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Luma & Bloom
Nic and Kate
59 episodes
2 days ago
**Trigger warning** This episode contains discussions of r*pe and su*c*de. Listener discretion is advised. If you are struggling, you can contact the Canadian Suicide Hotline at 1-833-456-4566 or reach out to the International Association for Suicide Prevention at https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp to find a local hotline anywhere in the world. In this powerful episode, survivor and advocate Gina Cavallo shares her inspiring journey from silence to strength—and the courage it takes to heal afte...
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**Trigger warning** This episode contains discussions of r*pe and su*c*de. Listener discretion is advised. If you are struggling, you can contact the Canadian Suicide Hotline at 1-833-456-4566 or reach out to the International Association for Suicide Prevention at https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp to find a local hotline anywhere in the world. In this powerful episode, survivor and advocate Gina Cavallo shares her inspiring journey from silence to strength—and the courage it takes to heal afte...
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Luma & Bloom
Gina Cavallo - A Survivor's Journey Through Human Trafficking | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 59
**Trigger warning** This episode contains discussions of r*pe and su*c*de. Listener discretion is advised. If you are struggling, you can contact the Canadian Suicide Hotline at 1-833-456-4566 or reach out to the International Association for Suicide Prevention at https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp to find a local hotline anywhere in the world. In this powerful episode, survivor and advocate Gina Cavallo shares her inspiring journey from silence to strength—and the courage it takes to heal afte...
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1 week ago
2 hours 6 minutes

Luma & Bloom
Jessica Janzen - Living on Purpose: Choosing Joy After Loss | Luma & Bloom w Nic & Kate Ep. 58
*Trigger warning - In this episode, we talk about mental health and suic*de. Please take care while listening, and step away if you need to.* International suic*de hotline list: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/ Joy doesn’t just arrive—it takes work. This week on Luma & Bloom, Nic and Kate welcome Jessica Janzen, a motivational speaker and author who believes that joy is the fuel for forward momentum and resilience. Jessica shares practical tools for shifting your mi...
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2 weeks ago
1 hour 23 minutes

Luma & Bloom
Rob Stoddard - P*rn*gr*phy, AI & Protecting Our Kids | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 57
Nic and Kate sit down with Rob Stoddard from Covenant Eyes to unpack the realities of p*rn*gr*phy, AI-generated content, and their devastating impact on individuals, marriages, children, and communities. Rob shares eye-opening stats—78% of men and 44% of women use p*rn regularly, and 56% of divorces cite it as a key factor—and explains how it objectifies people, damages intimacy, and becomes a compulsive habit. With AI now creating explicit deepf*kes, including child ab*se material, the dang...
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 15 minutes

Luma & Bloom
Victoria Sinis - Ex-OnlyF*ns Recruiter Exposes the Truth | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 56
Victoria Sinis once worked as a marketer and recruiter for OnlyF*ns — until a radical encounter with Jesus flipped her entire life upside down. Today, she’s speaking out against the platform she once promoted, exposing the false promises of “empowerment” and the hidden harms of p*rn*gr*phy. In this eye-opening conversation, Victoria reveals: Why OnlyF*ns is “one big grooming machine” The shocking reality of how little most creators actually earn Why married men are the highest consumers o...
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4 weeks ago
1 hour 27 minutes

Luma & Bloom
Dallas Alexander - Guitars, Guns, and Grace | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep.55
From the hockey rink to Canada’s most elite special forces unit, and now to the stage as a country music artist — Dallas Alexander’s story is anything but ordinary. In this episode, Dallas opens up about his years serving with JTF2, including time overseas in Afghanistan, and the life lessons that came with it. He shares the heartbreak of losing his brother, how grief pushed him toward songwriting, and why music became a powerful outlet for healing. As a father and family man, Dallas also ref...
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1 month ago
1 hour 43 minutes

