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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 (ā€œcrash coursesā€) this year - expected and unexpected.

Iā€™m the Queen of our Crash and Iā€™m getting pretty good at learning as we go.
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Ep. 40: OCC UPDATE - Texas Week 2

The Crash QueenNov 17, 2023

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Ep. 65: OCC UPDATE - West Virginia Week 1

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

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! Weā€™ve made it to state NINE!
Apr 26, 202440:55
Ep. 63: OCC UPDATE - NC weeks 2 & 3

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

Milestone birthdays, Easter weekend, playing tourist, and a ā€œTed Talkā€ 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 dishwasherā€¦ 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. šŸ¤
Feb 23, 202434:55
Ep. 57: OCC UPDATE - SC week 2

Ep. 57: OCC UPDATE - SC week 2

Lots of new friends, Valentineā€™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 theyā€™re living in closer quarters in their Airstream! Weā€™re both 6 months in to full time travel life so weā€™re comparing notes! šŸ˜œ
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! šŸ˜œ
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 šŸŽ‰, I sing some Taylor Swift lyrics šŸ˜… , and I get real honest about the thoughts Iā€™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. Itā€™s also brought unexpected insight and fulfillment! šŸ¤
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 thereā€™s bears here! šŸ»šŸ˜…
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: Whatā€™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, ā€œbe 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? Letā€™s combine Godā€™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 wasnā€™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. Iā€™m here to pour love and Truth into you so you can sing ā€œHallelujah!ā€, even here - in the face of your trials. Remember, itā€™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 šŸŒ¶ļøšŸ˜… Enjoy this weekā€™s update!
Nov 17, 202321:52
Ep. 39: ā€œA family tree of thoughtsā€

Ep. 39: ā€œA family tree of thoughtsā€

This episode is inspired by my sweet, observant 7 year old who saw an art installation and said, ā€œit looks like a family tree but of thoughtsā€. That comment stuck with me and had me realizing that if weā€™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: ā€œIā€™m the problem, itā€™s me!ā€

Ep. 37: ā€œIā€™m the problem, itā€™s 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!

Ep. 36: OCC UPDATE - Welcome to Houston!

After a fun Halloween and a 16.5 hour road trip, we made it to Houston! Itā€™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! Hereā€™s some unmapped out thoughts Iā€™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: ā€œRemember Lotā€™s wifeā€

Ep. 32: ā€œRemember Lotā€™s wifeā€

Lotā€™s wife was told not to look back, yet she did and was ā€œturned to a pillar of saltā€. Letā€™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, itā€™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? Letā€™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 Vegasā€¦ gets shared with you!

Ep.29: What happens in Vegasā€¦ gets shared with you!

What happens in Vegas ā€¦ doesnā€™t stay in Vegas! Letā€™s talk parenting when youā€™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! Hereā€™s my biggest take aways.
Sep 22, 202336:46
Ep. 27: Triggered

Ep. 27: Triggered

Sometimes interactions can leave us feeling ā€œtriggeredā€. Letā€™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 youā€™re feeling unmotivated or uninspired, you might just be at ā€œthe wrong partyā€! Letā€™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 - Youā€™re living the dream!

Ep. 25: Lean in - Youā€™re living the dream!

Iā€™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. Letā€™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 ā€œcrash courseā€ lesson!

Ep. 23: Our first ā€œcrash 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

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 thereā€™s so much more to it! Weā€™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 Iā€™ve learned from my ancestors.
Jul 07, 202325:30
Ep. 18 Modeling after mess ups

Ep. 18 Modeling after mess ups

Spoiler alert - Weā€™re going to make mistakes! Letā€™s chat about how to bounce back after doing something weā€™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 ā€œinner seasonsā€ 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