I saw Michele Balan perform a comedy set recently and I was blown away. It made me wonder about what a career path for someone in my age group with comedy chops/success, like Michele, would have been like to travel on. To be a successful women in comedy clubs in 90's must have been... well I just can't imagine. Therefore, I was thrilled when she agreed to be on Dr. Lisa Gives A Shit.

In doing research in preparation to have Michele on my show, I came across a podcast she had done with another goddess comedian, Judy Gold. Michele laid out a history with was so deep and complex starting with the death of her mother at age 10 and the insanity that comes with not having a point person in your life. Michele is a great storyteller and a fascinating survivor—I encourage you to listen to the account which is detailed and inspiring. What someone can do without a college degree! Here's the links to the podcast - it's 3 parts-if you just listen to the first one, you can get the idea—only 1/2 hr. long! Michele and Judy PART 1 -  Michele and Judy PART 2 - Michele and Judy PART 3

Michele relates stories of her childhood in context of our session about how she got to where she is now and her take on what happened. How she got through her childhood, moved out, started a business career, got screwed up, straightened out and is currently a highly sought out comic for luxury cruises is an amazing, inspiring feat. I'm hoping I can get Michele back sometime when she returns from her job of making people laugh on cruise ships around the world,j literally, for a living..