Shan's former co-worker and present day friend-worker Joseph is on the pod this week and we have a grand ol' time! We discuss the birthing process of French Bulldogs, our favorite Simpson's episodes and Joe shares his thoughts on acknowledging the affirmations presented to you in your life. Joseph also reads a thought-provoking passage from "Could This Be Magic? Tattooing as Liberation Work" by Tamara Santi Banez and we end the episode on a poetic note with a reading from W.S. Merwin's "To the Hand".