Maria Aleandra and Julian Rodriguez

The Couple Shift | An ALS Story

Society EN ↓ 183 episodes

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

Author

Maria Aleandra and Julian Rodriguez

Category

Society

Podcast website

mariaaleandra.com

Latest episode

Feb 28, 2025

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Episodes

Interview with Kate Fagan | All The Colors Came Out 18.08.2021

A very special interview featuring Kate Fagan, author of All The Colors Came Out, a powerfully written book about her relationship with her father Chris Fagan, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2016. Kate is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and the #1 New York Times best-selling author of What Made Maddy Run . She currently works for Meadowlark Media and writes for Sports Illustrated and previously sp...

ALS, what to say 11.08.2021

🎧 What do you say to someone struggling with ALS? 🎧 A mysterious disease 🎧 A peek inside Dr. check-ins when you have ALS Thanks for Subscribing, leaving a Review and Sharing! Instagram: @mariaaleandra | @highoctanejules Email: TCS@mariaaleandra.com If you feel called, consider making a donation to support ALS research. We can END ALS. https://www.als.org/donate https://teamgleason.org/donate/ h...

Out of my a$$ (also.. the power of COACHING) 05.08.2021

🎧 Jules says he would have never done this if he didn't have a coach 🎧 Appreciating the nuances of music, comedy and more.. Thanks for Subscribing, leaving a Review and Sharing! Instagram: @mariaaleandra | @highoctanejules Email: TCS@mariaaleandra.com If you feel called, consider making a donation to support ALS research. We can END ALS. https://www.als.org/donate https://teamgleason.org/donate/...

She said / He said: New relationship edition 28.07.2021

🎧 In this fun 'She Said / He Said' we talk (and laugh) about some of those early relationship decisions that might make some of us cringe. Thanks for Subscribing, leaving a Review and Sharing! Instagram: @mariaaleandra | @highoctanejules Email: TCS@mariaaleandra.com If you feel called, consider making a donation to support ALS research. We can END ALS. https://www.als.org/donate https://teamgleas...

Carousel of Progress (do you remember??) 22.07.2021

🎧 MA reminisces on working at Disney and... getting in trouble for being too nice? 🎧 The magic of seeing people again Thanks for Subscribing, leaving a Review and Sharing! Instagram: @mariaaleandra | @highoctanejules Email: TCS@mariaaleandra.com If you feel called, consider making a donation to support ALS research. We can END ALS. https://www.als.org/donate https://teamgleason.org/donate/ https...

Like a Rolling Stone & our first kiss... 14.07.2021

🎧 Enter the kidney stone... because why not?? 🎧 Skyler's summer camp 🎧 Our first kiss... Thanks for Subscribing, leaving a Review and Sharing! Instagram: @mariaaleandra | @highoctanejules Email: TCS@mariaaleandra.com If you feel called, consider making a donation to support ALS research. We can END ALS. https://www.als.org/donate https://teamgleason.org/donate/ https://iamals.org/give/ ⋇ ⋇ ⋇

Lots of laughs... lol 07.07.2021

🎧 Back from Puerto Rico 🎧 The perfect iced coffee at home? 🎧 How to piss off your 16 year old Thanks for Subscribing, leaving a Review and Sharing! Instagram: @mariaaleandra | @highoctanejules Email: TCS@mariaaleandra.com If you feel called, consider making a donation to support ALS research. We can END ALS. https://www.als.org/donate https://teamgleason.org/donate/ https://iamals.org/give/ ⋇ ⋇...

Movie theaters, pizza and more! woohoo 28.06.2021

🎧 We've been on 3 dates this week... is this real life? 🎧 Going back to the movie theater 🎧 Life with ALS updates Thanks for Subscribing, leaving a Review and Sharing! Instagram: @mariaaleandra | @highoctanejules Smash that like button (lol) Email: TCS@mariaaleandra.com If you feel called, consider making a donation to support ALS research. We can END ALS. https://www.als.org/donate https://tea...

