The Luella Jonk Show

When it comes to why couples struggle to maintain or establish a relationship, procrastination is not normally the first thing that comes to mind. However, it can be an underlying cause to why couples are having difficulty in achieving the kind of relationship they have longed to achieve with their partner.    In this episode, I discuss the true reason why people procrastinate (and it has nothing...

In today’s episode, I describe my personal approach to creating a better, more connective, more fulfilling relationship in a way that guarantees your own personal success by rebuilding a new version of yourself. Whether or not your partner will grow with you is unknown at this time. However, if you are ready to step up to the plate and guarantee your own happiness in life, by use of this proven me...

Today’s guest, Dr. Aaron Goldman, Ph. D. sheds light on the importance of knowing your genetic make-up to take specific health action toward living optimally and promoting longevity with nutrition, exercise, and specific lifestyle choices. Dr. Goldman goes through the results of my specific DNA results and describes the many different categories of genetic testing included in this test. LoveMyHeal...

Robert Mack is an Ivy League-Educated Positive Psychology Expert, Inspirational Speaker, and Published Author.     His work has been endorsed by Oprah, Vanessa Williams, Lisa Nichols, and many others.      In addition to serving as Celebrity Love Coach for  Famously Single  on the E! Network for two seasons, Robert also worked as Consulting Producer and On-Camera Expert for  Mind Your Business  on...

Today I welcomed Dr. Shyamala Kiru. Shyamala is an ex-therapist turned Leadership Mentor, obsessed with the connection between our emotional intelligence and our capacity for success, both personally and professionally. She works with high-performance, female entrepreneurs and professionals who desire to master their emotional intelligence and unlock embodied leadership, so they can execute their...

Welcome today’s guest, Dr. Nicole Marcione. She identifies herself as an Empowered Aging Coach, a Body-Brain Longevity Specialist, a Board-certified Health Coach, and the founder of Integrative Aging.   Her work bridges science and magic, helping woman deepen their connection to their health, body, and intuition. Her Ph. D. doctoral research at the University of Southern California (USC) focused o...

Susan Wadia-Ells is the author of Busting Breast Cancer: Five Simple Steps to Keep Breast Cancer Out of Your Body and also the founder of a Busting Breast Cancer Education Project. Her goal is to help everyone understand how and why the new metabolic approach to cancer can finally explain why so many women develop breast cancer, while others may never develop the disease. Susan has a degree in ene...

Today I welcome Shirlee Williams. More than 30 years ago Shirlee found herself on a yoga mat breathing deeper than she had ever had before. From that moment on, Shirlee knew things would be different. Curiosity led her down a spiritual path of yoga, meditation, and entrepreneurship. She ran a brick-and-mortar yoga studio for 14 years. In the last few years, Shirlee has transitioned to the online s...

Today I am happy to welcome my guest and friend, Libby Kemkaran to the podcast. Libby is a wildly successful business coach who has leveraged and branded the idea of using individualistic thinking styles to grow successful businesses for entrepreneurs.   If you love the idea of being authentic whilst still attracting highly motivated clients with similar thinking patterns and styles as you do, the...

In today’s solo episode, I discuss the concept of worthiness. Many people lack self-worth and to me, it is the foundation of success.  I think we all have moments where we feel a sense of lack, doubt, and unworthiness. Fear is common, and fear often translates to feelings of lack, so perhaps it might be helpful to ask yourself “ What am I fearing?” or “Would I act differently if I knew I wouldn’t...

I wanted to share a simple story with you of a woman I met in Tuscany. Martine Janta-Polczynsk invited us over for a beautiful dinner one evening. The view from her home was gorgeous and her energy was equally as attractive. If you want to see some images of that evening with Martine, be sure to visit my Instagram page. I just connected so well with Martine because I could tell she was a woman tha...

This interview with Kristina came at the perfect time as I am about to hold a Masterclass on the topic Should I Stay or Should I Go. Separation and divorce are known to be one of life’s top three stressors, but it doesn’t necessarily need to continue that way. The pain can be temporary and Kristina Rizzo’s interview shows us this. Not all divorces need to be nasty and divisive. Changing your persp...

