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The Couple Shift | An ALS Story

Maria Aleandra and Julian Rodriguez

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We're a husband and wife living with ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis). This is a story of sorrows and joy, grief and magic. A first person account of how to navigate the unthinkable, a space to uncover the truth of what love and courage really look like. We hope that through Jules and his story you feel inspired to live life to the fullest. Thank you listening, subscribing and sharing. #thecoupleshift
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They said 'magic isn't real'... I said 'I'll show you'. A podcast about magic, leadership, courage and how to bring it all together. Come for inspiring weekly talks, mystical coaching and motivation to feel empowered and grounded while you reach for the cosmos. Website: https://mariaaleandra.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MariaAleandra
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Permission to feel, all of it. Learning how to process our emotions as a couple has been a cornerstone of our growth - the good, the painful and everything in between. With ALS in the mix, we've learned powerful lessons about what it takes. In this episode, we continue to experiment and stumble through new beginnings, thanks for coming along. Your …
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History in the making perhaps? Either way, we are THRILLED to be back with another episode. Here's to shifting, and then shifting again. Join us for this brand new version of our podcast. Jules takes his new AI voice for a spin, don't miss it. Your support makes a difference! Like, comment, rate, subscribe, share share share. Thank you, Jules & MA …
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The other day a listener asked us... but what's your word of the year this year?? Here's the answer :) Plus a few highlights and updates from the past couple of weeks. As always, thanks for being here. And to all our new friends, welcome. ALS won't stop us. #RightHereRightNow 🎧 Please subscribe, share with friends and leave a review! ⚡️ Instagram: …
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Did you miss us? It's so good to be back! Ever been caught in an awkward moment in conversation, listen in to find out why those awkward moments matter. We also talk about Tobii etiquette and how to speak to someone who uses an eye gaze device or who has trouble communicating. ALS won't stop us. #RightHereRightNow 🎧 Please subscribe, share with fri…
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A grounding and inspiring meditation to bring us into the energy of 2024. Let's soften and open as we release what feels stuck and embrace new possibilities ahead. 🏹 Word of the Year Ceremony: https://mariaaleandra.com/creatrix-workshops/word-of-the-year-ceremony-2024 This is a podcast about magic, leadership, mysticism, the cosmos and how to bring…
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In this week's episode I share the 3 core themes that I see bubbling up for us in 2024. From the deep integral work of 'self-advocacy' to consistency in our creations, to the potential breakdown of systems... I cover multiple dimensions of how we can lean into soul growth and development in the year ahead. ✨ If you would like to purchase the Word o…
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One of my favorite absolute go-to magical practices, if you do only one thing as you enter your new year, let it be this. Let's listen to the whispers of 2024 together and see what emerges. ✨ If you would like to purchase the Word of the Year ceremony, please email me: ma@mariaaleandra.com A podcast about magic, mysticism, the cosmos and how to bri…
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What happens when a simple cold sends you to the ER? This is life with ALS. Join us a we take you through a few recent milestones, both joyful and sorrowful. It feels so good to return to one of our favorite places, in front of the microphone, looking into each other's eyes and sharing all of the feels that accompany this tender and beautiful life …
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We're back for an update, sharing honest thoughts that we hadn't even expressed to each other until this moment. Thanks for staying connected with us. ALS won't stop us. 🎧 Please subscribe, share with friends and leave a review! ⚡️ Follow us our brand new Instagram account! @teamhighoctanejules 🧢 Get your merch: www.teamhighoctane.com 📣 MA's DC spe…
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Lots has happened - from our new beer to the comedy fundraiser to media interviews and a meeting with Conan O'Brien!! (huge bucket list item for Jules!). We've also been through a tougher than expected period as a couple and have welcomed help at home to support Jules care routine. Here's a quick recap of what's been happened - and what it means to…
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Jules shares his post PEG (feeding tube) experience, what pisses him off about hospitals and ALS plus our thoughts on the new Michael J. Fox documentary. ALS won't stop us. 🎧 Please subscribe, share with friends and leave a review! ⚡️ Follow us our brand new Instagram account! @teamhighoctanejules 🧢 Get your merch: www.teamhighoctane.com 🎤 Comedy f…
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It's risky to live 'in the moment' it requires courage, vulnerability and flexibility. It requires having an open mind and keeping an open heart. 'It's not about the feeding tube.. it's about what happens after, what we make of each moment'. ~ Jules ALS won't stop us. 🎧 Please subscribe, share with friends and leave a review! ⚡️ Follow us our brand…
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What started as a casual update became one of our favorite podcast episodes to date. ALS won't stop us. 🎧 Please subscribe, share with friends and leave a review! ⚡️ Follow us our brand new Instagram account! @teamhighoctanejules 🧢 Get your merch: www.teamhighoctane.com 🎤 Comedy fundraiser: https://tinyurl.com/5ctshaxv 📣 MA's DC speech: https://you…
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May. Is. Jam. Packed. Plus... We moved!! Because... ALS won't stop us. Items mentioned: - Our fab graphic designer sister in law: https://instagram.com/ale.y.su.arte?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== - Comedy producer: https://instagram.com/laughwitheli?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ== 🎧 Please subscribe, share with friends and leave a review! ⚡️ Follow us our brand …