Full of life and spunk! 10.06.2021

🎧 Emotions are peppy and high! 🎧 We like it real and raw. 🎧 Skyler milestone that's giving us all the feels. Thanks for Subscribing, leaving a Review and Sharing! Instagram: @mariaaleandra | @highoctanejules Smash that like button (lol) Email: TCS@mariaaleandra.com If you feel called, consider making a donation to support ALS research. We can END ALS. https://www.als.org/donate https://teamglea...

Snorkeling with my son... 01.06.2021

🎧 A father and son milestone 🎧 What does it feel like to be on the 'outside looking in'? 🎧 What it means to truly open up your heart to it all Thanks to everyone who contributed during  #ALSAwarenessMonth If you feel called, consider making a donation to support ALS research. We can END ALS. https://www.als.org/donate https://teamgleason.org/donate/ https://iamals.org/give/ ⋇ ⋇ ⋇ Thanks fo...

What the FFFF (not what you think! lol) 26.05.2021

🎧 Let your Freak Flag Fly!! May is  #ALSAwarenessMonth If you feel called, consider making a donation to support ALS research. We can END ALS. https://www.als.org/donate https://teamgleason.org/donate/ https://iamals.org/give/ ⋇ ⋇ ⋇ Thanks for Subscribing, leaving a Review and Sharing! Email us: TCS@mariaaleandra.com Friend us on Instagram: @mariaaleandra @highoctanejules

Ep 121: Time 20.05.2021

🎧 Anger, Time, Harsh Truths May is  #ALSAwarenessMonth If you feel called, consider making a donation to support ALS research. We can END ALS. https://www.als.org/donate https://teamgleason.org/donate/ https://iamals.org/give/ ⋇ ⋇ ⋇ Thanks for Subscribing, leaving a Review and Sharing! Email us: TCS@mariaaleandra.com Friend us on Instagram: @mariaaleandra @highoctanejules

Ep 120: Disney World in a wheelchair 12.05.2021

Highlights: 🎧 How does it feel to use a wheelchair for the first time? 🎧 Disney World, from a whole new perspective 🎧 Embracing every feeling with courage and grace May is  #ALSAwarenessMonth If you feel called, consider making a donation to support ALS research. We can END ALS. https://www.als.org/donate https://teamgleason.org/donate/ https://iamals.org/give/ ⋇ ⋇ ⋇ Thanks for Subscribing...

Jules and his ALS clinical trial (plus ALS Awareness month + Disney fun) 05.05.2021

Highlights: 🎧 Jules is starting a trial for an experimental ALS drug treatment. 🎧 We're going to Disney! 🎧 Continuing to LIVE every moment May is  #ALSAwarenessMonth If you feel called, consider making a donation to support ALS research. We can END ALS. https://www.als.org/donate https://teamgleason.org/donate/ https://iamals.org/give/ ⋇ ⋇ ⋇ Thanks for Subscribing, leaving a Review and Sha...

Are you Joking or Poking? 29.04.2021

Highlights: 🎧 Are you Joking or Poking? Here's how to tell. 🎧 Moving through conflicts as a couple #thecoupleshift As always, thanks for being on the journey with us! ⋇ ⋇ ⋇ Remember to Subscribe, Review and Share! It's the best way to support our podcast. Email: TCS@mariaaleandra.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/mariaaleandra www.instagram.com/highoctanejules

Gasp! I would never do that 22.04.2021

Highlights: 🎧 What does it mean to stay true to your values, no matter what? 🎧 Skyler's quantum time (this kid is a manifesting genius) #thecoupleshift As always, thanks for being on the journey with us! ⋇ ⋇ ⋇ Remember to Subscribe, Review and Share! It's the best way to support our podcast. Email: TCS@mariaaleandra.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/mariaaleandra www.instagram.com/highoctanejules

What ALS takes away from you... 08.04.2021

Highlights: 🎧 It's baaaack... 🎧 Vulnerable shares on the reality of ALS and what it takes away 🎧 Always some humor to lighten the mood, this is full spectrum living 👉 Watch TCS on YouTube #thecoupleshift As always, thanks for being on the journey with us! ⋇ ⋇ ⋇ Remember to Subscribe, Review and Share! It's the best way to support our podcast. Email: TCS@mariaaleandra.com Instagram: www.instagr...