Luma & Bloom
Jasmin Laine - Mental Health & Saying the Hard Things | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 54
*Trigger warning: this episode contains conversation around suic*de and suic*dal ideation* International suic*de hotline list: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/ In this conversation, Jasmin Laine joins Nic and Kate to talk about what it means to navigate life after trauma. From the shifting weight of friendships in adulthood to the struggle of survivor guilt and self-censoring, Jasmin brings raw honesty to topics that are often left unspoken. She reminds us that talking is...
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1 month ago
1 hour 59 minutes

Luma & Bloom
Jeffrey Bergen - From Trauma and Addiction to Healing and Hope | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 53
Jeffrey Bergen's story is raw and redemptive. Born in a Mennonite colony in Paraguay and later moving to Winnipeg, Jeffrey faced abuse and exposure to pornography at a very young age. To cope with his trauma he turned to alcohol, drugs, and the LGBTQ community, where he found people who shared his pain - but not the lasting healing he was searching for. In this episode of Luma & Bloom, Jeffrey opens up about the tension he felt between identity and faith, the conviction of right and wrong...
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1 month ago
2 hours 31 minutes

Luma & Bloom
Val Caldwell - N*des, Exploitation & Online Grooming | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 52
The internet connects us like never before — but it’s also where kids and teens face some of their greatest risks. From sending nudes to sextortion and online grooming, predators no longer need to leave their homes to exploit vulnerable youth. In this episode of Luma & Bloom, Val Caldwell joins us to break down the reality of online exploitation and the dangers hidden inside everyday apps, games, and platforms. We talk about why “nudes aren’t private,” how sextortion is becoming one of th...
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2 months ago
1 hour 54 minutes

Luma & Bloom
Mike Greyson - A Father’s Fight: My Child Was Trafficked | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 51
In this episode, we sit down with Mike Greyson—a man whose strength is only rivaled by his compassion. As a father of eight, Mike has walked through unimaginable storms, including the devastating loss of his daughter to trafficking. With honesty and heart, he shares his journey through fatherhood, grief, and becoming an advocate for the vulnerable. We talk about the lasting impact of trauma, the importance of identity, and the life-saving power of speaking truth and value over others. Mike’s ...
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2 months ago
1 hour 40 minutes

Luma & Bloom
Reese Ketler - Paralyzed Not Powerless | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 50
In this powerful episode, Reese Ketler opens up about life after a spinal cord injury and the unexpected journey that followed. From his early days in the hockey world to finding new purpose and belonging in the wheelchair rugby community, Reese shares what it’s really like to navigate identity, vulnerability, and change on such a massive scale. We talk about learning to accept help, the importance of honest conversations with doctors, and the mental shift it takes to embrace being seen in a ...
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2 months ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Luma & Bloom
Shannon Vanderlinde - Are You a Chameleon? The Hidden Cost of People-Pleasing | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep.49
Are you constantly shifting to match the people around you? Saying yes when you want to say no? Swallowing your feelings to keep the peace? In this episode of Luma & Bloom, we’re unpacking all things trauma, the subtle, exhausting survival strategy of people-pleasing, masking, and self-abandonment. Shannon Vanderlinde shares raw and honest stories about living life on autopilot, performing for acceptance, and the emotional cost of becoming whoever other people needed her to be. From...
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2 months ago
1 hour 44 minutes

Luma & Bloom
Dave Lavery – Held Captive by the Taliban Pt.2 | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 48
In the second part of our conversation with Dave Lavery, the Canadian humanitarian and military veteran known as "Canadian Dave," we delve deeper into his remarkable journey of survival during his 77-day captivity by the Taliban. Dave shares intimate details of his daily life in captivity, from the food he was given to his sleeping arrangements, and the interactions he had with fellow detainees. His story is a testament to the power of hope, resilience, and the importance of cherishing every ...
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3 months ago
57 minutes

Luma & Bloom
Dave Lavery – Held Captive by the Taliban Pt.1 | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 47
In this episode, Dave shares the remarkable story of his life—beginning with a tough childhood in Winnipeg and time in the foster care system, to his family's move to British Columbia and then Ottawa. From a young age, Dave knew he wanted to serve his country. That calling led him to become a founding member of Joint Task Force 2, Canada’s elite special operations unit. Dave talks about his transition from the military world to working with—and eventually for—the United Nations, and how he co...
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3 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

