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The Crash Queen

The Crash Queen

By Jade Alexander

Our family of four sold most of our belongings and packed our life into a car to travel the United States full time for a year!

A crash is a family of rhinos and we aim to embody their traits - bold, tenacious, taking challenges head on.

Our course is exploring the United States, one state and one month at a time.

We anticipate learning a lot of lessons (“crash courses”) this year - expected and unexpected.

I’m the Queen of our Crash and I’m getting pretty good at learning as we go.
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Ep 1: Fresh Starts

The Crash QueenJun 23, 2023

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Ep. 63: OCC UPDATE - NC weeks 2 & 3

Ep. 63: OCC UPDATE - NC weeks 2 & 3

Milestone birthdays, Easter weekend, playing tourist, and a “Ted Talk” on consumerism.
Apr 05, 202434:14
Ep. 62: OCC UPDATE - North Carolina Week 1

Ep. 62: OCC UPDATE - North Carolina Week 1

A new state, a visit from in laws, and a date night!
Mar 22, 202427:47
Ep. 61: OCC UPDATE - SC Week 6

Ep. 61: OCC UPDATE - SC Week 6

Saying goodbyes, homeschool activities, a beautiful hike, and a broken dishwasher… just a few parts of a beautiful last week in SC!
Mar 15, 202435:42
Ep. 60: OCC UPDATE - SC Week 5

Ep. 60: OCC UPDATE - SC Week 5

A visit from my parents, recommitting to routines, exhaustion and burn out, and parenting life savers.
Mar 08, 202436:05
Ep. 59: OCC UPDATE - SC Week 4

Ep. 59: OCC UPDATE - SC Week 4

An epic Field Trip Friday, a weekend trip to Savannah, a major Air bnb upset, and everyday beauty.
Mar 01, 202435:19
Ep. 58: OCC UPDATE - SC Week 3

Ep. 58: OCC UPDATE - SC Week 3

Downtown Greenville, resilient kids, a spontaneous weekend getaway, and thoughts about housework. 🤍
Feb 23, 202434:55
Ep. 57: OCC UPDATE - SC week 2

Ep. 57: OCC UPDATE - SC week 2

Lots of new friends, Valentine’s Day, and an unexpected answer to prayers.
Feb 16, 202431:39
Ep. 56: OCC UPDATE - South Carolina Week 1!

Ep. 56: OCC UPDATE - South Carolina Week 1!

Leaving Florida was harder than I thought, we get settled in SC, and LOVE Greenville!
Feb 09, 202431:14
Ep.55: INTERVIEW with Kelsey Bang

Ep.55: INTERVIEW with Kelsey Bang

Kelsey and her family also travel full time with young kids but they’re living in closer quarters in their Airstream! We’re both 6 months in to full time travel life so we’re comparing notes! 😜
Feb 02, 202443:17
Ep. 54: OCC UPDATE - Florida week 4

Ep. 54: OCC UPDATE - Florida week 4

I have another special guest joining me and I loved hearing their perspective! 😜
Jan 26, 202432:53
Ep. 53: OCC UPDATE - Florida Week 3

Ep. 53: OCC UPDATE - Florida Week 3

For the first time EVER, we have a special guest joining the episode 🎉, I sing some Taylor Swift lyrics 😅 , and I get real honest about the thoughts I’ve had this week.
Jan 19, 202434:19
Ep. 52: OCC UPDATE - Florida Week 2

Ep. 52: OCC UPDATE - Florida Week 2

So far, this month has brought unexpected challenges and has felt really hard. It’s also brought unexpected insight and fulfillment! 🤍
Jan 12, 202447:50
Ep. 51: OCC UPDATE - Florida Week 1

Ep. 51: OCC UPDATE - Florida Week 1

11 years of marriage, our 1st ticket on The Crash Course, moving from LA to FL, and settling in! Oh, and apparently there’s bears here! 🐻😅
Jan 05, 202425:21
Ep. 50: OCC UPDATE - Louisiana Week 4

Ep. 50: OCC UPDATE - Louisiana Week 4

Christmas festivities, my 31st birthday, and our top 2 favorite experiences of the trip so far!
Dec 29, 202334:10
Ep. 49: OCC UPDATE - Louisiana Week 3