But is it a nap? 31.03.2021

Highlights: 🎧 When does a nap become sleeping? 🎧 ALS Updates 🎧 The F-word 👉 Watch TCS on YouTube #thecoupleshift As always, thanks for being on the journey with us! ⋇ ⋇ ⋇ Remember to Subscribe, Review and Share! It's the best way to support our podcast. Email: TCS@mariaaleandra.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/mariaaleandra www.instagram.com/highoctanejules

In the news... (you'll never guess what pollution is causing) 25.03.2021

Highlights: 🎧 Are we fighting live?! 🎧 Pollution is affecting this male organ... say what? 👉 Watch TCS on YouTube #thecoupleshift As always, thanks for being on the journey with us! ⋇ ⋇ ⋇ Remember to Subscribe, Review and Share! It's the best way to support our podcast. Email: TCS@mariaaleandra.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/mariaaleandra www.instagram.com/highoctanejules

One year later 17.03.2021

Highlights: 🎧 It's been one year since our ALS journey began 🎧 We unpack feelings and realizations 👉 Watch TCS on YouTube #thecoupleshift As always, thanks for being on the journey with us! ⋇ ⋇ ⋇ Remember to Subscribe, Review and Share! It's the best way to support our podcast. Email: TCS@mariaaleandra.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/mariaaleandra www.instagram.com/highoctanejules

Julian's Spidey senses + cycles 11.03.2021

Highlights: 🎧 Julian's intuition is getting sharper.. MA is loving it! 🎧 We talk about cycles 🎧 Plus new Skyler-isms 👉 Watch TCS on YouTube #thecoupleshift As always, thanks for being on the journey with us! ⋇ ⋇ ⋇ Remember to Subscribe, Review and Share! It's the best way to support our podcast. Email: TCS@mariaaleandra.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/mariaaleandra www.instagram.com/highoctan...

Kid vs Adult 03.03.2021

Highlights: 🎧 A fun conversation about things we loved as kids but dislike as adults and the other way around 👉 Watch TCS on YouTube #thecoupleshift As always, thanks for being on the journey with us! ⋇ ⋇ ⋇ Remember to Subscribe, Review and Share! It's the best way to support our podcast. Email: TCS@mariaaleandra.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/mariaaleandra www.instagram.com/highoctanejules

It doesn't get any more real than this 24.02.2021

Highlights: 🎧 The 'BO' is real 🎧 Laughter through the Struggle 🎧 Our 'couple' moments (aka fights & other normal things) 🎧 A huge blessing wrapped in a very shitty package 👉 Watch TCS on YouTube #thecoupleshift As always, thanks for being on the journey with us! ⋇ ⋇ ⋇ Remember to Subscribe, Review and Share! It's the best way to support our podcast. Email: TCS@mariaaleandra.com Instagram:...

To binge or not to binge... 19.02.2021

Highlights: 🎧 MA's big project (www.riseofthecreatrix.com) 🎧 To binge or not to binge 👉 Watch TCS on YouTube #thecoupleshift As always, thanks for being on the journey with us! ⋇ ⋇ ⋇ Remember to Subscribe, Review and Share! It's the best way to support our podcast. Email: TCS@mariaaleandra.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/mariaaleandra www.instagram.com/highoctanejules

Rapid Fire! 08.02.2021

Highlights: 🎧 MA's big project (www.riseofthecreatrix.com) 🎧 Resilience and figuring it out day by day 🎧 Caregiver anecdotes, including the funny faces we make 👉 Watch TCS on YouTube #thecoupleshift As always, thanks for being on the journey with us! ⋇ ⋇ ⋇ Remember to Subscribe, Review and Share! It's the best way to support our podcast. Email: TCS@mariaaleandra.com Instagram: www.instagram.co...

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