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. 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 Grounded with Joe Thomas on Instagram here. ----more---- The Flight Attendant Joe Series:  Fasten Your Seat Belts And Eat Your Fucking Nuts https://amzn.to/37wldci Flight Attendant Joe https://amzn.to/36rifED I'm Just Here For The Layovers https://amzn.to/2TY8PxW

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/ ----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 Grounded with Joe Thomas on Instagram here. ----more---- The Flight Attendant Joe Series:  Fasten Your Seat Belts And Eat Your Fucking Nuts https://amzn.to/37wldci Flight Attendant Joe https://amzn.to/36rifED I'm Just Here For The Layovers https://amzn.to/2TY8PxW

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. ----more---- The 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 Grounded with Joe Thomas on Instagram here. ----more---- The Flight Attendant Joe Series:  Fasten Your Seat Belts And Eat Your Fucking Nuts https://amzn.to/37wldci Flight Attendant Joe https://amzn.to/36rifED I'm Just Here For The Layovers https://amzn.to/2TY8PxW

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---- The 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 Grounded with Joe Thomas on Instagram here. ----more---- The Flight Attendant Joe Series:  Fasten Your Seat Belts And Eat Your Fucking Nuts https://amzn.to/37wldci Flight Attendant Joe https://amzn.to/36rifED I'm Just Here For The Layovers https://amzn.to/2TY8PxW

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 Yvette on Instagram.  ----more---- The 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 Grounded with Joe Thomas on Instagram here. ----more---- The Flight Attendant Joe Series:  Fasten Your Seat Belts And Eat Your Fucking Nuts https://amzn.to/37wldci Flight Attendant Joe https://amzn.to/36rifED I'm Just Here For The Layovers https://amzn.to/2TY8PxW

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---- The 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 Grounded with Joe Thomas on Instagram here. ----more---- The Flight Attendant Joe Series:  Fasten Your Seat Belts And Eat Your Fucking Nuts https://amzn.to/37wldci Flight Attendant Joe https://amzn.to/36rifED I'm Just Here For The Layovers https://amzn.to/2TY8PxW

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---- The 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 Grounded with Joe Thomas on Instagram here. ----more---- The Flight Attendant Joe Series:  Fasten Your Seat Belts And Eat Your Fucking Nuts https://amzn.to/37wldci Flight Attendant Joe https://amzn.to/36rifED I'm Just Here For The Layovers https://amzn.to/2TY8PxW

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 learn from Renee's strength and how to find the will to go on even after the unthinkable.  Follow Renee on Instagram: Link ----more---- If you are anyone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please click National Domestic Violence Hotline for information. Or call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention information from the CDC: Link ----more---- This episode was sponsored by The Getaway Guys. 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 Grounded with Joe Thomas on Instagram here. ----more---- The Flight Attendant Joe Series:  Fasten Your Seat Belts And Eat Your Fucking Nuts https://amzn.to/37wldci Flight Attendant Joe https://amzn.to/36rifED I'm Just Here For The Layovers https://amzn.to/2TY8PxW

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 you. Check out Grounded with Joe Thomas on Instagram here. ----more---- The Flight Attendant Joe Series:  Fasten Your Seat Belts And Eat Your Fucking Nuts https://amzn.to/37wldci Flight Attendant Joe https://amzn.to/36rifED I'm Just Here For The Layovers https://amzn.to/2TY8PxW

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, the goals for his brand, and job identity. Justin was last on the show, February 18, 2020. Link to that episode. Follow Pilot to Pilot on Instagram.  ----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 that you can choose from to support the podcast. Thank you. Check out Grounded with Joe Thomas on Instagram here. ----more---- The Flight Attendant Joe Series:  Fasten Your Seat Belts And Eat Your Fucking Nuts https://amzn.to/37wldci Flight Attendant Joe https://amzn.to/36rifED I'm Just Here For The Layovers https://amzn.to/2TY8PxW

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 Patreon account page for Grounded With Flight Attendant Joe. 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 you. Check out Flight Attendant Joe on Instagram here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flightattendantjoe/ Website: www.flightattendantjoe.com   The Flight Attendant Joe Series:  Fasten Your Seat Belts And Eat Your Fucking Nuts https://amzn.to/37wldci Flight Attendant Joe https://amzn.to/36rifED I'm Just Here For The Layovers https://amzn.to/2TY8PxW