Luma & Bloom
David Delay & Hennes Doltze – Purchased Fantasies: Men, Power, and Online Sex | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 46
In this episode, David and Hennes dive into the often-overlooked conversation around men, emotions, and vulnerability. They explore why it's so hard—and so important—for men to talk about what they're feeling, especially in a culture that often encourages silence. David shares early insights from his recent survey conducted through the University of Manitoba, which focuses on engaging men and boys in the fight against sexual exploitation and trafficking. Together, they unpack the impact of di...
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3 months ago
1 hour 47 minutes

Luma & Bloom
Jessa – Breaking the Cycle of Abuse and Finding Your Voice | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 45
In this episode, Jessa shares her story of escaping a 17-year emotionally abusive marriage to an RCMP officer. Raised in a Christian home and married young, she opens up about the subtle and not so subtle signs of narcissistic abuse, the loss of people she once called family, and what it means to finally feel safe. Through honest reflection, Jessa sheds light on coercion, the importance of boundaries, and the healing that comes from being truly seen. Her story is one of faith, resilience, and...
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3 months ago
1 hour 28 minutes

Luma & Bloom
The Beauty of Boundaries | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 44
In this episode, Nic and Kate open up about their personal journeys with setting boundaries—how it’s challenged them, changed them, and continues to shape how they relate to themselves and others. They explore the idea that boundaries aren’t walls to keep people out, but bridges that foster respect, safety, and real connection. From the baby steps it takes to start setting limits, to the deeper need for self-worth and humility, they unpack how receiving kindness can sometimes be harder than g...
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3 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Luma & Bloom
Meaghan Waller – Stalked: The Dark Side of Modelling | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 43
In this episode, Nic and Kate are joined by Meaghan Waller, winner of Canada’s Next Top Model 2009, who went on to build a successful international modeling career spanning over 14 years. Meaghan opens up about her positive experiences in the fashion industry, the life skills she’s gained along the way, and the importance of having a strong support system—both on and off the runway. She also shares her personal journey through a challenging period of online harassment, and in-person sta...
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4 months ago
1 hour 7 minutes

Luma & Bloom
Why Men Buy Sex | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 42
On this week’s episode, we sat down with Hennes Doltz, former John School educator and current Project Leader for the EmpowerMen Project - working to engage men and boys in the prevention of sexual exploitation. From psychological and social factors, to economic and emotional factors, we delve into all areas Hennes has explored over the years with his extensive career in understanding the motivations behind why men purchase sex. Additionally, we examined the impact of pornography ...
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8 months ago
1 hour 16 minutes

Luma & Bloom
Part 2: Former Gang Members turned Community Leaders - Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 41
On this weeks episode, we continued our conversation with Tim and Glen, Founder and Member of Four Sacred Hearts, an Indigenous led organization dedicated to healing from addictions, intergenerational trauma, and the impacts of the residential school system. As former gang members who spent time in and out of jail, they shared the importance of wanting to reach youth, to share their stories, not only to shed light on the dangers that come with gang affiliation, but also to try and inspi...
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9 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Luma & Bloom
A Very Merry Look Back: Reflecting on the Year and What's Ahead | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 40
In this special holiday episode, we're joined by our lovely co-worker Lainey, to help us spread the festive cheer (in our ugly Christmas sweaters of course), while taking a stroll down memory lane! Join us as we celebrate the Christmas season by sharing the story of how we met, how this podcast came to be, and reflect on the wisdom we took from some of our favourite guests this past year. Grab your hot cocoa, cozy up, and enjoy this holiday special full of stories and a whole lot of fe...
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10 months ago
55 minutes

Luma & Bloom
**Trigger warning** This episode contains discussions of r*pe and su*c*de. Listener discretion is advised. If you are struggling, you can contact the Canadian Suicide Hotline at 1-833-456-4566 or reach out to the International Association for Suicide Prevention at https://findahelpline.com/i/iasp to find a local hotline anywhere in the world. In this powerful episode, survivor and advocate Gina Cavallo shares her inspiring journey from silence to strength—and the courage it takes to heal afte...