why I got cervical disc replacement surgery (and what recovery has really been like)

After nearly a year away from the mic, I’m back... with a story I never thought I’d be telling. On May 13, I had cervical disc replacement surgery at C6-C7. In this episode, I’m opening up about what led me to that decision, how the recovery process has really felt, and what it’s been like returning to the stage, the audition room, and my full-time job after surgery. If you’ve ever pushed through pain or felt like your body was holding you back, this one’s for you. We’re talking: The car accident that started it all Years of treatment that never fixed the problem What it’s like to go from a 9 to 5 to full stop Getting back onstage just two weeks after surgery My first in-person audition post-op (spoiler: I forgot part of my cut lol) What I’ve learned about rest, recovery, and building a new normal If this episode resonates, share it. Post it to your IG story, tag @ActorAesthetic, and send it to someone who needs to hear they’re not alone. Have a topic suggestion you'd like to have discussed on the pod? Email [email protected]. Visit actoraesthetic.com for more actor tools and resources. Follow host Maggie Bera on social media Instagram: @actoraesthetic / @maggiebera Facebook: www.facebook.com/ActorAesthetic/ Email: [email protected]