The Luella Jonk Show

In this episode, I explore the world of Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) with coach Alissa Boyer.   Alissa shares her personal journey, from battling chronic health issues to embracing her sensitivity as a strength. The discussion explores the challenges HSPs face in relationships and workplaces, touching on topics like people-pleasing, overthinking, and feeling misunderstood. She also offers insigh...

In this episode, I share two recent guest interviews where I was featured. Daniela Wolfe from the Best D Life Podcast and John Brink from the On The Brink Show both had me on their shows. In my discussion with John, I focused on cultivating a positive mindset, resilience, and perseverance in pursuing dreams. We also delved into men's emotional health and the importance of meaningful connection...

In this episode I discuss how striving to maintain balance between your work and personal life at any given time is essentially impossible. Instead, you need to see these two entities as being in a constant flux, and you need to respect that our world is constantly changing. There will be times where you are required more in one area of your life than another. It becomes easier when you realize th...

Not every conversation advocates for problem-solving or open displays of vulnerability. The only conversations that advocate for these behaviors are those in which change needs to happen.    It is typical that in business, we have a problem-solving conversation—not one that calls for a lot of emotion or vulnerability. Why is that? Because we are focused on the end goal, we subsequently check our e...

Abby Medcalf is a Relationship Maven, psychologist, author, podcast host and Tedx speaker who has helped thousands of people think differently so they can create connection, ease and joy in their relationships (especially the one with yourself)! With her unique background in both business and counseling, she brings a fresh, effective perspective to life’s struggles using humor, research and her di...

Alexander Harmsen is an experienced tech entrepreneur, CEO, board member, and advisor, having founded multiple successful companies and organizations. His work has seen him produce multiple AI-driven products, scale sales globally, hire world-class executives, manage hundreds of employees, raise over $30M in venture capital, and successfully navigate an M&A process. He is focused on hard probl...

 As a relationship therapist and coach, the topic of sex and the disagreements surrounding sex are not uncommonin my office. Mostly, the disagreement communicated to me is due to the lack of frequency from those who identify themselves as male in gender. As my guest, Elizabeth McGrath, a sex and relationship therapist and sexuality educator located in the Los Angeles area, explains so eloquently,...

In this solo episode, I discuss how the most successful business owners, executives and team players listen more than they speak. These folks do not have the need to be the centre of attention. Instead, they become curious and inquisitive when speaking to their business or intimate partner. They are more interested in you than in themselves and their prerogatives. This is, of course, true in perso...

Sandy Weiner is the Chief Love Officer at Last First Date. She's an internationally known TEDx speaker, dating and relationship coach, author, and podcast host. Her approach to coaching is holistic, encompassing a hybrid mix of life coaching, Neurolinguistic Programming, and Non-Violent Communication.  She’s the author of Becoming a Woman of Value, How to Thrive in Life and Love and Choice Poi...

Yes, I decide to close up this Podcast! In this final episode, I explain why. The health and wellness space is flooded with fear-inducing health claims, often implying that you need to invest in various products to improve your well-being. It’s making us stressed and may even be causing orthorexia for some. Very few people are telling you what you really need to hear, which is that you need to dum...

In this episode, we explored many exciting and surprising points. However, they all circled back to one crucial theme: the importance of defining your purpose. This is the key to feeling fulfilled in your personal relationships and financial goals, and it's a journey that can inspire and motivate you. Andrew uses science and experience to validate his teachings in a way that is impossible to a...

In true ‘Luella’ style, which some might call somewhat disorganized, I did a mind dump for this episode on all the reasons why you might be feeling lost and apathetic about life. This episode is for the person trying to find a sense of meaning and happiness in everyday life.  In this episode, I uncover: The importance of having a sense of community while also spending more time in solitude. The ne...

Today, I had an enlightening conversation with Dennis Wong, a functional and integrative registered pharmacist, about the various manifestations of stress on a physiological, emotional, and mental level. We combined his expertise in pharmacy (the science) with my observations of stress in my therapy room (psychology). In essence, stress presents itself in physical and emotional signs, and it is cr...

