The Luella Jonk Show

• Episode #48: Erin & Dusty Stanczyk on Transforming Health with Food as Medicine

  In this episode, Erin and Dusty Stanzik share their transformative journey toward holistic health and wellness. From battling emotional and physical challenges in their 20s to discovering the healing power of food, movement, and faith, Erin and Dusty reveal how their approach to wellness has radically shifted.Erin and Dusty are certified health & lifestyle coaches, online content creators, authors, international retreat hosts, and founders of EatMoveRest.com. In her 20s, Erin found herself in a severe state of dis-ease, both physically and mentally. With no answers from doctors, she took matters into her own hands. Alongside Dusty, they embraced food as medicine and adopted a whole-food plant-based diet. The two finally found healing, abundant energy, and a newfound love for life. Together, with their three children, they educate, encourage, and empower others to eat, move, and rest their best.I'll walk you through:✅ How Erin and Dusty navigated emotional struggles and physical symptoms in their 20s✅ Why the journey to health started with food as medicine✅ The importance of food freedom and its role in mental clarity and body positivity✅ Why adopting a plant-based diet wasn’t just a trend but a lifestyle change✅ How their personal struggles led to a deeper partnership in both marriage and health✅ Balancing family life, homeschooling, and running a business as a family of fiveWhether you're struggling with health issues, seeking more balance in life, or trying to find harmony in your marriage, this episode offers real-life insight from a couple who has transformed their lives from the inside out. It’s not about perfection—it’s about embracing the process of becoming your healthiest self together.🔔 Remember: Health isn't just about food—it's about balance, partnership, and transformation, inside and out.=========================================================Relevant Links for Erin and Dusty:YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/EatMoveRestInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ErinStanczykInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbstanczykFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EatMoveRestTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eatmoverest?_t=ZT-8uTR3Hl9WWc&_r=1

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• Episode #47: Carrie Gress on Restoring Womanhood Through Faith and Tradition

  In this episode, I'm joined by Carrie Gress—philosopher, scholar, editor of Theology of Home, and mother of five—for a deeply thoughtful conversation on what it truly means to reclaim womanhood in today's world. Together, we explore why so many women find themselves feeling unfulfilled despite promises of empowerment through modern feminism—and how restoring the true essence of femininity might be the key to deeper peace, purpose, and connection.Carrie shares her unique journey from a liberal upbringing to becoming a strong advocate for faith, tradition, and intentional living. We’ll walk you through:✅ Why balancing personal aspirations with family bonds creates true empowerment—not division✅ How the home can be reimagined as a sanctuary of peace and justice rather than a battleground for societal expectations✅ The surprising ways historical movements have manipulated women’s emotions—and how awareness brings freedom✅ Why practices like honoring a Sabbath rest are more essential today than ever for mental clarity and family restoration✅ How to navigate marriage with mutual support, open communication, and a new understanding of healthy roles within relationshipsWhether you're feeling caught between career ambitions and family life, questioning what feminine strength really looks like, or simply yearning for more harmony amidst the chaos, this conversation offers a refreshing, compassionate lens through which to view modern womanhood.🔔 Remember: True strength lies not in conforming to outside pressures—but in living with intentionality, gratitude, and grace. Your gifts are needed, both in your work and your relationships.🔔 Carrie’s insights offer a call to return to what matters most—and to redefine success on your own terms. Don’t miss this enriching dialogue that invites you to live from a place of true empowerment and purpose.=========================================================Relevant Links for Carrie:Website: https://www.carriegress.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carrie.gress/

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• Episode #46: Luanne Rae on Leadership as a Parenting Essential

  In this episode, I'm joined by Luanne Rae, a registered psychiatric nurse, therapist, and behavioral consultant for children with a thriving private practice. We dive into why today's parents are overwhelmed with conflicting advice and how finding the balance between "jellyfish" and "brick wall" parenting is crucial for raising confident children.Luanne shares her expertise on why children are desperately seeking leadership from their parents in today's confusing world. We'll walk you through:✅ Why "backbone parenting" provides the structure children need while avoiding authoritarian approaches ✅ How overlooking basics like sleep and screen time can lead to misdiagnosed behavioral issues ✅ The importance of assigning age-appropriate chores to build a child's sense of value and purpose ✅ Why presenting a united parenting front is essential for a child's security ✅ How the modern parenting "village" has disappeared and what we can do about itWhether you're confused by contradictory parenting advice on social media, wondering if your child's behavior indicates ADHD, or simply trying to find your confidence as a parent, this episode offers practical wisdom that cuts through the noise.🔔 Remember: This isn't about perfect parenting—it's about giving yourself grace while maintaining enough structure that your children feel secure in your leadership. 🔔 Luanne is also launching her upcoming "Practical Positive Parenting" course on May 16th for parents seeking to reconnect with their parenting instincts.=========================================================Relevant Links for Luanne:Websites: https://www.lighthousewellnesscentre.com/about-us/luanne-raehttps://luanne-rae.mykajabi.com/sign-up-parenting-email-1IG (and details for the upcoming course): https://www.instagram.com/mother_on_the_lus/

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• Episode #45: Erica Komisar on Modern Parenting as a Crisis of Presence

  In this episode, I'm joined by Erica Komisar, a psychoanalyst and parent guidance expert with over 30 years of experience, to discuss the critical importance of attachment in early childhood development. We explore why a parent's physical and emotional presence during the first three years is fundamental to a child's future mental health and resilience. Erica shares compelling neuroscience research showing how 85% of a child's right brain—responsible for emotional regulation and coping with adversity—is formed in these crucial early years.We'll walk you through:✅ Why the primary attachment figure (usually the mother) is irreplaceable in establishing a child's sense of security ✅ How modern society's pressure on women to "do it all" is creating a mental health crisis in our children ✅ Why daycare and technology can't substitute for a parent's consistent emotional presence ✅ The problem with prioritizing career achievement over the sacred work of parenting ✅ How building community support can transform the isolation many mothers feelWhether you're struggling with guilt about returning to work, feeling pressured by society's expectations, or simply trying to understand what your child truly needs from you, this episode offers research-backed insights that might challenge conventional wisdom but could transform your approach to parenting.🔔 Remember: This isn't about shaming parents who must work, but about recognizing the biological reality of attachment and finding creative solutions that prioritize our children's emotional wellbeing. Sometimes the most important career decision you'll make isn't which job to take—it's how present you can be during those crucial first three years.

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• Episode #44: A Marriage Is Not About ‘I’—But ‘We’

  What if your marriage isn’t broken… it’s just out of sync with design?In today’s episode, I share a heartfelt message about the trap of hyper-independence and how it can quietly erode connection in a relationship. Drawing from personal experience and client stories, I invite you to shift from “I” thinking to the sacred strength of “We.”You’ll hear:✅ Why sameness isn’t the goal—and how God-ordained difference creates true intimacy✅ How independence can subtly crowd out partnership in marriage✅ The cost of keeping score—and what happens when we stop✅ What it means to give from your strengths instead of your exhaustion✅ How to return to spiritual synergy in your relationshipIf your relationship feels more like a business partnership than a sacred bond, this episode is for you. You’re not alone—and you’re not failing. You're being invited to rediscover the beauty of complementarity and the quiet power of choosing each other again.✨ Because lasting love isn’t found in perfection—it’s found in offering your strength, your softness, and your willingness to grow, together.

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