It’s wild how much can move through us in one month. Celebration, reflection, frustration, and deep joy. Sometimes it feels like we’re crushing it. Sometimes we’re just feeling it. And both are sacred, one honest day at a time.
Welcome back to Josh & Jayna’s Journal! We’re so glad you’re here as we continue sharing this unfolding season with you, month by month, leading up to our wedding in Cabo. This edition is full of lots of food, slow magic, and the kind of love that shows up even when life gets messy.
Ready to feel it all with us? Let’s dive in.
🎬VLOG 3 is HERE!
March brought some madness! Wind, emotions, early April showers, and blooming news.
Stormy skies and still moments. Big feelings and patience. Deep conversations and sweet celebrations. Nature mirrored a lot of what we felt this month - shifting, shedding and slowly opening toward something new. Welcoming Spring. Check out the newest vlog “Food and Feelings” here! ⬇
From Our Heart to Yours
Sometimes the most loving thing we can do for each other.. is to hold steady. It’s not realistic to expect that we’ll be “on” 100% of the time. Life ebbs. Emotions rise. And the goal isn’t to be perfect- it’s presence. When your partner is processing something, it’s easy to take it personally. But the truth? 90-95% of the time, it’s not about you. It’s about something stirring inside them.
That was Jayna’s experience this month. Out of the blue, a wave of frustration and emotion hit. She used her tools, took the morning to herself and still felt heavy. So she turned to Josh and said “I’m really going through it right now, so please be patient with me.”
Josh didn’t fix it. He didn’t rush it.
Instead, he asked a couple gentle questions, stood with grounded presence, and held space.
And that was everything.
No solving. Just calm, compassion, and trust that Jayna could move through her own storm with support beside her.
Low moments aren’t setbacks. They’re quiet invitations to grow closer, deepen trust, and strengthen the foundation beneath you.
A Quick Life Reflection
It’s wild to say this, but….
March 13 marked Jayna’s third anniversary since her bad car accident. From waking up on the concrete lucky to be alive, to waking up next to her husband in three short but intense years, she could never have imagined this journey of perseverance and growth.
We’ve been reflecting on how change actually happens- slow, steady, often invisible and then one day, you look back and everything’s changed.
Jayna’s body is still recovering in some ways. Her workout regimen is now zero impact and light weights - a big shift from her pre-accident self.
Josh, meanwhile, has discovered the sacred art of a mid-day rest. We call them Productivity Naps™ - this is one of Jayna’s life secrets for healing.
* Grant yourself permission to rest and be productive.
Naps are scientifically backed:
Boosts memory + learning: A short nap can enhance your brain’s ability to retain and consolidate information.
Improves creativity + problem-solving: During rest, your brain forms new neural connections.
Reduces stress + inflammation: Napping helps regulate cortisol, the stress hormone. Lower cortisol = better immune function and cellular repair.
Mood + Emotional Regulation: Brief rest can bring your nervous system into a calm, parasympathetic state, helping you regulate stress and return to center. Naps also help reset your limbic system (the part of your brain that processes emotion), making you less reactive and more grounded.
Ideal Nap Timing:
10–20 minutes: Quick energy + mental boost (best for productivity)
30–60 minutes: Deeper rest, supports memory + creativity
90 minutes: Full sleep cycle (if you're really wiped out)
Problem: Having a rough moment
Solution: Take a nap 😄
Josh’s favorite nap assistant is Andrew Huberman’s 20-minute non-sleep deep rest. Give it a try when you want a quick afternoon energy boost! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEypv90GzDE
Slowing down is productive.
Travel Tip!
Start checking out flights and locking in your travel plans!
✈️ Book your airfare when it feels right
📝 Submit your flight details on our wedding website
🏨 Be sure to reserve your hotel room in our room block too! (also on our wedding website)
🥂 Party Like a Pair-a-dise
We couldn’t resist a little pre-wedding celebration with our favorite people! Join us for a fun night out on October 20th at the resort in Cabo. Think of it as a welcome party meets bachelor/bachelorette remix—Cabo edition. 💃🕺 It’s totally optional, nothing too rowdy… some sunset sips, belly laughs, and a splash of celebration to kick off the week. More details to come! 🌅
A Note to YOU
Whether you're joining us in October, following along online, or cheering from afar—we feel your presence, and we’re so grateful. Thank you so much.
This season is full of planning, dreaming, and doing… but it's also about slowing down and being present with the people we love.
That means you.
🎉 Celebration is always here and October 22 will be here before we know it.
With so much love,
Josh & Jayna