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 survivor of sexual abuse on the show to discuss their journey, but many people aren't as comfortable with sharing their wounds with the world as I am. And that's okay. One thing that has helped me heal throughout my life has been to tell my truth. Not to be afraid. Survivors of sexual abuse are victims, and we are all at different levels of healing. I believe it's important to share your jokes, your humor, and your pain with the world. Someone out there will connect. Someone will understand. ----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 Patreon account page for Grounded With Flight Attendant Joe. 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 you. Check out Flight Attendant Joe on Instagram here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flightattendantjoe/ Website: www.flightattendantjoe.com   The Flight Attendant Joe Series:  Fasten Your Seat Belts And Eat Your Fucking Nuts https://amzn.to/37wldci Flight Attendant Joe https://amzn.to/36rifED I'm Just Here For The Layovers https://amzn.to/2TY8PxW

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.  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 Patreon account page for Grounded With Flight Attendant Joe. 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 you. Check out Flight Attendant Joe on Instagram here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flightattendantjoe/ Website: www.flightattendantjoe.com   The Flight Attendant Joe Series:  Fasten Your Seat Belts And Eat Your Fucking Nuts https://amzn.to/37wldci Flight Attendant Joe https://amzn.to/36rifED I'm Just Here For The Layovers https://amzn.to/2TY8PxW

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 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 you. Check out Flight Attendant Joe on Instagram here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flightattendantjoe/ Website: www.flightattendantjoe.com   The Flight Attendant Joe Series:  Fasten Your Seat Belts And Eat Your Fucking Nuts https://amzn.to/37wldci Flight Attendant Joe https://amzn.to/36rifED I'm Just Here For The Layovers https://amzn.to/2TY8PxW

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, 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 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 you. Check out Flight Attendant Joe on Instagram here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flightattendantjoe/ Website: www.flightattendantjoe.com   The Flight Attendant Joe Series:  Fasten Your Seat Belts And Eat Your Fucking Nuts https://amzn.to/37wldci Flight Attendant Joe https://amzn.to/36rifED I'm Just Here For The Layovers https://amzn.to/2TY8PxW

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. From his SNL audition to being complimented by Christoper Meloni, there's nothing off-topic.  Follow Michael Hartney on Instagram and Twitter.  Check out Michael's acting reel on YouTube.  Link to Characters Welcome, a twice-monthly live character showcase at UCB Theatre in New York City.    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 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 you. Check out Flight Attendant Joe on Instagram here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flightattendantjoe/ Website: www.flightattendantjoe.com   The Flight Attendant Joe Series:  Fasten Your Seat Belts And Eat Your Fucking Nuts https://amzn.to/37wldci Flight Attendant Joe https://amzn.to/36rifED I'm Just Here For The Layovers https://amzn.to/2TY8PxW

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's appreciated.  Click here for the Patreon account page for Grounded With Flight Attendant Joe. 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 you. Check out Flight Attendant Joe on Instagram here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flightattendantjoe/ Website: www.flightattendantjoe.com   The Flight Attendant Joe Series:  Fasten Your Seat Belts And Eat Your Fucking Nuts https://amzn.to/37wldci Flight Attendant Joe https://amzn.to/36rifED I'm Just Here For The Layovers https://amzn.to/2TY8PxW

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 mental health resources: 773-345-9669   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 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 you. Check out Flight Attendant Joe on Instagram here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flightattendantjoe/ Website: www.flightattendantjoe.com   The Flight Attendant Joe Series:  Fasten Your Seat Belts And Eat Your Fucking Nuts https://amzn.to/37wldci Flight Attendant Joe https://amzn.to/36rifED I'm Just Here For The Layovers https://amzn.to/2TY8PxW

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 Flight Attendant Joe. 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 you. Check out Flight Attendant Joe on Instagram here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flightattendantjoe/ Website: www.flightattendantjoe.com   The Flight Attendant Joe Series:  Fasten Your Seat Belts And Eat Your Fucking Nuts https://amzn.to/37wldci Flight Attendant Joe https://amzn.to/36rifED I'm Just Here For The Layovers https://amzn.to/2TY8PxW

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, YouTube, and Facebook. Visit his website: https://speedtapeairlines.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CaptainRogerVictor   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 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 you. Check out Flight Attendant Joe on Instagram here. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flightattendantjoe/ Website: www.flightattendantjoe.com   The Flight Attendant Joe Series:  Fasten Your Seat Belts And Eat Your Fucking Nuts https://amzn.to/37wldci Flight Attendant Joe https://amzn.to/36rifED I'm Just Here For The Layovers https://amzn.to/2TY8PxW