Seeking Wisdom Podcast

Joni Marmo
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Real stories - Life lessons - Faith at the Center. We all have a story. Whether it's of pain, purpose or breakthrough, these experiences matter. "The Seeking Wisdom Podcast" is a safe place where people open their hearts, share their journeys and life lessons providing hope, motivation and inspiration. Remember, you are not alone...let's go out and Seek Wisdom together!

  1. Redefined with Cynthia Gutierrez-White_Eps 18

    MAY 5

    Redefined with Cynthia Gutierrez-White_Eps 18

    Are you one of those people who discovered your calling early in life and, through sheer determination, transformed that passion into a thriving career? If so, you are truly blessed. When your profession is your true vocation, it becomes so deeply woven into the fabric of your life that it begins to define your very identity. It is no longer simply what you do for a living; it becomes who you are at your core. But what happens when that foundation is suddenly removed? Whether you choose to walk away or find the rug pulled out from under you, losing your role and title can leave you asking, "Who am I?" and "Where do I go from here?" In today’s episode of “The Seeking Wisdom Podcast”, Joni sits down with professional communicator and author, Cynthia Gutierrez-White, as she shares her inspiring testimony of courage and new beginnings.  Cynthia was thriving in her career until, without warning, everything changed. Her journey of processing that loss was not an easy one, but it led her to a beautiful season of redefining herself, learning some important life lessons and finding a new purpose in helping others who are navigating a similar path.  🧲 This Episode Is For ✔️Anyone who has been through job loss  ✔️Those who are trying to reinvent themselves  ✔️People who are looking for work and are struggling to find the right job  ✔️All of us who want to understand a bit more about the world of AI ✔️YOU! If you are looking for redirection in your career or your life ✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode A woman’s career journey working her way up the ladder and finding success  The shock and aftermath of being laid off from work  How your career slowly becomes your identity and how to shed that  Nuggets of wisdom in how to navigate the job market in today’s world How to stop and change strategy when your original plan wasn’t working 📇 Connect with Cynthia: 🌐LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgutierrezwhite/  ✍️Blog: https://yourselfredefined.blogspot.com/ 📧Email: cynthia.gutierrez.white@gmail.com   💫Join the Seeking Wisdom Movement: If this episode inspired you, brought you comfort or clarity, subscribe to the show for more meaningful conversations rooted in faith, healing, and love. 🙏 Share your favorite moment with us. Your reflection could inspire someone else's journey toward peace. 📇 Connect with Joni: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonimarmo/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joni.marmo.2025/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joni-fernandez-marmo/ 🌐 Website: https://www.jonimarmo.com

    1h 36m
  2. God's Timing is Beautiful with Elizabeth O'Donnell - EPS 17

    APR 21

    God's Timing is Beautiful with Elizabeth O'Donnell - EPS 17

    It’s safe to say that all of us, at one time or another, have felt a sense of isolation because we haven’t fit into the crowd, or we lack the self confidence to put ourselves out there. In today’s episode of “The Seeking Wisdom Podcast” Joni sits down with a wonderful woman, who, for the first time ever, shares her very personal story of growing up in loneliness, while facing a medical diagnosis that she wasn’t able to process until many years later.  Her unwavering faith in God and trusting that He makes all things beautiful in His perfect time, is what helped her persevere through life’s challenges. Her testimony serves as a powerful reminder to all of us that we are never truly alone - God is always with us and He will use our pain for a greater good.  Elizabeth O’Donnell shows remarkable courage in this episode. She’s never talked about this with anyone outside her very inner circle and I’m ever so grateful that she chose this platform to share it with the world.  We hope and pray that it helps YOU to keep going - to not give up - to believe that God is with you and that He has a perfect plan for your life!  🧲 This Episode Is For ✔️People who are feeling isolated or lonely ✔️Those who have received a health diagnosis and are struggling to understand its impact ✔️Anyone who is craving to find community and needs some inspiration  ✔️Women who have been through infertility and are looking for hope  ✔️People who do not fall into the “social norms” and feel left out   ✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode How a 12 year old dealt with a life altering medical diagnosis When feeling different drives you into isolation  Why faith is the key to perseverance Vulnerability and Courage A testimony of believing in God’s perfect plan and timing 💫Join the Seeking Wisdom Movement: If this episode inspired you, brought you comfort or clarity, subscribe to the show for more meaningful conversations rooted in faith, healing, and love. 🙏 Share your favorite moment with us. Your reflection could inspire someone else's journey toward peace. 📇 Connect with Joni: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonimarmo/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/joni.marmo.2025/ LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joni-fernandez-marmo/ Website: https://www.jonimarmo.com

