Beyond the Diagnosis: Self-Advocacy and Healing with Nicole Eggert

from My Fairy Godfathers · host Andrew Ashton, Steven Anderson

In this episode, co-hosts Steven Anderson and Andrew Ashton are joined by actress and cancer warrior Nicole Eggert. You might know Nicole from her iconic role as Summer Quinn on Baywatch or her appearances in TV classics like “Who's the Boss” and “Charles in Charge,” but today she shares a much more personal journey, her battle with breast cancer.Nicole opens up about her diagnosis, the challenges she’s faced, and how she’s become an advocate for herself and others navigating similar journeys. She talks about the side effects of cancer therapies that often go unspoken, especially issues like heart health and the mental toll of battling illness. Nicole also shares the importance of self-exams, mammograms vs. ultrasounds, and taking control of your own health.As part of her journey, Nicole discusses her experience with My Fairy Godfathers® Foundation and how receiving a professionally fitted wig became a memorable and uplifting experience, highlighting the powerful link between beauty, self-esteem, and healing. This episode is packed with hope, honesty, and heart, tune in and prepare to feel inspired!This episode contains a personal story, and is not medical or nutritional advice. Please consult your doctor.Meet our Guest:Nicole Eggert is an American Actress that you may recall as “Summer Quinn” on the ever popular show Baywatch. But what many don’t know is that she got her start at a young age on shows like TJ Hooker & Who’s the Boss. She’s also appeared in Charles in Charge, Boy Meets World and numerous holiday movies on the Lifetime Network. While many looked up to Nicole during her TV appearances, she now serves as an inspiration in another role; cancer warrior. She has a strong social following and podcast "Perfectly Twisted" to help others. She was a surprise wig recipient of My Fairy Godfathers visit to LA last fall. New episodes will return October 2025 as we prepare for our big Night at the Oscars event. We hope to see you there!Follow our journey on Instagram and Facebook!See how you can get involved with the My Fairy Godfathers Foundation!Learn more about what the Foundation does.Get in touch with us!Make a donation to support the Foundation.

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