This week we are joined by Nicole Kowalski-Kleinsasser!

In this episode, we discuss Nicole’s journey moving to LA to pursue dancing and acting, her battle with cancer, dealing with insurance companies, advocating for your medical needs, dealing with immense pain, wanting to start a family, and so much more. You don’t want to miss out on our conversation about NIcole finding a community on social media! Give this episode a listen! 

Recommendations from this episode: 

Tig Notaro - I’m Just a Person

Mindfulness Meditation Reduces Pain By Separating It From The Self - Science Daily

SPOHNC (Support for People with Oral and Head and Neck Cancer): 

https://spohnc.org/ 

Dial 1-800-377-0928

National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 

https://988lifeline.org/ 

Dial 988

APA (American Psychological Association) list of additional hotlines: 

https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines

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