Special guest Josee Martin is with us today to share her extraordinary journey with us. Josie's the wife of steer wrestler, Tristan Martin. We're going to talk all about how they met and what life is like for them as Tristan travels and together, they raise their son Boudreaux.

Josie shares the challenges she faced during their first year of long-distance dating and the importance of maintaining a strong connection. With Tristan frequently on the road, Josie often found herself living like a single parent, balancing work and home life. She opens up about the sacrifices they made and the bittersweet moments of life out on the road, missing out on precious family moments and life at home, missing out on the excitement of the road.

We dive into the intricacies of rodeo life, discussing the challenges and unexpected twists encountered along the way. From Murphy's Law, rodeo edition, to the importance of having a support system of family and friends nearby, Josie's story highlights the selflessness of Tristan and the unique experiences they face as a married couple. Join Lindsay and Josie as they take you on an inspiring journey filled with passion, resilience, and the joys and struggles of balancing rodeo life and family.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[1:00] Josie’s background.

[8:25] There are a lot of lonely nights at home.

[13:10] What it’s like to send your kids out on the road and not get to enjoy the moment.

[17:30] What it’s like to be away from your family.

[22:00] Tristan’s first NFR.

[25:25] Get checked out while you’re at the rodeo.

[30:35] The challenges of making a decision.

[36:00] Are you more of a planner or a planter?

[43:00] The biggest rodeos are the ones that are put out there the most and that are seen by the most people.

[48:05] You can’t back in the box feeling like you have to win if you’re thinking about winning.

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