Episode 104: Crying and Doing: Iris Bahr and her Aging Mother
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Iris Bahr was halfway around the world when she saw her mother having a stroke over video chat. Within days, she was on an airplane, uprooting her life to become her mother’s primary caregiver. The stroke led to vascular dementia– an irreversible condition. Iris is a writer and actor and chronicles the story in a poignant—and funny— one-woman show See You Tomorrow.  In this episode of Can We Talk?, Nahanni speaks with Iris Bahr about caring for her aging mother and about creating art from personal tragedy. Excerpts from Iris’s show are woven throughout the interview. You can find Can We Talk? on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Don't forget to subscribe by clicking 'Follow,' so you never miss a new episode! Love Can We Talk? Please (pretty please!) leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. You can also drop us a line at [email protected] and let us know what you think or suggest ideas for future episodes. We just might read your email on the air!  
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