PJ the Firefighter on Turning Pain into Purpose

Talking It Out

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Society & Culture, Relationships

4.6 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 28 October 2021

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

PJ caused quite a blaze among fans with his fire truck entrance on “The Bachelorette” and sadly was eliminated early, but this week he joins Mike and Bryan to share more about his life. PJ details growing up in Texas and his journey to becoming a firefighter. He also reveals heartbreaking details about both of his brothers’ deaths and explains more about the Bakari Foundation, which he started in memory of his brother who was murdered overseas. Then, PJ talks about his brief time on “The Bachelorette” and all the drama that went down on this week’s episode. Plus, Mike and Bryan discuss vulnerability and why Jamie broke the “cardinal rule” on “The Bachelorette.” Learn more about the Bakari Foundation: www.thebakarifoundation.org bakariluxurysportswear.com Don’t forget to rate and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Thanks to our sponsors: Talkspace: Talkspace.com code TalkingOut Wealthfront: Wealthfront.com/Talkingitout To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	To all of our talking about listeners,
0:01.6	I want to include this content warning.
0:03.5	This week's recording will include discussion around topics
0:06.2	such as physical violence and suicide.
0:08.8	We acknowledge that this content may be difficult
0:11.4	and we want to make sure to create a safe space
0:13.7	for all our listeners.
0:18.4	Welcome back everyone to talking it out with Vachernation.
0:22.2	We have an amazing show for you today.
0:24.3	Today we have PJ, the firefighter from the Shell season.
0:27.8	Really excited to talk to him
0:29.0	and hear his story, but you know how we do.
0:31.4	We got to get into our hot takes first.
0:33.6	Mike, I'm actually going to take the lead on this one.
0:36.9	Do you mind?
0:37.9	On the latest episode, we saw one of our actual favorites.
0:42.3	We actually had mentioned his name last week.
0:44.2	He came out with a lot of swag.
0:45.8	Jamie gets the first one on one, right?
0:49.7	And when you get the first one on one,
0:52.7	you got to know that the lead is feeling.
0:54.4	You know what I'm saying?
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