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The Luella Jonk ShowEpisode #24: Why Consumerism is Stealing Your Joy and How to Take It Back with Luella JonkIn this solo episode, I reflect on the pressures we face in a world of endless expectations and over-consumption. From navigating the overwhelming influence of consumerism to rediscovering joy in life’s simple moments, I share personal insights on why it’s essential to focus on what truly matters. This episode delves into the challenges of balancing personal and professional lives, the traps of comparison, and the yearning for authentic connections in a filtered world. I also explore the emotional ups and downs that come with life’s gray seasons and how gratitude can be a powerful antido...2024-11-1959 min
The Luella Jonk ShowEpisode #20: How Luella Found Strength in VulnerabilityIn this episode, I share my thoughts on trust—how it affects our families and work relationships. I talk about the struggles we face when trying to build trust, especially when balancing family life and work demands. I also discuss my journey with therapy and how it’s helped me understand the importance of being open about our feelings. Therapy isn’t just about healing; it teaches us how to connect with our emotions and be vulnerable, even when it’s hard. This episode offers real insights on the power of emotional growth, how to handle t...2024-10-2257 min
The Luella Jonk ShowEpisode #17: Luella's Path to Self-Awareness and Embracing Neurodivergence for Personal GrowthIn this episode, I discussed on how to explore the significance of self-awareness and how it plays a crucial role in personal growth and healing. I shared my profound journey into therapy, reflecting on the impact of childhood programming, the power of imagination, and the importance of challenging one's subconscious beliefs. I delve into my experiences working with neurodivergent individuals and how embracing one's unique cognitive traits can foster self-acceptance and transformation. I also shares my thoughts on how consistent dedication to self-reflection and goal-setting can shape one's reality, whether it's in personal development or financial success. 2024-10-0150 min
Best D Life with Daniela- Helping You Find the Bliss in Your BusyHow Self-Awareness Impacts Your Relationships with Luella JonkSelf-awareness is the foundation of all healthy relationships. In my latest chat with Luella Jonk, we explored how understanding and valuing ourselves can positively influence our romantic, work, and family connections. She shared that beginning your day with gratitude can set a positive tone and promote better communication throughout the day.
Luella Jonk is a Registered Psychotherapist and a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner who has dedicated her practice to educating her clients on what it takes to achieve emotional and physical wellness. She is particularly passionate about melding work and home life in a stable, satisfying, and...2024-07-2117 min
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode - What To Do When You Begin To Ask, ‘What’s The Point?' 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 need to connect with Source, albeit God or another higher power. Why is it never a means to an end but rather a journ...2024-05-2148 min
The Upside of Bipolar: Conversations on the Road to WellnessEP 35: Healing the Mind, Heart and Soul with PhD Trained Psychotherapist Luella JonkSend us a message!In this enlightening episode Dr. Luella Jonk shares:Her path to becoming a PhD trained psychotherapist,The important distinction between the brain and mind,The importance of looking at the whole person to facilitate healing,How identifying your “soul contract” can help you find purpose and motivation for healing,The value in understanding the difference between the heart and mind,Her “three pillars” for healing: take radical responsibility for their reality, practice daily self-awareness of their ener...2024-03-1056 min
The Luella Jonk ShowThe Real Truth About Aging and Weight Gain with Elizabeth ResnickI just had to get Elizabeth back on the show to bust more myths about weight gain, especially concerning aging. It all comes down to people making excuses or in other words, choosing REASONS over RESULTS. We can tell many stories about why you feel your body is different. You have unique tastes, preferences, and variances in DNA, but ultimately, that may account for 20% (at most) of the differences. So, where does the remaining 80% of your body composition stem from? Lifestyle choices, baby! Elizabeth Resnick is a 57-year-old double-certified health coach and author who helps w...2023-11-2853 min
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode - The Best Ways To Make Sure Your Relationship Does Not Last In today’s solo episode, I do a fun take on all the things we should do if we want to sink the relation-SHIP. The best way to solve any disaster is prevention. Just like in health, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure; it is no different in relationships. In business, it is called reverse engineering. In medicine, it is called functional medicine. In psychology, it is called inversion thinking. So, I will coin my own phrase related to relationship woes; “A drop in expectations is worth an ocean of happi...2023-11-2146 min
The Luella Jonk ShowWhy Switching to Decaf is a Good Idea with Chad PolskiAs someone who drinks a lot of decaf coffee, it is important to know I am only ingesting quality ingredients when I drink, especially my coffee. Drinking coffee is a ritual I want to continue doing, which is why I decided to seek out the truth. Chad Polski is the owner of Blue Spruce Decaf Coffee Co., and his passion is roasting organic arabica, chemical-free decaf coffee. As a young Dad, working full time and doing ‘all the things’ Chad noticed his anxiety was peaking. He also realized that his caffeine consumption was contributing to his racing heart...2023-11-1439 min
The Luella Jonk ShowCelebrating my 100th Episode With Melanie Ann Layer of Alpha Femme!!As a special celebration of my 100th recording of I Think, I Can, I couldn’t think of a more suitable guest than Melanie. She truly embodied the idea of I think…Thus, I Can. Melanie has been my most powerful mentor to date regarding women’s emotional intelligence, business mindset, and setting powerful standards on placing value on Self. As a mentee of hers, I can honestly say she has changed my life in incredibly meaningful ways. I now pass this same knowledge on to my own clients, and so the ripple effect gets to continue! Woot! Woot! M...2023-11-071h 06
The Luella Jonk ShowThe Role Reassurance Plays In Saving Your Relationship With John GrayI am so excited to have John Gray back for a second time on my podcast! In today’s episode, I ask Dr. Gray to define the terms masculine and feminine energy and the importance of balancing these energy types between couples. I further inquired about his views on why marriages are not being maintained and divorce rates continue to soar. We also discuss what couples should concentrate on to build and maintain a closer connection. John Gray is the author of the most well-known and trusted relationship book of all time, Men Are from Mars...2023-10-311h 12
