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Episode #107: Jillian Mariani on "The Most Important Thing About Your Supplements? What's Not in Them"
Jun 23, 2026
59m 07s
Episode #106: Ester Munt-Brooks on The Empty Nest, Aging Parents, and Falling in Love Again
Jun 16, 2026
59m 49s
Episode #105: Dr. Richard Dixey on Pre-Conscious Awareness: The Science Behind Every Marital Conflict
Jun 9, 2026
1h 08m 12s
Episode #104: Purification or Incompatibility - What Is Your Marriage Really Asking of You?
Jun 2, 2026
50m 44s
Episode #103: Fr. Branden Gordon on Mercy, Masculinity, and What Surprised Him Most About Priesthood
May 26, 2026
59m 37s
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| 6/23/26 | ![]() Episode #107: Jillian Mariani on "The Most Important Thing About Your Supplements? What's Not in Them" | In this conversation with Jillian Mariani—founder of Niyama Wellness and 20+ year veteran of Canada's vitamin and supplement industry—we're talking about something most women don't connect until it's already cost them: the relationship between burnout, perimenopause, and the supplements we actually need versus the chemistry experiment most of us are doing in our kitchens every morning.Jillian didn't set out to start a business. She set out to survive a season of life that nearly broke her—working 65-hour weeks, not sleeping, drowning in anxiety she didn't yet recognize as perimenopause, and swallowing handfuls of pills she believed in but couldn't sustain. What came out of that season was Niyama: clean, Canadian-made, Health Canada-approved supplements designed for busy women who actually want to feel the difference.I'll walk you through:✅ Why what's NOT in a supplement matters just as much as what is✅ The difference between stevia, monk fruit, and why super tasters taste everything differently✅ How perimenopause quietly looks like anxiety, insomnia, and burnout—before you even know what's happening✅ Why Jillian left a 23-year corporate career and what it took to start over in her late 40s✅ The four supplements she won't travel without (and why)✅ The real conversation about creatine for women—cognition, mood, muscle preservation, and sleep deprivation✅ Why hitting 100 grams of protein daily matters—and how to actually do it without losing your mind✅ How to simplify your supplement routine so you actually stick to it🎁 Special Offer for The Luella Jonk Show listeners:Use code LUELLA15 for 15% off your first order.(Does not apply to bundles or subscriptions, which are already discounted.)Whether you're drowning in supplement guilt, navigating perimenopause without a roadmap, or quietly wondering if your exhaustion is more than just a busy life—this conversation is for you. Sometimes the most important thing you can do for your health is simplify, not add more.🔔 Remember: You cannot out-supplement a bad diet or a bad lifestyle. But the right foundational habits—done consistently and enjoyably—can genuinely change how you feel every single day.Connect with Jillian Mariani & Niyama Wellness:🌐 https://niyama-wellness.ca📱 Instagram: @niyamawellnesscanada | 59m 07s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | ![]() Episode #106: Ester Munt-Brooks on The Empty Nest, Aging Parents, and Falling in Love Again | In this conversation with Esther Munt-Brooks—Catholic speaker, sacred scripture scholar, and wife of happiness researcher Arthur Brooks—we're doing something a little different. No formal topic, no structured agenda. Just two women catching up on life, faith, marriage, and what it actually looks like to love well in the later seasons of life.And somehow, in that relaxed space, we covered everything that matters.Esther shares what it was like to care for her mother in her final years in Barcelona—and why those weeks of service became some of the most joyful of her life. She talks about finally studying for her master's degree after her children left home, the moment she stopped trying to change her husband and started getting curious about him instead, and why she believes the most dangerous thing we can do is wait too long to think seriously about love, marriage, and family.I'll walk you through:✅ Why caring for an aging parent can be one of the greatest gifts—for both of you✅ The moment Esther stopped trying to change Arthur and started studying him instead✅ Why you cannot love what you don't know—and what happens when curiosity replaces control✅ How wounded warriors at Walter Reed brought Esther back to her faith✅ What she told a school of young women about love, career, and the danger of waiting too long✅ Why doing something hard together—not traveling or retiring—is what actually unites a couple after the kids leave✅ The difference between mothering and smothering (and why fathers need space to parent differently)✅ Why marrying younger makes purification easier—and what that says about growth in marriageWhether you're in the thick of raising children, navigating the empty nest, caring for aging parents, or wondering what the next season of your marriage is supposed to look like—this conversation will feel like coffee with a wise friend who's already been there.