This week on Too Stubborn to Quit, Linda and her daughter Steph take us along on their unforgettable trip to Iceland — a long-awaited adventure after years of hard work and responsibility.

But like many real-life vacations, not everything went according to plan.

From breathtaking views and once-in-a-lifetime moments to the kind of unexpected challenges that can derail a trip, this episode is about more than travel. It’s about learning to have fun after working so hard… and choosing joy even when things don’t go your way.

Because sometimes the best memories come from the moments you didn’t plan.

If you’ve ever saved, sacrificed, or simply waited your turn for adventure, this episode is your reminder:
You’ve earned the fun. And how you handle the bumps along the way makes all the difference.

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This week we talk with James Thompson, a missionary who has spent nearly 30 years living and serving in the Philippines.

James shares what life has taught him about gratitude, purpose, and why life is never a punishment. With deep honesty, he discusses how to remain the light when others may not understand what you stand for and how faith and perspective can shape the way we move through the world.

He also offers a thoughtful look at how Americans are viewed in other countries and what those experiences have taught him over the years.

This is a conversation about living with intention, choosing gratitude, and finding meaning wherever life takes you.

In this episode of Too Stubborn to Quit, Pam and Linda talk about the sandwich generation — the season of life where responsibility comes from both directions at once. Still showing up for kids, while also taking on care, concern, and decision-making for aging parents.

This isn’t about age. It’s about pressure. It’s about invisible work, constant guilt, and being the one everyone depends on. We talk honestly about exhaustion, boundaries, resilience, and what it takes to keep going when quitting isn’t an option.

If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, quietly overwhelmed, or unseen in this season, you’re not alone — and you’re in the right place.