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The Unplanned Joyful Life - Gain Confidence, Navigate Adversity, Live Purposefully, Engage your Christian Faith, Catholic Church

Cathy Jo Lang RN, Certified Professional Life Coach, Public Speaker, Podcast Host, Children’s Published Book Author,

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Ranked top 5% globally Are you a successful and well-rounded individual, but are lacking spiritual fulfillment in your life? Do you consider yourself to be Christian, and grew up Catholic, but your family never really practiced? And, maybe they did. But, as an adult, you have become totally withdrawn from the Church? Have you experienced trials and tribulations and have sought out answers except for the Faith? But, you would like to learn more to see if the Catholic faith is a path you'd lik ...
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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo will continue and conclude her conversation with Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett. Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett is an Author, Speaker, Podcast Host and Educator. She is also a Mom, Wife and DAUGHTER! She combines her love of learning and science with her passion for The Catholic Faith. And, she wants to help you be the best mom and w…
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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo will continue her conversation with Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett. Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett is an Author, Speaker, Podcast Host and Educator. She is also a Mom, Wife and DAUGHTER! She combines her love of learning and science with her passion for The Catholic Faith. And, she wants to help you be the best mom and wife you can b…
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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo will talk with Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett. Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett is an Author, Speaker, Podcast Host and Educator. She is also a Mom, Wife and DAUGHTER! She combines her love of learning and science with her passion for The Catholic Faith. And, she wants to help you be the best mom and wife you can be! She is host of The…
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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo concludes her conversation with Christie Walkie. Christie is a Catholic Sobriety Coach, helping women create and/or improve their relationship with alcohol. In this final part of Christie's interview, She shares the sobriety coaching services she offers to women. You don't have to hit rock bottom for alcohol to be c…
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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo continues her conversation with Christie Walker. Christie is a Catholic Sobriety Coach, helping women create and/or improve their relationship with alcohol. Christie continues her conversation and how her faith led her through some challenging times while creating the life she had hoped for. She lives her life alcoh…
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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo continues her conversation with Christie Walkie. Christie is a Catholic Sobriety Coach, helping women create and/or improve their relationship with alcohol. In this part 2 of her interview, Christie talks about the beginning stages of her own recovery, what challenges she faced and how her future began to take shape…
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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo talks with Christie Walkie. Christie is a Catholic Sobriety Coach, helping women create or improve their relationship with alcohol. In part 1 of her interview, Christie talks about the beginning stages of her experience with alcoholism, including initial experience with alcohol, signs and symptoms that drinking had …
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Inside today's episode of the Unplanned Joyful Life podcast, Cathy Jo shares 13 challenges she has faced overcame regarding her business, Cathy Jo Lang LLC, and creating and hosting her podcast, The Unplanned Joyful Life. If you are facing challenges in your life, know that you are not alone. Whether they are challenges you chose to face, they are …
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, as Cathy Jo gets closer to celebrating her 100 episode, she shares 12 benefits she has received from starting her business and hosting her podcast. As a Certified Life Coach, Cathy's goal is to direct and support clients as they create and obtain personal and professional goals. Cathy spe…
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, we will continue our conversation with Tajenai Alvarado, better known as Taj. She is the oldest of 3 children and born to teen parents. She is intelligent, passionate and grateful for the life and family God has provided her with. Taj shares details about her personal faith journey. She t…
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, you will meet Tajenai Alvarado, better known as Taj. She is the oldest of 3 children and born to teen parents. She is intelligent, passionate and extremely gifted. Taj is grateful for the life and family God has provided her with. And, she shares details about her personal faith journey. …
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo talks with Stacy Marinaro. Stacy is a Wife, Mom, Educator as well as Organizer of a local Catholic Youth Group for Junior High Students. She is kind, humble, intelligent and faith Filled! And, one of the hardest working individuals I know. I am honored to know her. Stacy shares h…
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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 Relig…
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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 an…
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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…
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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 Christ…
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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 ca…
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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. The…
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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 ben…
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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…
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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo talks 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 ser…
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo continues her conversation with Body Literacy Expert and Author, Christina Valenzuela. Christina is a Catholic Wife and Mother of four, as well as an Educator regarding Body Literacy and Natural Family Planning. She is the author of "Cycle Charting for Single Women" and "The Lang…
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo talks with Body Literacy Expert and Author, Christina Valenzuela. Christina is a Catholic Wife and Mother of four, as well as an Educator regarding Body Literacy and Natural Family Planning. She is the author of "Cycle Charting for Single Women" and "The Language of your Body," w…
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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo will continue her conversation with Peggy Riexinger. She is a Wife, Mom, Grandma, Talented Artist, and Soon-to-be Published Children's Book Author and Illustrator! She will share her journey of creativity as she reflects on her early childhood and adult experiences related to art and design. Her book, The Knight's B…
