Baggage Claim
Baggage Claim is a space for blended families, marriage, and friendship.
Here, we dive into real-life conversations about the ups and downs of relationships, from navigating second marriages to unpacking the baggage we all bring. Hosted by Greg and Jessica, who both have rich experiences with love, loss, and family, this community is about sharing stories, learning together, and growing stronger as couples and individuals. Grab a drink and join us as we unpack, laugh, and claim our baggage—one conversation at a time
Podcasting since 2025 • 41 episodes
Baggage Claim
Latest Episodes
Let’s Talk In-Laws—The Good, the Hard, and the Hilarious
Ever felt the emotional whiplash of loving your partner and wrangling their family traditions at the same time? We open the door on what “yes” really means—because when you choose a person, you inherit a clan, their rhythms, and the unspoken ru...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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40:59
When One of You Has 10% and the Other Has 90%
What if the real math of marriage isn’t 50-50 at all? We dive into why counting chores and comparing effort creates distance, and how shifting to commitment and service brings couples back to the same side. Instead of aiming for perfect balance...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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39:34
“Finding Joy Between the Casseroles and Chaos” Thanksgiving episode
The holidays can be loud: budgets stretched, schedules stacked, emotions running hot. We wanted a quieter center, so we started with a playful tour of Thanksgiving—deviled eggs, green bean casserole, and the eternal stuffing versus dressing deb...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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40:27
“This One Phrase Has Saved Our Marriage More Than Once” Part 2 of emotional intelligence
What if one short phrase could make honesty safer and conflict more productive? We share a simple tool we use at home and at work—the “umbrella of protection”—to flag vulnerable moments, lower defenses, and protect each other from knee-jerk jud...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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37:52
“I’m Fine (and Other Lies We Tell Ourselves)” How Emotional Intelligence Changes Everything
Ever feel the heat rise in a conversation and think, I don’t even know what I’m feeling right now? We’ve been there. Today we take a fun detour through cereal nostalgia and land somewhere powerful: how emotional intelligence can turn tense mome...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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35:37