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Virtuous Leaders with Dr. Johann D'Souza

Values First Collective

Religion & Spirituality

Frequency: 1 episode/10d. Total Eps: 119

Speak truth, do good, and die trying. How do we find our footing in a chaotic world? Join clinical psychologist and speaker Dr. Johann D’Souza, as he bridges modern psychology and classical philosophy to uncover what it means to lead with integrity. From government whistleblowers to entrepreneurial visionaries, Dr. D'Souza interviews leaders who trade comfort for courage. Whether you’re a professional or a parent, tune in for practical wisdom on ethics, leadership, and personal growth. Subscribe to find your truth and build a legacy of moral excellence.

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🇺🇸 USA - spirituality
10/05/2026
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Ep.113 - Andrea Davis on Holding the Line When Your Kids Push Back on Screen Limits

Season 1 · Episode 113

Monday, May 4, 2026 • Duration 23:23

She gave her daughter a smartphone at 12 and watched her disappear into it. So she took it back. Her daughter cried. She did not cave. Years later that daughter wrote her college essay about finding herself once the noise stopped.

Andrea Davis is a mother of five, founder of Better Screen Time, and the author of Creating a Tech Healthy Family. This conversation is honest, warm, and unapologetic. If you are losing the battle for your child's attention and identity, this is where you start fighting back.

What You'll Hear:

Why early habits and real world values are your most powerful weapon against tech addiction
How to talk to a teenager about their phone in a way they will actually hear
The family tech plan that transformed Andrea's own home
Why fear-based parenting fails and what love-based confidence looks like instead
How to bring a resistant spouse on board without forcing a confrontation
What your kids are quietly being protected from when they do not have a smartphone

Andrea Davis

Author and Founder, Better Screen Time

Tech Healthy Family Hub

Dr. Johann D'Souza

Clinical Psychologist and Host

🔗 https://www.johanndsouza.com/

🔗 https://drjohanndsouza.substack.com/

🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/

#AndreaDavis #VirtuousLeaders #DrJohannDSouza #ScreenTime #TechHealthyFamily #DigitalParenting #RaisingKids #CounterCulturalParenting

👇 At what age did you or would you give your child a smartphone, and knowing what you know now, would you make the same call?

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Ep.112 - Paul Rose on How Catholics Lost the Prayer That Saves the World | Liturgy of the Hours | Sacred Music | Catholic Tradition

Season 1 · Episode 112

Monday, April 13, 2026 • Duration 36:05

Most Catholics have never heard of a prayer so powerful the Church says it saves the world. It is not a private devotion. It is not a popular retreat method. It is the Liturgy of the Hours, and it has been hiding in plain sight, buried under bad formation, bad music, and a Church culture that forgot what worship actually is.

Paul Rose is the founder of Sing the Hours, a podcast reaching 700,000 listeners a month across the globe. He is not a priest or a theologian. He is a husband, a father, and a man who found the ancient prayer of the Church and refused to let go of it. What he shares in this conversation will challenge everything you thought you knew about Catholic prayer.

This episode goes deep. The rubrics most Catholics have never read. The reason our imaginations have been stolen from us. The ancient warrior tradition of sacred song. And why a two-year-old named Carmella holding a breviary in the dark might be one of the most powerful images of how we rebuild Christendom.

What You'll Hear:

Why the Church explicitly states that lay people praying the Liturgy of the Hours saves the world, and why almost no one knows it
How Satan strategically targeted beauty as a transcendental to hollow out Catholic worship from the inside
The shocking rubrics from official Church documents that direct singing, not silence, as the primary mode of adoration
Why King David, the Templars, and the Church Fathers all point to the same truth: sacred song is not effeminate, it is the warrior's duty
How Paul and his wife pray the Hours with their two daughters, one of whom is not yet two and already humming along, holding a breviary in the dark
Why unbridled silent prayer without the Psalms can be spiritually dangerous, and what Saint Teresa of Avila's rule reveals about the proper ratio of song to silence

Ep.103 - Dr. Andrew Abela: Atomic Habits Told You How, Aquinas Told You Which | Catholic University of America | Virtue Ethics | Catholic Business

Season 1 · Episode 103

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 • Duration 16:45

Atomic Habits told you how. Aquinas told you which.Dr. Andrew Abela connected the two. The founding dean of the Busch School of Business at Catholic University of America spent years translating Thomas Aquinas for modern professionals, and discovered that the virtues are the super habits behind every meaningful success.What You'll Learn:

• The virtues are the prime habits, everything else is secondary

• Prudence has eight sub-virtues; pick one, practice daily

• Alertness (solertia) is situational awareness, and it's trainable

• Make it easy, make it obvious, make it rewarding

• Chesterton's answer to "What's wrong with the world?"—I amThe Busch School Difference 12 years. $100 million raised. High 90% placement. Graduates making $300K, one making $3 million. Employers keep coming back because virtue-formed students deliver.Andrew Abela Founding Dean, Busch School of Business, Catholic University of America Author, Super Habits Dr. Johann D'Souza Clinical Psychologist & Host 🔗 https://www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/🔗 https://www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/ 🔗 https://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/ 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/ 🔗 https://x.com/drjohanndsouza 🔗 https://drjohanndsouza.substack.com/👇 Which virtue are you weakest in?#BuschSchool #Aquinas #SuperHabits #VirtuousLeaders #CatholicBusiness

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Ep.19 - How Charlotte Mason's Philosophy is Changing Education for Families with Amy Snell

Thursday, October 10, 2024 • Duration 32:39

In this 19th episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza interviews Amy Snell, co-founder of the Charlotte Mason Educational Center. Amy shares her insights into the Charlotte Mason educational philosophy, which emphasizes treating children as individuals with a natural desire for knowledge. This approach contrasts sharply with traditional educational methods, focusing on the use of "living books" and hands-on learning experiences. Amy discusses her journey from public school teacher to homeschooling mom and leader of a nonprofit that now serves thousands of families across the globe.

Key Takeaways:

Introduction CMEC: Amy Snell, Co-founder of the Charlotte Mason Educational Center, providing a unique curriculum for homeschooling families.
Charlotte Mason Philosophy: Emphasizes children's individuality and innate desire for knowledge, promoting "living books" over textbooks.
Community Support: The importance of community in homeschooling, including local co-ops and group learning.
Challenges in Education: Insights into the public education system and the need for reform.
Practical Tips: Advice for parents on implementing Charlotte Mason's methods in daily life.

Amy discusses her role at the Charlotte Mason Educational Center and her journey into homeschooling.

Overview of Charlotte Mason's educational philosophy and its focus on treating children as individuals.

Discussion of Mason's 20 principles, including the importance of "living books."

Insights into the public school system and the need for reform.

The significance of community and support for homeschooling families.

How homeschooling allows children to interact with various age groups.

Ep.18 - Parenting with Purpose and Principles with John Papola

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 • Duration 39:31

In this episode, Dr. Johann D'Souza interviews John Papola, the founder of Emergent Order Foundation and creator of the "Dad Saves America" initiative. John shares his journey as a classical liberal, TV producer, and passionate advocate for inspiring virtue and truth in media. He discusses the importance of early parenthood, free-range parenting, and instilling values of individual agency and responsibility in children.

John also reflects on the challenges he faced during the pandemic and how he pivoted to create his non-profit organization focused on telling "heroic stories that embody classical virtues."

Key Takeaways:

John emphasizes the benefits of having children at a younger age, as it allows for a longer relationship with grandparents and a more relaxed, less-obsessed approach to parenting.
He advocates for "free-range parenting," allowing children to take reasonable risks and build resilience, rather than over-scheduling and overprotecting them.
John stresses the importance of presenting a united front with one's spouse, being consistent with discipline, and avoiding threats that won't be followed through.
He cautions against schools and institutions that promote a "victimhood mentality" and undermine a child's sense of individual agency and responsibility.
John's identity is grounded in his faith, family, and heritage, rather than in external factors like his career or political views, which he is open to questioning and adapting.
He is excited about upcoming projects, including a documentary on the history of public education and an exposé on the state of high school debate.

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Ep.17 - Save Your Child from Screen Addiction: Insights from Melanie Hempe

Episode 17

Monday, September 23, 2024 • Duration 43:25

In this compelling episode, Dr. Johann D'Souza sits down with Melanie Hempe, a registered nurse and the founder of ScreenStrong, to discuss the pervasive issue of screen addiction and its impact on families. Drawing from her personal experience as a mother whose oldest son struggled with video game addiction, Melanie shares her journey of understanding and combating the complexities of screen overuse.

