Turning Point with Priya Sam

Author Vanessa Ferlaino on healing through acting, journaling, and gratitude

March 30, 2022 Priya Sam Season 2 Episode 41
Author Vanessa Ferlaino on healing through acting, journaling, and gratitude
Turning Point with Priya Sam
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Turning Point with Priya Sam
Author Vanessa Ferlaino on healing through acting, journaling, and gratitude
Mar 30, 2022 Season 2 Episode 41
Priya Sam

Vanessa Ferlaino was 23 years old when her father died from brain cancer. It was around the same time that she left an abusive relationship and decided to move across the country.

The move to Calgary marked a major turning point in her life. One of the most impactful decisions she made after her move was to take acting classes, which is where she says she was finally able to start processing her emotions.

In this episode you'll hear about how acting,  journaling, and gratitude helped Vanessa through her darkest moments and why she decided to write her book, Human, with the hope of using her experience to help others. 

You can find out more about Vanessa here: https://vanessaferlaino.com/


Show Notes

Vanessa Ferlaino was 23 years old when her father died from brain cancer. It was around the same time that she left an abusive relationship and decided to move across the country.

The move to Calgary marked a major turning point in her life. One of the most impactful decisions she made after her move was to take acting classes, which is where she says she was finally able to start processing her emotions.

In this episode you'll hear about how acting,  journaling, and gratitude helped Vanessa through her darkest moments and why she decided to write her book, Human, with the hope of using her experience to help others. 

You can find out more about Vanessa here: https://vanessaferlaino.com/