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode - Love The One You’re WithConflict is inevitable in any relationship. In fact, if you don’t have conflict, I would question the integrity of the relationship. Conflict means passion and a zest for life. However, when couples experience conflict, they often feel they are failing or doing something wrong. In this episode, I dissect the most common areas of communication breakdown and the analogies of what it takes to create success in your business to bring in some good examples of strong communication and leadership skills, not to mention the amount of hard work, passion, and tenacity of creating a successful bus...2023-10-2446 min
The Luella Jonk ShowCassie Howard Speaks to the Woman Who Dreams of Owning Her Own BusinessI had a great interview with Cassie Howard, a well-known intuitive business strategist and money mentor (Yes, please). In this podcast episode, you will get to know Cassie more on a personal level and not just another business coach. What attracted me the most to Cassie is that she believes in you as a client; that is, you can be, do, and have anything you want and need right now, and you can experience it in your own way. She strongly advocates for work ethic, staying power, taking big, bold moves, and long-game focus alongside her many t...2023-10-1754 min
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode - Tying The Knot: The Most Important Decision in Your LifeChoosing your partner for life? Hello!! It can be arguably the most important decision of your lifetime. Who will be my lifelong partner? How do I know that for certain? Nothing is ever for certain in life – that is one thing I do know for certain!! But we can make decisions that will bring us greater clarity to make the best decision we can in the moment. That is all we can do. So, if I can understand a topic further, whether that is how to invest my money best or choose the best electric knife...2023-10-1038 min
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode - Don’t Let Your Trauma Become Your Never-Ending DramaToday, I discuss what to do when you feel triggered in relationships. As children, we learn through patterning thoughts, leading to patterned outcomes. This makes us feel very comfortable because patterning leads to certainty. One plus one equals two. We know what to expect, so it removes any discomfort. As kids, we were also told to stop crying and were distracted in order to be happy, mainly because our parents wanted us to be happy so that they could be happy. Then life happens, and we realize that nothing is certain, and we need to be taught a...2023-10-0340 min
The Luella Jonk ShowWhy Wait for a Miracle When Life’s Answers are Already There Within with Corin GrilloI began my dark night of the soul over 1.5 years ago when I decided to give meditation a real go. I started listening to guided meditations and then sat contemplating each morning. My morning spiritual practice has varied, but it all comes back to deep reflection and going deeper within me. I now help my clients do the same because of the tremendous joy and peace it has brought to me. In today’s episode, I speak with a like-minded soul who has also made her passion for helping others once she helped herself. Corin Grillo is a l...2023-09-2654 min
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode - You Get To Make Mistakes and Still Be Liked!Despite everyone from Oprah, your Gramma, and your daughter’s kindergarten teacher claiming how we need to love ourselves more, it is very apparent in my practice that we as a society have a lot of work to do around this topic. Many still beat themselves up because they feel terrible for doing the wrong thing. The bottom line is that nothing will change unless you practice forgiveness for yourself and others. You will be caught up in anger and resentment for a long time. The key to a joyful and fulfilling life is to love yourself mor...2023-09-1948 min
The Luella Jonk ShowWhy Your Human Design Allows You To Be You with Amy ElizabethIf there is one thing that has really made a difference in many people’s lives, it is me telling them that ‘You get to be you’. So many of my clients struggle with shame and guilt because they feel that they are not doing enough or being enough. Whether it is in how you run your business, your personal relationships, and even in your parenting style, being authentic and genuine in how you show up is so important. This is called being in alignment, and this is what the human design profiling system is all about. Amy Eli...2023-09-1255 min
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode - Becoming Radically Responsible in Terms of What we Truly Believe About Ourselves and OthersOriginally this was a live done on Facebook, but I felt it needed to become an episode so that everyone may feel less stressed in a world that often feels overwhelming – especially regarding personal development. Truth be told, self-growth and self-awareness develop through daily practice. What are you doing on a daily basis to grow, learn, and attain a higher sense of emotional intelligence? Little changes bring about big results. In the episode, I speak a lot about my favorite topics: Self-awareness being the catalyst to change and self-love being the backbone for change to occu...2023-09-0545 min
The Luella Jonk ShowA Client’s Journey Towards Self-Love and Using Prayer IntentionallyI had the privilege to interview a past client, Noordeep Kaur, whom I worked with to uncouple from both a physically and emotionally abusive marriage and show up for herself, her daughter, and her lineage in a way that will have a rippling effect in her East Indian culture as a whole. We get deep into her transformational journey from self-doubt to self-empowerment. The journey never ends, but it gets to be a journey of self-love and acceptance of who you as at the core of your human evolution. In the end, love always prevails. Even for t...2023-08-291h 03
The B.rad PodcastDr. Luella Jonk: Relationship Insights Inspired By John GrayI’m joined by the very interesting Dr. Luella Jonk—a psychotherapist and a functional medicine practitioner from Canada who is also a long-time listener of the show—to have a conversation all about relationships. You will hear us discuss John Gray’s essential relationship assignments as well as many other relationship insights—we talk about why we are obligated to take care of ourselves first before getting into relationships, why anxiety is so prevalent these days, the cost of trying to control other people and outcomes, the difference between mental health care in North America and in Western...2023-08-2558 min
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode - The Importance of Having Difficult Conversations, Prayer, and Going Inward Within the Human ExperienceIf you are someone that has been avoiding difficult conversations, forgot the power of having conversations with God, or tapped into spirituality, and know that you have been avoiding doing the inner work, this episode is for you! Please consider rating and reviewing this podcast, it would mean so much to me. Also, if you are interested in accessing my signature offer, which starts August 31, 2023, you can click this link: https://www.subscribepage.com/luellajonk_freedom If I Decide: Feeling the Freedom After Making the Decision sounds more for you, then acc...2023-08-2253 min
