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Hit By a Truck (Classic) w/Emma Carmichael
Hit By a Truck (Classic) w/Emma Carmichael
Hit By a Truck (Classic) w/Emma Carmichael
Friday 29th August 2025
Emma Carmichael shares her inspiring recovery journey after a catastrophic accident and explores resilience amid life's challenges.
Explicit
28 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Compassionate
Supportive
Healing
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Sobriety Toolkit
Body & Mind
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Emma Carmichael shares her story of resilience after a devastating car accident.
- She discusses the physical and emotional challenges of recovery.
- Emma's cousin Molly uses poetry as a healing tool following the accident.
- The episode includes reflections on the Hulk Hogan trial experience.
- Listeners gain insight into overcoming life's unexpected hurdles.
"I remember merging onto the highway and felt like I was playing this weird trick on myself, like I was doing an impersonation of someone who was comfortable driving"
In this episode of Really Good Shares, Emma Carmichael shares her remarkable journey of resilience after a devastating car accident. Emma, a writer and editor, recounts the harrowing experience of being pinned against a median strip by a truck on I-95, leaving her with catastrophic injuries. But Emma's story isn't just about physical recovery; it's about finding inner strength and learning to adapt when life throws curveballs.
Emma talks candidly about her recovery process, which involved relearning how to walk and dealing with the emotional aftermath of the accident. Her cousin Molly, who was also injured in the accident, turned to poetry as a means of healing, and her work is now available in a collection titled 'Everything Alive'. The episode also touches on Emma's involvement in the infamous Hulk Hogan trial, where she stood as a witness, displaying a poise that seemed almost indestructible. Host A.J.
Daulerio reflects on his own struggles with sobriety and the trial's impact on his life. Throughout the episode, Emma's story serves as a testament to human durability, offering hope and inspiration to anyone facing their own challenges. Whether you're dealing with addiction, mental health issues, or life's unexpected hurdles, Emma's journey reminds you that resilience is possible. Tune in for an engaging conversation that might just change your perspective on what it means to recover.