Carrie Be Brave

About Carrie Be Brave

"Carrie, be brave!" These words have been tossed through my head like an inspirational, grounding force from the time I was a little girl. A sometimes gentle, sometimes forceful reminder I can do anything I put my mind too. Life is scary, for all of us. I do not no one individual who has not been through tough times. This podcast is a place where I share this reminder through my own experiences and the courageous experiences of others that we all have the opportunity to be heroes. Join me in the hard times, the happy times, the humorous times as I am reminded, "Carrie, be brave!"

Publisher

Carrie Johnson

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jun 2026

Latest episode

23 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Sept 2026

   Maybe You Should Think Before Becoming a Cannibal

   Carrie and her nephew James enjoy a day at the amusement park. Well... one a little more than the other.

2. 

   4 Aug 2026

   Pressure Is Good

   With a devastating recent health diagnosis, Carrie reflects on a lesson learned on a vacation in Mexico in 2017.

3. 

   21 Jul 2026

   Hmm...More Like A Scoot.

   Carrie is moved to the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit of the University of Utah Hospital. Life is about to be a painful and exhilarating adventure!

4. 

   14 Jul 2026

   For Esther ... and Baby Jessica

   Carrie talks about her amazing friend Esther whose unselfish ways were a beautiful gift in a multitude of ways. Carrie also relates how her sister Jennifer falls in love with a home the city has declared "condemned".

5. 

   7 Jul 2026

   Look Up

   On Carrie's first day of both physical and occupational therapy she learns the importance of looking up. She also shares a story about her high fashion 1980's swimwear and pesky fly.

6. 

   30 Jun 2026

   "The Pain Scale"

   After two weeks in the hospital and her pain never below a 10 on the pain scale, Carrie learns life lessons and purpose in her pain tolerance.

7. 

   23 Jun 2026

   And Then I Will Be Happy

   Carrie is told there is a high probability she will not make through her final surgery on her leg. Faced with her mortality she comes to some deep and personal truths and brings them to God: "Please just don't let me wake up from surgery!"

8. 

   15 Jun 2026

   Watch Me!

   After being brought out of a medically induced coma, Carrie's doctor encourages her to make three goals to keep her motivated during her upcoming long and painful recovery.

9. 

   8 Jun 2026

   Real Heroes Don't Wear Capes They Teach The Recorder

   Have you ever thought about some of your favorite childhood memories and that those same moments might actually be times of great torture to the adults who made them so memorable in your little life? That is what today's episode is about. Carrie relates her memory with learning the recorder in elementary school and the patience and headache it must have been for the brave teachers involved.

10. 

    2 Jun 2026

    The Crash Part 2

    Summary In this episode of The Crash, Carrie Johnson shares her harrowing journey following a life-threatening car accident that left her in a medically induced coma. She reflects on the critical moments leading up to her surgery, the incredible support from medical teams, and the emotional turmoil experienced by her family. Carrie emphasizes the importance of recognizing the cumulative decisions we make in life and how they contribute to our bravery in facing challenges. She also discusses the significance of reframing the narrative around trauma, urging listeners to take responsibility for their healing and find purpose in their experiences, even when faced with overwhelming adversity. Carrie's story is not just about survival; it's about the strength found in vulnerability and the power of community support. She highlights the emotional impact on her loved ones, particularly her daughter, and the importance of allowing oneself to grieve and heal. As she navigates her recovery, Carrie encourages listeners to seek help and embrace their own journeys of bravery, reminding them that it’s okay to not always be strong. This episode serves as a poignant reminder of resilience, the human spirit, and the importance of sharing our stories to uplift one another. Keywords Carrie Johnson, The Crash, bravery, car accident, healing journey, resilience, trauma recovery, community support, life lessons, personal growth Takeaways "Every day we make decisions, little moments in our lives where we say, I can do this, I can do this hard thing." "I wouldn't be alive without you today." "It's okay sometimes to not be brave." "We are unbreakable and can be unbroken, but there's purpose behind it." "If you need help, get help. That, to me, is the most brave thing a person can do." Titles Finding Purpose in the Crash: A Journey of Resilience Bravery Beyond the Accident: Carrie's Story of Survival sound bites ""I can do this hard thing."" ""Get the word accident out of your vocabulary."" ""If you need help, get help."" Chapters 00:00 Introduction to The Crash 01:29 The Accident and Immediate Aftermath 05:43 Family's Emotional Journey 11:46 The Impact of Trauma on Loved Ones 18:37 Finding Strength in Vulnerability 32:31 Reframing the Narrative: From Accident to Crash 39:24 Purpose in Pain and Healing 42:04 Conclusion and Call to Action

11. 

    1 Jun 2026

    The Crash Part 1

    I woke up just like every other day, never thinking, "I better get this to do list done because by 10 pm, I'm going to be in a coma!" Life comes at us fast. And thankfully most of it is unknown. but we can set ourselves up mentally to be brave in advance.

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