The Afterlives of Saint Dymphna with Jessica Coblentz

The conversation explores the intersection of disability theology, mental health, and the communion of saints. It delves into the experiences of saints with psychiatric disabilities, the relationship between psychiatric disability and the communion of saints, and the destigmatization of mental illness within religious contexts. The conversation explores the theological and practical implications of psychiatric disabilities, the communion of saints, and the role of religious practice in addressing psychiatric disabilities. It delves into the experiences of individuals with psychiatric disabilities and the theological questions and challenges that arise from these experiences. The discussion also highlights the importance of popular religion and the communal dimensions of religious practices in addressing psychiatric pain and disability. Takeaways Psychiatric disability and the communion of saints The destigmatization of mental illness within religious contexts Psychiatric disabilities are inherently painful and are forms of suffering that raise theological questions and challenges. The communal dimensions of religious practices and the role of popular religion are important in addressing psychiatric pain and disability. Chapters 00:00 Principled Living and Disability Theology 14:36 Saint Dymphna and the Communion of Saints 19:34 Healing, Restoration, and Communion 31:02 Saint Teresa of Calcutta and Kindred Disabled 47:13 The Role of Theology and Religious Practice in Addressing Psychiatric Disabilities 57:23 The Importance of Popular Religion and Communal Dimensions