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A mortician’s work starts where most people’s fear begins—and Carrie’s story shows why she’s uniquely built for it. From a childhood marked by being unheard and unchosen to becoming the person families trust on their worst day, this conversation reveals how the deepest wounds can shape an unexpected calling. Kristina Richie sits down with Carrie to trace the patterns that shaped her life: an unstable home, a complicated relationship with her mother, a stepfather whose discipline left bruises, and the grandparents who became her safe place. Carrie shares how she spent years trying to prove her worth, why she planned her own funeral as a little girl, and how she eventually found a way to give other people the voice she never had.

Carrie also opens up about raising four children, navigating addiction, surviving betrayal, and facing the painful fallout of family secrets that were hidden for decades. One of the most powerful parts of the episode comes when she reflects on the moment she realized her calling was not just about death—it was about dignity, memory, and making sure no one leaves this world feeling unseen.This episode is for anyone who has ever felt misunderstood, anyone carrying childhood wounds into adulthood, and anyone curious about the real human heart behind funeral care. Carrie’s perspective is raw, compassionate, and unexpectedly hopeful.If you’ve ever wondered what creates a mortician, or how someone turns a lifetime of pain into a profession rooted in care, this is an unforgettable listen.