This deeply personal episode reveals what happened when life suddenly forced “the strong one” — Baz — into a vulnerable place. One week after celebrating their 20-year anniversary in Las Vegas, Barry was rushed into emergency surgery for a severely infected appendix. Loz and Baz walk listeners through the story from both sides: the physical and emotional shock for Baz, and the fear, surrender, and practical crisis-management that Loz navigated.The episode unpacks themes of control, surrender, resilience, faith, and the reality of running a business as a husband-and-wife team when one half is suddenly incapacitated. Through humour, honesty, and raw vulnerability, the Ash's show how major life interruptions can become powerful lessons in letting go, patience, and gratitude.Show Notes🎙 Episode: When the Strong One Needs HelpIn this emotional and insightful episode, Loz & Baz open up about the night everything changed. Instead of burnout or business strategy, they share the real-life story of Baz’s emergency surgery — and the mindset tools that helped them both get through it.💬 What We CoverThe moment Barry realised something was seriously wrongHow a “simple flu feeling” turned into emergency surgerySurrender vs control — and why both perspectives matterFear, faith, and staying grounded during medical emergenciesRunning a business when illness hits the main breadwinnerLessons on patience, resilience, and healingUsing gratitude to stay centred in chaosSeeing yourself vs how others see you🌟 Key MomentsVegas celebrations → hospital admissionsThe emotional impact of being “the strong one”Baz’s mindset during the diagnosisLoz’s “police mode” and coping strategyThe moment the hospital lost Barry after surgeryThe painful recovery and unexpected emotional crash