Joint Discussions Pod is a discussion/ lifestyle podcast hosted by two coaches/ex-pastors that woke up and deconstructed their faith and sought out pathways to reclaim themselves , which inevitably led to the collapse of our previous marriages and lives. But eventually found each other, fell in love, and decided to share our insights and experiences to help other people like us. We dive into heavy/funny juicy conversational topics ranging from dating during divorce, the dating pool, life post high control religion, blending families, and more. If you are a person that has woken up, and realized the life you built was somebody else’s plan - not yours and you’re in a crumbling relationship with kids and shit ton of responsibility - then this pod is for you.  Also, fun part of JOINT Discussions is that we decided to go sober from alcohol and lean all the way into the green. So light one up and join us for some juicy discussions!

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The frigid cold has brought in a reminder that more holidays are right around the corner. We get into relationship work, primarily focusing on estranged family members. What to do when you have a new version of yourself? At the core is understanding what you want. Grab some THC, lets have another joint discussion. Find us on socials- @jointdiscussionspod

Episode 16: What do I want from this??

The frigid cold has brought in a reminder that more holidays are right around the corner. We get into relationship work, primarily focusing on estranged family members. What to do when you have a new version of yourself? At the core is understanding what you want. Grab some THC, lets have another joint discussion.



Find us on socials- @jointdiscussionspod

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The Thanksgiving holiday has come and gone but we have been in crisis mode. What happens when a crisis happens for your non-biological kids? We talk challenges and strategies. We talk about gamesgiving, and how to reclaim your kids childhood. Grab a joint and join us for another Joint Discussion. Find us on all socials- @JointDiscussionsPod We would love to hear from you!

Episode 15: We have a crisis...

The Thanksgiving holiday has come and gone but we have been in crisis mode. What happens when a crisis happens for your non-biological kids? We talk challenges and strategies. We talk about gamesgiving, and how to reclaim your kids childhood. Grab a joint and join us for another Joint Discussion.



Find us on all socials- @JointDiscussionsPod

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The holidays are approaching, and it can be very tough for kids and adults alike as part of a blended family. We talk some holiday tradition, plus what it looks like to forge your own path and create your own memories. Grab some THC and join us for another joint discussion. Find us on patreon- https://www.patreon.com/c/JointDiscussionsPodFind us on socials- @JointDiscussionsPod

The holidays are approaching, and it can be very tough for kids and adults alike as part of a blended family. We talk some holiday tradition, plus what it looks like to forge your own path and create your own memories. Grab some THC and join us for another joint discussion.



Find us on patreon- https://www.patreon.com/c/JointDiscussionsPod

Find us on socials- @JointDiscussionsPod

Episode 14: I get cake on a dead dude's birthday???

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Welcome back to another joint discussions. Today we sit down with Ash, and she tell&#39;s her story of growing up in a highly religious environment. We get into her deconstruction and reclamation as she started a new chapter in life. Check out the full interview on our patreon community:www.patreon.com/jointdiscussionspodFind us on all socials @jointdiscussionspod

Episode 13: That's Your P*ssy

Welcome back to another joint discussions. Today we sit down with Ash, and she tell&#39;s her story of growing up in a highly religious environment. We get into her deconstruction and reclamation as she started a new chapter in life. 

Check out the full interview on our patreon community:

www.patreon.com/jointdiscussionspod

Find us on all socials @jointdiscussionspod

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What do you do when an event for your kid isn&#39;t real? In this episode, we talk about defining the glue that holds your relationships together. We dive deeper into consciousness, and light up some good flower. Join our Patreon Community here!!- https://www.patreon.com/c/JointDiscussionsPod Come join our community as we build it out. We&#39;d love to get to know you and show you some behind the episodes stuff!

Episode 12: What's the Glue??

What do you do when an event for your kid isn&#39;t real? In this episode, we talk about defining the glue that holds your relationships together. We dive deeper into consciousness, and light up some good flower.



Join our Patreon Community here!!- https://www.patreon.com/c/JointDiscussionsPod



Come join our community as we build it out. We&#39;d love to get to know you and show you some behind the episodes stuff!

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In this episode we talk about our tattoos. We get further into how can I show up for my partner while through our own shit. How does shadow work affect this? Plus more venting about parenting all over some THC.

Episode 11: Here's what I know...

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After lighting up the ganja, Lauren and James talk about favorite pokemon, evolution, and James goes through shadow work facilitated by Lauren. Learn how you can do shadow work of your own, or with your partner. www.patreon.com/jointdiscussionspod

Episode 10: What's lurking in the shadows?

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It&#39;s scary movie season and our kids wanna watch horror films. We talk about the fight that&#39;s required to keep what we have been given. Plus our kids have some existential thoughts. Grab some THC lets have a joint discussion!

Episode 9: Fighting for what we have

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This episode we continue talking about our traditional gender role swap in the house. What happens when you become the sole breadwinner? What happens when suddenly you are the domestic manager of the house? We also talk about the week of birthdays in our house and the insanity of a 6 kid week. Grab some THC, and lets have a joint discussion.

Episode 8: Trust: Deconstructing gender roles in relationships (pt. 2)

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A seismic shift has happened at our house. James is now a domestic household manager while Lauren leans into the breadwinner role. We get into how that&#39;s looked for us in its infancy, how its affecting the kids, and our relationship as a whole. Plus we talk about pet peeves and damn these THC drinks are strong!

A seismic shift has happened at our house. James is now a domestic household manager while Lauren leans into the breadwinner role. We get into how that&#39;s looked for us in its infancy, how its affecting the kids, and our relationship as a whole. Plus we talk about pet peeves and damn these THC drinks are strong!

Episode 7: Trust: Deconstructing gender roles in relationships (pt. 1)

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More of our children have started going to the same church one of us worked on staff as. Plus we talk how deconstruction has looked from day one to year 5 and beyond. Grab some thc and lets have a Joint Discussion

Episode 6: Free. F*cking. Candy.

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What happens when your child wants to go somewhere you experienced so much pain and trauma at? Grab a joint, lets have a discussion!

Episode 5: Our kid wants to go where??!!

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What do you do when your kids are full blown addicts to technology?

Episode 4: The Addiction is real

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Today we wrap up our story and get into the wild(e) summer that was 2025.

Episode 3: Building the world together

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Literally. That&#39;s where met the very first time. We light one up and face some difficult conversations surrounding parenting and relationships. It&#39;s time for a joint discussion.

Episode 2: A witch and an atheist walk into a bar...

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James and Lauren get into the why of joint discussions. They are 2 ex-pastor, now current mindset coaches that have taken unique journeys to arrive in 2025. All while blending two single parent families of 4. That&#39;s right, there is 8 of us. Let&#39;s have a joint discussion!

Episode 1: In the beginning

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Joint Discussions Trailer

Joint Discussions Pod is a discussion/ lifestyle podcast hosted by two coaches/ex-pastors that woke up and deconstructed their faith and sought out pathways to reclaim themselves , which inevitably led to the collapse of our previous marriages and lives. But eventually found each other, fell in love, and decided to share our insights and experiences to help other people like us.

We dive into heavy/funny juicy conversational topics ranging from dating during divorce, the dating pool, life post high control religion, blending families, and more.

If you are a person that has woken up, and realized the life you built was somebody else’s plan - not yours and you’re in a crumbling relationship with kids and shit ton of responsibility - then this pod is for you.

Also, fun part of JOINT Discussions is that we decided to go sober from alcohol and lean all the way into the green. So light one up and join us for some juicy discussions!