The Art of Accomplishment So You’re Not Dead Yet: Lessons From Chemotherapy | Tara Howley with Guest Michael Nagle
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Feb 28, 2025 
In a heartfelt conversation, Michael Nagel, a member of the AOA community with a background in alternative education, shares his raw journey through chemotherapy and cancer. He reflects on how facing mortality deepens relationships and inspires meaningful actions. Michael candidly discusses the emotional challenges of treatment, embracing community support, and the duality of grief and gratitude. He also explores the radical idea of finding joy within struggle and the power of vulnerability in connecting with loved ones during life's toughest moments.
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Chemo's Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Michael Nagel isn't sure if chemotherapy is worth the intense exchange rate of three days of illness for eleven good days.
- He wants cancer-free health, not just stable disease.
Mortality's Psychedelic Effect
- Michael Nagel calls mortality a "psychedelic" that heightens interactions.
- Facing death makes people address unsaid things, changing relationships.
Receiving Support
- Michael Nagel, usually the community's support system, now receives it.
- He admits hating this vulnerable dependence despite his giving nature.