The Personal Journey

Melanie's oldest son battled video game addiction, leading to him dropping out of college
This experience sparked Melanie's mission to comprehend the intricacies of screen addiction
Her research into brain science and dopamine led to transformative changes in her household
Melanie now advocates for a proactive approach to screen time through her nonprofit organization, ScreenStrong

Key Takeaways

Melanie provides valuable insights and actionable strategies for parents seeking to mitigate the risks of screen addiction in their children:

Delayed Access: Postpone exposure to video games, social media, and smartphones until after high school
Basic Communication: Provide children with basic phones without internet access for necessary communication
Content Filtering: Utilize filtering software like Canopy to protect children from inappropriate content
Alternative Activities: Encourage a variety of hobbies and activities to replace screen time and foster creativity
In-Person Interactions: Prioritize face-to-face engagement through playdates and events
Education on Addiction: Teach children about the science behind screen addiction from a young age

Early Intervention and Education

Melanie emphasizes the importance of early intervention, targeting parents of elementary and middle school students

Ep.16 - The Digital Dilemma: Protecting Young Eyes with Chris McKenna

Episode 16

Thursday, September 12, 2024 • Duration 36:30

In this episode, Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes, shares his inspiring journey into the realm of digital safety for children. He emphasizes the critical need to guide young people in their technology use, addressing the unique developmental challenges they encounter in today's digital landscape.

Chris discusses the impactful work of Protect Young Eyes, which includes live presentations and online curricula designed for both parents and children. He highlights the importance of making intentional digital choices, particularly in light of the risks associated with unsupervised access to social media and smartphones. The conversation also explores the limitations of current technology in safeguarding children and underscores the essential role of parental judgment in navigating these challenges.

Join us for an enlightening discussion on how to foster a safer digital environment for the next generation.

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Ep.15 - Is Daycare Hurting Your Baby? A Conversation with Erica Komisar | Attachment Theory | Motherhood | Childhood Development

Season 1 · Episode 15

Friday, August 23, 2024 • Duration 31:19

The mental health crisis among children didn't appear from nowhere. According to psychoanalyst Erica Komisar, LCSW, we engineered it through 75 years of progressively devaluing the one thing infants need most: their mothers.

In a conversation that challenges fundamental assumptions about modern life, Erica Komisar joins Dr. Johann D'Souza of Virtuous Leaders Podcast to examine the neuroscience of attachment, the cultural forces that separate mothers from babies, and the "forever shadow" cast by those early separations. Her clinical experience and research paint a picture both devastating and hopeful - devastating in revealing what we've done, hopeful in showing the path forward.

5 Transformative Insights from Erica Komisar

Infants are born neurologically incomplete, with mothers serving as their central nervous system
How feminism's message shifted from expanding choices to devaluing motherhood
Why early separation creates permanent changes in children's stress response systems
Depression after birth often reveals unresolved attachment wounds from one's own childhood
Why we're the only developed nation treating children as accessories to adult lives

Timestamps:

00:00 – Meeting Erica Komisar: Psychoanalyst, Author, Advocate

00:14 – Two Books, Two Critical Periods: 0-3 and Adolescence

01:17 – The Devastating Truth About Western Mothering Culture

01:30 – How Feminism's Extremism Betrayed Children

05:50 – The Marsupial Model: Why Humans Need Extended Nurturing

07:41 – Projecting Independence Onto Helpless Infants

Ep.14 - Soad Tabrizi Leads Underground Conservative Therapists and Social Workers| Mental Health | Faith Values | Professional Challenges | Gender Debate

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 • Duration 46:44

In this episode, Dr. Johann D'Souza sits down with Soad Tabrizi, a licensed marriage and family therapist who is openly conservative. Soad shares her journey of moving from the liberal-leaning Silicon Valley to conservative Orange County, and how she founded a private Facebook group for fellow conservative mental health professionals.

#ConservativeTherapists #SoadTabrizi #ConservativeCounselors #DrJohannDSouza #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective

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Ep.13 - Katy Faust Defends Children From Selfish Adults

Friday, January 5, 2024 • Duration 37:03

Formerly the picture of a peacemaking pastor’s wife, Katy Faust is founder and president of Them Before Us, a global children’s rights non-profit. Between soccer carpool and church duties, she’s a mom on a mission against the progressive overreach —a globe-trotting speaker, hand-shaking policy influencer, and regular contributor to a variety of conservative outlets. Katy testifies and publishes widely on controversial topics such as “men and women are different” and “children should not be bought and sold.” She helped design the teen edition of the Witherspoon Institute’s CanaVox, which studies sex, gender, marriage, and relationships from a natural law perspective. Website: https://thembeforeus.com/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ThemBeforeUs/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/katyfaustofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/them_before_us/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Advo_Katy https://twitter.com/ThemBeforeUs

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