We all first met Kim as the glowing young bride in the movie “Father of the Bride” with Steve Martin. She’s acted ever since, adding NYTimes bestselling author to her credits with her book “Where The Light Gets In," which chronicles her mother’s battle with dementia. In this episode, we dive into Kim’s own health struggle — losing her voice for nearly two years, an experience that Kim says saved her life. We talk about staying resilient, finding the good in the bad, and tripping on psychedelic mushrooms — a first for this podcast!

Takeaways

• Taking risks in one area of your life can open up opportunities in others.
• If you know your own self-worth, you'll get through the low periods.
• Find out the interesting takeaways from every experience, good or bad.
• Always be open to alternative paths for creativity and healing.

Resources

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