Ep. 49: OCC UPDATE - Louisiana Week 3

A mommy / son date, swamp tour, a trip to Lafayette, and lots of other highlights this week!
Dec 22, 202334:09
Ep. 48: What’s lacking in the coaching industry
Dec 15, 202326:53
Ep. 47: OCC UPDATE - Louisiana Week 2

Ep. 47: OCC UPDATE - Louisiana Week 2

A weekend in NOLA, our first Sunday of church, unexpected discoveries, and WE MADE FRIENDS!
Dec 15, 202326:29
Ep. 46: The power of a single thought
Dec 08, 202337:43
Ep. 45: OCC UPDATE - Louisiana Week 1
Dec 08, 202333:32
Ep. 44: A different kind of Christmas
Nov 30, 202330:31
Ep. 43: OCC UPDATE - Texas weeks 3 & 4

Ep. 43: OCC UPDATE - Texas weeks 3 & 4

Took trips to the zoo, NASA, and Brazos Bend. Caught up with some old friends. Thanksgiving was a lot of fun. Jade learned how to shoot a gun! (Like my poem?!) Also, learn about my new favorite food!
Nov 30, 202333:54
Ep. 42: Be doers of the word

Ep. 42: Be doers of the word

James 1:22 says, “be doers of the word, and not hearers only.” What does that mean? He asks us to fear not, forgive, love, rejoice, sacrifice… but how do we actually do that? Let’s combine God’s word with the practical application of mindset tools to better be doers of His word!
Nov 24, 202322:56
Ep. 41: A Thanksgiving message for the weary soul

Ep. 41: A Thanksgiving message for the weary soul

This wasn’t my initial episode idea but was put on my heart just before recording. This episode is for those of you going in to the holidays with a heavy heart or a weary soul. I’m here to pour love and Truth into you so you can sing “Hallelujah!”, even here - in the face of your trials. Remember, it’s more about our focus than the circumstance.
Nov 17, 202324:37
Ep. 40: OCC UPDATE - Texas Week 2

Ep. 40: OCC UPDATE - Texas Week 2

Day trips, weekend trips, & really learning to rely on and encourage one another on this trip. Also, I accidentally ate a really hot pepper 🌶️😅 Enjoy this week’s update!
Nov 17, 202321:52
Ep. 39: “A family tree of thoughts”

Ep. 39: “A family tree of thoughts”

This episode is inspired by my sweet, observant 7 year old who saw an art installation and said, “it looks like a family tree but of thoughts”. That comment stuck with me and had me realizing that if we’re not intentional, we can get stuck in an old identity based on generational limiting beliefs. Here are my thoughts and some tips on how to make a lasting change that supports you!
Nov 10, 202326:50
Ep. 38: OCC UPDATE - Texas Week 1

Ep. 38: OCC UPDATE - Texas Week 1

Some main events: Jade visited her childhood home, Brandon cooked a brisket, and Lincoln hooked his finger.
Nov 10, 202317:52
Ep. 37: “I’m the problem, it’s me!”

Ep. 37: “I’m the problem, it’s me!”

A spiritual realization and Taylor swift lyrics collide in this episode about recognizing the source of thoughts and inspiration.
Nov 05, 202322:07
Ep. 36: OCC UPDATE - Welcome to Houston!

Ep. 36: OCC UPDATE - Welcome to Houston!

After a fun Halloween and a 16.5 hour road trip, we made it to Houston! It’s been such a fun first few days!
Nov 05, 202316:01
Ep. 35: Half thoughts

Ep. 35: Half thoughts

I have felt a bit brain dead the last 2 weeks but have had a few things on my mind! Here’s some unmapped out thoughts I’ve been pondering that might be helpful for you, too!
Oct 27, 202320:15
Ep. 34: OCC UPDATE - Arizona Week 4

Ep. 34: OCC UPDATE - Arizona Week 4

Our final week in Gilbert and all the Halloween things!
Oct 27, 202323:06
Ep. 33: OCC UPDATE, Arizona week 3

Ep. 33: OCC UPDATE, Arizona week 3

Our Houston air bnb cancelled last minute!
Oct 20, 202319:58
Ep. 32: “Remember Lot’s wife”

Ep. 32: “Remember Lot’s wife”

Lot’s wife was told not to look back, yet she did and was “turned to a pillar of salt”. Let’s dive in to what this means for you and I!
Oct 13, 202317:55
Ep. 31: OCC UPDATE, Arizona week 2

Ep. 31: OCC UPDATE, Arizona week 2

Life in Gilbert, AZ
Oct 13, 202318:13
Ep. 30: Where can I turn for peace?

