JoKen Adventures , Life with the Downton's

Fresh from the loss of our 15 year old Monty, we dedicate this podcast to all our 'rainbow-bridge-crossing' fur babies. They are such a big part of our every day lives, never far from our thoughts. Dealing with the feeling of urgency to get home to feed, walk, let out our best friend... We share with you our experience and the sense of loss we are going through.

FA LA LA LA LA, LA LA LA LA!!! Special guest, Cathy, AKA, my little sister, flew in from Ontario, Canada. She shares with us her experience as a child of divorce and she herself surviving the emotional trauma of her own divorce. She is now able to discuss the events that have led her to thriving in everyday life. The only thing missing is the wedge that was planted between her and her young daughter. Cathy is patient and is giving her daughter the time to heal and hopefully rekindle the close relationship they once had.

We dive into our own family dynamics, Christmas traditions and finally achieving stress free holidays!

Let us help you through a few obstacles you may face this holiday season with temptations, family and friend get togethers’. Trying to shift the focus from what’s ON the table to WHO is around the table.

Are you new to sobriety? Do you feel ready for the daily challenges that come your way? Listen as we talk about one small "trigger" that caught me completely off guard.

"Can a veteran EVER really retire?" This questions whether retirement can ever be achieved and not haunted by the serviceperson you were in the past. Is it possible to make room to quiet your mind after years of "high speed" experiences? Can the soldier be put behind and transition into retirement? Have a listen and see how one soldier faces this life change after 32 years of service involving multiple deployments to varying different war zones.

We planned for months for our winter trip but I was denied entry to the USA from Canada and I did nothing wrong.. Here is our guide on how to prepare to avoid disappointment. Lern from our story regarding what to have with you when you cross and where to find more information to save you being denied access while travelling.

Our lives have spanned postings across Canada over 32 plus years. 4 deployments and one freefall together. Here's how we worked on our marriage intimate moments while both remaining warriors in their respective professions but committed to our vow ...

...for better or for worse....

Have you ever wondered what life could be like free of all your belongings?

Adapted to the carnivore lifestyle in January 2023

We discuss the struggles of being sober in retirement.