Romina D'Ugo, a Canadian actress and dancer known for her roles in Designated Survivor, Nurses, and Rookie Blue, shares her powerful journey in this episode. Listen in on my conversations as Romina shares a deeply personal story of tending to her ailing father, which then inspired her to be a hospice volunteer. She shares the pressures and guilt she struggled with while balancing her own aspirations and family responsibilities. This an emotional rollercoaster that's intimate and transformative. Through Romina's experiences, you'll gain a perspective on mortality and discover invaluable life lessons -even in times of grief. Witness the extraordinary power of vulnerability, healing, and genuine human connection. As Romina poignantly reflects on her experiences, she shares this heartfelt quote that encapsulates the essence of those profound moments: "I would sit there with him... We had no walls. We had no words... And that's what those moments can offer you is there is nothing egocentric that you need to take with you. You can leave everything at the door because nothing else matters." The lessons that Romina shares --reminds us to cherish precious moments with loved ones and that there can be beauty even in terrible times. Through her experiences, Romina shows that if you embrace ALL parts, ALL experiences, you gain a much richer tapestry of your life--and a more authentic self. This is a story about #love, #connection #family #compassion #personalgrowth and so much more. #RominaDUgo #HospiceVolunteer #LifeLessons #GenuineConnection #Inspiration #Transformation #Representation #ReppinPodcast Romina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rominadugo/ Link to volunteer for hospice care: https://www.silveradohospice.com/location/silverado-hospice-los-angeles/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices