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

  1. FEB 28

    I wasn't ready to die

    In this special episode we share both of our perspectives on life after a tracheostomy. Why did Jules decide to go for it? How easy is it for MA to take care of it? What has changed? All this and more. It feels good to be back! Thanks for listening. With love, Jules & MA Instagram: @teamhighoctanejules Website: www.teamhighoctane.com ✉️ Email us: TCS@mariaaleandra.com ALS, MND, Terminal Illness, Couple Goals, Marriage, AI, AI Technology, New Beginnings, Don't Give Up, Courage, Resilience

    25 min

  2. 08/20/2024

    Continuing to adapt

    This is another solo quick episode I created with my AI cloned voice to talk about our challenges that we keep running into. Thank you for seeing us. With love, Jules & MA #RightHereRightNow 🎧 Please subscribe, share with friends and leave a review. ⚡️ Follow us on Instagram: @teamhighoctanejules 🧢 Check out our Website: www.teamhighoctane.com ✨ Check out MA's website: https://mariaaleandra.com/ ✉️ Email us: TCS@mariaaleandra.com ALS, MND, Terminal Illness, Couple Goals, Marriage, AI, AI Technology, New Beginnings, Don't Give Up, Courage, Resilience

    3 min

  3. 08/02/2024

    The next chapter awaits

    It's a new beginning for me. It is just AI voiced Jules. This short episode really challenged me. It is one thing to write out your thoughts. Its another thing to do with your eyes alone and then edit it. Thank you for seeing us. With love, Jules & MA #RightHereRightNow 🎧 Please subscribe, share with friends and leave a review. ⚡️ Follow us on Instagram: @teamhighoctanejules 🧢 Check out our Website: www.teamhighoctane.com ✨ Check out MA's website: https://mariaaleandra.com/ ✉️ Email us: TCS@mariaaleandra.com ALS, MND, Terminal Illness, Couple Goals, Marriage, AI, AI Technology, New Beginnings, Don't Give Up, Courage, Resilience

    3 min

  4. 07/23/2024

    How we process emotions

    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 support makes a difference! Like, comment, rate, subscribe and share. Thank you, Jules & MA #RightHereRightNow 🎧 Please subscribe, share with friends and leave a review! ⚡️ Instagram: @teamhighoctanejules 🧢 Website: www.teamhighoctane.com ✨ MA's website: https://mariaaleandra.com/ ✉️ Email us: TCS@mariaaleandra.com ALS, MND, Terminal Illness, Couple Goals, Marriage, AI, AI Technology, New Beginnings, Don't Give Up, Courage, Resilience

    25 min

  5. 06/27/2024

    New Beginnings

    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 #RightHereRightNow 🎧 Please subscribe, share with friends and leave a review! ⚡️ Instagram: @teamhighoctanejules 🧢 Website: www.teamhighoctane.com ✨ MA's website: https://mariaaleandra.com/ ✉️ Email us: TCS@mariaaleandra.com ALS, MND, Terminal Illness, Couple Goals, Marriage, AI, AI Technology, New Beginnings, Don't Give Up, Courage, Resilience

    11 min

  6. 04/04/2024

    Word of the Year: 2024 Edition

    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: @teamhighoctanejules 🧢 Website: www.teamhighoctane.com ✨ MA's website: https://mariaaleandra.com/ ✉️ Email us: TCS@mariaaleandra.com

    30 min

  7. 03/11/2024

    The Awkward Pause... communication with ALS

    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 friends and leave a review! ⚡️ Instagram: @teamhighoctanejules 🧢 Website: www.teamhighoctane.com 📣 MA's DC speech: https://youtu.be/6th6Z5NLlIQ ❤️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/77ead571 ✨ MA's website: https://mariaaleandra.com/ ✉️ Email us: TCS@mariaaleandra.com

    23 min

  8. 11/28/2023

    Scary times: Life with ALS

    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 we life. We share, we cry, we laugh. The Couple Shift is back, as vulnerable and wonderful as ever. Thank you for being here. ALS won't stop us. #RightHereRightNow 🎧 Please subscribe, share with friends and leave a review! ⚡️ Instagram: @teamhighoctanejules Other ALS podcasts you can support: I'm dying to tell you: https://imdyingtotellyoupodcast.com/ Beyond MND: https://open.spotify.com/show/7xWlipjW7z9ZD4UA0XWnhL?si=74e7db92b52e47b3 I lost my person: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vQ8NQuLn5GCZ4daJMvXYF?si=d5e610a2d0c74c8f ALS Caregivers and Beyond: https://rss.com/podcasts/als-caregivers-and-beyond/ 🧢 Website: www.teamhighoctane.com 📣 MA's DC speech: https://youtu.be/6th6Z5NLlIQ ❤️ GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/77ead571 ✨ MA's website: https://mariaaleandra.com/ ✉️ Email us: TCS@mariaaleandra.com

    44 min
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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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  • Creator
    Maria Aleandra and Julian Rodriguez
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    183
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Maria Aleandra, Inc. 2020
  • Show Website
    The Couple Shift | An ALS Story