EPISODE 17: "We're So Lucky To Be Here"

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of a traumatic accident and themes of death. Please listen with care. This week we’re opening up about a life-changing experience that shook everything we thought we knew about motherhood, safety, and control. Em shares the raw story of witnessing a devastating accident — and how it forced her to confront her own mortality, intrusive thoughts, and the way becoming a mom makes every danger feel magnified.  But at the heart of it, this episode isn’t just about fear — it’s about perspective. About realizing how fragile life is, why being present matters, and how motherhood has taught us to find gratitude and humor even in the darkest moments.  If you’ve ever had those intrusive “what if” thoughts, felt the weight of mom anxiety, or needed a reminder to slow down and appreciate the messy miracle of being alive — this one’s for you.   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Light Banter01:42 The Start of a Serious Conversation02:25 A Traumatic Incident Unfolds07:27 The Aftermath of the Accident13:57 Reflections on Life and Loss19:51 Dealing with Trauma and Intrusive Thoughts21:34 Confronting Mortality: A Personal Experience23:57 Reflections on Parenting and Life Choices25:04 The Weight of Life's Fragility27:17 Embracing Life: A Call to Action31:29 The Impact of Trauma on Perspective34:28 Navigating Fear and Anxiety43:54 Life is Precious: Lessons Learned48:06 Outro Chapters (00:00:01) - He Won't Let You Wear That Outfit(00:01:05) - MAMA CICKLE REVIEW(00:03:19) - The Day I Wish I Knew My(00:06:43) - Uber Driver on Drunk Driving Crash That Killed 3 Girls(00:10:43) - Driving Drunk in a Car Crash(00:13:52) - What Really Happened In The Car Crash(00:16:29) - The Uber Driver Who Stumbled On A Drunk Woman's Death(00:19:13) - "She's driving three teenagers around like a mom"(00:19:51) - How To Deal With Traumatic Thoughts(00:23:36) - The Death of A Couple(00:28:02) - The Uber Driver Who Saved A Woman's Life(00:32:04) - The Trauma Of A Parent's Death(00:35:25) - How To Deal With Intrusive Thoughts(00:38:06) - What If My Toddler Locked Me In The Pool?(00:40:42) - How To Put Your Kids In the Car(00:43:10) - PeeCee On Her Living Will(00:45:23) - Michael: Life Is Too Short To Have Fun(00:47:26) - Danny Out: Thank You!!