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!
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.
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9 Dec 2025
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.
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25 Nov 2025
Episode 14: I get cake on a dead dude's birthday???
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.
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18 Nov 2025
Episode 13: That's Your P*ssy
Welcome back to another joint discussions. Today we sit down with Ash, and she tell'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.
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11 Nov 2025
Episode 12: What's the Glue??
What do you do when an event for your kid isn'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.
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4 Nov 2025
Episode 11: Here's what I know...
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.
28 Oct 2025
Episode 10: What's lurking in the shadows?
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.
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21 Oct 2025
Episode 9: Fighting for what we have
It's scary movie season and our kids wanna watch horror films. We talk about the fight that's required to keep what we have been given. Plus our kids have some existential thoughts. Grab some THC lets have a joint discussion!
14 Oct 2025
Episode 8: Trust: Deconstructing gender roles in relationships (pt. 2)
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.
7 Oct 2025
Episode 7: Trust: Deconstructing gender roles in relationships (pt. 1)
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'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!
30 Sept 2025
Episode 6: Free. F*cking. Candy.
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
23 Sept 2025
Episode 5: Our kid wants to go where??!!
What happens when your child wants to go somewhere you experienced so much pain and trauma at? Grab a joint, lets have a discussion!
16 Sept 2025
Episode 4: The Addiction is real
What do you do when your kids are full blown addicts to technology?
9 Sept 2025
Episode 3: Building the world together
Today we wrap up our story and get into the wild(e) summer that was 2025.
2 Sept 2025
Episode 2: A witch and an atheist walk into a bar...
Literally. That's where met the very first time. We light one up and face some difficult conversations surrounding parenting and relationships. It's time for a joint discussion.
26 Aug 2025
Episode 1: In the beginning
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's right, there is 8 of us. Let's have a joint discussion!
22 Aug 2025
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