• #54 God-centered home on a budget? 10 ways you and your family might benefit from minimalism
    Feb 20 2025

    Inside today's episode of the Unplanned Joyful Life, Cathy Jo talks about the reality of living on a restricted budget. As parents, we may be concerned or feel guilty that we may not be able to provide a lot of extras for our family, especially for our kids. But as long as your children are getting what they need, limiting the extras may actually benefit them, and you in the long run. Cathy Jo shares 10 ways minimalism may benefit you and your family.

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    24 mins
  • #53 Miscarriage or Baby Loss?: Meet Emily Doring Part 2
    Feb 18 2025

    Inside today's episode of the Unplanned Joyful Life, Cathy Jo will continue speaking with Emily Doring. Emily is the Executive Director of the Western New York Perinatal Bereavement Network, Inc. Emily is also a mother of 4, who sadly lost 2 of her babies through miscarriage, Baby D and Selah Grace. She will share her personal experience as well as her journey of using her loss to grieve, heal and help others in their darkest moments. Emily shares contact information for those in need. Please see below for contacts mentioned in interview:

    Website: wnypbn.org

    Facebook: Western New York Perinatal Bereavement Network

    Email: Emily@wnypbn.org

    Phone: 716-626-6363

    Angel Gowns of Western New York: angelgownsofwny.com

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    31 mins
  • #52 Miscarriage or Baby Loss: meet Emily Doring Part 1
    Feb 13 2025

    Inside today's episode of the Unplanned Joyful Life, Cathy Jo has the honor of interviewing Emily Doring. Emily is the Executive Director of the Western New York Perinatal Bereavement Network, Inc. Emily is also a mother of 4, who sadly lost 2 of her babies through miscarriage, Baby D and Selah Grace. She will share her personal experience as well as her journey of using her loss to grieve, heal and help others in their darkest moments. Emily shares contact information for those in need. Please see below for contacts mentioned in interview:

    Website: wnypbn.org

    Facebook: Western New York Perinatal Bereavement Network

    Email: Emily@wnypbn.org

    Phone: 716-626-6363

    Angel Gowns of Western New York: angelgownsofwny.com

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    Thank you and God bless!

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    23 mins
  • #51 Miscarriage or Baby Loss: Jennifer Vasquez shares her story Part #2
    Feb 11 2025

    Today, Cathy Jo interviews Jennifer Vasquez (2 part interview) regarding Miscarriage and Baby Loss. A name used for grief related to these experiences is Perinatal Bereavement. Jen is a wife and mother of 5 who experienced heartbreak over the loss of her 20 week twins while a senior in high school. She gently recalls personal details of the loss, recovery and support that she received. And now, as a strong and practicing Christian, Jen sees and shares this experience through a lens of Faith.

    If you are in need of support for perinatal loss of any kind, please reach out to any of the contacts listed:

    You can contact Jen Liberti Bemis via Cathy Jo Lang LLC at cathylang716@gmail.com or 716-512-3654

    WNY Perinatal Bereavement Network at wnypbn.org or 716-626-6363

    online forum: "Glow in the Woods" for parents who have lost their babies in order to connect with others

    "Footprints of the Heart" Support Groups-Sisters of Charity Hospital 2121 main St, Buffalo 14214/ Amy Creamer, Coordinator 716-862-1678, www.facebook.com/footprintwny

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    24 mins
  • #50 Miscarriage or Baby Loss: Jennifer Vasquez shares her story. Part #1
    Feb 6 2025

    Today, Cathy Jo interviews Jennifer Vasquez (2 part interview) regarding Miscarriage and Baby Loss. A name used for grief related to these experiences is Perinatal Bereavement. Jen is a wife and mother of 5 who experienced heartbreak over the loss of her 20 week twins while a senior in high school. She gently recalls personal details of the loss, recovery and support that she received. And now, as a strong and practicing Christian, Jen sees and shares this experience through a lens of Faith.

