Welcome back to Andi & Mich—the podcast where two sisters, two generations, and a whole lot of realness come together.

In this very special episode, we're taking you way behind the scenes—back to the moment this podcast was born… in a hospital waiting room.

What started during our mom’s life-threatening heart crisis turned into one of the most life-giving creative projects we’ve ever done. Between 5 a.m. surgery check-ins, screaming in parking lots, and cracked jokes over cafeteria food, we somehow found the clarity to say: “Let’s start a podcast.”

This episode is a raw, funny, and heartfelt reflection on grief, healing, creativity, and joy. We talk about:

• How chaos and creativity collided to spark the idea for this show
• What it means to dream during hard times (and why it’s not selfish)
• Why grief and laughter are not opposites, but sacred companions
• The power of reclaiming your voice when life feels out of control
• Lessons learned as Latina sisters, daughters, and podcast newbies
• Why creativity is a scientifically backed healing tool—not fluff

If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode and wondered whether it’s “okay” to follow your dreams when everything feels messy—this episode is your permission slip. You don’t need to wait for things to calm down before you create. Sometimes the chaos is the spark.

🎧 Whether you're a longtime listener or new to our chaos—this one’s a must-listen.

🫶 Tag us @andiandmichpodcast and tell us: what dream are you holding onto right now?

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-Andi and Mich

The Andi and Mich Podcast: Two Sisters, Two Generations, Unique Perspectives, Lots of Laughs