In this deeply moving and raw episode, Elsa sits down with the remarkable Nikki Everett—former palliative care and prison mental health professional, now author of Uncomfortably Comfortable. What starts as a random DM exchange turns into an unforgettable conversation about trauma, grief, healing, and turning unimaginable pain into purpose.
Nikki shares her gripping story—from surviving violent incidents in the prison system to experiencing full-blown PTSD and losing her ability to communicate. Her breakdown eventually led her to healing through journaling… which unknowingly became the powerful book now making waves around the world.
Together, Elsa and Nikki talk about:
The harsh realities of working in prisons and mental health
The silent signs of trauma (and what happens when you ignore them)
Watching a loved one unravel—and the guilt that comes after
Disassociation, flashbacks, and what PTSD really feels like
The slow process of rebuilding a sense of self
How journaling led to a global book release with no launch plan
Finding beauty in brokenness
This episode is real, unfiltered, and painfully honest. It’s also packed with hope, humour, and some golden advice for anyone navigating their own storm.
If you’ve ever felt like your story was “too messy” to matter—this one’s for you.
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