• #94 Part 1 Stacy Marinaro: Mom, Wife, Catholic Educator and Child of God
    Jul 10 2025

    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 helping to create a foundation of the faith, hope and love for the next generation. And, she does it so beautifully! I am honored to know her.

    Stacy shares her personal journey, hearing God's voice, and how God is always working in our lives, even when we are oblivious to it!

    Stacy also worked with Cathy Jo as a Coaching Client. And, she shares how she benefitted most from Coaching with Cathy Jo Lang LLC.

    If this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please stop what you are doing right now and write a review of the show on apple podcast!

    For a Healthy Boundaries Coaching Call for just $57, Contact Cathy Jo at cathylang716@gmail.com ,

    And, to connect with other young mamas and those who support them, Join my free Facebook group, "Practical Support for Younger Christian Moms"

    Thank you and God bless!

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    27 m
  • #93- 11 Ways to Create an Environment of Trust in Your Home and For Your Family
    Jul 8 2025

    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 this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please take 30 seconds and write a review on apple podcast,

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

    Join my free Facebook group, Practical Support for Younger Christian Moms

    Thank you and God bless!

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    31 m
  • #92 Ignite your Catholic Faith, Navigate Adversity and Experience God's Provision and Abundance
    Jul 3 2025

    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 include the link below.

    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bible-in-a-year-with-fr-mike-schmitz/id1539568321?i=1000640217358

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

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

    Join my free Facebook group, Practical Support for Younger Christian Moms

    Thank you and God bless!

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    28 m
  • #91 Looking to Improve Intimacy within your marriage? Meet Catholic Sex and marriage Coach,, PhD Sarah Bartel, Part 2
    Jul 1 2025

    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 paid workshops and/or Downloads at:

    www.canafest.com

    www.littlewayofmarriage.com

    headsteward@canafest.com

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

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

    Join my free Facebook group, Practical Support for Younger Christian Moms

    Thank you and God bless!

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    24 m
  • #90 Looking to Improve Intimacy within your marriage? Meet Catholic Sex and marriage Coach, Sarah Bartel, PhD Part 1
    Jun 26 2025

    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/or Downloads at:

    www.canafest.com

    www.littlewayofmarriage.com

    headsteward@canafest.com

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

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

    Join my free Facebook group, Practical Support for Younger Christian Moms

    Thank you and God bless!

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    25 m
  • #89 Looking to Teach Your Kids From Home? Meet Experienced Homeschooling Mother of 7 and Podcast Host, Bonnie Landry Part 2
    Jun 24 2025

    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 insights learned from homeschooling all of her 7 children. And, Bonnie has 12 grandchildren who are also homeschooled.

    She recommends two books to use as resources for raising your children.

    They are: "Rest Play Grow" by Deborah McNamara and

    "Hold onto Your Kids" by Gordon Neufeld, Ph.D, and Gabor Mate', MD

    You can find Bonnie at:

    www.makejoynormal.buzzsprout.com

    www.bonnielandry.ca

    https:/www.instagram.com/make.joy.normal/

    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

    Join my free Facebook group, Practical Support for Younger Christian Moms

    Thank you and God bless!

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    29 m
  • #88 Looking to Teach Your Kids From Home? Meet Experienced Homeschooler and Mother of 7, Bonnie Landry Part 1
    Jun 19 2025

    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 homeschooling all of her 7 children. And, Bonnie has 12 grandchildren who are also homeschooled.

    She recommends two books to use as resources for raising your children.

    They are: "Rest Play Grow" by Deborah McNamara and

    "Hold onto Your Kids" by Gordon Neufeld, Ph.D, and Gabor Mate', MD

    You can find Bonnie at:

    www.makejoynormal.buzzsprout.com

    www.bonnielandry.ca

    https:/www.instagram.com/make.joy.normal/

    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

    Join my free Facebook group, Practical Support for Younger Christian Moms

    Thank you and God bless!

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    28 m
  • #87 How can Catholic Charities of WNY Help your Growing Family? Meet Deacon Steve Schumer, Catholic Husband, Father, Grandfather and CEO of Part 2
    Jun 17 2025

    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 you to know what Catholic Charities services are all about. Catholic Charities Annual Appeal runs through the next 2 weeks. But, you can continue to donate throughout the year.

    Contact Catholic Charities: ccwny.org #716-218-1400

    If you are in need of immediate help regarding personal or family needs, call #211

    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

    Join my free Facebook group, Practical Support for Younger Christian Moms

    Thank you and God bless!

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    18 m