If you have never worked with a functional integrative dietician before to combat your ills, perhaps consider doing so. In today’s episode, Michelle and I discussed just some of the misguided information playing on various media channels, so you don’t need to continue to guess. We spoke about how stress plays a massive role in combating disease and made the argument it is not only one lifestyle fa...

In today’s solo episode, I explained how maintaining a personal vision is imperative to ridding oneself of guilt, staying true to one's values, and likely circumventing a possible identity crisis down the road. I also spend a fair bit of time discussing John and Julie Gottman’s latest book Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict Into Connection,and the excellent job they did remindin...

If you do not think you are interested in selling or have no need to ‘sell,’ think again. We all sell something daily. Selling is more than just closing deals; it's about understanding the psychological factors that drive consumer/partner/child behavior and mastering the art of fulfilling the interested party’s deeper needs. Once you understand that it is a skill like any other, it becomes eas...

Tune in as Chad Hufford and I chat about the importance of laying a strong financial foundation if you want to achieve wealth in all aspects of your life. Financial wealth comes from sound financial practices starting from an early age. Listen to Chad’s story about what his childhood experiences taught him and why he is passionate about teaching others. Chad is a bestselling author who, for 17 yea...

Join me today for an insightful and informative conversation with Ms. Diaz as she tells us the story of how she became a victim of multiple narcissistic relationships. At the end of our conversation, Dana becomes particularly vulnerable, confirming that her healing journey is actualized and authentic. Dana is a wife, mother, and author of the Best-Selling book "GASPING FOR AIR: THE STRANGLEHOL...

Tune in for a comprehensive guide on navigating the complexities of relationships, drawing from extensive insights gained within the therapy room. This episode addresses the crucial steps individuals can take to conquer common relationship hurdles such as resentment, the pitfalls of victimization, and the detrimental cycle of Negative Sentiment Override. Learn about the transformative power of tak...

I discovered Kim’s Podcast, The Wall Street Coach, after doing some of my work around money and money mindset. I invited Kim as a guest to explain to my listeners that it doesn’t matter what industry we work in, the lifestyle we follow, or what relationship we are in…everyone suffers from self-sabotage. Until we realize how disabusing this narrative can become, we will never reach that point of be...

What a great conversation we had today! Michelle is my kind of gal. She is all about taking responsibility, becoming empowered, and an advocate of both nutrition and talk therapy to heal our trauma – a true inspiration to all who listen to this episode. Michelle Reittinger is a mother, wife, daughter and also a woman who has healed what many would call an unhealable mental illness, that is unless...

Is it true that the formula to lose weight is less calories and more exercise? Do women have a more difficult time to lose weight than men? Does stress play a large role in weight loss?  In general, do you feel our health is more compromised in North America than in Europe? Is prioritizing protein over any other macronutrient as crucial as we often hear? Does exercise directly improve our microbio...

The ugly concoction of guilt, shame and self-loathing is most often the underlying reason why you are struggling and in need of therapy. Ridding shame is not easy, but when you begin to love yourself more by honouring your core needs, it becomes easier.  In this episode, I present three clients I have seen in therapy: Client one lost her job because she did not care enough for herself. Client two...

I love interviewing women who can be described as ‘ a piece of work’, and Lynne Bowman is that woman. She is really a masterpiece. Now in her late 70s, I can tell that she has truly embraced life. When she was pregnant with her first child and told she was prediabetic, she made some lifestyle changes that proved to be highly transformative for her physical and mental health. Lynne has always value...

If you are like me, even the phrase Excel sheet is enough to make you run in the other direction. Well, fear no more! Money and financial literacy are our friends! Today I had a very educational and insightful interview with Patti Handy, a financial advisor and coach whose goal is to ensure that women stay informed as to how to access, manage, and grow their money.   After spending a combined 20 y...