Episode 50: Nick D.: From Shadows to Spotlight: 🌈Journey of Healing, Dance & Resilience

18/09/2025 54 min Episodio 50

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In this powerful episode of R&R Resilience and Rebirth , I sit down with Nick, whose story is one of courage, creativity, and reclaiming identity. Growing up in a small Montana town where being “different” was unacceptable, Nick knew early on that he was drawn to men but felt silenced by his environment.Through the hardships of silence, trauma, and codependency, Nick discovered a profound passion for dance, first inspired by ballerinas in his hometown, and later blossoming into a career that took him all the way to Broadway as a performer, choreographer, and director.Nick opens up vulnerably about being molested at 12, struggling with acceptance both within himself and among other men, and navigating the cycles of seeking validation through others. His transparency reveals the deep challenges and the profound beauty of his healing journey.Today, Nick not only shares his story but also his artistry as a documentarian. His latest documentary, Body Electric, shines a light on the complexities of identity, self-love, and resilience. This conversation is raw, inspiring, and a testament to the human spirit’s ability to turn pain into purpose.🎙️ Join the conversation, share your story, your voice matters.📲 Follow R&R: Resilience and Rebirth for raw stories, deep insights, and soul-stirring conversations.🎧 Tune in now and let this episode pour purpose and power into your day.💬 Got a story to share or know someone whose voice needs to be heard? Let’s connect. I’d love to feature voices that heal, teach, and inspire.🗳️ Don’t forget to vote in this episode’s poll and drop your thoughts in the comments. I read every single one.🔁 If this episode moved you, inspired you, or made you think, share it with someone who needs it and tag me.XoXo, Žana 💛💌 P.S. Always stay rooted, grounded, and connected to Love , the strongest force in the Universe.📩 Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@zanahospitality⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠✨Want to connect with Nick D. Here's a link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:Be sure to let him know you found her through the R&R: Resilience and Rebirth podcast; it means the world to me to know how these meaningful connections are made. 💖

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