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 Faith. She shares 8 things that helped her rediscover her Catholic Faith. And, after taking time to truly understand The Catholic Church and what it offers, She began to prioritize a personal relationship with Christ through way of the Catholic Church.

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For a 1:1 Coaching Session with Cathy Jo, Contact her at cathylang716@gmail.com ,

If this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please stop what you are doing right now and write a review of the show on apple podcast!

And, to connect with other young mamas and those who support them, Join my free Facebook group, "Practical Support for Younger Christian Moms"

Thank you and God bless!

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 experiences, what will change in the future and how to get in on the 1 Year Anniversary Give Away for a $100 Gift Certificate for Dog Ears Bookstore and center for Enlightenment in Buffalo, NY.

To enter The Drawing for a $100 gift Card for Dog Ear's Bookstore and Center of Enlightenment on 8/28/26, Write a review of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast and send a screenshot of your review to cathylang716@gmail.com or 716-512-3654 OR Tag a picture of your review on Facebook to one of my Facebook pages: Cathy Jo Lang, Cathy Jo Lang LLC or Practical Support for The Younger Christian Mom. Once I see your review, you will be entered to win the drawing on 8/27/26!

If this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please stop what you are doing right now and write a review of the show on apple podcast!

For a 1:1 Coaching Session with Cathy Jo, Contact her at cathylang716@gmail.com ,

If this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please stop what you are doing right now and write a review of the show on apple podcast!

And, to connect with other young mamas and those who support them, Join my free Facebook group, "Practical Support for Younger Christian Moms"

Thank you and God bless!

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 Host and Educator. She is also a Mom, Wife and DAUGHTER! She combines her love of learning and science with her passion for The Catholic Faith. And, she wants to help you be the best mom and wife you can be! She is host of The Parenting Smarts Podcast and Author of Daughter by Design: Discovering Your Identity as God's Beloved Daughter. Dr. Mary Ruth shares her personal journey and is convicted to share what she has learned with others.

You can contact Mary Ruth at:

her website: www.MaryRuthHackett.com

Instagram: @dr.maryruthhackett

Substack: @drmaryruthhackett

To enter The Drawing for a $100 gift Card for Dog Ear's Bookstore and Center of Enlightenment on 8/27/26, Write a review of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast and send a screenshot of your review to cathylang716@gmail.com or Tag a picture of your review on Facebook to one of my Facebook pages: Cathy Jo Lang, Cathy Jo Lang LLC or Practical Support for The Younger Christian Mom. Once I see your review, you will be entered to win the drawing on 8/27/26!

If this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please stop what you are doing right now and write a review of the show on apple podcast!

For a Healthy Boundaries Coaching Session, Contact Cathy Jo at cathylang716@gmail.com ,

If this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please stop what you are doing right now and write a review of the show on apple podcast!

And, to connect with other young mamas and those who support them, Join my free Facebook group, "Practical Support for Younger Christian Moms"

Thank you and God bless!

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 Educator. She is also a Mom, Wife and DAUGHTER! She combines her love of learning and science with her passion for The Catholic Faith. And, she wants to help you be the best mom and wife you can be! She is host of The Parenting Smarts Podcast and Author of Daughter by Design: Discovering Your Identity as God's Beloved Daughter. Dr. Mary Ruth shares her personal journey and is convicted to share what she has learned with others.

You can contact Mary Ruth at:

her website: www.MaryRuthHackett.com

Instagram: @dr.maryruthhackett

Substack: @drmaryruthhackett

To enter The Drawing for a $100 gift Card for Dog Ear's Bookstore and Center of Enlightenment on 8/27/26, Write a review of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast and send a screenshot of your review to cathylang716@gmail.com or Tag a picture of your review on Facebook to one of my Facebook pages: Cathy Jo Lang, Cathy Jo Lang LLC or Practical Support for The Younger Christian Mom. Once I see your review, you will be entered to win the drawing on 8/27/26!

If this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please stop what you are doing right now and write a review of the show on apple podcast!

For a Healthy Boundaries Coaching Session, Contact Cathy Jo at cathylang716@gmail.com ,

If this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please stop what you are doing right now and write a review of the show on apple podcast!

And, to connect with other young mamas and those who support them, Join my free Facebook group, "Practical Support for Younger Christian Moms"

Thank you and God bless!

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 Mom, Wife and DAUGHTER! She combines her love of learning and science with her passion for The Catholic Faith. And, she wants to help you be the best mom and wife you can be! She is host of The Parenting Smarts Podcast and Author of the book, Daughter by Design: Discovering Your Identity as God's Beloved Daughter. Dr. Mary Ruth shares her personal journey and is convicted to share what she has learned with others.

You can contact Mary Ruth at:

her website: www.MaryRuthHackett.com

Instagram: @dr.maryruthhackett

Substack: @drmaryruthhackett

To enter The Drawing for a $100 gift Card for Dog Ear's Bookstore and Center of Enlightenment on 8/27/26, Write a review of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast and send a screenshot of your review to cathylang716@gmail.com or Tag a picture of your review on Facebook to one of my Facebook pages: Cathy Jo Lang, Cathy Jo Lang LLC or Practical Support for The Younger Christian Mom.

Once I see your review, you will be entered to win the drawing on 8/27/26!

For a Healthy Boundaries Coaching Session, Contact Cathy Jo at cathylang716@gmail.com ,

If this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please stop what you are doing right now and write a review of the show on apple podcast!

And, to connect with other young mamas and those who support them, Join my free Facebook group, "Practical Support for Younger Christian Moms"

Thank you and God bless!

Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo concludes her conversation with Christie Walkie. Christie is a Catholic Sobriety Coach, helping women create and/or improve their relationship with alcohol. In this final part of Christie's interview, She shares the sobriety coaching services she offers to women. You don't have to hit rock bottom for alcohol to be causing issues in your life. But, you might want to improve your relationship with alcohol for other reasons. These reasons could include better clarity, better communication with family and friends and less fatigue to name a few. There are many benefits that come with limiting alcohol and finding its place in your life, if at all. You can listen to Christie on The Catholic Sobriety Coach Podcast, IG, Facebook and LinkedIn.

If this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please stop what you are doing right now and write a review of the show on apple podcast!

For a Healthy Boundaries Coaching Session, Contact Cathy Jo at cathylang716@gmail.com ,

And, to connect with other young mamas and those who support them, Join my free Facebook group, "Practical Support for Younger Christian Moms"

Thank you and God bless!

Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo continues her conversation with Christie Walker. Christie is a Catholic Sobriety Coach, helping women create and/or improve their relationship with alcohol. Christie continues her conversation and how her faith led her through some challenging times while creating the life she had hoped for. She lives her life alcohol free as a wife, mother. Coach and Practicing Catholic.

If this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please stop what you are doing right now and write a review of the show on apple podcast!

For a Healthy Boundaries Coaching Session, Contact Cathy Jo at cathylang716@gmail.com ,

And, to connect with other young mamas and those who support them, Join my free Facebook group, "Practical Support for Younger Christian Moms"

Thank you and God bless!

Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo continues her conversation with Christie Walkie. Christie is a Catholic Sobriety Coach, helping women create and/or improve their relationship with alcohol. In this part 2 of her interview, Christie talks about the beginning stages of her own recovery, what challenges she faced and how her future began to take shape.

If this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please stop what you are doing right now and write a review of the show on apple podcast!

For a Healthy Boundaries Coaching Session, Contact Cathy Jo at cathylang716@gmail.com ,

And, to connect with other young mamas and those who support them, Join my free Facebook group, "Practical Support for Younger Christian Moms"

Thank you and God bless!