Luma & Bloom
de Nic and Kate
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Shining a light on the dark conversations - Luma & Bloom is a podcast that empowers and enlightens. Join cohosts Nic and Kate as they bring thoughtful and insightful dialogue to topics that are otherwise avoided such as human trafficking, exploitation, addictions, and mental health. By having these hard conversations in a meaningful way, they provide a safe space for listeners to grow their minds, learn from knowledgable guests, and challenge their own thoughts and beliefs surrounding these topics.
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- Charles Martin – Confronting the Truth Through Story | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 67 · 1 h 37 min · Episodio 67In this episode, we sit down with Charles Martin, author of The Letter Keeper series a fictional series deeply rooted in the real stories of human trafficking survivors. Charles…
- Deck the Halls & Share the Hope | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 66 · 48 min · Episodio 66This week, we’re celebrating the season with our favourite Christmas treats and traditions — but we also take a moment to talk about hope, grace, and patience. Whether your…
- Andrea Heinz: The Lie of Liberation: When Sex-Work Ideology Masks Exploitation | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 65 · 1 h 57 min · Episodio 65*Trigger warning: this episode contains conversation around suicide and suicidal ideation* International suicide hotline list: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/…
- Angela Morris - Mindset, Motherhood & Breaking Cycles | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 64 · 1 h 33 min · Episodio 64In this episode of Luma & Bloom, Nic and Kate sit down with mindset coach Angela Morris, whose wisdom is shaped not only by her professional work but by a life marked with deep…
- Toni McKinley - Healthy Connection vs. Emotional Entanglement | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 63 · 1 h 52 min · Episodio 63This week on Luma & Bloom, we’re joined by the incredible Toni McKinley — a survivor of trafficking who now spends her life helping other women heal and experience real freedom…
- The Power of Storytelling: Our 2-Year Anniversary Episode | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 62 · 1 h 26 min · Episodio 62This week, we’re celebrating two years of Luma & Bloom — two years of stories, conversations, courage, and community. We take a look back at the moments that shaped us, the…
- Selling Desire: Who Profits and Who Pays? | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 61 · 48 min · Episodio 61In this episode of Luma & Bloom, we dive into the cultural belief that “sex sells” — and what that message is really selling us. From vintage ads that reduced women to props, to…
- Dating Culture & The Lies We've Been Sold About Love | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 60 · 1 h 6 min · Episodio 60In this episode of Luma & Bloom, Nic, Kate, and Lainey dive into the messy, beautiful, and sometimes exhausting world of modern dating—exploring not just the highs and lows of…
- Gina Cavallo - A Survivor's Journey Through Human Trafficking | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 59 · 2 h 6 min · Episodio 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…
- Jessica Janzen - Living on Purpose: Choosing Joy After Loss | Luma & Bloom w Nic & Kate Ep. 58 · 1 h 23 min · Episodio 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…
- Rob Stoddard - P*rn*gr*phy, AI & Protecting Our Kids | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 57 · 1 h 15 min · Episodio 57Nic 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…
- Victoria Sinis - Ex-OnlyF*ns Recruiter Exposes the Truth | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 56 · 1 h 27 min · Episodio 56Victoria 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…
- Dallas Alexander - Guitars, Guns, and Grace | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep.55 · 1 h 43 min · Episodio 55From 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…
- Jasmin Laine - Mental Health & Saying the Hard Things | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 54 · 1 h 59 min · Episodio 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/…
- Jeffrey Bergen - From Trauma and Addiction to Healing and Hope | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 53 · 2 h 31 min · Episodio 53Jeffrey 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…
- Val Caldwell - N*des, Exploitation & Online Grooming | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 52 · 1 h 54 min · Episodio 52The 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…
- Mike Greyson - A Father’s Fight: My Child Was Trafficked | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 51 · 1 h 40 min · Episodio 51In 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…
- Reese Ketler - Paralyzed Not Powerless | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 50 · 1 h 3 min · Episodio 50In 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…
- Shannon Vanderlinde - Are You a Chameleon? The Hidden Cost of People-Pleasing | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep.49 · 1 h 44 min · Episodio 49Are 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…
- Dave Lavery – Held Captive by the Taliban Pt.2 | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 48 · 58 min · Episodio 48In 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…
