ‘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrGregandLisa๐Ÿงต Threads: https://www.threads.com/@catholiccounselors๐ŸŒ Website: https://catholiccounselors.com/

    47 min