While still on a bit of a high from my trip to Italy, I had the privilege of interviewing Alessio Maina, an organic wine and olive farmer in the province of Arezzo, Italy. In this interview, Alessio and I discussed organic practices applied to his small acreage and why it is more a matter of quality than it is quantity when it comes to harvesting local crops. This is of course much different than...

Join me today as I have a candid conversation with Dr. Lauren Berhman. Dr. Berhman and I discuss how oddly common it is for collaborative family law professionals to have shared the burden of emotional fragility as it relates to separation and divorce and the pain that accompanies these life-changing events. However, it is this common thread that allows us to provide the empathy and understanding...

Join me on this special episode as I sit down with you and provide a rendition of my journey to Italy and Portugal. Think of us sitting outside on a patio, sipping a glass of wine, or perhaps having a nice coffee together. I describe to you what I loved and what I didn’t love so much, while also providing you with some tips in case you are considering traveling to these countries soon.  Enjoy the...

Roberta Hughes is the Founder and lead instructor at PeaceFull Living, a boutique hybrid studio that conveys a delicate and personalized Peaceful Living instruction through customized Pilates, Meditation, and Yoga classes. Peaceful Living grants clients a way to filter out life’s pressures through a delicate and highly personalized approach through its live streams and on-demand classes. Its nurtu...

Today I have a repeat offender, Dr. Felice Gersh. She was first on the show a few months ago when she discussed the importance of the female reproductive cycle in terms of long-term health. If you haven’t listened to Episode #7, I highly suggest you do so.   Felice Gersh, M.D. is a multi-award-winning physician with dual board certifications in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She is the founder a...

For anyone who wants to better communicate with THEMSELVES then Kass Thomas is your go-to! Kass is a U.S. native now living in Rome, who realized that some communication issues are a result of misconceptions or ambiguities – and has seen that this often begins within ourselves. How might this flaw show up to you? If you find yourself moving towards self-doubt and self-judgment – then you likely ne...

Lauren Behrman earned her Ph. D. in Clinical Psychology and began private practice in 1985.  She completed Postdoctoral Training in Child, Adolescent, and Family Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health in 1990.  She has evaluated and treated children and families since 1976 at Schneider Children's Hospital, Nassau BOCES, and was Chief Psychologist at the Child...

Dr. John Demartini tells a beautiful story of how he went from wearing the dunce cap in the classroom, having a physical disability and a childhood speech impediment, to later creating, developing, and employing a value system used by many individuals, entrepreneurs, schools, and corporations. Everyone will get a different lesson from listening to this episode but for me personally, the most impor...

For more than a decade, Ginny Gane has been working intimately with manifestors and empowering women around the world to leverage the law of attraction and become the most powerful authentic versions of themselves, so they can align with their true purpose and experience a life of wild love and freedom. Enjoy this conversation with Ginny, and be sure to share it with friends and family!   Relevant...

Brad Kearns is a New York Times bestselling author, Guinness World Record setting professional Speedgolfer, #1 ranked USA age 55-59 high jumper, and former US national champion and #3 world-ranked professional triathlete. He hosts the B.rad podcast covering healthy living, peak performance, and personal growth with his carefree style and lively sense of humor.  Brad's main message is to pursue...

Today I have with me two powerful women, two twin sisters, Ashley and Jenna from Jenna Rae Cakes, a delectable family-owned bakery housed in Winnipeg, Canada. However, if you don’t live here, not to worry, they ship internationally as well! These women took a passion and made it into a rapidly growing business. Jenna needed a medium to express her design skills and it turns out that watching an ep...

Join me today for a powerful heart-felt ☺ episode with a woman who knows what it is like to become aligned with her feelings and use this ‘heart energy’ to get behind her thoughts. We often speak of how one must align with one’s own core values and beliefs to become our true authentic self, but what does this look like exactly? It seems like an enigma, doesn’t it? It doesn’t have to be – listen an...

Molly Downey, RDN, LDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) who specializes in glucose control, metabolism, and weight loss. She graduated from Indiana University-Bloomington and currently works as a nutrition manager at Nutrisense, a health technology company that leverages continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) to optimize diet, health, and overall well...