At 85, She's Still Rewriting the Ending: Nancy Jasin on Courage, Recovery & Story

At almost 85 years young, Nancy Jasin is proof that the ending is never written until you write it. A retired nurse who "never really retires," Nancy joins Sabine to share a life shaped by resilience — from a violent childhood spent hiding in a closet, to 42 years of sobriety, to building three businesses and becoming an author who now sends out two poems a week.Nancy opens the doors most people keep closed. She talks candidly about PTSD, addiction, and the night on her bathroom floor when she heard a voice tell her no — the moment that gave her back her faith, her family, and her purpose. She shares hard-won wisdom on forgiveness ("throw away the albatross"), on death as a natural part of life witnessed through hospice work, and on why growth, journaling, and guided imagery keep her sharp and at peace.Sabine and Nancy also dig into using AI as a partner — not a replacement — for creativity and communication, and why writing by hand still matters more than ever. Whether you're facing your own dark closet or simply want to feel braver about the next chapter, Nancy's tire swing will beckon you: sometimes we soar, sometimes we fall — but all in all, we have the choice to ride.