JoKen Adventures , Life with the Downton's

Josee and Ken Downton
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Picture this, if you will... A couple married since 1992,, one being a 32 year Canadian army veteran with PTSD and the other, a Retired Dental Hygienist. What could possibly happen???? They love to travel and ride motorcycles. They go where the butter stays soft in the winter and explore as desired in the summer in their home country, of Canada. This show will include their life experiences, day to day life, lifestyle as they navigate retirement. Humour, comedy, some sad stories.... No topics are off limits and they pride themselves on presenting Uncensored and Unfiltered content. Please enjoy responsibly

Episodes

  1. Losing our 4 legged best friend

    01/03/2024

    Losing our 4 legged best friend

    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.

    21 min
  2. Deck the 'funk' in disfunktional family!

    12/28/2023

    Deck the 'funk' in disfunktional family!

    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!

    45 min
  3. Holidays as a Carnivore

    12/20/2023

    Holidays as a Carnivore

    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.

    29 min
  4. STAYING Sober!!

    12/13/2023

    STAYING Sober!!

    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.

    18 min
  5. Can a veteran EVER really retire???

    12/06/2023

    Can a veteran EVER really retire???

    "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.

    25 min
  6. Border crossing, DENIED!!!

    11/29/2023

    Border crossing, DENIED!!!

    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.

    28 min
  7. Navigating the minefield of a Military marriage.

    11/22/2023

    Navigating the minefield of a Military marriage.

    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....

    34 min
  8. Nomad NO Mad

    11/15/2023

    Nomad NO Mad

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

    33 min
  9. Carnivore WOE

    10/30/2023

    Carnivore WOE

    Adapted to the carnivore lifestyle in January 2023

    51 min
  10. Sobriety

    10/30/2023

    Sobriety

    We discuss the struggles of being sober in retirement.

    49 min
  11. Text messaging gone wrong

    10/30/2023

    Text messaging gone wrong

    Have you ever been texting two different people and accidentally sent one of them a juicy message meant for the other person??? What could go wrong??

    44 min
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Picture this, if you will... A couple married since 1992,, one being a 32 year Canadian army veteran with PTSD and the other, a Retired Dental Hygienist. What could possibly happen???? They love to travel and ride motorcycles. They go where the butter stays soft in the winter and explore as desired in the summer in their home country, of Canada. This show will include their life experiences, day to day life, lifestyle as they navigate retirement. Humour, comedy, some sad stories.... No topics are off limits and they pride themselves on presenting Uncensored and Unfiltered content. Please enjoy responsibly

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