    2h 17m
  3. You CAN be Transformed!_EP 16

    APR 7

    You CAN be Transformed!_EP 16

    Spring is here and it’s that time of year when nature begins to bloom again! The “death” of winter is over and new life begins to emerge. Everything feels lighter again, and there’s a certain joy in the air. This change, however, is not limited to nature, but to our lives as well.  In this episode of “The Seeking Wisdom Podcast”, Joni shares a personal revelation on how we can transform our lives. The process can feel daunting, but Joni breaks it down into different steps that will help you begin the process of evolving into a new and better version for yourself.  Joni believes that this year will be transformative for ALL of us! We just have to be open to receiving grace and let ourselves be led into a new chapter of our lives. Let go of fear, let go of excuses, let go of control!  Remember, “You CAN be transformed”!   🧲 This Episode Is For ✔️People who are looking for inspiration to change their lives ✔️Anyone who is open to entering a new chapter of their career ✔️Those who are hungering for spiritual growth ✔️Women who have felt stuck and want ideas on how to move forward ✔️Those holding on to resentment and want to forgive but don’t know how  ✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode A new perspective on how to embrace change  How to detach of worldly things and look towards what is above  Why forgiveness matters in the healing process What humility really means How self-awareness can transform your life Gaining clarity in a world filled with noise and clutter Finding peace in accepting what life throws at us 💫 Join the Seeking Wisdom Movement: If this episode brought you comfort or clarity, subscribe to the show for more meaningful conversations rooted in faith, healing, and love. 🙏 Share your favorite moment with us. Your reflection could inspire someone else's journey toward peace. 📇 Connect with Joni: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonimarmo/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joni.marmo.2025/ 💼 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joni-fernandez-marmo/ 🌐 Website: https://www.jonimarmo.com

    27 min
  4. Silver Linings with Luisa Varona Granados

    MAR 24

    Silver Linings with Luisa Varona Granados

    Just when you thought you had heard or seen it all, you come across a story that will blow you away! In this episode of The Seeking Wisdom Podcast, Joni is joined by a long-time friend, Luisa Varona Granados who candidly and wittily shares her miraculous journey of facing multiple “life sentences” with hope and faith.  The story begins in February of 2016 where she is diagnosed with an inoperable and aggressive brain tumor. From that moment, Luisa’s is forever changed, but her spirit remains the same. Her perspective on life is rooted in her upbringing on a farm, where she realized early on, that life is cyclical, and all things have a beginning and an end.  Her two sons have been the driver and motivation of every decision she has made since her initial diagnosis, including the creation of her blog #TumorClarity, a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, divorcing her husband, and picking up the pieces of her broken heart after a near fatal heart attack and the loss of her beloved mom.   Luisa doesn’t consider herself special, but after hearing this incredible story, you may have a different opinion!    The brain tumor diagnosis is only the beginning of this odyssey filled with love, community, fear, sadness, and yes, even joy. Despite facing so many challenges, her unshakeable faith is what has helped her find the Silver Linings in all circumstances, reminding us that “no matter what, everything is going to be ok”.  🧲 This Episode Is For ✔️Anyone facing a serious health condition looking for hope ✔️Mothers who need encouragement to do the best for their children ✔️People who need some humor and positivity while going through difficulties ✔️Those whose faith is being challenged and need a reminder that God is there ✔️Anyone looking for courage and perseverance when facing multiple difficulties  ✨ What You’ll Hear in This Conversation Luisa’s background growing up in a farm and how this informed her perspective on life Facing mortality while prioritizing the well-being of your children and family How faith, prayer, and hope can lift you up in times of need The surprise question asked by a doctor that changed everything How a pilgrimage to Lourdes brought feelings of gratitude and important life decisions An example of living your best life despite the circumstances placed before you Laughter in the midst of harrowing experiences 🧑🏻‍💻Connect with Luisa:  📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/luisavaronagranados/   📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/luisa.varonagranados💼 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/luisa-varona-granados-53688a2/ 💫Join the Seeking Wisdom Movement: If this episode brought you comfort or clarity, subscribe to the show for more meaningful conversations rooted in faith, healing, and love. 🙏 Share your favorite moment with us! Your reflection could inspire someone else's journey toward peace. 📇 Connect with Joni: 📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/jonimarmo/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joni.marmo.2025/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joni-fernandez-marmo/ 🌐 Website: https://www.jonimarmo.com

    2h 4m
  5. New Year, New Word!

