In this episode of Post-Traumatic Growth, Dr. Gerry Crete sits down with Greg Willits—author, Catholic media pioneer, and co-founder of Rosary Army—to discuss his journey through complex trauma, PTSD, and the healing he's found through therapy, the sacraments, and the writings of St. Louis de Montfort. Greg shares his story with remarkable vulnerability, tracing how his deepest wounds became the foundation for his most meaningful work.

Main Topics:

• Greg's experience of complex trauma, PTSD diagnosis, and the road to healing
• How sharing your story publicly reduces its power over you
• The role of the Sacrament of Reconciliation alongside professional therapy
• St. Louis de Montfort's Love of Eternal Wisdom and its connection to trauma healing
• Finding meaning and identity beyond earning your value

Chapters:

• 00:04: Welcome and Introduction
• 02:02: Greg's History in Catholic Media
• 03:23: The 2017 Workplace Crisis and PTSD Diagnosis
• 09:41: Writing God Doesn't Hate Me After All
• 17:50: Learning to Forgive Yourself
• 20:10: The Confession That Changed Everything
• 24:39: St. Louis de Montfort and Trauma Healing
• 28:17: Praying Across Time for Your Wounded Self
• 34:20: Narrative Therapy and the Hero's Journey
• 48:37: The Importance of Catholic-Integrated Therapy
• 53:55: Finding Meaning Beyond Earning Your Value

Resources Mentioned:

• God Doesn't Hate Me After All by Greg Willits: https://sophiainstitute.com/product/god-doesnt-hate-me-after-all/
• Rosary Army: https://rosaryarmy.com/
• The Love of Eternal Wisdom by St. Louis de Montfort: https://catholicbookpublishing.com/products/the-love-of-eternal-wisdom-red
• The Elijah Institute: https://elijah-institute.org/

Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios: https://saintkolbestudios.com/