What happens when advocating for your health teaches you how to advocate for your entire life?
In this episode of Live Like It Matters, Elissa Kalver sits down with world-class vocalist, breast cancer survivor, and women’s health advocate Jeslyn Gorman.
Jeslyn has performed in sold-out stadiums around the world alongside artists including Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Meghan Trainor, Jason Derulo, Nick Jonas, and Rita Ora. But behind the scenes, she was also navigating a breast cancer diagnosis, fertility preservation, chemotherapy, hair loss, and the realities of continuing to perform while undergoing treatment.
Together, Elissa and Jeslyn talk about what happens during—and after—cancer: the realities of survivorship, learning to protect your energy, moving beyond people-pleasing, setting boundaries, and finding the confidence to advocate for yourself both medically and personally.
Connect with Jeslyn
Instagram: @jeslyngorman
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Connect with Elissa
Instagram: @elissakalver
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