IN-TE-GREATNESS with Jason and Jolene
By In-Te-Greatness with Jason and Jolene
Categories: Health & Fitness, Mental Health
She’s a professional grief and trauma counsellor, he’s an average joe with a head full of bad wiring. Together they unpack life’s baggage on the journey to unlocking personal greatness while diving into a variety of mental-health topics like vicarious and childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, suicide awareness and more. A new episode every week. CAUTION: listening to this podcast may inadvertently improve your life.
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Recent episodes
- Stay Tuned For Your Next Favorite Episode...
The wait is over as Jason and Jolene return for this, your next favorite episode! And the Dynamic Duo of Mental Health Podcasts cover a lot of ground as they bring listeners up to date on the last several months, discuss the risks of trying to optimize everything in life, and... well, you'll just…
- Now Our Operation Is Small, But There's A Lot of Potential For Aggressive Expansion
In this, the final episode of Season 3, Jason and Jolene talk about how the concept of expansion has played out for them this past year... and share a few tidbits about what's in store for Season 4 of the show! Music by Bad Man Inc.
- This Is Your Life And It's Ending One Minute At A Time
A martyr is someone who sacrifices something of great value, and especially life itself, for the sake of principle. Does this sound like anyone you might know? On this episode, Jason and Jolene use the recent Mother's Day holiday as a way to unpack how many women feel about the choices made -- and…
- You're Making Me Beat Up Grass
Anger is a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure or hostility. And most people would potentially agree it's a negative emotion; one that should be repressed or even ignored altogether. However, when properly understood and utilized, anger can be beneficial. Does that thought piss you off? Does…
- Why So Serious?
Therapy and self help is serious business... but it doesn't have to be serious all the time. In fact, humor can bring much needed levity and even help heal old wounds. On this episode, Jason and Jolene unpack what it means to be funny, when telling a joke can be beneficial, and what influenced…
- You Sit On A Throne Of Lies!
When Marcus Aurelius struggled to get out of bed in the morning, he told himself he had a duty to go to work as a human being. "What do I have to complain of, if I'm going to do what I was born for?" The point being a life without purpose isn't a life worth living. But does anything we do truly…
- I've Come To Believe It's Not So Much What You Believe. It's How Hard You Believe It
Are there any real truths in life? Or are what we consider truths nothing more than a belief validated by the masses? If your brain suddenly hurts don't worry; Jason and Jolene are gonna talk this one out for you. Push play and enjoy! Music by Bad Man Inc.
- It Ain't About How Hard You Can Hit. It's About How Hard You Can Get Hit and Keep Moving Forward
After weeks of delving into topics like death, darkness and cynicism, Jason and Jolene felt it was time to talk about that thing which helps us navigate all of those hard aspects of life - resilience! But what is true resilience and how is it cultivated? Tune in and find out! Music by Bad Man Inc.
- If Only You Knew the Power of the Dark Side
One's shadow or dark side is, in the words of Carl Jung, the unconscious, repressed aspects of personality, including both negative and positive traits, that are often seen as undesirable or unacceptable by the conscious self. In modern psychotherapy there is a process called Shadow Work, which…
- I Knew A Man Who Once Said 'Death Smiles At Us. All A Man Can Do Is Smile Back'
Seven years ago Claire Conde's son Christopher died after a prolonged battle with cancer. Before he passed, mother and son formed the Forward Foundation, which ensures no young adult facing a shortened life expectancy should die without first realizing a treasured experience; one shared with those…
- Alright, We Did Not Die Today. I Call That An Unqualified Win.
Rikki Barden is in his 40s, has a career in social work, a loving partner, and an eight-year-old daughter. And last year he was diagnosed with cancer. On this episode, Rikki joins Jason and Jolene to discuss how this diagnosis has impacted him, his family, and his philosophy on life. Given what he…
- Every Single Day I Wake Up and Think of A Reason Not To Do It! Every Single Day!