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A podcast about magic, mysticism, the cosmos and how to bring it all together in these divine human bodies. If you are a mystical newbie or seasoned witch, welcome. 🌿 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MariaAleandra 🔮 Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/23h8wk3y 🌕 Moon Calendar (Free): https://bit.ly/3RtDazi 👩‍💻 What's your Creatrix Archetype? Take the qu…
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A podcast about magic, mysticism, the cosmos and how to bring it all together in these divine human bodies. If you are a mystical newbie or seasoned witch, welcome. 🌿 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MariaAleandra 🔮 Patreon: https://tinyurl.com/23h8wk3y 🌕 Moon Calendar (Free): https://bit.ly/3RtDazi 👩‍💻 What's your Creatrix Archetype? Take the qu…
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Welcome to another beautifully real episode, filled with life's little updates and sweet realizations of what moves us forwards. Because... ALS won't stop us. Book mentioned in the episode: 'A Fresh Cup of Counseling' by Thomas L. Norris (Order here: https://tinyurl.com/4s8m63ya) 🎧 Please subscribe, share with friends and leave a review! ❤️ GoFundM…
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Who does Jules really want to meet and why? It's a fun short episode! Thanks for listening, supporting and subscribing. Remember to live Right Here, Right Now. ALS won't stop us. 🎧 Please subscribe, share with friends and leave a review! ❤️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/77ead571 🦖 Our family vlogs: https://youtu.be/UTwd_0EkFvk ✨ MA's website: https:/…
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How do you find real happiness? Is it in the big 'accomplishments' or in the subtle day to day moments? ALS won't stop us. Interview mentioned in the episode, watch here: https://youtu.be/3W7mLo_11Uo 🎧 Please subscribe, share with friends and leave a review! ❤️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/77ead571 🦖 Our family vlogs: https://youtu.be/UTwd_0EkFvk ✨ …
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Jules cracks open in this deeply personal episode. ALS won't stop us. 🎧 Please subscribe, share with friends and leave a review! ❤️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/77ead571 🦖 Our family vlogs: https://youtu.be/UTwd_0EkFvk ✨ MA's website: https://mariaaleandra.com/ ✉️ Email us: TCS@mariaaleandra.com ⚡️ Follow Jules on IG: @highoctanejules…
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What do Valentine's Day, spa treatments, ladies nights and gold have in common? You can say this episode is one of our most authentic yet, lol. Is it a podcast or is it couples therapy? We'll take both! ALS won't stop us. 🎧 Please subscribe, share with friends and leave a review! ❤️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/77ead571 🦖 Our family vlogs: https://y…
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Why is love memory foam? You simply have to listen :) ALS won't stop us. 🎧 Please subscribe, share with friends and leave a review! ❤️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/77ead571 🦖 Our family vlogs: https://youtu.be/UTwd_0EkFvk ✨ MA's website: https://mariaaleandra.com/ ✉️ Email us: TCS@mariaaleandra.com ⚡️ Follow Jules on IG: @highoctanejules…
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Do you have a 'word of the year'? We've each been picking a theme for the past few years, each of us individually plus a word as a couple. This year's theme is urging us to expand into new territory. We also chat about a recent ALS Symposium and the beauty of insurance. Mini rant ahead! Thanks for listening! ALS won't stop us. 🎧 Please subscribe, s…
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Honest moments between a husband and wife... from toilet seats to caregiver guilt to ALS symptoms to 6 year old shenanigans and more. ALS won't stop us. 🎧 Thanks for listening, subscribing, sharing with friends and leaving a review. ❤️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/77ead571 🦖 Our family vlogs: https://youtu.be/UTwd_0EkFvk ✨ MA's website: https://mari…
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Are you celebrating your good days? Jules once again brings his beautiful perspective and humor, plus he shares all about his new favorite tv show (worth watching for incredible storytelling). ALS won't stop us. 🎧 Thanks for listening, subscribing, sharing with friends and leaving a review. ❤️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/77ead571 🦖 Our family vlogs…
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'Be brave enough to be bad at something new'. In this episode we talk about motivation, fear, purpose and what happens when Jules falls (it's happened a few times). ALS won't stop us. 🎧 Thanks for listening, subscribing, sharing with friends and leaving a review. ❤️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/77ead571 👉 Milton's IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_m…
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What happens when you venture into completely unknown terrain? You grow, you face your fears, you stretch, you're never the same again. Listen in as we share one of our most daring adventures to date. Notes: We reference our interview with Chris Beckette and Taylor Lew, if you want to listen, look for Episode 134. ALS won't stop us. 🎧 Thanks for li…
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Happy New Year friend, thanks for coming back. Our podcast has a fresh coat of paint as we embark on new adventures and stories. ALS won't stop us. 🎧 Thanks for listening, subscribing, sharing with friends and leaving a review. GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/77ead571 Email us: TCS@mariaaleandra.com To learn more about MA's coaching and astrology servi…
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It's time for another vanlife episode! In this one we share the top 5 lessons each of us has learned on this trip. Traveling when you have special needs is not easy, there are so many things that you gave to adapt and work around. Join us as we share what our life looks like, what were grateful for and what has impacted the most. Plus the inevitabl…
