It's the SEASON FINALE, bitches! And episode #61 is the Confessions On The Fly reunion I've been waiting for all year. Actor, producer, podcaster, and writer, Laura Jean (LJ) Salerno, came on the show to chat with me about personal growth during the pandemic, creativity, faith, gratitude, relationships, and her new children's book, Penny's Ready To Fly, which will be released in 2021. Laura Jean Salerno IMDB page. ----more---- Click here for the Patreon account page for Grounded With Joe Thomas....
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 63
Dr. Christina Migliara is a mental health professional and CrossFit coach. Dr. Migliara and I discussed the importance of mental health care during this uncertain time, self-care, work/life balance, and living in survival mode. We talked about confidence vs. ego and choosing to live in peace or fear. I learned a lot from this conversation and you will also. Follow Dr. Migliara on Instagram: Coastwise Mediation & Therapy Dr. Christina Migliara website: https://www.cwmediationandtherapy.com/ -...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 62
Sara called in to discuss the details that led to her and her husband's decision to choose IVF to start a family. She discussed the toll the journey takes on you emotionally and physically, relationships with others who don't have to go through IVF to get pregnant, and the birth of her first son ten years ago. We also talked about the idea of adoption, the call she received five years ago from the facility that housed her one last frozen egg, and how that call changed their family forever. ----m...
Nov 16, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 61
Ryan came back on the show to discuss the election that led to a Biden/Harris win. We discussed his reasoning behind voting for Biden/Harris, the current state of the country, and his expectations of Trump in the last few months of his presidency. ----more---- T he Getaway Guys sponsored this episode. Visit their website to book your next vacation. ----more---- Click here for the Patreon account page for Grounded With Joe Thomas. If you are interested in becoming a patron of the podcast, please ...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 60
Yvette Gentile is a model, writer, actor, and co-host of the true-crime limited podcast series, Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia. Yvette came on the show to discuss how her life has changed since the release of the podcast, growing up biracial in America, and the important life lessons she learned from her mother, Fauna Hodel. We chatted about the idea of past lives and the importance of communicating and sharing stories to connect with other people. Follow Y...
Oct 26, 2020•1 hr 56 min•Ep. 59
My husband, Matt, came on the show to discuss friendships, social media, and other current events. I spilled my drink. It was fun. You'll like it. ----more---- T he Getaway Guys sponsored this episode. Visit their website to book your next vacation. ----more---- Click here for the Patreon account page for Grounded With Joe Thomas. If you are interested in becoming a patron of the podcast, please check out the different tier levels you can choose from to support the podcast. Thank you. Check out ...
Oct 19, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 58
Jason Dean came on the show to chat about growing up in Independence, Missouri, with evangelical Christian parents, homeschooling, and what it meant to be gay in his house. Then he shares his experience that led him to admit himself into a gay conversion therapy program for an entire year in Wichita, Kansas, in hopes of becoming straight. Jason is a photographer, and you can follow him on Instagram: @jasonpdean ----more---- T he Getaway Guys sponsored this episode. Visit their website to book yo...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 57
Renee Rivera came on the show to talk about growing up with Latinx in the midwest, motherhood, and the reason she became an educator. Renee retells the tragedy that struck her family 15 years ago when her 6-month-old son, Issak, was murdered by her boyfriend. Our conversation was powerful, and I want to thank Renee for being brave enough to share her story with us. This discussion may be difficult for some to process, and if you think that, imagine what it felt like to live through it. We can le...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 56
One of my favorite guests, Calvin Joshua, came back on the show to talk about what's happened since he was last on the podcast. We discussed him being furloughed and focusing on what the future holds. Calvin was last on the show on. January 21, 2020. Link to that episode. Click here for the Patreon account page for Grounded With Joe Thomas. If you are interested in becoming a patron of the podcast, please check out the different tier levels that you can choose from to support the podcast. Thank ...
Sep 28, 2020•59 min•Ep. 55
I invited two original podcast guests back on the show to chat with me. Segment One: Co-host of the podcast, Root of Evil, and flight attendant, Rasha Pecoraro, came on to discuss being furloughed and how when we need hope when we are challenged with difficult times. Rasha was last on the show, February 25, 2020. Link to that episode. Follow Rasha on Instagram . Segment Two: Pilot to Pilot host and airline pilot, Justin Siems, came back on the show to discuss life at home during the pandemic, th...
Sep 21, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 54
My husband, Matt, is back on to for an At Home with... episode and we discussed new vocabulary words, the NBA, happiness, politics, childhood jobs, relationships, and my new Canadian citizenship. ----more---- This episode is sponsored by The Getaway Guys . Follow them on Instagram and Facebook . ----more---- If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. New episodes every Monday and Thursday. If you listen on iTunes, please leave a review. It's appreciated. Click here for the Pat...
Aug 31, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 53
Happy Friday. This is not a typical podcast episode. This is The Friday Debrief, which is a shorter podcast episode that is available to patron members of the podcast on the Patreon account page. On this Friday Debrief, I dove deeper into the conversation I had with Garon Wade about surviving sexual abuse. For that reason, I wanted to make it public for everyone to listen to and also give people an idea of what The Friday Debrief is all about. As I said before, I originally wanted to invite a su...
Aug 28, 2020•52 min•Ep. 52
Garon Wade came back on the podcast to interview me for this special 50th episode of the podcast. We chatted about politics, comedy, current events, and we take a deep dive into my chaotic childhood. I answer some challenging questions about surviving sexual abuse at the hands of my adoptive father for over a decade, having a mother too weak to protect me from danger, and how I came out the other end of that as normal as possible. ----more---- This episode is sponsored by The Getaway Guys . Foll...
Aug 24, 2020•2 hr 48 min•Ep. 51
Réal Hamilton-Romeo is a publicist, writer, and communications expert and strategist. Réal came on the show to discuss politics, standing up for injustice in the country, growing up an immigrant in America, and ethics and integrity in the workplace. If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. New episodes every Monday and Thursday. If you listen on iTunes, please leave a review. It's appreciated. Click here for the Patreon account page for Grounded With Flight Attendant Joe. If...
Aug 20, 2020•2 hr•Ep. 50
Tyler "Taint" Baker is a comedian, podcaster, and Street Man for the radio morning show, The Lex & Terry Show. Taint came on the podcast to discuss comedy, creating bits, and how he'll go as far as he can to get the laugh. We also talked about edibles, masturbation, family, politics, and his surf knot. Taint is the real deal. You won't want to miss this fun conversation. Follow Taint on Instagram , Twitter , and Youtube Check out The Surf Knot on all podcast apps. If you enjoyed this episode...
Aug 17, 2020•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 49
Actor, writer, director, producer, and comedian, Michael Hartney, came on the show to entertain us with tales from his experience of landing a role in the original Broadway cast of School of Rock. We talked about him appearing in a scene with Tina Fey on 30 Rock and acting alongside Judith Light, Bette Midler, and Ben Platt in the season two finale of The Politician. We discussed identity politics in Hollywood, his sketch comedy tv series, Characters Welcome, and his passion for sketch comedy. F...
Aug 13, 2020•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 48
Flight attendant and makeup artist, Laura Verch, came on the show to discuss "becoming another person," her love of Halloween, the corporate flight attendant lifestyle, and how we were both fearful of flying before becoming flight attendants. Sit back, relax, and let her serve you Thanksgiving dinner. Follow Laura on Instagram: @verchualreality If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. New episodes every Monday and Thursday. If you listen on iTunes, please leave a review. It'...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 47
Flight attendant and founder of th.air.apy, Nas Lewis, came on to discuss mental health in the airline industry, her journey becoming an advocate for other people, the stigma of therapy in different communities throughout the country, how she manages through sad days, and how the airline industry is failing its employees regarding mental health assistance. Follow th.air.apy on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook . Find a Therapist: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists Text th.air.apy for...
Aug 06, 2020•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 46
Author, James (Jamie) Suriano called in to discuss writing, adoption, and we shared fun stories about Madonna. Follow Jamie on Instagram , Facebook , Twitter Website: http://www.jamessuriano.com/ All Hames Suriano's books are available on Amazon, Apple, Nook, and Kobo. If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE to the podcast. New episodes every Monday and Thursday. If you listen on iTunes, please leave a review. It's appreciated. Click here for the Patreon account page for Grounded With Flig...
Jul 30, 2020•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 45
In the first half of the episode, Comedian Captain Roger Victor from Speedtape Airlines called in to discuss living inside a suitcase, life as a commercial airline pilot, the challenges of flying an airplane, and how he feels about having his sidekick, Bozo's, hand up his ass all day long. In the second half, Bozo chatted with me about what drew him to puppetry, the first puppet he ever received, on-line trolls, and the difference between him and Roger. Follow Captain Roger Victor on Instagram ,...