Inspired by YouTuber Bjorn Andreas Bull-Hansen's video Why Men Kill Themselves, Jason and Jolene dive into the male mental-health epidemic. They touch on the many contributing factors to this crisis including pornography, perceptions about toxic masculinity, a lack of purpose in life, and social…
- Some People Just Need A High-Five. In The Face. With A Chair.
We've all done it, and we should hate ourselves for doing so. Passive-aggressive behavior is a serious problem that people are only now discussing openly. It's a style of communication where negative feelings are expressed indirectly, often by inaction, moodiness or sarcasm. And Jason and Jolene…
- God's A Kid With An Ant Farm, Lady. He's Not Changing Anything
A cynical person is someone who generally distrusts the motives of others and believes that people are only motivated by selfishness. This describes Jason to a T! On this episode, Jolene attempts to unpack Jason's cynical nature after his therapist raised some concerns about a perceived increase…
- Older the Bull, Stiffer the Horn
It's time to talk about a topic few of us like to discuss: getting old. Next to dying, it's the one thing Western society wants to ignore, and even discourage, more than anything else. On this week's episode, Jason and Jolene tackle the aging process head on in hope of not only helping listeners…
- Love Costs; It Takes Effort and Work
It's almost Valentine's Day! The last couple of years, Jason and Jolene have talked about the virtues and language of love. But this year they're doing something a little different. This isn't going to be a mushy or touchy feely Valentine's Day episode, folks. This year it's all about the things…
- Life Is Like A Box of Chocolates. You Never Know What You're Gonna Get
It's time for part two of Jason and Jolene's conversation with celebrated author Julie McGue! Julie's new book, Twice the Family: A Celebration of Love, Love and Sisterhood, details what it was like for Julie and her twin sister to grow up as adoptees. This week the trio discuss belonging, how…
- You Had Me At Hello
Last season Jason and Jolene welcomed celebrated author Julie McGue to the podcast to discuss her adoption journey and the books she'd written about her life and experiences as a twin and adoptee. Julie has a new book out on Feb. 4 called Twice the Family: A Memoir of Love, Lose and Sisterhood…
- At Some Point You've Got To Decide For Yourself Who You Gonna Be. Can't Let Nobody Make That Decision For You
What -- or who -- is your authentic self? According to some dictionary being authentic is related to or denoting an emotionally appropriate, significant, purposive, and responsible mode of human life. That's a lot of big, heady words that Jason and Jolene are going to make more accessible for you…
- Losers Always Whine About Their Best. Winners Go Home and F--k the Prom Queen
When is enough well, enough? In Zen philosophy we should always be in a state of not wanting more. But our society pushes grind culture and the pursuit of material possessions. On this, your next favorite episode of the In-Te-Greatness podcast with Jason and Jolene, the Dynamic Duo of Mental…
- It's What You Do Right Now That Makes A Difference
It's 2025 bitches! And as it has become a tradition of sorts here at the In-Te-Greatness podcast, Jason and Jolene share their intentions, motivations and things they'd like to improve on for the year ahead. The hope is, Constant Listener, that these provide some inspiration or insights to help…
- Drunken Christmas Party 3: The Return of Shiniqua Igotyourass
It's Christmas party time once again, bitches! Jason and Jolene are here to spread some holiday cheer; this time exploring the joys of Christmas past while also engaging in a game about un-politically correct holiday songs that gets less PC as it goes along. How does it all work out? Tune in and…
- Ve Vant Ze Money, Lebowski
It's all about the Benjamins... or is it? Money can do a lot of things. It might not be able to buy happiness, but it can bring you a good life. It can also be the No. 1 cause of marital woes and a detriment to one's mental health. On this week's episode, Jason and Jolene attempt to take the fear…
- Just Do It
We've all heard the saying "talk is cheap," but have you noticed there's more talk going on in the world than action being taken? And that the lack of action is becoming a real problem? There cannot be significant change at the personal or societal level without action! Jason and Jolene are here…
- A Man's Got To Know His Limitations
What is a routine and what is a rut? When does a routine become a rut, and how do you break out of the rut when it happens? When is a routine most helpful? Jason and Jolene answer these and other burning questions on this, your next favorite episode of the In-Te-Greatness podcast with Jason and…
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