When I imagined the first episode of Keep Moving Forward podcast, I knew exactly who my guest had to be. Not just because of his public story — though it’s remarkable — but because he’s been next to me through every chapter of my own.
Alexander Vindman is my husband. Together we’ve faced challenges no one sees and challenges everyone saw. We’ve walked through the heartbreak of infertility and the unimaginable pain of losing our baby at just one week old. Years later, we weathered the storm of public scrutiny when Alex testified during the first impeachment of Donald Trump.
In this conversation, we talk about:
How private grief shaped the way we handled public attacks
How Alex’s optimism is a product of perspective — and why perspective matters so much in navigating life’s challenges
The lessons we’ve learned about resilience — both separately and together
This isn’t a political conversation. It’s a human one. It’s about what it takes to keep going when the world feels heavy, and how to keep moving forward when you can’t see the next step.
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As I’ll ask every guest: When life feels heavy, what helps you keep moving forward?
Alex’s answer surprised me — and reminded me that forward motion doesn’t always look like we think it will.
I hope this episode meets you wherever you are, whether you’re in the middle of your own storm or just looking for a little light for the road ahead.
Keep Moving Forward
💚 Rachel
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