    If you are in need of support for perinatal loss of any kind, please reach out to any of the contacts listed:

    You can contact Jen Liberti Bemis via Cathy Jo Lang LLC at cathylang716@gmail.com or 716-512-3654

    WNY Perinatal Bereavement Network at wnypbn.org or 716-626-6363

    online forum: "Glow in the Woods" for parents who have lost their babies in order to connect with others

    "Footprints of the Heart" Support Groups-Sisters of Charity Hospital 2121 main St, Buffalo 14214/ Amy Creamer, Coordinator 716-862-1678, www.facebook.com/footprintwny

    If this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please

    Write a review on apple podcast,

    Join the free Facebook group, The Unplanned Joyful Life

    Contact Cathy Jo for a free coaching session at cathylang716@gmail.com

    Thank you and God bless!

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    29 mins
  • #49 Miscarriage or Baby Loss? Meet Jen Liberti Bemis Part 2
    Feb 4 2025

    Today, Cathy Jo continues interview with Jen Liberti Bemis (2 part) regarding Miscarriage and Baby Loss. A name for grief related to these experiences is Perinatal Bereavement. Jen is a Registered Nurse at The Catholic Health System and is a Contact for anyone needing support during this most painful time. Jen has experienced her own miscarriages and baby Loss including her son, Benjamin Pasquale who was stillborn at 34 weeks gestation. Although they had experienced 8 pregnancies and 7 significant losses, Jen and her husband are so grateful for their brief time spent with Benjamin and now enjoy life with their "Rainbow Baby", Brooklyn Antoinette. Jen recommends getting whatever help you need, going easy on yourself and acknowledging the significance of such devastating loss.

    You can contact Jen Liberti Bemis via Cathy Jo Lang LLC at cathylang716@gmail.com or 716-512-3654

    WNY Perinatal Bereavement Network at wnypbn.org or 716-626-6363

    online forum: "Glow in the Woods" for parents who have lost their babies in order to connect with others

    "Footprints of the Heart" Support Groups-Sisters of Charity Hospital 2121 main St, Buffalo 14214/ Amy Creamer, Coordinator 716-862-1678, www.facebook.com/footprintwny

    If this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please

    Write a review on apple podcast,

    Join the free Facebook group, The Unplanned Joyful Life

    Contact Cathy Jo for a free coaching session at cathylang716@gmail.com

    Thank you and God bless!

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    30 mins
  • #48 Miscarriage or Baby Loss? Meet Jen Liberti Bemis Part 1
    Jan 30 2025

    Today, Cathy Jo interviews Jen Liberti Bemis (2 part interview) regarding Miscarriage and Baby Loss. A name used for grief related to these experiences is Perinatal Bereavement. Jen is a Registered Nurse at The Catholic Health System and is a Contact for anyone needing support during this most painful time. Jen has experienced her own miscarriages and baby Loss including her son, Benjamin Pasquale who was stillborn at 34 weeks gestation. Although they had experienced 8 pregnancies and 7 significant losses, Jen and her husband are so grateful for their brief time spent with Benjamin and now enjoy life with their "Rainbow Baby", Brooklyn Antoinette. Jen recommends getting whatever help you need, going easy on yourself and acknowledging the significance of such devastating loss.

    You can contact Jen Liberti Bemis via Cathy Jo Lang LLC at cathylang716@gmail.com or 716-512-3654

    WNY Perinatal Bereavement Network at wnypbn.org or 716-626-6363

    online forum: "Glow in the Woods" for parents who have lost their babies in order to connect with others

    "Footprints of the Heart" Support Groups-Sisters of Charity Hospital 2121 main St, Buffalo 14214/ Amy Creamer, Coordinator 716-862-1678, www.facebook.com/footprintwny

    If this episode resonated or blessed you in any way, please

    Write a review on apple podcast,

    Join the free Facebook group, The Unplanned Joyful Life

    Contact Cathy Jo for a free coaching session at cathylang716@gmail.com

    Thank you and God bless!

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    29 mins
  • #47 Dealing with grief over the loss a pregnancy or newborn? Here are 12 things to consider during this painful time.
    Jan 28 2025

    Today, Cathy Jo begins to tackle a very challenging topic: grief over the loss of a pregnancy or newborn. Cathy shares 12 things that might help if you are or have been suffering from perinatal loss.

    I pray that this episode is received with the good intentions that come with it. And, I pray that God directs, protects and provides you with all you need through this most devastating experience.

    If you are in need of support, please contact WNY Perinatal Bereavement Network at wnypbn.org or call them at: 716-626-6363

    Cathy Jo recommends the meditation CD "A Guided Meditation to Ease Grief" by Bellruth Naparstek

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    24 mins