The Unplanned Joyful Life - Gain Confidence, Navigate Adversity, Live Purposefully, Engage your Christian Faith, Catholic Church
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 But, as an adult, you have become totally withdrawn from the Church?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 to consider?
If this is you? You are in the right place. I want to encourage you to take time to explore your Catholic Christian Faith. I want to remind you that you are a loved, valued and an integral part of the Catholic Church Family founded by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And, there is nothing he wants more than to welcome you home.
Hi, I am Cathy Jo Lang, daughter of The One True King. And, I am excited to welcome you to “The Unplanned Joyful Life” podcast. I am a practicing Catholic who recommitted to my Catholic Christian faith after experiencing a mental health crisis over 30 years ago. I suffered a severe postpartum depression that required a 3 week hospitalization and caused me to be away from my newborn baby at a time that he needed me the most.
When recovering from the depression, I searched for any and all help to deal with the guilt, shame and condemnation this experience brought. And, in order to decrease my chances of going through another mental health crisis, I decided to search, understand and embrace my Catholic Christian Faith. And, it was there, that I experienced complete healing, wholeness and transformation, never to suffer a depression again.
Through our Catholic faith, Jesus became the firm foundation on which my husband, Steve and I were able to build a beautiful family, full of love, life and purpose for our children and grandchildren.
And, although I would like to say to that we never experienced a trial or tribulation since. In 2019, we suffered the tragic lost our beautiful son Michael Robert at the age of 26. Michael suffered from a rare and chronic health condition without a sufficient medical diagnosis. This illness caused him chronic pain, fatigue, and isolation amongst many other symptoms, too many to mention. And, although his passing was devastating, we were able to receive God's healing, grace and provision through the mourning and grief we suffered as a family.
I never thought I could get through the loss of a child. And, I don't wish that hardship on anyone. But, because of our Catholic Christian Faith, Steve, myself and our other two children, Stephen and Elizabeth were able to lean on, trust in and practice the one true faith, Catholicism. And, although it took the love, provision and healing power of God, as well as the support of our family and friends, we were able to experience peace, hope and love in the midst of tragedy. We know that Michael is with Jesus. And, we look forward to the day that we will meet and embrace him again in our Heavenly Home.
Besides being wife, mom and grandmother, I am a Certified Professional Life Coach, Public Speaker and Podcast Host of The Unplanned Joyful Life.
I grew up in a loving but alcoholic and dysfunctional family. After going to group counseling with my family at the direction of our parents, I felt hope and excitement for the idea that change is possible. I saw my parents make significant transformation over time in order to bring health and wellness back to our family. And, I've been on a mission to live my best life ever since.
In this podcast, I’ll provide valuable insights to help you delve into the Catholic Faith, bring better understanding to the Church, it's practices and the benefits you will receive when practicing it on a regular basis. All this will help you become the best version of yourself. I will share “tried-and-true” tips and tricks for creating a God-centered home for you and your family. You will hear real-life examples of how to incorporate Catholic Christian values, Regular Self-Care, and Community Involvement in order to bring confidence, stability, and joy back into your life.
So, If you want to understand and embrace your Catholic faith, foster healthy relationships, and pursue goals and dreams that ignite your spirit, I’ll be here to support you every step of the way. You will hear from other Catholic Christians as they share their personal journey of faith, as well as professionals who will share their area of expertise with you.
Together, we’ll grow in knowledge, faith and grace to help you navigate “The Unplanned Joyful Life” with happiness and purpose!
So, take a deep breath, find a comfy spot, and listen in. We're going to do this together!
Listen on:
Episodes
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Cathy Jo shares 10 examples of exercises she has done through out her life. And she gives 7 benefits you can receive from regular exercise. Enjoy!
Please write a review. Share the link and join my free Facebook group, The Unplanned Joyful Life.
And, for a free coaching session, contact Cathy Jo at cathylang716@gmail.com
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo talks about the importance of spending time with family and friends. She begins by sharing why she believes that she and Steve have been able to create a loving environment in order to be able to spend quality time with their children when they were young, and continue to enjoy time together with them as adults. She talks about ways she spent time with family as a child, as a mother of young children and as part of an extended family. She concludes with 6 Bible verses that relate to the importance of spending time with family and friends.
If this podcast resonated with you in any way, please write a review, share the link with a friend, and join the free Facebook group, The Unplanned Joyful Life.
For a free coaching session with Cathy Jo, Contact her at cathylang716@gmail.com
Thank you and God bless!
