Luma & Bloom
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.
Tune in for new episodes every Monday & check us out on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube!
Tune in for new episodes every Monday & check us out on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube!
Episodes
67 episodes
Charles Martin – Confronting the Truth Through Story | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 67
In 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 shares his journey to becoming an author and the heart behi...
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Episode 67
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1:37:03
Deck the Halls & Share the Hope | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 66
This 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 holidays feel joyful, busy, or a little heavy, this episode is a gentle...
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Episode 66
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48:24
Andrea Heinz: The Lie of Liberation: When Sex-Work Ideology Masks Exploitation | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 65
*Trigger warning: this episode contains conversation around suicide and suicidal ideation*International suicide hotline list: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/
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Episode 65
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1:57:09
Angela Morris - Mindset, Motherhood & Breaking Cycles | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 64
In 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 hardship, resilience, and transformation.Together, they ...
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Episode 64
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1:33:30
Toni McKinley - Healthy Connection vs. Emotional Entanglement | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 63
This 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. Toni opens up about compassion fatigue, her own story...
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Episode 63
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1:52:34
The Power of Storytelling: Our 2-Year Anniversary Episode | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 62
This 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 guests who have trusted us with their stories, and the lesson...
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Episode 62
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1:26:38
Selling Desire: Who Profits and Who Pays? | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 61
In 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 modern campaigns featuring OnlyFans models, to the wa...
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Episode 61
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47:44
Dating Culture & The Lies We've Been Sold About Love | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 60
In 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 dating apps, but the deeper patterns that shape how we love and ...
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Episode 60
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1:06:01
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...
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Episode 59
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2:06:58
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 ...
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Episode 58
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1:23:52
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% ...
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Episode 57
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1:15:30
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 “em...
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Episode 56
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1:27:39
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 t...
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Episode 55
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1:43:04
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 j...
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Episode 54
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1:59:39
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...
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Episode 53
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2:31:04
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.<...
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Episode 52
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1:54:43
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 honest...
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Episode 51
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1:40:07
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, Rees...
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Episode 50
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1:03:46
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, ex...
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Episode 49
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1:44:32
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 in...
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Episode 48
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57:44
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 se...
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Episode 47
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1:01:13
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...
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Episode 46
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1:47:44
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 o...
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Episode 45
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1:28:46
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 wa...
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Episode 44
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1:06:39
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 exper...
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Episode 43
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