Why the Duck? The Story Behind Lucky the BYRD

What started as a five-foot inflatable rubber duck strapped to my Jeep during one of the darkest seasons of my life slowly became something much bigger than I ever expected.During my miscarriage and the numbness that followed, I was desperate to feel something. Joy. Laughter. Connection. Anything.That search led me to an absurd, joyful decision: buying a giant inflatable duck and driving it around town.What I didn’t expect was how people would respond.Honks. Waves. Shouts of “I love your duck!”Strangers smiling.My inner child waking up.In this episode, I talk about:* The Jeep + duck culture and how Lucky became part of it* How postpartum depression showed up for me as emotional numbness* Why joy, even silly joy, can be deeply healing* How Lucky the BYRD got its name (Big Yellow Rubber Duck 🦆)* How this duck became the symbol behind my book series* Why my third book is called Turning the Page* The people, resources, and community that helped me heal* And how I personally sign, wrap, and package every book ordered through my websiteThis episode is about grief, resilience, and how unexpected joy can crack open a closed heart.If you’re walking through loss, transition, or a season where everything feels like it’s changing… this one’s for you.✨ Want to follow along or find my books?Visit joshandcat.com and click Follow Our Socials under Our Story.📚 Books are available on Amazon🎁 Signed & gift-wrapped copies are available directly through my website (with little surprises inside)If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share.I’ll see you next week. 💛 Get full access to Cat Unmuted at catlcarnell.substack.com/subscribe