After taking a few months to relax, reevaluate and find peace within your host JD aka Mr. MasonJarsandCigars and Melanie aka Maduro Meli are back. Join us as we catch up and share where life's has taken and will be taking us. Join the ride!

Self-care, what is your definition?

Sep 2nd, 2023 49m 49s

Join JD and Mel as they debate over the meaning of self care and explore the differences that the definition can have based on one's experiences.

Change your thoughts, Change your life!

Aug 18th, 2023 49m 11s

Join your host JD and Meli as they have a conversation on the change mindset and how to hold oneself accountable throughout the journey.

Coffee, Cigars, relationships and fireworks 🎆

Jul 1st, 2023 32m 22s

Join your host as they go on a roller-coaster of a conversation over a cup of coffee paired with some good cigars.

Let's talk loss..and how to deal with it.

Jun 7th, 2023 43m 20s

Your host Maduro Meli and JD talk about dealing with loss and the grief that comes along with it as life happens to you from all aspects. Join the ride!

Control what you can Control!

May 7th, 2023 1h 1m

Join us as we explore the definition of control and how it effects our actions and outcomes!

Introducing Maduro Meli.. let's talk resilience!

Apr 22nd, 2023 51m 14s

In this episode, co-host Maduro Meli is introduced and we have a conversation on resilience, persistence and the use of discernment. Join us on this ride.

Bob Jackson...practice what you preach!

Feb 18th, 2023 21m 2s

Another night in the garage.. join me on a trip down memory lane..

Are you an open door?

Feb 4th, 2023 12m 14s

Join me as i discover how we as individuals can be doors for others... let's ride! #wegrowtogethernow

Are you a Do or a Don't?

Sep 20th, 2022 11m 17s

Society is broken down into to categories, those that Do or Don't. Which category do you fit in?

Elephant mentality

Sep 4th, 2022 13m 47s

In today's episode we talk about the elephant mentality and the power of the mind. What's holding you back?

Everybody needs sombody sometimes

Nov 20th, 2021 8m 37s

Somebody gave you a chance, so why not give them the same!

Hitting the Curve!

Oct 31st, 2021 9m 49s

I'm BACK!!! What do to do when life throws you a curve ball...let's talk about it. As always, remember as much as I love you, I should never love you as much as you love yourself. Peace!

Practice, We Talking About Practice!

Jul 24th, 2021 13m 13s

In this episode, our host JD is taking time out to expound on a Will Smith quote, "Practice in organized Failure." He uses his unique view of failure to hopefully motivate those listening to not give up, but to pursue their goal and use the fa

Talking Resilience with CJ

Jun 25th, 2021 22m 32s

What is your resiliency story? Today we talk resilience with CJ (Chanda) owner and operator of Werktime Fitness. CJ joins me as we talk about mental and physical resilience. As we approach growth from the physical and mental aspect. My first gu

The Heart knows No difference

Jun 20th, 2021 8m 32s

The heart doesn't know the difference between death, a break-up, or monetary loss...so the process of grieving is the same and something that we will all have to deal with. So don't rush it...let it happen and when you're ready, start making m

Listen to yourself!

Jun 18th, 2021 5m 44s

Sitting with yourself, your mind tells you all types of things and ideas. Are you willing to listen? Or will you let that inner will to quit win? It's too hard! I'm too old! Maybe you just need to change which voice you give power! You can do i

Learn from it, don't live in it!

Jun 18th, 2021 7m 45s

Your past is the past for a reason, don't dwell on past mistakes or decisions. Learn from them and apply them. We only live one life. Remember, as much as I love you, I should never love you more than you love yourself. Peace!

Happy mother's day! Life is a movie

Jun 18th, 2021 12m 6s

Life is a movie and we're all just players!

Live your life!

Jun 18th, 2021 9m 46s

Don't let time pass you by and you have regrets. Live! Remember as much as I love you, I should never love you as much as you love yourself. Peace!

Do you need to Come Inside?

Jun 18th, 2021 6m 55s

Are you lost or purposely delaying your purpose? Remember as much as I love you, I should never love you more than you love yourself! Peace

We all need a break!

Jun 18th, 2021 4m 31s

Don't be afraid to take a Knee, to take some time to rest! Your body needs it. R.I.H. DMX. Remember, as much as I love you, I should never love you as much as you love yourself. Peace

Make time Count..

Jun 18th, 2021 8m 27s

Why put off to tomorrow, what you can do today! Tomorrow is not promised. So don't plan for it to always be there. In the word's of Nike, just do it! Remember, as much as I love you, I should never love you...more than you love yourself. Peace!

Collect Memories not material things.

Jun 18th, 2021 7m 54s

Spend more time filling the memory bank with memories and less time chasing material satisfaction because in the end, material things go away, but memories last forever. Remember, as much as I love you, I should never love you more than you lov

Don't Devalue Your Story

Jun 18th, 2021 10m 35s

You are special! You are unique! Own it and don't discredit yourself. Remember as much as I love you, I should never love you as much as you love yourself. Peace!