The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence

Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life, Cathy Jo talks about the early days of looking into, acknowledging and embracing her Catholic Christian Faith.  She shares 8 things that helped her rediscover her Catholic Faith.  And, after taking time to truly understand The Catholic Church and what it offers, She began to prioritize a personal relationship with Christ through way of the Catho...

Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo reflects back on her first year as Host of the show.  She shares the positive and negative experiences, what will change in the future and how to get in on the 1 Year Anniversary Give Away for a $100 Gift Certificate for  Dog Ears Bookstore and center for Enlightenment in Buffalo, NY. To enter The Drawing for a $100 gift Card fo...

Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo will continue and conclude her conversation with Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett.  Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett is an Author, Speaker, Podcast Host and Educator.  She is also a Mom, Wife and DAUGHTER!  She combines her love of learning and science with her passion for The Catholic Faith.  And, she wants to help you be the best mom and wife you can be!  She is host of The Parenting...

Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo will continue her conversation with Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett.  Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett is an Author, Speaker, Podcast Host and Educator.  She is also a Mom, Wife and DAUGHTER!  She combines her love of learning and science with her passion for The Catholic Faith.  And, she wants to help you be the best mom and wife you can be!  She is host of The Parenting Smarts Podcas...

Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo will talk with Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett.  Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett is an Author, Speaker, Podcast Host and Educator.  She is also a Mom, Wife and DAUGHTER!  She combines her love of learning and science with her passion for The Catholic Faith.  And, she wants to help you be the best mom and wife you can be!  She is host of The Parenting Smarts Podcast and Author of the b...

Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo concludes her conversation with Christie Walkie.  Christie is a Catholic Sobriety Coach, helping women create and/or improve their relationship with alcohol.  In this final part of Christie's interview, She shares the sobriety coaching services she offers to women.  You don't have to hit rock bottom for alcohol to be causing issues in your life.  But, you might wan...

Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo continues her conversation with Christie Walker.  Christie is a Catholic Sobriety Coach, helping women create and/or improve their relationship with alcohol.  Christie continues her conversation and how her faith led her through some challenging times while creating the life she had hoped for.  She lives her life alcohol free as a wife, mother. Coach and Practicing...

Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo continues her conversation with Christie Walkie.  Christie is a Catholic Sobriety Coach, helping women create and/or improve their relationship with alcohol.  In this part 2 of her interview, Christie talks about the beginning stages of her own recovery, what challenges she faced and how her future began to take shape. If this episode resonated or blessed you in an...

Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo talks with Christie Walkie.  Christie is a Catholic Sobriety Coach, helping women create or improve their relationship with alcohol.  In part 1 of her interview, Christie talks about the beginning stages of her experience with alcoholism, including initial experience with alcohol, signs and symptoms that drinking had become a problem for her, and how she came to re...

Inside today's episode of the Unplanned Joyful Life podcast, Cathy Jo shares 13 challenges she has faced overcame regarding her business, Cathy Jo Lang LLC, and creating and hosting her podcast, The Unplanned Joyful Life.  If you are facing challenges in your life, know that you are not alone.  Whether  they are challenges you chose to face, they are challenges you feel that God is calling you to...

Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, as Cathy Jo gets closer to celebrating her 100 episode, she shares 12 benefits she has received from starting her business and hosting her podcast.  As a Certified Life Coach, Cathy's goal is to direct and support clients as they create and obtain personal and professional goals.  Cathy speaks from the heart and doesn't just talk the tal...

Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, we will continue our conversation with Tajenai Alvarado, better known as Taj.  She is the oldest of 3 children and born to teen parents.  She is intelligent, passionate and grateful for the life and family God has provided her with.  Taj shares details about her personal faith journey.  She tells us about the Bible study she and a friend...

Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, you will meet Tajenai Alvarado, better known as Taj.  She is the oldest of 3 children and born to teen parents.  She is intelligent, passionate and extremely gifted.  Taj is grateful for the life and family God has provided her with.  And, she shares details about her personal faith journey.  She tells us about the Bible study she and a...

Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo talks with Stacy Marinaro.  Stacy is a Wife, Mom, Educator as well as Organizer of a local Catholic Youth Group for Junior High Students.   She is kind, humble, intelligent and faith Filled!  And, one of the hardest working individuals I know. I am honored to know her.  Stacy shares her personal journey, hearing God's voice, and...

Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo talks with Stacy Marinaro.  Stacy is a Wife, Mom, Educator and Child of God.  She is also Organizer of a local Catholic Youth Group for Junior High Students in Buffalo, NY.   She is kind, humble, intelligent and faith filled!  And, as  a Catholic Educator who specifically teaches Religion to elementary age students, she is helpi...

Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo shares 11 Ways to build Trust in your home and for Your Family.  Putting God First and Respecting Each Other, are just a couple examples of the ways you can nurture positive and cohesive family relationships  with those you love.  None of us are perfect.  But, there are definitely things you can do to encourage trust and encourage bonding with your loved ones. If t...

Inside today's episode of the Unplanned Joyful Life, Cathy Jo shares her prayer for you.  Using references to James 4:8, John 16:33, and Matthew 6:25:34, Cathy Jo prays that you ignite your Catholic Christian Faith, Navigate and overcome adversity and that you experience God's incredible abundance in your everyday life.  Cathy makes mention of Father Mike Schmitz' Bible in a Year Podcast and will...

Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo continues her conversation with Moral Theologian and Catholic sex and marriage coach, Sarah Bartel, PhD.    Sarah shares: How she came to specialize in marriage intimacy, common challenges that women face, and programs and that are available to improve intimacy in Catholic or Christian marriages.   You can find both Free and pai...

Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo talks with Moral Theologian and Catholic sex and marriage coach, Sarah Bartel, PhD.   Sarah shares how she came to specialize in marriage intimacy, some common challenges that women face, and programs that are available to improve intimacy in Catholic or Christian marriages.   You can find both Free and To-Purchase workshops and...

Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo continues her conversation with Bonnie Landry.  Bonnie is an experienced and newly retired Homeschooler of 7.  She is a Writer, Speaker and Podcast Host of the, "Make Joy Normal."   Inside this episode, Bonnie shares her homeschooling and parenting journey; starting as a new mom.  Then, she discusses the benefits, challenges and...

Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo talks with Bonnie Landy.  Bonnie is an experienced and now retired Homeschooler of 7.  She is a Writer, Speaker and Podcast Host of the, "Make Joy Normal."   Inside this episode, Bonnie shares her homeschooling and parenting journey; starting as a new mom.  Then, she discusses the benefits, challenges and insights learned from h...

Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo continues her conversation with Deacon Steve Schumer.  Deacon Steve is a Catholic Husband, Father and Grandfather.  He is also the CEO of Catholic Charities of WNY.  He shares why he felt called to become a Deacon.  And, he explains how his vocation as Deacon led him to become the CEO of Catholic Charities of WNY.  He is passionate about serving others and wants yo...

Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo talks with Deacon Steve Schumer.  Deacon Steve is a Catholic Husband, Father and Grandfather.  He is also the CEO of Catholic Charities of WNY.  He shares why he felt called to become a Deacon.  And, he explains how his vocation as Deacon led him to become the CEO of Catholic Charities of WNY.  He is passionate about serving others and wanting all to know what exac...

Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo continues her conversation with Body Literacy Expert and Author, Christina Valenzuela.  Christina is a Catholic Wife and Mother of four, as well as an Educator regarding Body Literacy and Natural Family Planning.  She is the author of "Cycle Charting for Single Women" and "The Language of your Body," which was published Spring o...

Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo talks with Body Literacy Expert and Author, Christina Valenzuela.  Christina is a Catholic Wife and Mother of four, as well as an Educator regarding Body Literacy and Natural Family Planning.  She is the author of "Cycle Charting for Single Women" and "The Language of your Body," which was published Spring of 2024.   You can get...