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode - Belief, Decision, and Trusting our IntuitionToday I share my experience and what I have seen with my clients regarding our belief systems, what it truly means to believe, questioning what it means to believe, and showing up in a way that speaks to our true conviction on a topic. I also dive into what it truly feels like to trust your gut instincts and intuition and how important it is to practice this skill. For example, we always play with fear and intuition but often do not even know that this is what we are doing. How difficult it is to be courageous at...2023-08-1552 min
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode - The July IG Live ExtravaganzaIn late July I did several Instagram Lives, which topics ranged from relationships, taking ownership of your behavior, what it truly means to be humble, and much more. Also, I announced my signature offer; a transformational journey to freedom of mind! Doesn’t that sound yummy? Most of my clients strive for peace of mind and freedom of choice, so I created this 12-week program. It is essentially what I led myself through in order to be more present and happier. You can learn more about this offer by visiting my Linktr.ee! Rele...2023-08-0851 min
The Luella Jonk ShowHow to Trust Again After a Betrayal with Jaclyn Shaw If you are looking for a ‘How to’ methodology for coming back to trust again after being deeply hurt by betrayal, whether that be within an intimate partnership or any other relationship, this episode is NOT for you. You are not going to receive a protocol to follow. Instead, you will receive gentle guidance towards going within the depths of your soul, what it means to tap into intuition and wisdom, and what it means to come back into yourself. You can trust that this episode is one not to skip and catch up later, or you can li...2023-08-011h 00
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode - Why I Decided to Start Intermittent Fasting AgainMost people start intermittent fasting for all the wonderful health benefits that come along with it, specifically insulin sensitivity and possibly shedding weight, and reducing inflammation. But that was not my sole reason to restart IF. The sole reason was to stop my little addiction, leverage the power of my mind, and call in Spirit to assist with this. For more in-depth information on intermittent fasting, listen to Episode 12, with Gin Stephens. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/i-think-i-can/id1597470839?i=1000551178656 Relevant Links | Social Media: https://luellajonk.com/ h...2023-07-2541 min
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode - Why Being Uncomfortable is Good for Your SoulIn this episode, I talk about the importance of getting used to being uncomfortable, whether it be because of a breakup, a death, or even external factors. Being in discomfort allows you to realize I will be okay. During this discomfort, you realize that you are capable of much more than you thought, AND this benefits everyone around you. For me, for you, for us… Relevant Links | Social Media: https://luellajonk.com/ https://www.instagram.com/luellajonk/ https://www.facebook.com/luella.jonk.7 2023-07-1835 min
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode - Catching up with what has been going on in my worldI begin the conversation discussing my recent trip to Italy where I spent ten days basking in all that Tuscany has to offer. I then provide examples of the types of clients that typically reach out to me – just in case you see yourself as someone who would fit the description…I would love for you to be in my world! Finally, I sum it up with a discussion of what is coming up in the next few months for Luella Jonk Consulting! Check out my website: www.luellajonk.com Close Proximity: https://www.subscribepage.com...2023-05-1653 min
The Luella Jonk ShowDeveloping Intuitive Eating as an Act of Self-Love With Registered Dietician Shelise Irby Today we cover the importance of awareness surrounding food sensitivities, choices best for you, making food preparation fun, and having a supportive partner beside you to make this all possible. Shelise Irby graduated from U.C. Davis as a Registered Dietitian and provides functional nutrition consulting at Body Love Cafe. Her in-depth knowledge of whole food healing combined with her medically focused education provides her with a unique perspective on preventative health. She is passionate about health for the whole family and loves working with couples, moms, children, and teens. From a young age, Shelise suffered from m...2023-04-111h 05
The Luella Jonk ShowSimple Steps Towards Releasing Weight with Elizabeth ResnickWe are kicking off April, May, and June by ‘spring’ boarding into healthy mind, body, and soul work. Today I welcome back Elizabeth Resnick, a double-certified health coach who is happy, healthy, and hot! Elizabeth has coached many women to lose weight and feel great. Many of Liz’s clients come for the goal of weight loss, yet leave surprised to see that weight loss was one of the many health outcomes of working with Liz. Her clients often comment on improvements in relationships, career advances, and most importantly, self-love!! The greatest gift of all! Rel...2023-04-0452 min
The Luella Jonk ShowHow Business, Wealth, and Relationships Interweave with Kim KaaseThis conversation is one that will bring many women a sense of ease and reassurance that life gets to be different. We don’t need to struggle through relationships, careers, families, and this idea of balance. Relationships and work get to be better, and it all starts with a deep sense of knowing and trust in ourselves. Trust in themselves and in the Devine. Like most women, Kim began leading her life mainly with her mind and not with her body. Using your intuition was a foreign topic to her as it is with most women starting off...2023-03-2847 min
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode - The Soup Pot Solo Episode: Trust, Boundaries, and Standards in RelationshipsIn today’s episode, I speak on the importance of building trust in a relationship. Trust needs to be well established at the beginning of the relationship. No one person should feel they need to become their own private investigator when it comes to spying on their partner, going through their phone chat conversations and surfing their web browser history. I explain how trust first begins with a conversation with yourself. How you ‘trust yourself’ to take yourself through these proactive conversations. A conversation that communicates your standards and values and how you establish your boundaries in alignme...2023-03-2134 min
The Luella Jonk ShowA New Perspective on Depression and Stress with Homaya AmarAnyone who is graced with Homaya’s presence is a lucky soul. Homaya’s way of healing is profound. There is an incredibly peaceful aura about her in that you cannot help to feel safe, relaxed, and in touch with your own soul’s purpose. I welcome you to listen to this episode intently so that the pureness of her message can be received. Homaya Amar is a spiritual guide, Carrier of evolutionary codes, Light energy master, an oracle, and a poet. She is also a dear friend of mine. She loves her work and perceives herself as an e...2023-03-1455 min
The Luella Jonk ShowRevealing your gifts with Casandra Austin-McDonaldWith pleasure, I introduce you to Casandra Austin-McDonald, who is both a peer and friend of mine. She is an American woman of color, who has the gift of being able to see the uniqueness of an individual and lets it shine. Through her training and life experiences, she is now able to gift anyone who works with her a transformational experience that leaves them with not only new hope but new life and vitality. Casandra lives in Central Florida with her husband and son. Casandra Austin McDonald is Transformation Mentor, Certified Mindset Coach, and Spiritual Energy...2023-03-0752 min
