IN-TE-GREATNESS with Jason and Jolene

To Love And Be Loved Is To Feel The Sun On Both Sides

It's Valentine's Day once again... Or, as Jolene prefers to call it: Love Day! And this year she leads the charge on how love can -- and should -- be expressed on a daily basis. Give it a listen; you're gonna LOVE it!
Music by Shawn Knippelberg of Bad Man Inc.

An Ounce Of Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure

Jason and his family have become hooked on the TV show Limitless with Chris Hemsworth, which sees the action star undergo a series of challenges in a quest to live longer and healthier. In the spirit of that program, he and Jolene discuss a variety of ways you can prevent future health issues from creeping up on you.
Music by Shawn Knippelberg of Bad Man Inc.

Vulnerability Is Not Weakness; It’s Our Most Accurate Measure of Courage

Time to talk about the "V" word. No, not THAT one! Jason and Jolene bare their collective souls and talk vulnerability on this episode. Is vulnerability a weakness? Or the key to experiencing greater love, understanding and empathy? Push play and find out!
Music by Shawn Knippelberg of Bad Man Inc

The Ego Is Not Master In Its Own House

Egocentrism is the inability to differentiate between self and other. More specifically, it is the inability to accurately assume or understand any perspective other than one's own. So how does one interact with an egocentric person? And how do you temper your own egocentric behavior? Jason and Jolene offer a few thoughts on the subject.
Music by Shawn Knippelberg of Bad Man Inc.

Rule 1: The Mentor Is Always Right. Rule 2: If The Mentor Is Wrong, See Rule 1

None of us are self made. We've all had help along the road of life, and much of that help has come in the form of a mentor who has provided guidance, insight or even just a friendly ear. On this episode, Jason and Jolene discuss the many forms a mentor can take, and share some of their own stories as both mentors and mentored.
Music by Shawn Knippelberg of Bad Man Inc.

Sometimes The First Step To Forgiveness Is Understanding The Other Person Is A Complete Idiot

To forgive is to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone for an offense, flaw or mistake. However, the act of forgiveness can be a tricky one, especially when it comes to forgiving ourselves. Jason and Jolene take a deep dive into the subject and bring up some painful moments from their past where forgiveness came into play.
Music by Shawn Knippelberg of Bad Man Inc.

He Who Breaks A Resolution Is A Weakling; He Who Makes One Is A Fool

2023 has come and gone and 2024 brings 365 days of fresh opportunities. So how does one make the most of the whole new-year-new-you concept? Jason and Jolene share how they're planning to own 2024, and offer a few suggestions on how you can too.
Music by Shawn Knippelberg of Bad Man Inc

Drunken Christmas Party 2: The Saga of Shiniqua Igotyourass

Last year Jason and Jolene celebrated the Christmas season with a special episode where they consumed more than a few drinks and took questions from the audience. That proved so successful they decided to follow the tradition of the Hollywood blockbuster and do a sequel. So, without further adieu, they proudly present Drunken Christmas Party 2: The Saga of Shinique Igotyourass!
Just roll with it...
Music by Shawn Knippelberg of Bad Man Inc.

Come Out To The Coast, We’ll Get Together, Have A Few Laughs

It's Christmas time once again! In order to get into the spirit of the season, Jason and Jolene share a pair of holiday experiences they've had that better armed them -- and might better arm you -- heading into the alleged Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Ho-ho-ho and all that...
Music by Shawn Knippelberg of Bad Man Inc.

It’s A Shame Cars Don’t Run On Cognitive Dissonance

Cognitive dissonance happens when people hold conflicting beliefs in the mind at the same time. Or something like that. Jolene does a great job describing what cognitive dissonance is and how it works, and she and Jason break down their own experiences with cognitive dissonance in order to help you break your own cycle of stress.
Music by Shawn Knippelberg of Bad Man Inc.