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Jules, MA and Skyler are coming at you from the van! Yes, we recorded this on the road and it feels good to be back on the podcast. We keep on making memories and magic as we embark on a 3000 miles journey across 8 states and multiple stops along the way. We share stories from the road and the big and little obstacles we've faced. ALS won't stop us…
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In this episode we take you to Mexico with us... Diving into the unknown can be both scary and thrilling. The past few months have been filled with experiences that have changed the paradigm of how they think and feel. It's been a big time of growth, shifts, sorrow, joy and magic. We unpack what it means to explore plant medicines, indigenous cerem…
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The other day we were asked... 'how do you balance plant medicines with your regular doctors?' It's a very good question, in this episode we share our views. Diving into the unknown can be both scary and thrilling. The past few months have been filled with experiences that have changed the paradigm of how they think and feel. It's been a big time o…
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We continue our plant medicine exploration with Ayahuasca... this was an experience that marked a huge 'before and after' moment for us, individually and as a couple. Diving into the unknown can be both scary and thrilling. The past few months have been filled with experiences that have changed the paradigm of how they think and feel. It's been a b…
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Diving into the unknown can be both scary and thrilling. For Jules and MA, the past few months have been filled with experiences that have changed the paradigm of how they think and feel. It's been a big time of growth, shifts, sorrow, joy and magic. Starting with this episode, we will take you on a journey that describes how we've experimented wit…
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It's been awhile... The past few weeks have been extra challenging, but our path continued and we remain resilient. In this quick episode we say hello, give you a little update and get back in the podcast flow. Thank you for listening. We always appreciate you being here. xo. Go Fund Me: https://gofund.me/9e6c3593 (We are humbled by this fundraiser…
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Our travels continue. We recorded this episode from beautiful Valley Cottage New York. Sending love and appreciation to all the friends we've connected with along the way on this marvelous trip. And thank YOU for listening. We always appreciate you being here :) 🎧 Thanks for listening, subscribing and reviewing! @highoctanejules MA's email: ma@mari…
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MA's Instagram account (with nearly 5K followers) was hacked and deleted last Saturday morning. Crazy right? It all felt like a movie, and it happened in about 5 minutes. In this episode we break down what happened and how we both feel about it. We always appreciate you being here :) 🎧 Thanks for listening, subscribing and reviewing! @highoctanejul…
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ALS hits you like a ton of bricks, especially when it comes to making adjustments in your life. Listen in as Jules shares some of the ways he's had to adjust (even how he uses his brain power), plus some hacks that have made things more possible for him. We always appreciate you being here :) 🎧 Thanks for listening, subscribing and reviewing! @mari…
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MA & Jules coming at you from Puerto Rico. As always, our episodes weave together everything we're experiencing and the lessons we learn along the way. This time around, Jules talks about falling and what he experiences when these tough moments have happened as symptoms keep progressing. Join us, we always appreciate you being here :) 🎧 Thanks for …
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MA & Jules coming at you from Puerto Rico. He did it! And MA is officially 'Madame Mystic'... plus inspiring words on facing your fears and leaning into the unkown. Join us, we always appreciate you being here :) 🎧 Thanks for listening, subscribing and reviewing! Enjoy the show! Have any topics you'd like us to cover? DM us on Instagram! @mariaalea…
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MA & Jules coming at you from Puerto Rico. In this episode we talk about Julian's upcoming tattoo and my first time doing Tarot readings (ooooh). We also share the word of the year we picked as a couple. This is the third time we do it and every year we learn something new. Join us, we always appreciate you being here :) 🎧 Thanks for listening, sub…
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(Coming to you from Puerto Rico) We share our 2022 words of the year and why we picked them, they came to us individually and yet they are very much aligned. Do you have a word of the year? 🎧 Thanks for listening, subscribing and reviewing! Enjoy the show! Have any topics you'd like us to cover? DM us on Instagram! @mariaaleandra | @highoctanejules…
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We're back! Jules is dropping some truth bombs that can't be missed. Let's all keep walking in our truth, freedom and wisdom. Enjoy the show! Have any topics you'd like us to cover? DM us on Instagram! @mariaaleandra | @highoctanejules 🎧 Thanks for listening, subscribing and reviewing! Email: TCS@mariaaleandra.com…
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A Witch is a "shaper", a creator who bends the unseen into form, and so becomes one of the wise, one whose life is infused with magic. ~ Starhawk I am a Witch. This declaration feels more powerful than anything I've declared in the past. In this episode I interview my friend and Word Witch, Kate Belew. We unpack why it feels so stretchy for me to s…
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I had grand plans of offering up a bunch of new podcast episodes all in a row... those plans shifted significantly because, life. But I must admit that what emerged from this space of unexpected shifts is even more wondrous and deep (isn't that always the case when we surrender?). In this episode you'll find a magical interview with one of my favor…
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