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

In today's episode, Cathy Jo discusses ways that God has used and continues to use her hardships, brokenness, sinfulness as well as her gifts, skills and talents for the good.  Referring to Romans 8:28 NIV : 28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Cathy Jo shares specific hardships and challenges she has faced...

In today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo recounts her recovery, healing and coming to terms with her Postpartum Depression.  She also explains how true healing came through her rediscovery of her Catholic Christian Faith.  Cathy Jo includes 4 (plus a bonus) ways you can learn and become more engaged in The Catholic Christian Faith. Join the Free Facebook group The Unplanne...

Cathy Jo will continue a conversation with her guest Lisa Mustillo LCSW.  Lisa lives outside Atlanta, GA.  She is licenced in GA and NY.  We continue with our open dialog about what mental health issue might look like, what we can learn about symptoms of depression, how family dynamics and can be a factor in both risk factors for mental health crises as well as support in recovery.  Both Lisa and...

In today's episode, Cathy Jo will talk with Lisa Mustillo LCSW who owns a private practice outside Atlanta, Georgia.  She is licensed in NY and GA Lisa and Cathy Jo will discuss the importance of mental health and a variety of risk factors that can contribute to a mental health crisis, anxiety and/or depression.  If you are looking to set up counseling services, psychology today is a great place t...

In today's episode Cathy Jo talks about her experience with Postpartum Depression.  She shares some details of the symptoms as well as the support and treatment that helped her in her recovery.  She will also share 5 things you can do if experiencing symptoms of depression and the importance of self-care. Cathy Jo encourages anyone suffering from symptoms of depression to reach out for help as soo...

In today's episode, Cathy Jo will continue to share personal details related to the early stages of her Unplanned Joyful Life Journey.  She will include 6 things you can do to plan/prepare for the postpartum period.  As you transition from pregnancy to parenthood, keep these in mind: 1. Find a pediatrician 2. look into breastfeeding 3. Learn what breast and bottle feeding entails and what equipmen...

In today's episode, Cathy Jo will share personal details of the early stages of her Unplanned Joyful Life Journey: Finding out she was pregnant, talking to her boyfriend (now husband), making plans and receiving family support.  She looks back on these memories as a sacred time for herself, her husband, her family and the family yet to be!  Cathy Jo shares 6 points that she'd like to share that mi...

In today's episode, Cathy Jo Lang with welcome you to the first episode of the Unplanned Joyful Life podcast.  She will explain how she came to create the Podcast, who she plans to serve through the podcast and 4 areas that will help support listeners as they journey through their Unplanned Joyful Life.   She welcomes you to write a review of the show and send a screenshot of it to cathylang716@gm...

In the Trailer for the Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo Lang will introduce you to the What The Unplanned Joyful Podcast is all about.  If you are a younger Christian mom and wife after experiencing an unplanned pregnancy (or you want to understand and support those who are), this podcast is for you.  Welcome!  And, stay tuned.  Episode 1 launches 8/27/24 at 5 am.  I hope to meet you there....