IN-TE-GREATNESS with Jason and Jolene

It’s a hard life picking stones and pullin’ teats but as sure a God’s got sandals, it beats fightin’ guys with treasure trails

It's back to school time again, at least where Jason and Jolene call home. And with that comes a boat load of anxiety and other issues for parents and children alike. On this episode Jason and Jolene reveal their back-to-school struggles in hope of helping listeners through theirs.
Music by Shawn Knippelberg of Bad Man Inc.

If you smell gamey, you ain’t gonna lay me

A boundary is a line that marks the limit of an area. A dividing line - Where I end and you begin.  Then why, when someone creates boundaries in a relationship, do others respond so negatively? Some even make claims of narcissism? Jason and Jolene discuss how boundaries are a good thing, a necessary thing and in fact, work to preserve the relationships we have rather than sever them.
Featuring music by Shawn Knippelberg of Bad Man Inc.

The bottom inch of a beer bottle is 50 percent spit

Resentment is bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly. However, as Jason and Jolene discuss on this episode of In-Te-Greatness, the reality behind resentment has more to do with the person than how he or she is being treated. In fact, resentment is more about us not taking care of ourselves than we think...
Featuring music by Shawn Knippelberg of Bad Man Inc.

That was well brought up. Too bad you weren’t.

Following up on last week's discussion on vicarious trauma, Jason and Jolene take a deep dive into childhood trauma and how early life experiences can continue to be emotionally painful and distressful as we age into adulthood. Through their conversation it's quickly realized that no one makes it through childhood unscathed.
Featuring music by Shawn Knippelberg of Bad Man Inc.

Not my pig, not my farm

Trauma is the response to a deeply distressing or disturbing event that overwhelms an individual's ability to cope, causes feelings of helplessness, diminishes their sense of self and their ability to feel a full range of emotions and experiences. Vicarious trauma occurs when someone witnesses a traumatic event and feel the full impact of it. Jason and Jolene discuss their own experiences with vicarious trauma, and how common a phenomenon it is, despite what people might think.

I don’t want you to kiss and tell. That’s impolite. But I am curious...

In this bonus episode, Jolene shares her life's story and her battles with shyness, her father's suicide, and an attempt to take her own life. Through conversations with Jason, the duo learn no life is perfect, and there is no obstacle that can't be overcome.
Featuring music by Shawn Knippelberg of Bad Man Inc.

You’re made of spare parts, aren’t you bud

In this second episode, Jason shares his personal story and the struggles he's faced in life, including the death of a parent, a surprise reveal he was adopted, and a career that put him front and center to many of life's horrors. Surprisingly, his experiences parallel a number of Jolene's.
Featuring music by Shawn Knippelberg of Bad Man Inc.

Pitter-patter let’s get at ’er!

He's a dude. She's a therapist. Together they integrate personal + professional knowledge to bring you closer to unlocking your own Greatness! In this debut episode, Jason and Jolene introduce audiences to what they can expect from the series moving forward, giving a sneak peak at topics ranging from vicarious trauma to depression, anxiety and more!
Featuring music by Shawn Knippelberg of Bad Man Inc.