Episode 8 – Janos' journey

In this episode, Elena and János turn the tables as the focus shifts to János. Together, they explore why disappointment has become such a familiar feeling in his life and how his experiences have shaped the person he is today. Through an honest conversation about expectations, identity, and personal growth, they reflect on the moments that continue to influence him both as a partner and as a father.

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References: 1st band - DEATH WARRANT https://deathwarrant.bandcamp.com/album/split

2nd band - EZ https://ezmusic5.bandcamp.com/album/szitak-t

3rd band - MONKEY CAVE https://monkeycave.bandcamp.com/album/man-on-the-pluto

4th band - ASTRAL DOG https://astraldog.bandcamp.com/album/astral-dog-ep

Current band - DURCEL HAZE https://www.durcelhaze.com/

Episode 7 – Elena’s Journey

In this episode, the focus is entirely on Elena’s journey. János interviews her about the path that shaped her: her drive, motivation, and ambitions, as well as the experiences that influenced her view of family and motherhood. Together, they reflect on the obstacles she faced along the way and the choices that made it possible for her to build the life she had always envisioned.

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Episode 6 – Equal Parenting

In this episode, Elena and János finally dive into the topic at the heart of this podcast: equal parenting. They talk about how they share the responsibilities and joys of raising a family, what this looks like in their everyday life, and the values that guide their decisions. Rather than offering a blueprint, they simply share their experience with one important message: you do you.

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Episode 5 – May In this episode, Elena and János catch up on the events of the past few weeks and reflect on two important milestones for Elena: her first podium finish and her 40th birthday. They also talk about different perspectives on sports, as János continues to search for what makes competition meaningful, and share their thoughts on the tendency of parents to idealize certain stages of child development, such as potty training.

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Episode 4 - Separation In this episode, Elena and János talk about how life continued after János’ cancer diagnosis. They share how they tried to stay grounded, reorganize family life, and get through a two-week period of separation. With honesty and vulnerability, they reflect on the emotions behind it all, the challenges of accepting support, and how the grandparents became both a help and part of the struggle.

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Episode 3 – The Fight

In this episode, Elena and János reflect on one of the biggest conflicts in their relationship, sparked by the realities of parenthood and the pressure of everyday family life. They talk openly about Elena’s experience of feeling stuck in motherhood, the expectations they both carried into parenting, and how those ideas compare to the life they are living today.

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Episode 2 - the Diagnosis This podcast project starts heavier than originally planned — but that is life, right? Elena and János share what happened during the last two weeks in which health issues led to a surprising diagnosis and turned their everyday life upside down. They talk about the sudden full stop this brought to family life, and how they tried to move through it together as a couple and as parents.

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Episode 1 - Introduction In the first episode, Elena and János offer a glimpse into how their story began and how their life is currently organized. The episode also marks their first attempt at finding their rhythm behind the microphone. While János draws on his experience and naturally steps into his on‑stage persona, Elena approaches the recording with a touch of nervous energy and a struggle to stay focused. A dynamic that quickly reveals itself as a very familiar pattern in their partnership. Enjoy listening to the new episode, feel free to send us your messages, references, and topic requests on Instagram @all.lights.on.podcast