    JAN 2

    New Year, New Word!

    Happy New Year!! Have you decided on a resolution for 2026? Whether you've laid out a plan for this new year, or not, it's worth taking some time to watch this episode of "The Seeking Wisdom Podcast".  In it, Joni shares her story of how she changed from developing a resolution year to year, that normally failed, to choosing ONE WORD to serve as a mantra for the year to come. Although it may seem counterintuitive, Joni explains how using one word helps you live out your purpose for the year.  🧲 This Episode Is For ✔️Anyone who is looking for inspiration for the new year  ✔️Someone who is still debating a resolution for the year ✔️If you need an idea for a new word for the new year ✔️Listeners who are facing the new year with anxiety or trepidation ✔️People who want to find some hope as they begin the year ✨ What You’ll Hear in This Solo Episode *How Joni has been successfully practicing the "one word" concept for over 10 years and why it's worked for her.  *Some practical advice on why selecting a word is better than generating a statement that will ultimately fail  *Joni's word for this year and her vulnerability in sharing why she selected it 💌 Join the Movement If this episode inspired you, subscribe to the show for more meaningful conversations rooted in faith, healing, and love. 🙏 Share your favorite moment with us! Your reflection could inspire someone else's journey toward peace. 📇 Connect with Joni: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonimarmo/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joni.marmo.2025/ 🌐 Website: https://jonimarmo.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joni-fernandez-marmo/

    19 min

  6. 12/09/2025

    Reason for the Season with Fr. Matthew Gomez - EP 13

    ‘Tis the season to be jolly…but are you feeling exhausted and depleted? The holidays can wear us out with the shopping, parties, planning and traveling. In this engaging and enlightening episode of “The Seeking Wisdom Podcast”, we’re taking a moment to stop, and reflect on what this season is really all about. Our guest, Father Matthew Gomez, Dean of the Propaedeutic Program at St. John Vianney College Seminary in Miami,  engages us with his wisdom on the history and meaning of Christmas. He’ll give us guidance on how to prepare our souls for Christmas and why it is so vital to do so.  Joni and Fr. Matthew also talk about the popular cultural themes and characters of the season, and their relevance to the holiday. The conversation is enlightening, edifying, and yes, fun! This episode will help you to shed the stress of the holiday season and enjoy it with the full knowledge of its meaning and significance in our lives. Merry Christmas!!!  🧲 This Episode Is For ✔️Anyone who wants to learn about the meaning of Christmas ✔️Those needing a break from the craziness of the holiday season ✔️People interested in the historical aspect of the birth of Jesus Christ ✔️Those who want a better understanding of Advent and how to prepare for Christmas ✔️Anyone searching for greater meaning behind the Christmas holiday ✨ What You’ll Hear in This Conversation The story of the incarnation of God as Jesus ChristWhat Advent means and how to best prepare for Christmas  When the Christmas season actually begins  Cultural references of the holiday and how its interwoven with the religious aspect How Christmas can be a time of reflection and encounter with Jesus Significance of key characters such as the 3 Magi and the Shepherds  History of Nativity Scenes, Wreaths, Santa Claus, and Candy Canes 💌 Join the Movement If this episode brought you comfort or clarity, subscribe to the show for more meaningful conversations rooted in faith, healing, and love. 🙏 Share your favorite moment with us. Your reflection could inspire someone else's journey toward peace. 📇 Connect with Joni: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonimarmo/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joni.marmo.2025/ ▶️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JoniMarmo 🌐 Website: https://jonimarmo.com/ 💼 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/joni-fernandez-marmo/ 📇 Connect with Fr. Matthew Gomez: 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fr_matt90mez/ 📻Radio Paz “Los Padres Gomez”: https://paxcc.org/shows/los-padres-gomez/ 🎙️”Los Padres Gomez”: https://open.spotify.com/show/7gNNHMuGO4MJ4Ce189Y0tw?si=bbe221e3cb494d82