🔔 Remember: You cannot love what you don't know. And when we stop being curious about our spouse, we stop falling in love. Curiosity is not just a virtue—it's the engine of a lasting marriage.Connect with Esther Munt-Brooks:🌐 https://fevaloryalegria.org📱 Instagram: @faithwithjoytalksPrevious episodes with Esther:🎙️ Episode #93: Ester Munt-Brooks on Why Loving Well Is the Hardest — and Only — Thing That Brings You Peace🎙️ Episode #70: Katy Faust, Carrie Gress & Ester Munt-Brooks on Reclaiming Masculine and Feminine Design🎙️ Episode #49: Ester Munt-Brooks on Finding Truth Through Faith in Everyday Life | 59m 49s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | ![]() Episode #105: Dr. Richard Dixey on Pre-Conscious Awareness: The Science Behind Every Marital Conflict✨ | marital conflictpre-conscious awareness+4 | Dr. Richard Dixey | London Stock ExchangeOxford | — | marriageconflict resolution+5 | — | 1h 08m 12s | |
| 6/2/26 | ![]() Episode #104: Purification or Incompatibility - What Is Your Marriage Really Asking of You?✨ | marriagepersonal growth+5 | — | — | — | marriagegrowth+5 | — | 50m 44s | |
| 5/26/26 | ![]() Episode #103: Fr. Branden Gordon on Mercy, Masculinity, and What Surprised Him Most About Priesthood✨ | priesthoodyouth ministry+4 | Fr. Branden Gordon | Salesian | Saint Benedict ParishToronto | priesthoodyouth ministry+6 | — | 59m 37s | |
| 5/19/26 | ![]() Episode #102: Joseph Pearce on How Marriage Is Meant to Transform You, Not Just Make You Happy✨ | marriageliterature+5 | Joseph Pearce | — | — | marriagetransformation+5 | — | 55m 52s | |
| 5/12/26 | ![]() Episode #101: The Difference Between Caring and Feeling Responsible (That's Destroying Your Marriage)✨ | marriagerelationships+3 | — | — | — | caringresponsibility+5 | — | 46m 08s | |
| 5/5/26 | ![]() Episode #100: Why Women Who Carry Everything Feel So Empty✨ | women's mental healthemotional management+4 | — | — | — | women's issuesemotional regulation+3 | — | 34m 56s | |
| 4/28/26 | ![]() Episode #99: The Real Reason You're Exhausted in Your Marriage (It's Not What You Think)✨ | marriagecommunication+4 | — | — | — | exhaustionmarriage+5 | — | 39m 02s | |
| 4/21/26 | ![]() Episode #98: Nothing Was Wrong, But Something Felt Off✨ | spiritualitymental health+4 | — | — | — | spiritual highsmental movement+5 | — | 45m 11s | |
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| 4/14/26 | ![]() Episode #97: Hannah Spier on Why Feminism Taught Women to Resent Men in Marriage✨ | feminismpersonality disorders+4 | Hannah Spier | Cluster Bself-esteem movement | — | feminismpersonality disorders+5 | — | 55m 01s | |
| 4/7/26 | ![]() Episode #96: Why I'm Calling Out Chatelaine - The Dangerous Truth About Weight and Responsibility✨ | weightidentity+4 | — | Chatelaine | — | weightresponsibility+5 | — | 36m 04s | |
| 3/31/26 | ![]() Episode #95: Kate Christie - She Bought a Palazzo in Sicily—Here's Why Every Woman Should Have a Life List✨ | time managementlife goals+4 | Kate Christie | — | SicilyAustralia | Life Listaudacious goals+4 | — | 59m 38s | |
| 3/24/26 | ![]() Episode #94: The Defensiveness You Feel in an Argument? Here's What It's Really Telling You.✨ | defensivenessfaith+4 | — | — | — | defensivenessfaith+5 | — | 45m 34s | |
| 3/17/26 | ![]() Episode #93: Ester Munt-Brooks on Why Loving Well Is the Hardest — and Only — Thing That Brings You Peace✨ | lovepeace+4 | Ester Munt-Brooks | — | — | lovepeace+5 | — | 1h 04m 25s | |
| 3/10/26 | ![]() Episode #92: Hannah Spier: Depression Is Your Body Speaking. Are You Listening?✨ | mental healthfeminism+4 | Hannah Spier | Psychobabble with Spier | NorwayZurich | depressiontherapy+6 | — | 56m 38s | |
| 3/3/26 | ![]() Episode #91: Fr. Joseph de Viveiros on Why Lent Should Humble You, Not Make You Proud✨ | Lenttransformation+4 | Father Joseph de Viveiros | Congregation of the ResurrectionNipissing-Parry Sound Catholic District School Board | — | Lentfasting+7 | — | 51m 16s | |
| 2/24/26 | ![]() Episode #90: Discipline Gave Me Freedom. And It Can Give You Yours Too.✨ | disciplinecommitment+4 | — | — | — | disciplinefreedom+5 | — | 41m 47s | |
| 2/16/26 | ![]() Episode #89: Fr. John Henry Hanson on The Fire and the Silence—How Prayer, Psychology, and Interior Life Transform Everything✨ | psychologyspirituality+4 | Father John Henry Hanson | St. Michael's AbbeyDivine Mercy University+1 | — | psychologyspirituality+6 | — | 1h 13m 55s | |