Ep. 30: Where can I turn for peace?

Life can feel heavy, stressful, or overwhelming. In these moments, it’s so easy to grab our favorite sweet treat or scroll social media for a dopamine hit. But are those actually helping us? If not, what will? Let’s chat about where we can turn for real peace and comfort in a way that supports our minds, bodies, and spirits!
Oct 06, 202326:02
Ep.29: What happens in Vegas… gets shared with you!

Ep.29: What happens in Vegas… gets shared with you!

What happens in Vegas … doesn’t stay in Vegas! Let’s talk parenting when you’re out of your normal routine, lessons from a solar trade show, and Jesus.
Sep 29, 202341:01
Ep. 28: My 3 favorite parenting books

Ep. 28: My 3 favorite parenting books

I read A LOT! There are 3 books about parenting that have shifted the way I view myself, my kids, and the way I parent! Here’s my biggest take aways.
Sep 22, 202336:46
Ep. 27: Triggered

Ep. 27: Triggered

Sometimes interactions can leave us feeling “triggered”. Let’s chat about what a trigger really is and how it can help us heal and grow!
Sep 08, 202333:26
Ep. 26: The Wrong Party

Ep. 26: The Wrong Party

If you’re feeling unmotivated or uninspired, you might just be at “the wrong party”! Let’s chat about how to get to the right one and co create an aligned, fulfilling life with God.
Sep 01, 202339:03
Ep. 25: Lean in - You’re living the dream!

Ep. 25: Lean in - You’re living the dream!

I’m sharing all about the podcast rebrand, Crash Course updates, & getting vulnerable and real about the human moments of our trip and of life on this earth!
Aug 23, 202340:51
Ep. 24: The Spirit of Star Valley

Ep. 24: The Spirit of Star Valley

In Luke 15, Jesus gives the parable of the lost sheep. Let’s chat about His famous message of leaving the 99 to find the 1. The community of Star Valley embodies this teaching - true ministering.
Aug 19, 202328:51
Ep. 23: Our first “crash course” lesson!

Ep. 23: Our first “crash course” lesson!

Literally 20 minutes after leaving our home & starting our crash course, we learned some unexpected and valuable lessons!
Aug 11, 202324:54
Ep. 22: Jesus and parenting

Ep. 22: Jesus and parenting

Bringing scriptures and gospel application to life in everyday circumstances!
Aug 04, 202321:18
Ep. 21: God and a new car

Ep. 21: God and a new car

Jul 28, 202330:13
Ep. 20: Inner Autumn

Ep. 20: Inner Autumn

The week before your period may look like a sore back and boobs or picking fights with your husband - but there’s so much more to it! We’re covering how to support yourself during inner autumn - mind, body, and spirit!
Jul 21, 202334:02
Ep. 19: The Mothers before us

Ep. 19: The Mothers before us

Lessons I’ve learned from my ancestors.
Jul 07, 202325:30
Ep. 18 Modeling after mess ups

Ep. 18 Modeling after mess ups

Spoiler alert - We’re going to make mistakes! Let’s chat about how to bounce back after doing something we’re not proud of and how to keep moving forward in a way that feels aligned.
Jun 30, 202330:29
Ep. 17: Inner Seasons & Motherhood

Ep. 17: Inner Seasons & Motherhood

If our inner menstrual seasons seasons of motherhood & how the “inner seasons” of our menstrual cycle can enrich our motherhood experience!
Jun 23, 202327:40
Ep 1: Fresh Starts

Ep 1: Fresh Starts

Scratch everything you think you know about your period! In this episode, we dive into the strengths present during menstruation.
Jun 23, 202315:32
Ep. 16: Impermanence

Ep. 16: Impermanence

How knowing life and the seasons of life will end can help us find more presence, happiness, and fulfillment.
Jun 09, 202327:36
Ep. 15: Husband / Dad Mindset

Ep. 15: Husband / Dad Mindset

Let’s get more intentional with the messages we consume so we can create deeper connection with our husbands!
Jun 02, 202327:48