Pardon the Mess with Courtney DeFeo - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian Kids
Cancer, cooking and career rollercoaster with Dina Deleasa-Gonsar
From the reality TV show “Married to Jonas” to becoming a mom to postpartum to a viral blog and recently a cancer journey - Dina’s story reminds us all that God will never leave us. I’m so thankful I had the chance to get to know Dina and her incredible story. She feels like a mom I would meet at the park and then I’d want to sit for hours and laugh and cry. Dina is the REAL deal!
Although, I booked her on this podcast to chat about cooking and the power of family dinner - God took us on a turn. Dina is so open in our chat about her postpartum days, her cancer journey and career ups and downs. I believe many of you will relate to her journey and be inspired by her authentic quest to glorify God no matter the season of life.
I loved hearing about the days of cooking on TV (Hallmark, The Today Show, GMA, Rachel Ray and more). I’ve always wondered how they pull off a meal in 3 minutes.
In this episode, we chat about:
- Dina’s postpartum and honesty about motherhood
- What she learned about God through her cancer journey
- From cooking in a dorm to cooking on national television
Enjoy!
Courtney
(03:02) Dina's Journey: From Cooking to Counseling
(05:58) Navigating Life's Seasons and Faith
(08:56) Health Challenges and Personal Growth
(12:02) The Impact of Motherhood on Identity
(15:04) Overcoming Postpartum Depression
(18:08) Finding Support and Community
(19:35) Navigating Mental Health and Support
(22:40) Sharing Personal Journeys and Faith
(30:01) Practical Cooking Tips for Busy Moms
(35:44) The Importance of Family Meals and Connection
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Resources from today’s show:
At the Kitchen Sink - Dina’s new book
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