
The Luella Jonk Show
From the therapy room of a registered psychotherapist, dating coach and solopreneur who has tirelessly attempted a 'healthy' work-life balance for 25 years, it rarely existed for me and likely does not for most business owners, entrepreneurs and executives. The truth is relationships can really suffer. I will be interviewing expert guests who are doing things right so we can all learn to mix business with pleasure. Topics will range from building better relationships, connection, dating, and how to spread more kindness and compassion towards others while doing so. Listeners, you have the right to have passion surrounding your work while maintaining passionate relationships. You can have your cake and eat it too. New episodes premiere every Tuesday.
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In this episode, we're tackling the trap of overanalyzing your emotions and why too much self-reflection can actually hold you back. While understanding your feelings is valuable, constantly dissecting them can keep you stuck in a cycle of doubt and hesitation instead of moving forward. I’ll cover: ✅ Why endless self-a
In this episode, I explore the role of sacrifice in relationships, why work-life balance is harder than ever, and how our biological differences as men and women shape the way we navigate life. I also share a personal journey of rediscovering faith and how it has brought me more joy and fulfillment—not less—by shifting
In this episode, I’m unpacking why chasing after emotional validation can sometimes do more harm than good. While feeling understood is important, constantly seeking reassurance can keep you in a cycle of dependence rather than growth. I'll walk you through: ✅ Why relying too much on validation can weaken your sense of
In this episode, I'm challenging our culture's obsession with emotional analysis that might actually be keeping you stuck. While understanding our feelings is important, I explain why constantly dwelling on emotions can transform what should be a passing breeze into a destructive storm. I'll walk you through: ✅ Why the
In this episode, we're diving deep into a perspective on marital intimacy that's often misunderstood or completely overlooked in our modern culture—sex as a sacred, spiritual connection between husband and wife. I'm challenging the transactional view of intimacy that has created so much tension and obligation in marria

Episode #38: The 7 Deadly Sins That Are Hurting Your Marriage (And How to Fix Them)
In this episode, we’re diving deep into a framework that has stood the test of time—the 7 deadly sins—and how they show up in our marriages in ways we don’t even realize. We often think of marriage as a place of love and companionship, but the truth is, it’s also one of life’s greatest teachers of virtue. What if the a