The Luella Jonk ShowThe Importance of Connection to Ourselves, Our Loved Ones, and Even Our Therapist with Dr. Yvonne Smith TarnasToday we get to talk all about connection; connection with ourselves and connection to all life around us. This talk reminds us that we are all part of a greater meaning. However, we need to be open to it. When we open ourselves to possibility, synchronicity, and meaningful coincidences, we open our view of what it means to be human. Dr. Yvonne Smith Tarnas is a Jungian Analyst, who works with patients in deepening their connection with themselves and their lives. This process engages with the daily life, the dream life, and imaginal qualities held in the l...2023-02-2859 min
The Luella Jonk ShowShilamida Kupershteyn - Goddess of GratitudeIn this episode, my guest describes how she went from being addicted to processed foods, drugs, and alcohol to now being addicted to gratitude, presence, and awareness. Shilamida went from living on food stamps and being a single mom to manifesting her soulmate and building multiple businesses - all done in the name of gratitude. She is a mentor, keynote speaker, podcaster, author, spiritual Transformation and Healthy Living Lifestyle Mentor, podcast hostess of Fifty Shades of Shilamida, and founder of Goddess of Gratitude. She has studied as a massage therapist and Reiki II...2023-02-211h 24
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode - Love Gets To Be This EasyWhat is it about you that no one else gets? Why are you worthy of love? What is it about you that makes you so unique and special? This episode is about your ability to own your truth, your personal power, and your belief in yourself. The ability to know with incredible conviction and certainty that you were always The One; that special snowflake. Everything that makes another person complete. The goal of this episode is for you to have the ability to move towards this type of self-love a bit more, every single day...2023-02-1451 min
The Luella Jonk ShowWhy The Honeymoon Phase Can Be Short Lived and What to do About It with Dr. Daniel Z. LiebermanDaniel Z. Lieberman, MD is a clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at George Washington University. He is a sought-after speaker and shares his expertise on the neurobiological basis of human behavior as a frequent guest on radio, television, and podcasts. He is a TEDx speaker and appeared on CNN multiple times and on ABC news. Dr. Lieberman co-authored "The Molecule of More" - an international bestseller that’s been translated into 20 languages. In this book, Dr. Lieberman explains why does love change so quickly from passion to indifference? Why do we desire something so strongly on...2023-02-071h 05
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode: The values which hold the most meaning in your relationshipCulturally we are taught from a young age to find a partner who can take care of you well. This might refer to someone with a stable career, a good parent, someone who can perhaps cook, mend a sock, fix a faucet, goes to church, and doesn’t physically harm you. But what if it really doesn't have to do with any of those OBVIOUS qualities or characteristics? What if it was, instead, all the little things that make the difference in whether your relationship has sustenance? What if all the small things often are the glue th...2023-01-3147 min
The Luella Jonk ShowDefining Meaningful Coincidences with Dr. Bernard Beitman, MD Today I interview Dr. Beitman, a psychiatrist turned researcher and author of Meaningful Coincidences: How and Why Synchronicity and Serendipity Happen. Today’s talk focused on how we all experience meaningful coincidences, serendipity, and synchronicity if we care to notice them. There was so much about this discussion I loved; everything from listening to Bernard’s description of how his deep love for a pet and his father paved the path towards him writing this book, to his description of the psychosphere as a means of human connection, to our discussion of the importance of belief, faith, and t...2023-01-101h 05
The Luella Jonk ShowReleasing Yourself from a Toxic Relationship: Conversations from the CouchThis is the first episode where I invite three of my clients to speak about how they separated themselves from emotional, and for some, physically abusive relationships. There were commonalities in these relationships including the need for control and the lack of responsibility their spouses took in order to look inside themselves and their contributions towards the break-up. I congratulate these women on their courage to stand up for what is right for themselves and their children and to tell their stories in the hope to help others who have found themselves in similar situations. Le...2023-01-031h 47
The Luella Jonk ShowSurprising Facts About the Risks of CVD in Women with Dr. Felice Gersh I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Felice Gersh once again. Many of you recognize her name from my previous episodes (#7, #23, #41) where we spoke of the important topics of hormone balance starting from the early years of menstruation all the way to the end of our cycles. In today’s episode, we touch on all the protective benefits of estradiol (estrogen) as it relates to cardiovascular health. Because estradiol takes a severe drop in menopause, it would be wise to increase our levels through various natural ways (lifestyle changes) as well as consider hormone replacement therapy. ...2022-12-271h 05
The Luella Jonk ShowMark Sisson and His Mission To Change How the World Eats I had the tremendous honor of interviewing Mark Sisson, the founder of the primal movement and the person behind defining what it means to live an ancestral lifestyle (meaning going back to the basics). In this interview, I capture the person behind the name Primal Blueprint, Marks Daily Apple, and Primal Kitchen. Soon you will be hearing about his most recent endeavor, Peluva; a brand of minimalist shoes that not only look good but are good for you. Mark always had an incredible hunger for more. His confident and competitive nature, along with perseverance and p...2022-12-201h 05
The Luella Jonk ShowHow to Reverse Type II Diabetes with Megan RamosMegan Ramos is a Canadian clinical educator and expert on therapeutic fasting and low-carbohydrate diets, having guided more than 14,000 people worldwide. She is the co-author of the New York Times Bestseller Life in the Fasting Lane. This episode is jam-packed with information on everything related to weight loss tips, controlling PCOS, to reversing chronic diseases such as Type II diabetes - all through the method of therapeutic alternate-day fasting. Megan Ramos explains the difference between time-restricted eating, alternate day fasting, and the dangers of calorie constriction. She explains how all of these conditions affect our hormones and...2022-12-1355 min
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode: You are MORE than Enough When it comes to emotional regulation, the idea of ‘I am more than enough’ is an important tool to use when it concerns emotional regulation. If you have ever struggled with being ‘triggered’ or keeping calm while in the midst of emotional turmoil, I think today’s episode will provide you with some help in navigating your emotions. We all struggle with emotional intelligence and regulation at times. It is important to remind ourselves that we are all responsible for our feelings and emotions at all times. If you enjoy the I Think, I Can Podcast...2022-12-0649 min
