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.