E1: The Start Of The Adventure

Welcome to the premiere of Girl Overboard, a journey 15 years in the making. In this introductory episode, host Reece Carman takes us to the very beginning—sharing the joy, laughter, and unbreakable family bond that defined her sister Sierra’s life before it was forever changed by substance use disorder.Braiding together timelines from the early 2000s to 2026, Reece and her mom, Karen, sit down to discuss why this story must be told and their mission to honor Sierra’s legacy. You’ll hear heartfelt memories from family and friends about the "bright light" that Sierra was—from childhood sleepwalking to 5th-grade "cat play" at recess, and her relentless passion for making others laugh.This episode is more than a look back; it’s an honest exploration of the complexities of addiction within a family and the motto that kept them together: No matter how rough the seas get, we all stay in the boat.Trigger Warning: This episode discusses themes of addiction and loss. Please be gentle with yourself. For resources and support, visit our website at www.girloverboardpod.com/resourcesConnect with us:Website: www.girloverboardpod.comEmail: [email protected]: @girloverboardpodSubstack: girloverboard.substack.com - written bonus content released weekly!Listen & Review: If you find Sierra's story meaningful, please leave us a review and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.Credits: Co-created by Reece and Karen Carman. Produced and Engineered by Reece Carman. Associate Producer: Megan Sanchez.