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 Connect with Pardon The Mess: Christian Parenting Pardon The Mess Courtney DeFeo Get your 2024-2025 prayer journal, A Life of Faith Resources from today’s show: At the Kitchen Sink - Dina’s new book A Million Tiny Moments http://adventurebible.com Pardon The Mess is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org Our Sponsors: * Check out Everyday Dose and use my code MESS for a great deal: https://everydaydose.com Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy