Episode #109: See You in the Fall - A Honest Note Before the Summer Pause
About this episode
Dr. Luella Jonk shares a personal note about pausing the podcast for the summer and reflects on the importance of rest and change.
In this solo episode, I'm doing something a little different—and a little vulnerable. I'm pausing the podcast for the summer. And I wanted to come on here, just the two of us, and tell you why. It wasn't an easy decision. Since 2021, I've shown up weekly without fail—guests, solo episodes, newsletters, content. And I don't regret a single one. But summer in Manitoba is short, sacred, and relentless in the best possible way. The cabin, the lake, the loons, the kayak, the long days—and suddenly a six-day work week becomes four. Something had to give. I'll walk you through: ✅ Why I'm pausing—and why I think rest is part of the work ✅ What I'm doing this summer instead (including some unexpected AI writing work I'm genuinely loving) ✅ Why I'd rather show up occasionally with something worth opening than weekly with something you skip ✅ The reminder I keep coming back to: we make plans, and God laughs ✅ Why change—in seasons, in routines, in how we show up—is often exactly what we need This one is short, honest, and from the heart. No framework, no guest, no structure. Just me, a tickle in my throat, no water on the desk, and a few things I wanted to say before I go quiet for a while…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Luella Jonk
Topics covered
- podcast pause
- self-care
- summer break
- vulnerability
- change
- work-life balance
Keywords
- podcast
- summer pause
- self-reflection
- rest
- work-life balance
- vulnerability
- Manitoba
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Manitoba
More episodes of The Luella Jonk Show
- Episode #108: Stephanie Moore on Fuel vs. Nourishment - What Women Are Getting Wrong About Health
- Episode #107: Jillian Mariani on "The Most Important Thing About Your Supplements? What's Not in Them"
- Episode #106: Ester Munt-Brooks on The Empty Nest, Aging Parents, and Falling in Love Again
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Luella Jonk Show podcast page.