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Tuesday Nov 19, 2024
Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo talks about the benefits of spending time outdoors. Whether you spend this sacred time by yourself or with family and friends, it a great habit to improve your life on a daily basis. Once you do, you will experience mental, emotional, physical and spiritual benefits that add to your overall wellbeing and quality of life!
Thank you and God bless!
Please Write a review
Join the free Facebook group, The Unplanned Joyful Life
Contact Cathy Jo at cathylang716@gmail.co
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
In today's episode, Cathy Jo talks about the importance of SelfCare in regard to setting healthy boundaries for you and your family. She shares some personal challenges and references if you'd like to learn more. The books, "Boundaries" by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, and "Simple Abundance" by Sarah an Breathnach are two highly recommended books when trying to find balance, harmony, authenticity and most importantly healthy boundaries. Finally, Cathy Jo references the Serenity Prayer to help you deal with, and accept the responses you may receive when creating healthy boundaries when in unhealthy relationships!
Thank you and God bless!
Please Write a review
Join the free Facebook group, The Unplanned Joyful Life
Contact Cathy Jo at cathylang716@gmail.co
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo talks about the importance of regular doctor's office visits for you and your family. She talks about the importance of preventative healthcare. And, she shares her experiences with Primary Doctors' office visits and touches on some medical Specialists as well. She finishes the episode with 7 things that you can do to get the most out of regular office visits and how to build good communication and repore with your doctor.
Please Write a review
Join the free Facebook group, The Unplanned Joyful Life
Contact Cathy Jo at cathylang716@gmail.com
Have a blessed day!
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
In today's episode, Cathy Jo discusses the importance of medications if and when prescribed and taken appropriately. And, and she discusses why some medications are taken. She touches on a few examples of issues and medication practices that are important related to taking them for an effective result. Finally, she shares 6 habits we can implement to benefit us most when being prescribed and when taking medications recommended by our Healthcare Professional. Finally, she emphasizes the importance of asking questions and good communication with your doctor.
For a 1:1 coaching session, contact Cathy Jo at cathylang716@gmail.com
Join the free Facebook Group, The Unplanned Joyful Life
Please write a review of the Show!
God Bless!
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Tuesday Nov 05, 2024
Cathy Jo talks about the importance and challenges of eating a healthy and well balanced diet. She acknowledges that everyone's personal needs are different. But, she also speaks of the importance of eating a Whole Foods, Reasonably Sized Portions with a Variety of Color (helps to get in a variety of minerals and nutrients). She refers to scripture reading:
2 Corinthians 12:9: "But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
Books that Cathy refers to and recommends are: Full by Asheritah Ciuciu, Healing Psoriasis by Dr John Pagano, Glucose Revolution by Jesse Inchauspe and Glucose Goddess Method by Jesse Inchauspe.
Please write a review
Join the free Facebook group: The Unplanned Joyful Life
Contact Cathy Jo at cathylang716@gmail.com
Thank you!
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo continues with the topic of self-care related to water-intake. She touches on some of the reasons water is important, symptoms related to not getting enough water and things you can do to increase your daily water intake, now. Please pray for Cathy Jo's mom, Mary Ellen.
Contact Cathy Jo at cathylang716@gmail.com
Join the free Facebook group: The Unplanned Joyful Life
Please write a review of the show.
Thank you and have a blessed day!
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Tuesday Oct 29, 2024
Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo begins a series with a focus on Self-Care in order to be your best and do your best. There is no better way to create a healthy routine than having God at the Center of it all. Cathy Jo will give personal details of her own experience with morning prayer and how it has helped her through some of the most challenging times and 6 things you can do to start your day off right with a Morning Prayer routine.
Contact Cathy o at cathylang716@gmail for a 1:1 Coaching Session
Write a review of the show
Join my free Facebook group: The Unplanned Joyful Life
Thank you and have a blessed and beautiful day!
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo Speaks on Loneliness as it pertains to The Unplanned Joyful Life Journey. The Holy Trinity (Father, Son and Holy Spirit) plays an important role in our lives for many reasons. And, it can help us be transformed and renewed, providing us with the love, support and example we need in order to decrease loneliness and increase connection to our Heavenly Father and to others as well. Cathy shares 10 ways you can deal with Loneliness in your life. Cathy Jo quotes Romans 12:2 and refers to "Jesus Calling" by Sarah Young 10/ Hoping this blesses you. 22 page 309.
Please write a review
Join The Unplanned Joyful Life free Facebook group
Contact Cathy Jo at cathylang716@gmail.com for a 1:1 coaching session
Hope this blesses you!