Imagine hugging your loved one good-bye as they walk out of the door... wondering if it will be the last time. Sound devastating?
Well, for our Friday’s with Friends guest this is a reality she faces every single day- just like all the other military spouses out there.
In this episode, Jalena walks us through the side of this lifestyle that nobody sees, and all the sacrifices that are required to be made.
She shares with us the hardships, the blessings, the things that you’d never even think about- and why this life shouldn’t be as glorified as it is.
Listen as she shares about the first time her husband was ever deployed, what it’s like bouncing from home to home, and even the moment that she was held at gun point by military police.
This episode is wild, jaw-dropping, and definitely makes you appreciate everything that active duty personnel and their families have to go through.
So with that being said, let’s dive in, shall we?
Here’s A Little About Jalena + Her Journey:
Jalena is a nationally board-certified, trauma-trained somatic health coach who helps high-achieving women move out of survival mode and into true freedom. Blending nervous system science, Somatic Experiencing, mindfulness, and lived experience, her work shows that regulation isn’t about shrinking or “calming down”—it’s about expansion, joy, self-expression, and actually enjoying your life again.
A dog mom, solo traveler, and former resident of a Buddhist monastery in Nepal, Jalena brings depth, playfulness, and zero tolerance for performative healing. Known for saying the quiet part out loud, she invites women to stop coping, take responsibility without shame, and reclaim their bodies, agency, and aliveness.
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About the Host:
Hey there! I’m Brianne, the messy human behind Go Regulate Yourself. I’m a full-time podcast host, speaker, and writer behind The 30 Something Bible. Born and raised a small-town Alberta girl, I now spend six months a year travelling the globe in search of a slower, softer way of living.
Here, I talk about navigating the changes and challenges that your 30’s can bring, how to heal and move past the difficult shit you’ve experienced in your life, and all the ways to create a life more magical and delicious than your wildest dreams.
I’m so honoured to have you here in my little corner of the internet- and I hope that my journey inspires you to demand more for your life. Thanks for being here!
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