The Luella Jonk ShowThe Healing Benefits of Essential Oils with Shirley Hiiman Join me today to discover the surprising benefits of essential oils! If you are like me, I have always been curious to know the healing benefits of essential oils. Today, Shirley Hiiman, a licensed esthetician, walks us through the story of how she grew to love and use essential oils for herself, her family, and now her clients. Her approach is both individualistic and holistic. In her business, Soul Humanity, Shirley promotes non-toxic application of skin care in order to reduce irritation and reduce inflammation, as well as protect and support longevity. Shirley is passionate about her...2022-11-291h 07
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode: How to Find Happiness in Your RelationshipToday's solo episode centers on self-worth and respecting the boundaries of others as well as yourself. If you are someone struggling with hurt and confusion in your current or past relationship, then my hope is by listening to this episode, you will feel more in control of your life rather than a victim of your situation. If you enjoy the I Think, I Can Podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe, rate, and give a review on Apple Podcasts. I really appreciate any feedback you have for me! Relevant Links | Socia...2022-11-2238 min
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode: Drawing a Line in the SandIn today’s episode, you get to hear me riff on the topic of why it is important to set limits and what this means in terms of honoring your needs. I also describe why I much prefer using the term ‘drawing a line in the sand’ rather than ‘boundary’. I discuss why it is not only respectful of yourself but also respectful of others to define your limits and adhere to your values. I describe these terms in the context of relationships with your partner, children, colleagues, etc. Finally, I define why we always want to strive to be kind, b...2022-11-1547 min
The Luella Jonk ShowAll About Brain Health with Dr. Jay Faber of Amen Clinics. Today I had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. Jay Faber, a double board-certified psychiatrist with a fellowship degree in integrative medicine. We touched on the topics of brain anatomy in relation to specific conditions such as focused attention and awareness, narcissism, ADHD, how we connect with others/relationships, learning, and the problems with the education system. In addition to his work at Amen Clinics, Dr. Faber is President of BrainSource, a corporation founded to teach adolescents how to build successful lives. Supporting the work at BrainSource, Dr. Faber is creating a series of programs to help guide t...2022-11-081h 06
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode: The Energetics of Relationships Hey! Today we are talking about the importance of tapping into our emotions and how to express emotions. This is so important in all areas of self-expression but especially in the area of relationships. In the area of self-development, it is not spoken about enough. There is also a big myth surrounding the idea that when a relationship is failing, it is all about communication. It is not ALL ABOUT the mechanics (strategy) of COMMUNICATION, it is all about self-actualization and tapping into your energy; how connected you are you to yourself. Your dependency to connect to o...2022-11-0152 min
The Luella Jonk ShowHeart-Centered Parenting: A New Approach to Parenting with Cathy Domoney It was a delight to host my guest Cathy Domoney, a skilled educator, author, and coach who delivers a fresh and skillful way of approaching parenting. Parenting is such an important topic and yet, not discussed often enough in the field of self-development. Today you will hear how Cathy embraced her challenges as a parent and used them as a gift to herself, her children, and her community. Topics discussed include child inclusion, connection, and trust, as well as personal development as a parent whilst raising children. I personally gained some gold nuggets of wisdom fr...2022-10-251h 01
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode: How to Believe in YourselfA topic that many folks talk about, but few truly understand. It sounds so simple. We hear it from our parents, teachers, partners, and friends—believe in yourself. Yet it seems so difficult to do so. Why is it so difficult? In today’s episode, I speak about how feeling self-confidence is different from believing in yourself, why it is often so difficult to believe in ourselves, and the secret sauce that is necessary to believe in yourself in order to manifest what you desire. Get excited. Let’s go! If you enj...2022-10-1839 min
The Luella Jonk ShowEmbracing the Struggle on The Way to Succeeding with Joel GreenJoel Green is a motivational speaker who has used his mindset to leverage his power. After retiring from his career as a professional basketball player, Joel Green founded Pro Level Training (PLT), which has become a 7-figure company. In addition to running PLT, Joel is also the National Director for Nike Sports Camps. With a strong ambition to inspire others. He has developed a reputation for personal excellence and become a motivational speaker for attaining desired goals. Joel has just released his first book, Filtering: The Way to Extract Strength from the Struggle, released on September 6, 2022. If you enjoy the I Think, I Can Podcas...2022-10-1159 min
The Luella Jonk ShowHow Following Your Passion Leads to Success with Melanie AvalonMelanie Avalon is a SAG-AFTRA actress, health influencer, author of "What When Wine: Lose Weight and Feel Great with Paleo-Style Meals, Intermittent Fasting, and Wine," host of "The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast" and "The Intermittent Fasting Podcast" with Cynthia Thurlow, top iTunes app creator (“Food Sense Guide”), and founder of the supplement line AvalonX. Melanie was a featured speaker in Dave Asprey’s 2021 Biohacking Conference and has appeared in numerous publications including USA Today, Forbes, LA Weekly, and Entrepreneur. Today you will be able to hear how Melanie healed herself from toxic mold exposure, chronic anemia, small intestinal bacteria overgrowth (SIBO...2022-10-041h 28
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode: What Staying Power Means in a Relationship In this solo episode, I discuss what staying power means when it comes to maintaining a relationship. One might substitute the word resiliency, but I personally feel it means something different. I am speaking towards finding the power from within, tapping into the true concept of self, and not using the judgment of yourself or others in order to stay true to your goal. Enjoy the show. If you enjoy the I Think, I Can Podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe, rate, and give a review on Apple Podcasts. I really appreciate any...2022-09-2745 min
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode: Authenticity, Social Media, Coaching, Mindset and More In today’s episode, you will hear me speak on what it means to be authentic and genuine, how I was scared to use social media as well as the benefits of using social media, how I distinguish coaching vs therapy, the power of your thoughts, and much more Enjoy the show. If you enjoy the I Think, I Can Podcast, I’d love for you to subscribe, rate, and give a review on Apple Podcasts. I really appreciate any feedback you have for me! Relevant Links | Social Media: https://luellajonk.com/core-offe...2022-09-2054 min
