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The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
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 But, as an adult, you have become totally withdrawn from the Church?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 like…
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- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#136 What You Can Expect When Coaching With Cathy Jo Lang LLC... 17 Important Benefits You Will Receive
⭐️ As a Catholic Life Coach, Speaker and Host of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, it is important for Cathy Jo to support you on your Personal Faith Journey…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#135 What are The Transcendental Types' Framework and Corresponding Tools? Meet Kristy Malik
⭐️ As a Catholic Life Coach, Speaker and Host of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, it is important for Cathy Jo to support you on your Personal Faith Journey…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#134 Were To Draw The Line Between Mental Healthcare and Spiritual Direction with Ashley Hinojosa Mazzoleni
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life, Cathy Jo meets with Ashley Hinojosa Mazzoleni . Ashley is a Catholic speaker, writer, and artist with a…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#133 My Thoughts on the book Praying The Rosary For Inner Healing by Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo reflects on the book, Praying The Rosary For Inner Healing by Fr. Dwight Longenecker. She…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#132 On-Ramp to The Catholic Church: Meet Michael Gormley, Evangelist, Speaker, Podcaster, and Roofer
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life, Cathy Jo meets and speaks with Michael Gormley. Michael is the Mission Evangelist for Paradisus Dei, the…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#131 What Will I Get Out of It? 12 Benefits I've Received From Embracing Catholicism
Do you ever wonder what you'll get out of being Catholic? Is it really worth the time and energy it takes to add another activity to your already busy…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#130 Questions Regarding The Catholic Faith? 5 Things You Can Do to See if it's Right for You!
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo looks back on her early years as a Practicing Catholic and shares 5 things she did to…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
Trailer for The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast-Updated 1/6/26
Inside this episode/ Trailer, Cathy Jo will introduce you to The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, where you can learn to embrace faith, navigate adversity and…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#129 Happy New Year and May God Bless You All!
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo shares details of what Christmas was like for her, changes made to Cathy Jo Lang LLC…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#128 Heartfelt Testimonial, Changes for 2026 and The Top 10 Episodes through 2025!
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo shares a heartfelt Testimonial from Dawn Lopez Zoldos, a Retired Buffalo Homicide…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#127 A Voice for Young Catholic Men in a World filled with Turmoil and Angst: Honored to introduce Patrick Neve
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life, Cathy Jo has the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Patrick Neve. Patrick is a the cohost of The…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#126 Holy Mary Mother of God, Pray for us Sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen!
Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo takes time to recognize Holy Mary, Mother of God! Cathy Jo shares 11 experiences/ points in her life where God used Mary to…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#125 What is The Theology of the Body, and Why Is The Body-Soul Connection so Important? Meet Aimee Boudreaux MacIver
Inside today's episode of the Unplanned Joyful Life, Cathy Jo has the honor to meet and speak with Aimee Boudreaux MacIver. Aimee is a Writer, Speaker and…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#124 Sinfulness, Sorrow and The Hope of Salvation: My Conversation with Author and Speaker, Mary Lenaburg
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo talks with author and speaker, Mary Lenaburg. Mary is the author of Brave for the Scared…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#123 Concerned about your Mental Health and Feel Like Praying just isn't Enough? Meet Pat Millea, Cofounder of The Martin Center of Integration and Cohost of This Whole Life Podcast
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo meets and speaks with Pat Millea. Pat is a Catholic speaker, musician, leader, and…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#122 Count Your Blessing, and Count Your Crosses as Blessings too : Meet Fr. Michael Sliney
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo meets and talks with Father Michael Sliney. Father Michael was born and raised in a…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#121 Looking for Inspiration to ignite Your Faith? Meet Professional Athlete and Catholic Evangelist, Dan Venezia!
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life, Cathy Jo talks with Dan Venezia. Dan is a Professional Athlete, Speaker and Author of "Surviving Covid"-…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#120 Anxiety, Worry and Fear Getting the Best of You? You're Not Alone! 10 Things you can do to keep anxiety at bay!
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life, Cathy Jo addresses the topic of Worry. If you worry too much, anxiety overwhelms you, or fear controls…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#119 Looking for Programs and Services that Support Children and Families with Special Needs? : Meet Executive Director of Sensational Fun:Cheryl Guggemos
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life, Cathy Jo introduces Listeners to the Cheryl Guggemos. Cheryl is the Executive Director of Sensational Fun…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
# 118 Looking for Inspiring and Quality Entertainment by a Country Music Artist and Songwriter from Buffalo, NY? Meet Noah Lee Koningisorn from Noah and The Stetsons!
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo has the pleasure of meeting and speaking with Noah Lee Koningisorn, otherwise known as…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#117 The thought of The Holiday Gatherings and Opposing Political Views Stressing You Out? 5 Ways to deal with conflict this Thanksgiving and Christmas
Inside today's episode of the Unplanned Joyful Life, Cathy Jo addresses the issue of opposing political views being the culprit for stress and tension at…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
# 116 The Magnificent Vocation of Motherhood: Meet Suzanne Bilodeau Wife, Momma of 6, Podcast Host and Author
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo will meet and talk with Suzanne Bilodeau. She is a Wife, Momma of 6, Podcast Host and…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#115 Teens, Technology, and A Culture of Belonging: Meet High School Educator, Sister Rita Marie Kampa
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo meets and interviews Sister Rita Marie Kampa. Originally from Minnesota, she became a…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#114 What's up by Cathy Jo Lang and The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast Journey!
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo updates and informs on the new format of the show. She explains the new tagline…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#113 Are you a Millennial or Gen Z who has stepped away from the Catholic Faith? Meet Mallory Smyth; Wife, Mom, Author, Speaker and Practicing Catholic.