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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo will introduce you to Peggy Riexinger. She is a Wife, Mom, Grandma, Talented Artist, and Soon-to-be Published Children's Book Author and Illustrator! She will share her journey of creativity as she reflects on her early childhood and adult experiences related to art and design. Her book, The Knight's Brilliant Light…
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo talks about a "To-do" list (or jar) of summer activity ideas that she and her children would come up with together at the beginning of summer. She shares 25 simple and free activities, ranging from playing board games and building forts to visiting local museums. All these active…
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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 sh…
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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…
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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 …
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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 w…
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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…
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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 Mor…
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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…
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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 2…
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo will introduce you to 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 Hol…
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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo discusses her experiences and journey in regard to writing. She shares 15 ways she has benefited from writing. Cathy Jo ends with a poem/prayer written 4 years after the heartbreaking loss of her son Michael Robert Lang. You can get Cathy Jo's children's books: "My Little Light" and "A Friend is Nice", both written …
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo reflects on the unconditional love of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit on this Thursday of Holy Week. She reflects on a time that she experienced unconditional love from another that drew her attention to the love of God. Cathy Jo shares 15 ways to acknowledge, receive and embrace…
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In today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life, you will continue to hear from Alison Pipitone. Although she is well known for her musical abilities, you will get to know another very important side of Alison. She is a college educator and she is changing lives. She will share information about the work she is doing to help Adult students obtain t…
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In today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life, you will meet Alison Pipitone. Although she is well known for her musical abilities, you will get to know another very important side of Alison. She is a college educator and she is changing lives. She will share information about the work she is doing to help Adult students obtain their GED. She is …
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life, Father Sam Giangreco continues to share his personal story of growing up in the Catholic Faith and being called to God's Mercy. In his personal journey of faith, he experienced joy, sorrow and a profound feeling of God's call on his life. Sometimes the call was clear and sometimes it was more sub…
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life, Father Sam Giangreco continues to share his personal story of growing up in the Catholic Faith and being called to God's Mercy. In his personal journey of faith, he experienced joy, sorrow and profound feeling of God's call on his life. Sometimes the call was clear and sometimes it was more subtl…
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life, Father Sam Giangreco shares his personal story of growing up in the Catholic Faith and being called to God's Mercy. In his personal journey of faith, he experienced joy, sorrow and profound feeling of God's call on his life. Sometimes the call was clear and sometimes it was more subtle. But, with…
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In today's episode, Cathy Jo shares her experience and benefits of choosing to "be where you are". You can call it living in the moment or being mindful of the task at hand. But, either way, when dealing with a variety of responsibilities, you and your family will benefit significantly from this habit. You will learn 7 ways you'll succeed from this…
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life, Cathy Jo updates and informs you on how the podcast is growing, what she hopes to do in the future and 7 things you can do to support The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast. It has been and continues to be an incredible experience. Cathy Jo will work to improve this podcast in every way possible. And,…
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Inside today's episode of the Unplanned Joyful Life, Cathy Jo addresses feelings of loneliness and lack of direction. She shares 12 things you can do to feel more connected and directed in your life. If you are feeling significantly affected by emotional distress, and are in need of professional and immediate help, please contact The Crisis help li…
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo Lang continues her interview with Father Bill Quinlivan, a Parish Priest and Pastor from Buffalo, NY. Father Bill continues to share his journey of growing up in a Catholic Irish family, hearing and accepting his call to priesthood and sharing what he wants young mothers to know …
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo Lang continues her interview with Father Bill Quinlivan, a Parish Priest and Pastor from Buffalo, NY. Father Bill continues to share his journey of growing up in a Catholic Irish family, hearing and accepting his call to priesthood and sharing what he wants young mothers to know …
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo interviews Father Bill Quinlivan, a Parish Priest and Pastor from Buffalo, NY. Father Bill shares his journey of growing up in a Catholic Irish family, hearing and accepting his call to priesthood, as well as what he wants young mothers to know about the Catholic Church. He will …
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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo Talks about the importance of Lent as a Christian. She shares 10 ways you can implement practices to get the most out of this Lenten season. This will help you grow in faith, strength and grace. If this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please take 30 seconds and give a 5-star review on apple podcast, Con…
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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned joyful Life, Cathy Jo talks about Atomic Habits by James Clear and 4 Laws explained in his book. She shares her personal thoughts and examples of ways that she has, and you may benefit from reading it. She encourages you to read Atomic Habits and improve habits necessary for success, no matter what your goal.…
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