How is physical health connected to spiritual growth? In this episode of A Reason for Hope Podcast, Jack Garno talks with Chase Crouse, founder of HypuroFit — the world’s first Catholic-based personal training and nutrition company.

We dive into:

- How discipline in fitness supports your prayer life

- What Theology of the Body teaches about health and the body

- Whether God calls us to be physically healthy

- Why fitness isn’t about vanity — it’s about virtue

- How Chase balances faith, family, and fitness

- The mission of HypuroFit and how it supports Catholic wellness

If you're a Catholic looking to better understand the connection between faith and fitness, this episode is for you.

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00:00 Introduction

01:40 Start of Interview

03:14 How Did Chase's Faith Journey Lead Him To Fitness?

11:01 Self-Mastery and Spiritual Growth

14:22 Mother of Divine Grace School

15:32 Scapulars.com

16:17 Daily Practices for Spiritual and Physical Well-being

22:36 Importance of Sleep and Nutrition

26:53 The 80-20 Rule in Nutrition

28:19 The Importance of Muscle Mass

30:22 Optimal Protein Intake

33:16 Resistance Training for Beginners

38:10 Chase's Book: The God of Endurance Book

41:09 Hypuro Fit: A New Approach to Fitness

Catholic psychologist Dr. Gregory Bottaro joins A Reason for Hope Podcast to explore why much of secular mental health care is falling short and how integrating faith and psychology offers a more complete path to healing. He shares his journey of discerning a religious vocation with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, his mentorship under Fr. Benedict Groeschel, and the deep spiritual wisdom behind Abandonment to Divine Providence. We discuss how faith can transform psychological practices, the impact of sin on mental health, and how the CatholicPsych Institute’s Mentorship model, launched just before the pandemic, is reshaping the landscape of Catholic therapy. Dr. Bottaro also explains the unique approach of Catholic Mindfulness compared to Eastern practices, highlights the saints who have inspired his work, and gives a preview of the upcoming CatholicPsych Institute Summit.

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00:00 Introduction

02:20 Start of Interview

03:29 The Mental Health Crisis and Secular Psychology

08:23 Formation and Spirituality in Psychology

11:38 Abandonment to Divine Providence

14:04 Integrating Faith and Psychology

15:43 Scapulars.com

16:28 Follow My Camino

17:10 Mentorship Program at Catholic Psych Institute

22:19 The Relationship Between Sin and Psychological Health

27:01 Exploring Catholic Mindfulness

30:01 The Catholic Perspective on Mindfulness

35:29 Influential Saints and Their Impact

38:47 CatholicPsych Institute Summit

40:16 Chapter: The Relationship Between Faith and Mental Health

42:54 Future Directions for Catholic Psych

In this episode of A Reason For Hope Podcast, Jack and Dave debunk common misconceptions about the Holy Rosary, talk about the history of this powerful prayer, and share practical tips on how to pray it effectively!

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00:00 Introduction

02:05 Start of Interview

02:35 Why do we pray to Mary as Catholics?

11:46 Why Protestants don't believe in praying to Mary

26:50 Ave Maria Mutual Funds

27:58 Mother of Divine Grace School

29:12 What is the Rosary?

33:37 Is the Rosary Vein Repetition?

38:36 How did Mary give us the Rosary?

42:55 Is the Rosary seen as a weapon?

55:18 Practical Tips on How to Pray the Rosary

59:46 The Evolution of the Rosary

68:05 Rosary Apps