153. The Darker Side Of Being A Military Spouse [with Jalena Tesanovich]

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.Connect With Jalena Here:WEBSITE | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK_____________________EXTRAS + SOCIALSEnjoyed this episode + want to send some love? SEE HERE Connect on Instagram:Go Regulate YourselfConnect on Facebook:Go Regulate Yourself