I'll Go First® with Jessica Minhas

How do we care for ourselves while caring for others? Ruth Reader is a journalist for Fast Company and a NY Times published author. She grew up in a household of addiction and alcoholism. As soon as Ruth began her career, the unexpected happened. Her mother was dying from cancer. She takes us on her journey of caring for her abusive mother in her final days and how she learned to love herself in spite of tragedy.

Goodies from this episode:

Read Ruth's work at www.ruthreader.com

Follow Ruth on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ruthreader

Connect with Ruth at: www.linkedin.com/in/ruthreader

Listen to more I'll Go First podcast episodes at www.illgofirst.com/podcast

P.S. Have an idea for us? Don’t be shy. We want to hear from you! Send us a note at hello@illgofirst.com

Show Notes

How do we care for ourselves while caring for others? Ruth Reader is a journalist for Fast Company and a NY Times published author. She grew up in a household of addiction and alcoholism. As soon as Ruth began her career, the unexpected happened. Her mother was dying from cancer. She takes us on her journey of caring for her abusive mother in her final days and how she learned to love herself in spite of tragedy.  

Goodies from this episode: 

Read Ruth's work at www.ruthreader.com

Follow Ruth on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ruthreader

Connect with Ruth at: www.linkedin.com/in/ruthreader

Listen to more I'll Go First podcast episodes at www.illgofirst.com/podcast

P.S. Have an idea for us? Don’t be shy. We want to hear from you! Send us a note at hello@illgofirst.com

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What is I'll Go First® with Jessica Minhas?

Jessica Minhas, host and founder of I'll Go First®, dives into the topics and conversations that we want to have but are a little afraid to talk about or aren't sure where to start. Celebrate the stories of courageous overcomers, inspiring mental health champions, and those boldly stepping into taboo spaces and inviting us into a full life. Listen, learn, and heal with people just like us who look adversity in the eye and say, “I will not stand down. I'll go first.”