Emotional Vulnerability, Parenting Fails, and the Chaos of Real Life

In this episode of Trauma, Drama & Life, we dive deep into emotional vulnerability—what it looks like, why it’s so hard to access, and how it’s transforming our connection and marriage. From navigating fear of loss to unpacking intimacy and grace, this is one of our rawest episodes yet. Plus… the dog runs away (again), our 5-year-old acts like a sassy teenager, and we question why parenting always feels like survival mode.

If you’ve ever struggled to open up, hold space for someone else’s emotions, or wondered how past trauma shows up in your day-to-day—this one’s for you.

Topics We Cover:

The emotional hangover from healing intensives

Why it’s scary to love deeply

Grace after years of damage

Parenting a “five-nager” with a full emotional toolkit

How emotional openness impacts intimacy

Laugh-out-loud chaos that makes life real

Whether you’re in a relationship, healing from trauma, or just trying to survive your toddler’s mood swings—this episode will make you feel seen and laugh in the same breath.

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