Mary Kay Hamalainen is a loving and devoted mom, wife, and educator. In her book, The Occurrence: A Memoir of Love, Loss, Grief, Survival, and For God's Sake Don't Let This Happen to You, she courageously shares her perspective after DUI. What does motherhood look like in the wake of disappointment and unconditional love? We talk about the grit and grace it takes to overcome, to make sense of something senseless, and ultimately find peace to carry on. You can find her book here or wherever books are sold.

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Author and speaker, founder of The Center of RespectfulLeadership.org, Gregg Ward discusses his experience and personal growth after the tragedy in High School. We can use our painful experiences to channel good in the world. Gregg recently spoke at the San Diego TEDX Talk, which can be found here. In this discussion, we talk about leaving a legacy for the person who passed away in our experiences.

Be sure to check out the annual scholarship given in Michelle's honor in the spring.

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In this episode, we sit down with David Peters, the author of the compelling book "Accidental." He is a board member of the Hyacinth Fellowship and an advocate for moral injury. David shares his journey of writing and editing his book, the challenges he faced, and the determination required to bring his story to life. He opens up about his personal experience of being on both sides of a fatal accident and how this profound event shaped his perspective. David also discusses the role of creativity in healing and how it can be a powerful tool for overcoming trauma. It is a one-of-a-kind book that can be found anywhere books are sold.

Key Points:

• Introduction to David Peters and his book "Accidental."
• The tireless work and dedication involved in editing and fighting for the book.
• David's personal story of experiencing a fatal accident from both perspectives.
• Insights into the emotional and psychological impact of the accident
• The importance of creativity in the healing process.
• Encouragement for listeners to find their own creative outlets for healing.

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