The Luella Jonk ShowHealthy Retirement Done Holistically with Nancy SchwartzNancy Schwartz is the Founder and Transformational Strategist of Envision Healthy Retirement. After spending her career in corporate leadership roles, she decided she wanted to do life differently, and subsequently founded the successful retained search company, SearchExecution. Nancy’s innovative and solution-oriented approach to solving complex issues is what has earned her high praise and recognition to date. Interestingly, Nancy is a classically trained ballerina who has worked for nationally known ballet and modern companies. Nancy has thus used her skills in nuanced movement, discipline, artistry, and the importance of balance. In summary, why I in...2022-09-1350 min
Living Your Yoga - embodied wisdom with Shirlee Williams47. The Journey of Becoming with Luella JonkMy guest today is Luella Jonk, an emotional health therapist whose goal is to replenish the bottomless pit of disempowerment that a lot of people experience. When you keep your emotional health in check and balance, you regain control and connection with the person you are inside. You do have the potential to get control of your thoughts by choosing the right thoughts to enter your mind. In today's episode, Luella shares how she is able to live authentically and how to overcome the feelings of guilt that women so often have. Tune into today's episode! 2022-09-1247 min
The Luella Jonk ShowClinical Manifestations of PCOS and Hormonal Imbalance With Dr. Felice Gersh I had the pleasure of welcoming back Dr. Felice Gersh, a multi-award-winning physician with dual board certifications in OB-GYN and Integrative Medicine. She is the founder and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, based in California, USA. Dr. Gersh is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to understanding women’s physiology. She doesn’t treat women’s health with a silo mentality, but instead as an intricate system of organs. She understands that the body has an amazing method of self-healing and repair when we simply use the right tools. In this podcast episode, we revie...2022-09-061h 05
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode: How Self-Judgement Can Weigh on Your RelationshipIn today’s episode, I explain how the notion of unworthiness or not being enough can have a profound impact on your romantic relationship. In my series on Improving your relationship by improving yourself, I describe how being self-judgemental falls under the ‘perfectionist’ personality type. As a perfectionist, you not only torment yourself on a daily basis to the point of mental exhaustion, but you are also judging your partner. You find yourself living in constant fear of making a mistake, yet making a mistake is a human quality, state, or essence. Life is not black or white, we are constan...2022-08-3051 min
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode: Procrastination: How it Relates to Lacking a Deeply Connecting Relationship 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 to do with laziness or not caring). I also suggest a laddered approach to overcoming procrastination and what your partner could do to help you to overcome your challenges. Lastly, I to...2022-08-2346 min
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode: How to Best Create the Relationship You Crave 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 method, this episode is for you. It explains how I help women rid their old debilitating versions of themselves and replace it with the true, authentic, an...2022-08-1658 min
The Luella Jonk ShowIt is Not Your Dinner, It is Your DNA with Dr. Aaron GoldmanToday’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. LoveMyHealth is a nutrition/lifestyle test that can identify many health factors, including Food Sensitivities, Physical Fitness, Brain Health, Obesity Risk, Preference for Dietary Fat, Eating Behaviour, Regulation of Appetite, Hormonal Health, Detoxification Efficiency (including Estrogen Detoxification), and so mu...2022-08-091h 16
The Luella Jonk ShowLove and Happiness From the Inside Out with Robert Mack 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 the OWN Network and Executive Producer and Host of Good Morning LaLa Land on Apple TV and Hulu. He has been featured on television shows like Good Morning America, The Today Show, CBS Morning Show, and Access Hol...2022-08-0259 min
The Luella Jonk ShowThe Power of Regulating Your Emotions with Dr. Shyamala Kiru 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 mission at a whole new level. Shyamala is also an author, podcaster, and mom who is based out of Toronto. I personally feel this topic is not discussed enough and perhaps it is because people do not realize that it is po...2022-07-2643 min
The Luella Jonk ShowWhat it Means to Embody a Thought and Age Gracefully with Dr. Nicole Marcione 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 on mind-body exercise effects on cognition and mobility in older adults. She has her B.S. in Lifespan Health and M.S. in Gerontology from USC. She works with clients all over the globe helping them to feel eng...2022-07-1947 min
The Luella Jonk ShowBreast Cancer PREVENTION: What to do and what NOT to do with Dr. Susan Wadia-EllsSusan 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 energy economics and a Ph.D. in women's studies. Relevant Links | Social Media: https://luellajonk.com/ https://www.instagram.com/luellajonk/ ...2022-07-121h 16
The Luella Jonk ShowHow Yoga Helps to Master the Mind with Shirlee WilliamsToday 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 space. Shirlee believes that combining life coaching and yoga is the key to empowerment. When we bring the unconscious conscious and embody it with movement, breath, and meditation we can align to w...2022-07-0549 min
The Luella Jonk ShowWe All Think Differently and Here is How to Use It To Your Advantage with Libby Kemkaran 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, then listen on. Libby is a peak performance Neurocoach and accredited Flow Consultant for senior leadership and entrepreneurs. She trains multi-million-dollar companies in Leadership/Management, Communications, and Mindset for Success and blends tog...2022-06-2852 min
The Luella Jonk ShowSolo Episode: What Success Means to MeIn 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 make a mistake?” Fact be told, success comes from acting with fear. Success comes from having trust in yourself, and faith in your abilitie...2022-06-2154 min
The Luella Jonk ShowMartine Janta-Polczynsk: The Story of a Flemish Woman’s DestinyI 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 that embodies her spirit and leads her life from her desires, rather than toward her desires. One cannot just ‘think’ of what they...2022-06-1449 min
The Luella Jonk ShowTrusting You Made the Right Decision after Separation with Kristina RizzoThis 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 perspective on past experiences can change how you lead your future life. Relevant Links | Social Media: https...2022-06-071h 01
The Luella Jonk ShowA Taste of Organic Farming in Tuscany with Alessio MainaWhile 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 the agriculture practices we are exposed to in the prairie provinces. Quantity over quality. Local, high-quality regional foods are the norm for the...2022-05-311h 02