| 2/10/26 | ![]() Episode #88: Dr. James Kinross on Why Your Gut Holds the Secret to Your Mental Health (And Most Doctors Miss It) | In this episode, Dr. James Kinross, consultant surgeon and microbiome scientist at Imperial College London, reveals why the trillions of microbes living inside us hold the key to our physical and mental health—and why we're facing an "internal climate crisis" that's changing everything. From IBS to obesity to mental health struggles, Dr. Kinross explains how our relationship with these invisible organisms determines our wellbeing far more than we realize.I'll walk you through:✅ Why your microbiome is like an orchestra playing a symphony to your body—and what happens when it goes silent✅ The shocking truth about antibiotics: how childhood exposure shapes lifelong health (and what to do if you need them now)✅ Why IBS isn't actually about your bowel—it's a gut-brain problem that starts in childhood✅ The fiber rule that reduces your risk of nearly every chronic disease (and why carnivore diets are terrible for your gut)✅ How travel, stress, and sleep deprivation completely shift your microbiome—and why some people's IBS vanishes on vacation✅ The real problem with microbiome testing and how to know if yours is actually useful✅ Why extreme diets and quick fixes fail—and what actually works for long-term gut healthWhether you're struggling with digestive issues, trying to understand the mind-body connection in your practice, or simply want to optimize your health, Dr. Kinross offers clear, science-backed insights that cut through the "wild west" of wellness trends. His message is urgent yet hopeful: we can become conservationists of our own internal ecosystem.🔔 Remember: You are as microbial as you are human. A diverse diet equals a diverse microbiome equals a longer, healthier life. There are no hacks—only understanding.========================================================Dr. James Kinross's relevant links: Website: https://www.jameskinross.com Instagram: @DrJamesKinross Book: Dark Matter: The New Science of the Microbiome (Penguin, 2023) | 1h 14m 33s | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | ![]() Episode #87: We're Choosing a Machine Over the People Right in Front of Us. And It's Ruining Us. | I'm recording this one without makeup—not because I forgot, but because I need to practice what I'm about to preach: authentic vulnerability over comfortable validation. And what I'm seeing in my therapy practice lately has me genuinely concerned.Couples are now bringing printed transcripts of their spouse's ChatGPT conversations to sessions. People are outsourcing their moral compass, their conflict resolution, and even their emotional intimacy to large language models. And here's what terrifies me: these tools are designed to always agree with you, to validate you, to keep you comfortable and coming back for more.I'll walk you through:✅ Why ChatGPT's constant validation is training us to be weaker, not wiser—and what virtues we're losing in the process✅ The four-letter word (ending in K) that Dr. Anna Lembke says is essential for relationships, and why AI is replacing it✅ How couples are choosing the comfort of a machine over the necessary discomfort of real conversation✅ Why feelings have been promoted to the highest authority—and how that's destroying our ability to live morally✅ The difference between being affirmed and being guided, between feeling understood and being told the truth✅ What patience, perseverance, repentance, and humility have to do with your marriage's survival (and why AI will never ask these of you)I'm not anti-technology—I use ChatGPT myself for grocery store calculations and meal planning. But when it comes to relationships, moral discernment, and the formation of your character, we need to understand what we're surrendering when we choose algorithmic comfort over human connection.Featuring insights from psychiatrist Dr. Anna Lembke's conversation on The Diary of a CEO about the "drugification of human connection" and addiction to digital validation.🔔 Remember: A machine that always agrees with you is not your friend. It's not a guide. And it can never replace your conscience. Real love—the kind that sustains a marriage and builds a family—requires the very things AI will never demand from you: patience, sacrifice, humility, and the willingness to be wrong.The danger isn't that machines will become too powerful. It's that we'll become too passive—handing over our agency, our judgment, and our conscience, not because we're forced to, but because it feels easy.