Nurse Alice hosts a powerful and star-studded episode focusing on crucial health advocacy, political action, and personal transformation. The panel features a candid conversation with celebrities who are using their platforms to drive change.
In This Episode:
- Ananda Lewis: The Cancer Warrior: Former TV Host Ananda Lewis shares her deeply personal journey and regrets regarding her fight against Stage III Breast Cancer. She discusses the critical mistake of refusing mammograms for years and emphasizes the importance of early detection and self-advocacy for women of color [05:49].
- Hill Harper: Vote, Act, and Live: Actor, author, and philanthropist Hill Harper (Dr. Andrews on The Good Doctor) discusses his own cancer survivorship and his commitment to social impact. He delivers a crucial message on the 2020 election, explaining why “not voting is voting for the incumbent” and stressing that political engagement is the beginning, not the end, of creating a better country [43:33].
- Royce Da 5’9″: Sobriety, Activism, and Mental Health: Hip-Hop legend and activist Royce Da 5’9″ joins the show to discuss his thought-provoking music, including the song “Tricked,” which encourages social and health awareness [52:13]. He shares his personal journey to sobriety and details his groundbreaking work with the Ryan Montgomery Foundation, which provides free mental health care services to underserved communities, emphasizing that therapy is a necessary “amenity” for all [03:42].
