Dr. Bob Schuchts, founder of the John Paul II Healing Center and bestselling author of Be Healed, opens up about his own mental health struggles, decades of waiting before writing his first book, and the biblical framework he uses to help people heal.
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 When did you know you needed healing?
01:41 Recognizing woundedness while studying psychology
05:01 The panic attack that changed everything
12:24 Why it took 25+ years to write Be Healed
19:43 The moment Bob finally started writing
22:11 Where to start your own healing journey
28:45 The anatomy of a wound
35:42 Why the sacraments matter for healing
39:44 Baptism, the Eucharist, and Confession as healing
49:12 For those who feel too broken to help others
54:20 A word of encouragement
🔗 Dr. Bob Schuchts' work:
👉 John Paul II Healing Center: https://jpiihealingcenter.org/
👉 Be Healed: https://jpiihealingcenter.org/product...
🔗 Andrew's work:
👉 https://www.illuminedwellness.com/ | https://www.humanality.org/ | https://www.smart-families.org/
🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations on the art of living human.
#BeHealed #InnerHealing #CatholicPodcast #FaithAndTherapy #HealingJourney
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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.
Dr. Bob Schuchts, founder of the John Paul II Healing Center and bestselling author of Be Healed, opens up about his own mental health struggles, decades of waiting before writing his first book, and the biblical framework he uses to help people heal.
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 When did you know you needed healing?
01:41 Recognizing woundedness while studying psychology
05:01 The panic attack that changed everything
12:24 Why it took 25+ years to write Be Healed
19:43 The moment Bob finally started writing
22:11 Where to start your own healing journey
28:45 The anatomy of a wound
35:42 Why the sacraments matter for healing
39:44 Baptism, the Eucharist, and Confession as healing
49:12 For those who feel too broken to help others
54:20 A word of encouragement
🔗 Dr. Bob Schuchts' work:
👉 John Paul II Healing Center: https://jpiihealingcenter.org/
👉 Be Healed: https://jpiihealingcenter.org/product...
🔗 Andrew's work:
👉 https://www.illuminedwellness.com/ | https://www.humanality.org/ | https://www.smart-families.org/
🔔 Subscribe for weekly conversations on the art of living human.
#BeHealed #InnerHealing #CatholicPodcast #FaithAndTherapy #HealingJourney
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.