Joaquin had a life like many as one of Jehovah’s witnesses. Trying to please a parent, trying to stay within the lines, but struggling as he got older to do so. Eventually he found passion in music and culinary school, leading to his eventual freedom and finding himself.

The song that Joaquin chose to represent his journey is Your Friends Are Gone by Circa Survive.

Speaking of music, you can listen to the Shunned Podcast Spotify playlist here for all of the songs chosen by guests of the show.

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Music by Fair Voyeur entitled “No Hell Yet”.