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Jessyl and Alex PodcastAuthor: Jessyl and Alex Lange
Jessyl and Alex is where raw heart meets real talk. Were a married couple, military veterans turned full-time traveling parents, now rooted in the Dominican Republic, navigating grief, growth, and the ever-unfolding adventure of conscious living. From healing our daughters brain tumor to losing our infant son, from parenting without school to rebuilding identity after loss. We share unfiltered reflections, intuitive insights, and soul-level conversations about what it means to be fully human, together.If youre seeking honest dialogue, radical presence, and a reminder that your story matters, youre in the right place.New episodes coming soon May 5, 2025. Language: en Genres: Personal Journals, Relationships, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Season 3 Finale: A Year Of Loss, Love, And New Beginnings
Episode 14
Monday, 8 December, 2025
What do you do when the year breaks your plans and your heart at the same time? We open up about losing our son, the quiet we needed to survive it, and the surprising ways our family, marriage, and work found new shape. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the slow rebuild: presence over performance, faith over certainty, and a daily choice to turn pain into something useful.We start with small scenes—New Year in Morocco, a long tour with sleepy kids, and a move back to the Dominican Republic for a slower pace. From there the story goes inward. We talk about grief without euphemisms, the pressure couples face after loss, and the moment we recommitted when it mattered most. Letting go of control became a practice: shelving rigid timelines, trading push-through hustle for strength training, surfing, better sleep, and honest conversations. Along the way we noticed the feedback loop at home—kids stepping up, community praise for their independence, and a son who surfed almost daily because purpose kept him grounded.Out of that compost came clarity. We define our zones of genius—systems and structure on one side, voice and connection on the other—and why honoring them prevents burnout and chaos. A past restaurant misadventure proves the point: when roles drift, everything drifts. With roles aligned, our 2026 vision feels real and specific: international speaking, a book (or three), a new baby joining our travels, and Dominican citizenship for the kids. We dig into how we’ll manage it with simple systems, night-before run-throughs, and a commitment to presence. The bigger aim is service: using our story to help others choose action, rewrite beliefs, and find hope in uncertainty. Vulnerability creates connection, and connection heals.If this resonates, follow the show, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review so others can find these conversations. Tell us: what one action will you take today to move your vision forward?
