Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life, Cathy Jo speaks with Talia Rodriguez. Talia is a Legal Professional and Community Advocate who is running for the Buffalo School Board-West District. Talia will share her personal experience growing up on the West Side of Buffalo, including how her parents' attitude and lives of service helped shape who she is today. She will also share some programs she's been involved in implementing for Buffalo students and families. Finally, Talia shares words of wisdom for younger mamas who might be listening.

You can find Talia on Social media and online:

Instagram: talia4bps

Podcast: Latinaherstory-https://www.swellcast.com/latinaherstory

Facebook: Talia Rodriguez for Buffalo School Board

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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life, Cathy speaks with Talia Rodriguez. Talia is a Legal Professional and Community Advocate who is running for the Buffalo School Board-West District. Talia will share her personal experience growing up on the West Side of Buffalo including how her parents' attitude of service helped shape who she is today. She will also share some programs she's been involved in implementing for Buffalo students and families. Finally, Talia shares words of wisdom for younger mamas who might be listening.

You can find Talia on Social media and online:

Instagram: talia4bps

Podcast: Latinaherstory-https://www.swellcast.com/latinaherstory

Facebook: Talia Rodriguez for Buffalo School Board

If this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please take 30 seconds and give a 5-star review on apple podcast,

Contact Cathy Jo for a Healthy Boundaries Coaching Call at cathylang716@gmail.com

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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo talks about mental, emotional and/or physical depletion. She shares her personal experiences and provides 10 ways you can deal with periods of depletion and ways to restore energy. She refers to Biblical Scripture: Psalm 23 and 2 Corinthians 12:9. She also refers to the song, "Talking to Jesus" by Elevation worship https://youtu.be/OXsxw1fRHMA?si=KXFFV5TktZZl8p1M

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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo has the pleasure of interviewing Kenna Millea. Kenna has an extensive academic background, including 2 degrees from The University of Notre Dame and an additional Master's degree from St. Mary's University of Minnesota. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Co-founder of the Martin Center of Integration where Kenna counsels and leads others to bring healing and wholeness to those in need. She does this through integrating counseling and The Catholic Faith. She and her husband, Pat, cohost "This Whole Life" Podcast. Kenna and Pat have been married for 15 years and have 7 children. You can listen to Kenna and Pat on "This Whole Life" Podcast.

Their website is: thiswholelifepodcast.com@thiswholelifepodcast.

Kenna referred to this episode during her interview regarding honesty in regard to our struggles:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep68-a-future-with-hope-w-bishop-james-conley/id1634474023?i=1000697345581

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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo continues her conversation with Marissa Jeffery. Marissa is an integral part of the Buffalo and West Seneca Communities. Marissa grew up in South Buffalo, NY. She has been teaching dance for 25 years. Her professional background in Banking. And, she loves serving individuals, couples and families through her work as a Mortgage Broker. Her newest role has been as Publisher of, a community magazine called West Seneca Living where she brings information, opportunities and resources to the citizens of West Seneca community

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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo will introduce you to Marissa Jeffery. Marissa is an important part of the Buffalo and West Seneca Communities. Marissa grew up in South Buffalo, NY. She has been teaching dance for 25 years. Her professional background is in Banking. And, she loves serving individuals, couples and families through her work as a Mortgage Broker. Her newest role has been as a Publisher for a community magazine called West Seneca Living, where she brings information, opportunities and resources to the citizens of West Seneca, NY.

You can contact Marissa at:

MJeffery@BestVersionMedia.com

BestVersionMedia.com/magazines/WestSenecaLiving

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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo will introduce you to Erik Bohen. Erik is a Candidate for the Buffalo School Board, Park District in Buffalo, New York. He is the Current Director of Medicaid Transportation for Western New York. He is a Former Buffalo Public Schools Special Education Teacher for 13 years; Former New York State Assembly Member for the 142nd District; Irish Center Consultant and Current Board member; And, Former Coach at Mount Mercy Academy and Bishop Timon-St. Jude High School. Erik will share his personal journey of growing up in South Buffalo, starting a memorial run for a close family friend, Jack Donahue when Erik was just 15-16 years old. This would be the beginning of Erik's passion, involvement and leadership within the South Buffalo Community and beyond. if you would like to contact Erik, you can email him at etbohen@gmail.com. And, if you would like to sign his petition to run for school board, email him your address. And, he will send someone or come to get your signature himself. Signatures must be in by 5/20/2025. And, the election for school board will be in November with the general election. You do not need to be of a particular party to sign or vote. But, you do need to be a registered voter.

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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo will continue her conversation with Father Ryan Keating. After working as an educator, Father Ryan discovered his calling to become a priest. Now he serves as a Parochial Vicar for The Blessed Family #7 which includes Queen of Heaven, St. John Vianney, St. Gabriel, St. John the 23rd and 14 Holy Helpers. He helps lead a spiritual support group for individuals dealing with mental health issues that meets twice a month at Queen of Heaven Church. And, he is also experienced in prison ministry.

If you would like to contact Father Ryan, you can email him at frryan@qofhchurch.org.

Father also mentioned the book, "St. Dymphna's Playbook" A Catholic Guide to Finding Mental and Emotional Well-Being by Tommy Tighe.

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