The Luella Jonk ShowA Conversation About Mommy Guilt and Enabling Adult Children with Dr. Lauren Behrman 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 to help our clients move through these times as easily and swiftly as possible. Secondly, we — two female therapists — after having spent the majority of our lives acting as both p...2022-05-2458 min
The Luella Jonk ShowA Solo Episode With me Describing my Trip to Europe.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 show. Relevant Links | Social Media: https://luellajonk.com/ https://www.yout...2022-05-1759 min
The Luella Jonk ShowHow 5 min Zen Breaks Can Rid Anxious Thoughts Rather Than Distract with Roberta HughesRoberta 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 nurturing and customized approach guides clients who desire to change their relationship with stress. We often hear how slowing the mind down allows us to speed up in life. What I liked about today’s interview was how Roberta desc...2022-05-101h 04
The Luella Jonk ShowDr. Felice Gersh: Ageing Gracefully Through the Use of Hormone Replacement Therapy in Women. 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 and director of the Integrative Medical Group of Irvine, a practice that provides comprehensive health care for women by combining the best evidence-based therapies from conventional, naturopathic, and holistic med...2022-05-031h 05
The Luella Jonk ShowHow to Better Communicate With Others by Improving the Communication with Yourself, with Kass Thomas 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 need to improve the communication channel from within. Kass helps others understand others’ perspectives, to accommodate someone’s ability to hear you, to invite people to greater possibilities, to open o...2022-04-261h 02
The Luella Jonk ShowDr. Lauren Behrman: Shining Light on Collaborative Law; What Co-Parenting after Divorce Could Look Like if Done Well. 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 Development Center of the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services from 1985 to 1994. She has taught and supervised doctoral candidates and was an adjunct professor in the graduate psychology departments at Long Island University, Yeshiva University, and New York University. Dr. Behrman has...2022-04-191h 08
The Luella Jonk ShowDr. John Demartini: Determination Is More Important Than Motivation In The Pursuit of Goals.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 important message is the power of belief and words, especially the words uttered from a parent’s mouth to their children. John’s mother communicated her belief and love to her son, and that is all...2022-04-121h 09
The Luella Jonk ShowGinny Gane: No More Excuses Humans! We Have a Lot More Power to Control Our Destiny Than We Think.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 Links | Social Media: https://www.ginnygane.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ginnygane/?hl=en https://luellajonk.com/ https://w...2022-04-051h 06
The Luella Jonk ShowFormer Pro Athlete Brad Kearns Speaks On Sports, Nutrition, Happiness, Beliefs, and Mindset.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 peak performance with passion throughout life, establishing age-appropriate fitness and lifestyle goals that promote health, good-spirited competition, happiness, and longevity. Be sure to check out Brad's signature morning exercise routine! It's an elaborate flexibility/mobility/core and body str...2022-03-291h 05
The Luella Jonk ShowHow a Passion Becomes a Business, a Brand, and a Lifestyle You Love: Jenna Rae CakesToday 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 episode of Cake Boss was all it took to solidify her purpose. She used the mindset I Think, I Can to create beautiful delectable sweet treats. Ashley’s ey...2022-03-2257 min
The Luella Jonk ShowCatherine Burdett - Getting Up Close and Personal with your Thoughts, Feelings, and Emotions.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 and get inspired! Catherine Burdett believes in the power of the heart to access insight and guidance on some of the most press...2022-03-151h 04
The Luella Jonk ShowUsing Technology as a Window Into Your Physiology: Your Body’s Response to Diet and Lifestyle is Unique with Molly DowneyMolly 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 wellbeing. Molly explains to us how using a continuous glucose monitor is what personalized health care means. A CGM is a device worn on the back of your arm and measures your blood sugar in real-time. This is unlike what you would extract from...2022-03-0855 min
The Luella Jonk ShowSuzy Patz: How A Woman Discovered Who She Was Supposed to Be after Surviving Head Trauma and Cancer. The power of helping each other and supporting one another in the face of fear and vulnerability.Suzy Patz provides us with a powerful testimony of how she changed as a wife, employee, sister, daughter, but most importantly, as to how she now identifies herself as a woman. Suzy speaks from her heart in terms of how trauma allowed her to springboard into what it truly means to be alive and present in a world filled with incredible frenetic noise. She spoke of how isolation, meditation, allowed her to become a gatekeeper to the type of energy she wills to penetrate her body. This purposeful action allowed her to curate a life...2022-03-011h 13
The Luella Jonk ShowHow to get Healthy, Happy and Hot; It is Not as Complicated as You Might Believe with Elizabeth ResnikToday a doubly certified health coach, Elizabeth Resnik, joins me in conversation about how to dumb things down in the noisy world of health and nutrition. In her 40th decade, Liz discovered that the key ingredient to feeling her best is mindset. However, she also shared other tools in her toolbox that radically transformed the health of her skin. Hint: Bugs Bunny. Happy healthy and hot is a unique blend of mindset, nutrition and fitness that helps women lose weight while they gain confidence, energy, and vitality. Elizabeth coaches clients all over the US and has started b...2022-02-221h 03
The Luella Jonk ShowHow Self-Discovery Can Be Difficult Yet Extremely Rewarding When It Comes to Weight Loss with Gin Stephens Today’s episode focuses on how weight loss can be particularly individualistic. How one diet might not be your diet, even though the experts say it is. Gin Stephens was just your everyday woman: a teacher, a mom, and a wife who was committed to feeling better and shedding the weight that she had slowly gained throughout her years. She wanted to become healthy and happy again. With incredible determination, she discovered that delaying her food, rather than denying herself food is the right way to go. It worked so well that others became interested and asked her...2022-02-151h 07
The Luella Jonk ShowGetting Intentional About Your Health Goals: A Conversation with Health Optimization Mentor and Coach Patrick Laine This episode is all about what it means to become intentional with your health and life goals. Patrick Laine explains how his ‘light bulb’ moment changed his perspective surrounding becoming intentional with his health goals. He knew if he didn’t get real about changing his mindset, he would still be his unhealthy self (mind and body) 10-20 years from now. Patrick is not about calorie counting, weighing, or doing without. He realized that changing your thoughts is what changes your behavior. He wants you and your children to focus on where you want to go, not where y...2022-02-081h 08
