My Crunchy Zen Era
Just your average millennial with a traumatic brain injury trying to simplify life in a chaotic world. Since I don't remember half of what I hear, the best option was obviously to record smart or interesting people (sometimes… they’re even both!!) answering my questions about life. And it'd just be downright awkward if I didn't share it on a podcast.
Welcome to My Crunchy Zen Era... we're not exactly sure what it is but we're figuring it out!
Hosted by Nicole Swisher.
My Crunchy Zen Era
Why This Orthopedic Surgeon Chose Stand Up Comedy with Dr. Ben
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Nicole and Dr. Ben (orthopedic surgeon *and* comedian) dive into medicine, creativity, and courage. He'll tell you how dad jokes led to stand-up, plus the secrets to confidence, stage fright vs. surgical prep, and why creatives need creative escapes.
They'll also cover laughter's superpower, storytelling, grit, and the wild ride of stand-up. Nicole shares her own stand-up stumbles and podcast pivot. Plus, AI in medicine/law, identity, and uncovering the true meaning of Esquire.
It's all about creative courage: try, refine, stay curious, and pivot! Takeaway: Confidence = showing up, trying again, and living your dream life.
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Recommendations:
- Nicole's Amazon Store
- Born Standing Up by Steve Martin
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