========================================================Dr. Anna Lembke reference: Psychiatrist and author of "Dopamine Nation" Featured on: The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett Topic discussed: Addiction, dopamine, and the drugification of human connection through AI | 50m 08s | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | ![]() Episode #86: Eric Zeitler (Part 2) on Why Your Husband Won't Lead—And What's Really Stopping Him | In this second conversation with Licensed Professional Counselor Eric Zeitler, we tackle one of the most frustrating dynamics in modern Catholic marriages: leadership. Or more accurately, the lack of it. Women tell me constantly that their husbands won't step up. Men tell Eric they don't know how—or worse, that they've tried and been shut down.Eric doesn't sugarcoat it: leadership in marriage requires two things. First, a willingness to sacrifice—to fall on the sword first, to put your comfort second. Second, the ability to make a final decision and commit to it. But here's what most people miss: good leadership isn't authoritarian. It requires curiosity, communication, and humility. It means listening to your wife, understanding what's happening in your home, and making decisions together even when you're the one who has to take final responsibility.We also dig into why so many men resort to sending their wives Instagram reels or YouTube videos instead of actually talking. Spoiler: it's not because they're trying to be hurtful. It's because they don't know how to ask for what they need. They're comparing themselves to other men, feeling powerless, and searching for a script that will finally make them feel heard.I'll walk you through:✅ What leadership actually means for a husband—and why it's not about being a tyrant✅ Why fear (not laziness or apathy) is the real reason men won't step up✅ How women unknowingly shut down their husband's authority—and what to do instead✅ The role of recognition and appreciation in helping men feel seen (and why it matters more than you think)✅ Why social media is poisoning marriages with unrealistic expectations on both sides✅ How Eric and his wife navigated major career risks during pregnancy—and why trust mattered more than stability✅ The discipline dilemma: why consistency between spouses is more important than being "the tough parent"Whether your husband feels paralyzed by fear, you're frustrated by his silence, or you're both stuck in a pattern of criticism and withdrawal, this conversation offers real, practical insight into what's breaking down—and how to rebuild with humility, curiosity, and faith.🔔 Remember: Marriage is risk. Leadership is risk. But stability doesn't come from avoiding risk—it comes from trusting each other enough to take it together.========================================================Eric's relevant links:Website: https://imagodeihealinginstitute.comInstagram: @imagodeihealinginstitute | 59m 09s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | ![]() Episode #85: Eric Zeitler (Part 1) on Why Trauma Isn't Just "In Your Head" - And How Faith Helps Heal It | In this first part of a two-part conversation, Licensed Professional Counselor Eric Zeitler opens up about his innovative approach to therapy that honors both psychological science and Catholic faith. As founder of the Imago Dei Healing Institute, Eric has dedicated his practice to helping clients heal deep wounds while respecting their deeply held values—a balance many Catholics struggle to find in traditional therapy settings.Eric shares the powerful story that launched his mission: watching someone close to him refuse therapy after a counselor dismissed their faith during grief work. This experience shaped his commitment to creating a space where faith and healing work together, not against each other. His approach goes far beyond just being "faith-friendly"—it actively integrates Catholic anthropology with cutting-edge trauma therapies.I'll walk you through:✅ What Image Transformation Therapy is and how micro-exposure techniques can heal addiction and trauma at the root✅ Why processing the feeling behind addictive behaviors is more effective than willpower alone✅ How childhood trauma blocks our ability to receive God's love (and what to do about it)✅ The surprising connection between masculine "toughness" and deep vulnerability—and why real strength requires both✅ Why anger is often a man's default communication style and how to help him find alternatives✅ The critical role of breathing and self-regulation in breaking destructive patterns✅ How Catholic values shape therapeutic goals without turning therapy into spiritual directionWhether you're searching for a therapist who respects your faith, struggling with unresolved trauma, or trying to understand why you can't seem to "just trust God" despite wanting to, Eric offers compassionate insight into the healing journey. His work reminds us that acknowledging our wounds isn't weakness—it's the pathway to authentic strength and deeper relationship with God and others.