The Luella Jonk ShowLet’s Get Loud: It’s Time to Advocate for Emotional Health with Anne Thériault Anne Thériault is a young, talented Canadian essayist and journalist who took it upon herself to research the history of the treatment of those struggling with emotional health. This curiosity led her to a small town in Belgium, named Geel, where she discovered that at one time, individuals were treated with utmost care and compassion. Despite national efforts towards speaking openly about emotional health – our Canadian medical system needs a lot more tuning in and education towards making those affected by emotional health feel better understood and taken care of once admitted into the system. Look...2022-02-0153 min
The Luella Jonk ShowHow Confidence Gets you Opportunities with Elle RussIf you think it - you can do it. This is the mindset of my guest today, Elle Russ. Elle believes she was born this way but also believes this mindset can be cultivated and coached. Being raised as a confident woman, Elle has always taken life by the reins and pushed herself into learning new things. In this episode, Elle shares how she has helped clients gain confidence and use it to further themselves in their mindsets, careers, and personal lives. As a veteran podcast host of the Primal Blueprint Podcast, Elle boasts 7 years of experience...2022-01-251h 13
The Luella Jonk ShowGottman Method of Couple Counselling: Tools That Are Effective, Productive, and Ones You Can Start Using Today with Julie Sharon-WagschalCompromise and communication are the backbones for any happy long-lasting relationship. No two people are the same, but sometimes those differences can put you into conflict with your partner. Joining me today is Julie Sharon-Wagschal. As a certified Gottman therapist, she and I will take a deep dive into John Gottman’s Method of Couples Therapy. If you’re searching for ways to boost empathy and understanding with your partner, let the tools and resources in this episode serve as your guide; because everyone deserves to be in a relationship where they can be their authentic selves. Juli...2022-01-181h 02
The Luella Jonk ShowRe-Thinking Birth Control: The Effects of Contraceptives on Your Hormones with Dr. Felice GershThe menstrual cycle is one of the greatest health indicators a woman can have. But what happens when something goes wrong? Today’s guest, Dr. Felice Gersh joins us to talk about hormone imbalances, and what we can do to improve our inner balance with lifestyle and supplementation changes. In addition, she’ll be bringing to light the effects of birth control and contraceptives on your hormonal health. If you’ve felt like this has been happening to you and your body, then let this episode guide you in making better choices for your health. Dr. Felice Gersh...2022-01-111h 08
The Luella Jonk ShowBreak the Cycle of Food Addiction: Turning Away from Processed Foods and Surrendering to Nature with Liana Werner-GrayOur bodies are sacred and we have a responsibility to ourselves to take care of our bodies so we may live happy and healthy lives. But how can we fulfill that responsibility when we carelessly fill it with toxic and unhealthy foods? Food can be just as real and debilitating as addiction, as smoking, and alcohol is and it is a conversation that needs to be had more than ever. Today’s guest, Liana Werner-Gray teaches us that we don’t have to be shackled to our addictions. She serves as a living example that it is possible to live...2022-01-041h 00
The Luella Jonk ShowHacking Your Mind & Body to Achieve Less Pleasure and More Happiness with Dr. Robert LustigOnce upon a time, pleasure was scarce and expensive. But now with manufactured food available on every shelf and street corner, we’ve begun to consume massive amounts of sugar for that quick and easy dopamine boost thinking it’ll make us happy. But what if I told you that pleasure and happiness aren’t meant to be treated as interchangeable concepts? Today’s guest, Dr. Lustig discusses how the food industry hacked our bodies which resulted in the present epidemic of addiction and sadness, and provides suggestions on how we can move back towards contentment and satisfaction. Dr. Rob...2021-12-2852 min
The Luella Jonk ShowUnlock the Secret to Finding Your Soulmate with Arielle Ford: How to Use Online Dating to Get Specific about What You WantFeeling unlucky in your hand in love? Finding love seems difficult, but relationship expert Arielle Ford shares ways to make the search for your soulmate easy by using The Law of Attraction. Rather than settling into the doom and gloom of being alone, we can manifest the partner our soul is calling out for by not only managing our thoughts and beliefs, but most importantly, by opening ourselves up to the possibility that there is someone out there for us. Arielle Ford is a well-known figure in the contemporary spirituality and personal growth movements. After sharing her p...2021-12-2150 min
The Luella Jonk ShowToo Much Conflict in Your Relationship? John Gray Provides the Tools to Change Conflict into ConnectionAfter the success of John Gray’s iconic Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus book, John continued on and moved more into the space of building meaningful relationships. In this episode, John shares with us how we can claim our respective masculine and feminine energies, and really live in harmony with our partners so we may all thrive in stronger relationships. John Gray is the author of the most well-known and trusted relationship book of all time, Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. USA Today listed his book as one of the top 10 mo...2021-12-141h 20
The Luella Jonk ShowHow One Woman Used Logic to Succeed In A Male Dominated Industry with Pat RemilliardAs a woman, climbing the corporate ladder in a male-dominated industry might seem impossible at times. Though a challenge for some women, Pat Remilliard has proved women are definitely more than capable of taking up their own space in these industries. Taking a methodical and thoughtful approach, her tenacity and courage paid off tenfold. In October 2021, Pat Remilliard retired from her senior role at the iconic Canadian Pacific Railway. She describes herself as dedicated, authentic, courageous, and most of all, a team player. Pat shares what she has learned in 25 years of w...2021-12-0758 min
The Luella Jonk ShowHormone Balance: Understanding Your Body as a Woman with Karen MartelNot feeling well & not knowing why? Feeling fatigued, bloated, & even irritable? If you’re experiencing all of this plus irregular periods, cramping, & even weight gain-- then it’s probably your hormones that are out of whack! Great news is that we have Karen Martel to shed some light on the topic of hormones & how they affect women’s bodies. Together, we will give you all the information you need to improve your hormone health, so you don’t have to suffer in silence like millions of women do!2021-12-0152 minThe Luella Jonk ShowI Think, I Can TrailerFrom the therapy room of a registered psychotherapist and certified functional medicine practitioner, you will be witness to intimate conversations with experts in the field of health, mindset, parenting, relationships and habit change. Let’s just say I Think, I Can has just reached a whole new level. New episodes premier every Tuesday.2021-11-2405 min