Episodes 67
Avg. Duration 1h 4m
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Since Nov 2023
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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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. 

Tune in for new episodes every Monday & check us out on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and Youtube!

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Charles Martin – Confronting the Truth Through Story | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 67

Jan 05, 2026 1h 37m

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…

Deck the Halls & Share the Hope | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 66

Dec 22, 2025 48m

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,…

Andrea Heinz: The Lie of Liberation: When Sex-Work Ideology Masks Exploitation | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 65

Dec 08, 2025 1h 57m

*Trigger warning: this episode contains conversation around suicide and suicidal ideation*International suicide hotline list: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/In this powerful…

Angela Morris - Mindset, Motherhood & Breaking Cycles | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 64

Dec 01, 2025 1h 33m

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,…

Toni McKinley - Healthy Connection vs. Emotional Entanglement | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 63

Nov 24, 2025 1h 52m

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…

The Power of Storytelling: Our 2-Year Anniversary Episode | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 62

Nov 17, 2025 1h 26m

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…

Selling Desire: Who Profits and Who Pays? | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 61

Nov 10, 2025 47m

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…

Dating Culture & The Lies We've Been Sold About Love | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 60

Nov 03, 2025 1h 6m

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…

Gina Cavallo - A Survivor's Journey Through Human Trafficking | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 59

Oct 27, 2025 2h 6m

**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…

Jessica Janzen - Living on Purpose: Choosing Joy After Loss | Luma & Bloom w Nic & Kate Ep. 58

Oct 20, 2025 1h 23m

*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

Oct 13, 2025 1h 15m

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…

Victoria Sinis - Ex-OnlyF*ns Recruiter Exposes the Truth | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 56

Oct 06, 2025 1h 27m

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…

Dallas Alexander - Guitars, Guns, and Grace | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep.55

Sep 29, 2025 1h 43m

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…

Jasmin Laine - Mental Health & Saying the Hard Things | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 54

Sep 22, 2025 1h 59m

*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,…

Jeffrey Bergen - From Trauma and Addiction to Healing and Hope | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 53

Sep 08, 2025 2h 31m

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…

Val Caldwell - N*des, Exploitation & Online Grooming | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 52

Sep 01, 2025 1h 54m

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…

Mike Greyson - A Father’s Fight: My Child Was Trafficked | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 51

Aug 25, 2025 1h 40m

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…

Reese Ketler - Paralyzed Not Powerless | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 50

Aug 18, 2025 1h 3m

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…

Shannon Vanderlinde - Are You a Chameleon? The Hidden Cost of People-Pleasing | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep.49

Aug 11, 2025 1h 44m

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…

Dave Lavery – Held Captive by the Taliban Pt.2 | Luma & Bloom w Nic and Kate Ep. 48

Aug 04, 2025 57m

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…

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