Jessyl and Alex Podcast

New Baby, New Routine And A Summer Of Travel

Mar 23, 2026
A candid catch-up on life after welcoming a newborn, rebuilding routines, and returning to fitness. Big plans for months of family travel and surfing across countries. A discussion on unschooling and experiential learning while keeping simple structure at home. A raw conversation about stepping away from social media and protecting mental health. Updates on finished degrees, speaking work, and upcoming retreats.
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ANECDOTE

Postpartum Slowdown Then Rapid Reset

  • Jessyl stayed home for 40 days after Leomar's birth and felt stir-crazy before returning to gym, surfing, and routines three weeks later.
  • The slowdown around holidays and a newborn compressed family rhythm, then six weeks later she reclaimed activity and mobility.
INSIGHT

Summer Travel Is Purposeful And Flexible

  • The family decided to travel 4–5 months to balance seasonal climate and their long-term vision of splitting time between the Dominican Republic and other places.
  • Planned stops include Estonia, Spain, and El Salvador with surfing as a core family activity and flexible routing by weather and flow.
ADVICE

Look At Learning Over Years Not Weeks

  • Do view your child's learning across multi-year phases rather than week-to-week because different seasons offer different learning opportunities.
  • Jessyl describes slow home seasons where kids learn presence and routine versus travel seasons rich in experiential outings.
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