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 (ācrash coursesā) this year - expected and unexpected.
Iām the Queen of our Crash and Iām getting pretty good at learning as we go.
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 (ācrash coursesā) this year - expected and unexpected.
Iām the Queen of our Crash and Iām getting pretty good at learning as we go.
The Crash QueenNov 17, 2023
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Ep. 65: OCC UPDATE - West Virginia Week 1
This week has been full of exciting adventures - hiking, fishing, chess club, a homeschool field trip, and a giant hot dog! And the best part - we made new friends!
May 03, 202438:08
Ep. 64: The In Between
A weekend trip to VA, an unexpected funeral in Las Vegas, Solar Con in SLC, and a road trip from North Carolina to WEST VIRGINIA! Weāve made it to state NINE!
Apr 26, 202440:55
Ep. 63: OCC UPDATE - NC weeks 2 & 3
Milestone birthdays, Easter weekend, playing tourist, and a āTed Talkā on consumerism.
Apr 05, 202434:14
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
Saying goodbyes, homeschool activities, a beautiful hike, and a broken dishwasherā¦ just a few parts of a beautiful last week in SC!
Mar 15, 202435:42
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
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
Downtown Greenville, resilient kids, a spontaneous weekend getaway, and thoughts about housework. š¤
Feb 23, 202434:55
Ep. 57: OCC UPDATE - SC week 2
Lots of new friends, Valentineās Day, and an unexpected answer to prayers.
Feb 16, 202431:39
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
Kelsey and her family also travel full time with young kids but theyāre living in closer quarters in their Airstream! Weāre both 6 months in to full time travel life so weāre comparing notes! š
Feb 02, 202443:17
Ep. 54: OCC UPDATE - Florida week 4
I have another special guest joining me and I loved hearing their perspective! š
Jan 26, 202432:53
Ep. 53: OCC UPDATE - Florida Week 3
For the first time EVER, we have a special guest joining the episode š, I sing some Taylor Swift lyrics š
, and I get real honest about the thoughts Iāve had this week.
Jan 19, 202434:19
Ep. 52: OCC UPDATE - Florida Week 2
So far, this month has brought unexpected challenges and has felt really hard. Itās also brought unexpected insight and fulfillment! š¤
Jan 12, 202447:50
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 thereās bears here! š»š
Jan 05, 202425:21
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
A mommy / son date, swamp tour, a trip to Lafayette, and lots of other highlights this week!
Dec 22, 202334:09
Ep. 48: Whatās lacking in the coaching industry
Weāre combining me, God, and Matthew McConaughey in this episode! Whatās not to like? (; Itās an interesting twist you donāt want to miss! And p.s. itās not too late to get your Christ Centered Christmas Bundle! stan.store/rockandrooted
Dec 15, 202326:53
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
Sharing 3 personal, somewhat embarrassing stories to show you the power of a single thought! And donāt forget - itās not too late to snag your Christ centered Christmas bundle ($20) for a simpler, peaceful, and meaningful Christmas season! Get yours at stan.store/rockandrooted
Dec 08, 202337:43
Ep. 45: OCC UPDATE - Louisiana Week 1
Highlights youāll want to hear: an amazing last day in Texas, a hotel nightmare, kicking off Christmas traditions, Brandonās cooking skills, the longest bridge ever, Jadeās super stressful day, and nighttime routines! Itās been a whirlwind week and weāre feeling so grateful! Also, you can get the Christmas bundle I mention for $20 right here! stan.store/rockandrooted
Dec 08, 202333:32
Ep. 44: A different kind of Christmas
Get your Christ - Centered Christmas family activity bundle HERE! stan.store/rockandrooted
Nov 30, 202330:31
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
James 1:22 says, ābe doers of the word, and not hearers only.ā What does that mean? He asks us to fear not, forgive, love, rejoice, sacrificeā¦ but how do we actually do that? Letās combine Godās 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
This wasnāt 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. Iām here to pour love and Truth into you so you can sing āHallelujah!ā, even here - in the face of your trials. Remember, itās more about our focus than the circumstance.
Nov 17, 202324:37
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 š¶ļøš
Enjoy this weekās update!
Nov 17, 202321:52
Ep. 39: āA family tree of thoughtsā
This episode is inspired by my sweet, observant 7 year old who saw an art installation and said, āit looks like a family tree but of thoughtsā. That comment stuck with me and had me realizing that if weāre 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
Some main events: Jade visited her childhood home, Brandon cooked a brisket, and Lincoln hooked his finger.
Nov 10, 202317:52
Ep. 37: āIām the problem, itās me!ā
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!
After a fun Halloween and a 16.5 hour road trip, we made it to Houston! Itās been such a fun first few days!
Nov 05, 202316:01
Ep. 35: Half thoughts
I have felt a bit brain dead the last 2 weeks but have had a few things on my mind! Hereās some unmapped out thoughts Iāve been pondering that might be helpful for you, too!
Oct 27, 202320:15
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
Our Houston air bnb cancelled last minute!
Oct 20, 202319:58
Ep. 32: āRemember Lotās wifeā
Lotās wife was told not to look back, yet she did and was āturned to a pillar of saltā. Letās dive in to what this means for you and I!
Oct 13, 202317:55
Ep. 31: OCC UPDATE, Arizona week 2
Life in Gilbert, AZ
Oct 13, 202318:13
Ep. 30: Where can I turn for peace?
Life can feel heavy, stressful, or overwhelming. In these moments, itās 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? Letās 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 Vegasā¦ gets shared with you!
What happens in Vegas ā¦ doesnāt stay in Vegas! Letās talk parenting when youāre out of your normal routine, lessons from a solar trade show, and Jesus.
Sep 29, 202341:01
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! Hereās my biggest take aways.
Sep 22, 202336:46
Ep. 27: Triggered
Sometimes interactions can leave us feeling ātriggeredā. Letās 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
If youāre feeling unmotivated or uninspired, you might just be at āthe wrong partyā! Letās 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 - Youāre living the dream!
Iām 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
In Luke 15, Jesus gives the parable of the lost sheep. Letās 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 ācrash courseā 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
Bringing scriptures and gospel application to life in everyday circumstances!
Aug 04, 202321:18
Ep. 21: God and a new car
Jul 28, 202330:13
Ep. 20: Inner Autumn
The week before your period may look like a sore back and boobs or picking fights with your husband - but thereās so much more to it! Weāre covering how to support yourself during inner autumn - mind, body, and spirit!
Jul 21, 202334:02
Ep. 19: The Mothers before us
Lessons Iāve learned from my ancestors.
Jul 07, 202325:30
Ep. 18 Modeling after mess ups
Spoiler alert - Weāre going to make mistakes! Letās chat about how to bounce back after doing something weāre not proud of and how to keep moving forward in a way that feels aligned.
Jun 30, 202330:29
Ep. 17: Inner Seasons & Motherhood
If our inner menstrual seasons seasons of motherhood & how the āinner seasonsā of our menstrual cycle can enrich our motherhood experience!
Jun 23, 202327:40
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