🔔 Remember: Healing isn't about toughing it out alone. True courage means acknowledging where you need help, doing the hard work to understand your patterns, and trusting the process—even when it feels uncomfortable.========================================================Eric's relevant links:Website: https://imagodeihealinginstitute.comInstagram: @imagodeihealinginstituteNote: This is Part 1 of 2. In Part 2, we'll dive deeper into how to practically integrate Catholic faith into the healing process. | 56m 19s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | ![]() Episode #84: Stop Blaming Men. Stop Blaming Women. Start Telling the Truth. | In this solo episode, I'm addressing something that's been showing up constantly in my therapy room—and frankly, it's been irritating me more and more. Husbands are sending their wives viral videos that essentially say: "This is why I'm losing attraction to you. This is what you're doing wrong."And I need to talk about why this isn't helping anyone.I'll walk you through:✅ Why sending your wife a video that blames her destroys communication before it even starts✅ The dangerous message behind "men pull away because women lose their softness"✅ Why understanding someone's unhappiness doesn't justify abandoning your marriage vows✅ The truth about men being "visual" and why boundaries aren't insecurity✅ How shaming women for having emotions won't lead to better conversations✅ What my husband and sons actually said when I showed them these videos✅ Why performative femininity designed to impress men doesn't help women at all✅ How to respond when your husband sends you one of these videos (without starting World War III)Here's what I want you to hear: Yes, women have blind spots. Yes, we can be defensive, overly emotional, and struggle with accountability. But so can men. And videos that frame everything as the wife's fault aren't designed to help marriages—they're designed to get views.If you've been sent one of these videos, you're not crazy for feeling hurt. If you've sent one, I hope you'll understand why it landed the way it did. And if you're creating content about marriage, please—stop performing for one gender at the expense of the other.Real growth happens when both people feel safe enough to be honest. Not when one person gets handed ammunition disguised as "truth."🔔 Remember: Marriage isn't about winning. It's about coming back to the table over and over again, even when things get hard. Choose voices that help you speak honestly inside your relationship—not retreat from it. | 41m 31s | ||||||
| 1/6/26 | ![]() Episode #83: Brenda Prato on Beyond Romance: What the Church Really Asks Before You Say "I Do" | In this episode, I sit down with Brenda Prato, a canon lawyer from Malta who serves as Defender of the Bond in the Archdiocese of Liverpool and as a collegial judge in the Archdiocese of Armagh. As a married mother of two pursuing her doctorate in canon law at KU Leuven, Brenda brings both professional expertise and deeply personal insight to one of the Church's most misunderstood processes: marriage annulments.I'll walk you through:✅ What consent actually means in marriage—and why it's so much more than romance✅ The difference between covenant and contract in Catholic marriage theology✅ How canon lawyers examine everything from childhood to the wedding day to understand validity✅ Why "I got an annulment, so you will too" is a dangerous misconception✅ What marriage consummation really means (and why most people get it wrong)✅ The unique perspective women canon lawyers bring to tribunal work✅ When the Church can dissolve a valid marriage (it's rare, but it happens)✅ How pregnancy before marriage, doubts on the wedding day, and even being late to the ceremony reveal deeper truthsWhether you're navigating a difficult marriage, considering an annulment, or simply curious about what the Church actually teaches, Brenda offers clarity on a process shrouded in misconception. Her approach beautifully balances legal precision with pastoral compassion—she prays over every case, seeking moral certitude while honoring the human stories behind the paperwork.🔔 Remember: The point of annulment isn't to punish or judge—it's to uncover truth. And truth, even when painful, is always rooted in love.========================================================Brenda's relevant links:Website: https://brendaprato.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-prato/ | 1h 00m 46s | ||||||
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