Episode 1: Welcome to I Can't Even Imagine: A Podcast for Moms

Oct 21

In our debut episode of I Can't Even Imagine, we, Victoria and Stephanie, take a moment to reflect on the journey that led us here. As lifelong best friends and moms who’ve both faced life-altering events involving our children, we wanted to create a space where we can share stories of resilience, healing, and hope. This podcast is for all the moms out there who’ve survived the unimaginable.

From Concept to Creation

We’ve been talking about doing this podcast for what feels like forever—at least a year. The biggest challenge was narrowing down our focus and finding the right name. After throwing around ideas, we finally landed on something that felt right. The phrase we kept hearing—“I can’t even imagine”—became our inspiration. It’s what people would say to us when we shared our stories, and we realized it perfectly summed up what this podcast is all about.

The Significance of August 27th

We recorded this episode on August 27th, a date that holds special meaning for us. Over the years, this day has brought significant moments—some good, some not so good. It’s become “our day,” and on this special date we also celebrated 33 years of friendship. We met when we were just five years old in kindergarten, and it’s amazing to think how far we’ve come together, not only as friends but now as co-hosts of this podcast.

Stephanie’s Emotional Breakdown: A Turning Point

During this episode, Stephanie opens up about a recent emotional breakdown she had while going through her son’s medical history at a doctor’s appointment. Afterward, she felt overwhelmed with guilt and grief, emotions that had been buried for a while. That moment hit her hard, but it also became a turning point. We talked about it, and it was then that we both knew this podcast needed to happen. We needed to share these stories—not just ours, but those of other moms who’ve faced unimaginable situations.

Turning Trauma Into Hope

The idea for I Can't Even Imagine came from something we’ve heard over and over again when we share our experiences—“I can’t even imagine what you’ve been through.” But the truth is, when you’re the one living it, you don’t have a choice. You just have to survive. We thought this would be a powerful name for the podcast, a way to feature stories that seem unimaginable to others, but are very real for the families living through them.

This isn’t just about focusing on the dark moments, though. Our goal is to highlight the hope, the healing, and the strength that come from surviving these experiences. We want to explore how families move forward, how they find their peace, and where they find the strength to keep going.

What to Expect from I Can't Even Imagine

In this podcast, we’ll be sharing not only our stories but also the stories of other mothers who have faced similar life-altering events. Our goal is to show how they survived, where they found hope, and how they continue to heal. We’ll also be bringing in experts—mental health professionals, therapists, and others who offer services of healing. We’re here to create a community for moms who need to hear that they’re not alone in their journey.

Join the Conversation

We’re excited about what’s ahead for I Can't Even Imagine. We hope that by sharing these stories, we can offer support and comfort to other moms who feel like no one else understands what they’re going through. We want moms to know that it’s okay to feel their emotions, that their feelings are valid, and that there’s a path to healing.

You can follow us on Facebook and Instagram, and we hope to eventually offer even more resources through our website. Thank you so much for joining us on this journey, and we’re looking forward to getting more stories out there and connecting with all of you.

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