    1h 29m
  7. Against All Odds with JC Fernández - EP 12

    11/25/2025

    Against All Odds with JC Fernández - EP 12

    In this unbelievable and deeply inspiring episode of The Seeking Wisdom Podcast, Joni sits down with her younger brother, JC Fernandez, to revisit his miraculous story of survival after being diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer at the age of 30.  The journey began in 2001, and after 24 years, JC has decided to open his heart and offer his unique perspective on facing mortality at such a young age. He recalls the importance of having a supportive community, an innovative medical team, and a positive mindset to get through the darkest moments.  Together, Joni and JC reminisce on the unforgettable moments in the 2-year saga, including his popular “Chemo Updates”, a series of weekly emails that became a cathartic tool for him and a sense of hope and inspiration for everyone around him.  This is a story where science, faith, and community came together for one purpose - to save a young man’s life! JC’s journey reminds us that even when statistics offer no hope, miracles are still possible.🧲 This Episode Is For ✔️Anyone facing a serious health condition ✔️Caretakers of friends or family members who are looking for inspiration ✔️Those seeking proof of God’s healing power ✔️Listeners craving hope in impossible situations ✔️People navigating fear when facing a cancer diagnosis ✔️Anyone longing for a story of faith, science, and community that feels real, honest, and human✨ What You’ll Hear in This Conversation The moment JC received his Stage 4 diagnosis, and how he and his family reacted What it felt like to face mortality at 30 years old How faith, prayer, and hope from his community became part of JC’s healing The shocking medical improvements that defied expectations How gratitude and mindset supported his physical and spiritual recovery The ways this journey reshaped his identity, purpose, and daily life A powerful reflection on suffering, healing, and God’s presence 💌 Join the Movement If this episode brought you comfort or clarity, subscribe to the show for more meaningful conversations rooted in faith, healing, and love. 🙏 Share your favorite moment with us. Your reflection could inspire someone else's journey toward peace. 📇 Connect with Joni: 📸 Instagram:   / jonimarmo    📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joni.marmo.2025/ 🌐 Website: https://jonimarmo.com/ 💼 LinkedIn:   / joni-fernandez-marmo

    2h 6m
  8. Lessons from Archie & Sonny - EP 11

    11/18/2025

    Lessons from Archie & Sonny - EP 11

    In this episode of The Seeking Wisdom Podcast, Joni introduces the furry members of her family - her beloved pets. Joni shares personal stories and reflections on how these creatures have taught her profound lessons about life, love, and growthShe explores the contrasting personalities of her pets, from the "tiny but mighty" and extroverted Maltipoo, Archie, to the boundary-setting and independent cat, Sonny. Through their daily lives and interactions, Joni draws out nuggets of wisdom about unconditional love, the balance between dependence and independence, and the spiritual gift of generosity. This episode serves as a gentle reminder that some of life's greatest lessons come in the smallest, most adorable packages🧲 This Episode is For: ✔️ Anyone who has ever loved a pet ✔️ Listeners seeking spiritual lessons in everyday life ✔️ Hearts learning the balance of vulnerability and independence ✔️ Anyone who needs a reminder to live in the present moment ✔️ Anyone who wants to be more generous with their time and talents✨ What You’ll Hear in This Conversation:The difference between the unconditional love of a dog (Rocco and Archie) and the boundary-setting love of a cat (Sonny)How pets demonstrate the balance between dependency and independence in relationshipsThe wisdom of being vulnerable and asking for help when neededThe importance of the gift of generosityHow to live joyfully in the present momentThe reminder to find moderation between "hustle mode" and "couch potato mode"💌 Join the MovementIf this episode brought you comfort or clarity, subscribe to the show for more meaningful conversations rooted in faith, healing, and love.🙏 Share your favorite moment with us. Your reflection could inspire someone else's journey toward peace.📇 Connect with Joni:📸 Instagram: / jonimarmo 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...🌐 Website: https://jonimarmo.com/💼 LinkedIn: / joni-fernandez-marmo

    17 min
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Real stories - Life lessons - Faith at the Center. We all have a story. Whether it's of pain, purpose or breakthrough, these experiences matter. "The Seeking Wisdom Podcast" is a safe place where people open their hearts, share their journeys and life lessons providing hope, motivation and inspiration. Remember, you are not alone...let's go out and Seek Wisdom together!

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  • Creator
    Joni Marmo
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Joni Marmo
  • Show Website
    Seeking Wisdom Podcast

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