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo speaks with Mallory Smyth. Mallory is a wife, mom, author, speaker and practicing…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#112 Are you a "People Pleaser" Looking For A Better Way? Meet Janine Murray Wife, Auntie and Practicing Catholic
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo meets and talks with Janine Murray. Janine is a Wife, Auntie, Dog Mom and Practicing…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#111 Meet Beth Townsend: Author, Speaker, Corporate Trainer and Coach. She Brings Positive Energy and Insight Wherever She Goes!
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo meets and talks with Beth Townsend. Beth started her corporate career at an early age…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#110 Meet David Sanborn: Previous Pastor who Converted to The Catholic Faith
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo has the pleasure of meeting and speaking with David Sanborn. David is a husband and…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#109 Feeling Alone in Your Catholic Christian Faith? 10 ways to Deal With and Heal from Rejection from Others
Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo addresses the challenge of rejection that Christians face in response to attempts to share our Catholic faith. She shares 10…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#108 What Do You Mean by "Keep Your Faith" and How Do You Get It? Here are 8 ways I searched and found Jesus through Searching out My Catholic Faith
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life, Cathy Jo talks about the early days of looking into, acknowledging and embracing her Catholic Christian…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#107 Looking Back on The First Year Of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast: What Changes Will Be Made in The Future?!
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo reflects back on her first year as Host of the show. She shares the positive and negative…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#106 Part 3 Being The Best Version of Yourself Means Being A Good Daughter First: Meet Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett
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…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#105 Part 2 Being The Best Version of Yourself Means Being a Good Daughter First: Meet Dr Mary Ruth Hackett
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…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#104 Part 1 In Order to be the Best Version of Yourself, You Need to be a Good Daughter First: Meet Dr Mary Ruth Hackett
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…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#103 Using Her Experience, Knowledge and Life Coaching Skills to Help Others with Christie Walker Part 4
Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo concludes her conversation with Christie Walkie. Christie is a Catholic Sobriety Coach, helping women create and/or improve…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#102 Finding and Embracing Her Catholic Christian Faith with Christie Walker Part 3
Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo continues her conversation with Christie Walker. Christie is a Catholic Sobriety Coach, helping women create and/or improve…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#101 Beginning the Recovery Process with Christie Walker Part 2
Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo continues her conversation with Christie Walkie. Christie is a Catholic Sobriety Coach, helping women create and/or improve…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#100 Christie Walker Personal Journey Part 1: Early Stages, Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism
Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo talks with Christie Walkie. Christie is a Catholic Sobriety Coach, helping women create or improve their relationship with…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#99 Navigating the highs and lows of building something great? Here are 13 Challenges I've faced and have overcome in regard to starting my business, and creating and hosting my podcast
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…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#98 12 Benefits I've Received from Starting My Business and Hosting My Podcast, The Unplanned Joyful Life!
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…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#97 Part 2 Tajenai Alvarado: Born to Teen Parents, Taj has a love and appreciation for her mom and dad that is beyond words!
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…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#96 Part 1 Tajenai Alvarado: Born to Teen Parents, Taj has a love and appreciation for her mom and dad that is beyond words!
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…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#95 Part 2 Stacy Marinaro: Mom, Wife, Catholic Educator and Child of God
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…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#94 Part 1 Stacy Marinaro: Mom, Wife, Catholic Educator and Child of God
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…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#93- 11 Ways to Create an Environment of Trust in Your Home and For Your Family
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…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#92 Ignite your Catholic Faith, Navigate Adversity and Experience God's Provision and Abundance
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…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#91 Looking to Improve Intimacy within your marriage? Meet Catholic Sex and marriage Coach,, PhD Sarah Bartel, Part 2
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo continues her conversation with Moral Theologian and Catholic sex and marriage coach…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#90 Looking to Improve Intimacy within your marriage? Meet Catholic Sex and marriage Coach, Sarah Bartel, PhD Part 1
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…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#89 Looking to Teach Your Kids From Home? Meet Experienced Homeschooling Mother of 7 and Podcast Host, Bonnie Landry Part 2
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…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#88 Looking to Teach Your Kids From Home? Meet Experienced Homeschooler and Mother of 7, Bonnie Landry Part 1
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…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#87 How can Catholic Charities of WNY Help your Growing Family? Meet Deacon Steve Schumer, Catholic Husband, Father, Grandfather and CEO of Part 2
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 Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#86 How can Catholic Charities of WNY Help your Growing Family? Meet Deacon Steve Schumer, Catholic Husband, Father, Grandfather and CEO of Part 1
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…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#85 Would you like to learn a natural practice for Birth Control? Meet Body Literacy Expert and Author: Christina Valenzuela Part 2
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo continues her conversation with Body Literacy Expert and Author, Christina Valenzuela…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#84 Would you like to learn a natural practice for Birth Control? Meet Body Literacy Expert and Author: Christina Valenzuela Part 1
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…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#83 Want to learn more about becoming a Children's Book Author? Meet Coaching Client and Artist, Peggy Riexinger Part #2
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…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#82 Want to learn more about becoming a Children's Book Author? Meet Coaching Client and Artist, Peggy Riexinger Part #1
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…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#81 Want to Beat Boredom while on a Budget? 25 Free Summer Family Activities to plan with your Kids
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…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#80 Would you like to Support a Well-educated and Passionate Woman seeking to Champion your Children's Education on the west side of Buffalo? Meet Talia Rodriguez Part 2
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…
- The Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#79 Would you like to Support a Well-educated and Passionate Woman seeking to Champion your Children's Education on the west side of Buffalo? Meet Talia Rodriguez Meet Talia Rodriguez Part 1
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 Joy of Transformation - Faith, Prayer, Catholic Church, Resilience, Self-Confidence
#78 Feeling Depleted? 10 Ways to Deal with Fatigue, and Restore Energy
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…