Jul 27, 2020•2 hr 25 min•Ep. 44
Michael Monson is a cook, blogger, and hosts the YouTube food show, Monson Made This. We chatted about his bold decision to leave his job as an English teach to pursue his dream and passion of cooking vegan food and hosting his own vegan food show. We chatted about factory farming, animal cruelty, and the biggest hurdles he encountered learning how to prepare vegan meals. Follow Monson Made This on: Instagram: Link Pinterest: Link Patreon: Link YouTube: YouTube Channel Website: Link If you enjoy...
Jul 23, 2020•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 43
Today is my guest's birthday... HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KAT! Flight attendant, Kat, came on the show to discuss her journey from alcoholism to living a life of sobriety. Kat shared stories about taking her first alcoholic drink at 14 years old, hiding alcohol, addictive personalities, AA meetings, and how she's been sober for the past four years. We chatted about serving alcohol to passengers on her flights, managing intoxicated passengers, and how she manages on layovers with co-workers who drink alcoh...
Jul 20, 2020•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 42
On today's show, Cody, aka Captain Snoopy called in to discuss what led him to join the Army. We chatted about his path from being a military air traffic controller to flying helicopters, what lessons the Army has taught him, transgender military members, and the importance of ending Don't Ask Don't Tell. We also talked about Freedom of Speech and protesters "taking a knee," honor culture in America, and what he hopes his future looks like when he retires from the Army. If you enjoyed this episo...
Jul 16, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 41
Are you ready for Your Royal Mile Highness to start serving? You better be ready! Shamika aka The Curvy Stewardess serves it up today. Shamika called in to discuss being sexy and owning it, what gave her the confidence to apply at an airline to become a flight attendant, flying during COVID 19, how she manages through emotionally charged days, the protests, and whether we are moving in the right direction for change in this country. Follow The Curvy Stewardess on Instagram: Link If you enjoyed t...
Jul 13, 2020•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 40
Terry Jaymes hosts the podcast Alive with Terry Jaymes. He also co-hosts Gang of Two with his wife Shari and is the other half of the syndicated radio show, Lex and Terry. On today's show, Terry called in to discuss toxic friendships, how his passion for sports has evolved over the years, and how to challenge yourself to be better. We talked about how he started reading self help books at the age of 15 and his strong empathy for feeling other people's joy and sadness. Follow Terry Jaymes , Gang ...
Jul 09, 2020•2 hr 32 min•Ep. 39
Garon Wade is back, baby. Garon called in to discuss what his childhood was like living in Jordan, The Gambia, and South Africa. We chatted about his parent's desire to explore and how that was instilled in their children. We talked about the accidental death of his mother in Jordan, driving through the Syrian desert, living in The Gambia during the 1994 coup d'état, and the day he came out to his father. This conversation was fun, emotional, exciting, and informative. Garon Wade was on a previo...
Jul 02, 2020•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 37
It's the 5th Monday of the month and my husband, Matt, came on the show to chat with me about life. We discussed: July 26 and marriage equality Washington, D.C. becoming the 51st state Current events regarding mask-wearing Joe talks about the book her is currently reading What's the weirdest thing that's ever happened to you in a car? What conspiracy theory do you believe? What's the silliest tale you've ever believed? COVID-19 cases rising in Florida Matt plays Let's Get Grounded Lot's of laugh...
Jun 29, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 38
Deborah Lee Smith's IMDB is impressive. She is an actor, producer, writer, and all-around incredible badass. Deborah called in to talk about her role as producer in the new movie, Here Awhile . We chatted about the Death with Dignity Act , More Than You See , a non-profit organization she founded to help people with their struggles with mental health, and how being an actor helps her to work through difficult situations in her life. We also discussed suicide. If you, or someone you know, have co...
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 36
In Part Two of The Nathan Gresham Interview, writer, director, producer, and future filmmaker, Nathan (Nate) Gresham and I discussed his journey from Minnesota to Hollywood to become a filmmaker and how the COVID 19 pandemic halted filming just days before he was preparing to start shooting. We also had a healthy and deep conversation about religion and wrapped up the show with a game of Let's Get Grounded. Follow Nate on Instagram . Be sure to check out the Forest For The Trees movie Instagram ...
Jun 22, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 35
In Part One of this conversation, writer, director, producer, and future filmmaker, Nathan (Nate) Gresham, came on the podcast to chat about his experience while protesting after curfew in Hollywood, politics, and we shared our feelings about the Confederate flag. Follow Nate on Instagram . Be sure to check out the Forest For The Trees movie Instagram page . http://www.forestforthetreesmovie.com/ The Nathan Greshman Interview: Part Two comes out on Monday, June 22. If you enjoyed this episode, p...
Jun 18, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 34
