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July 2nd, 2026

At 85, She's Still Rewriting the Ending: Nancy Jasin on Courage, Recovery & Story

  1. At 85, She's Still Rewriting the Ending: Nancy Jasin on Courage, Recovery & Story Sabine Kvenberg 38:42

At almost 85 years young, Nancy Jasin is proof that the ending is never written until you write it. A retired nurse who “never really retires,” Nancy joins Sabine to share a life shaped by resilience — from a violent childhood spent hiding in a closet, to 42 years of sobriety, to building three businesses and becoming an author who now sends out two poems a week.

Nancy opens the doors most people keep closed. She talks candidly about PTSD, addiction, and the night on her bathroom floor when she heard a voice tell her no — the moment that gave her back her faith, her Family, and her purpose. She shares hard-won Wisdom on forgiveness (“throw away the albatross”), on death as a natural part of life witnessed through Hospice work, and on why Growth, journaling, and guided imagery keep her sharp and at peace.

Sabine and Nancy also dig into using AI as a partner — not a replacement — for creativity and communication, and why writing by hand still matters more than ever. Whether you’re facing your own dark closet or simply want to feel braver about the next chapter, Nancy’s tire swing will beckon you: sometimes we soar, sometimes we fall — but all in all, we have the choice to ride.

Sabine Kvenberg The Storytelling Dame

Sabine Kvenberg is a storyteller at heart. From her early years as a stage and television actress in Germany, to directing and teaching for nearly three decades at her Performing Arts School in Virginia, Sabine has devoted her life to helping others find their voice and live courageously.
Now an internationally recognized keynote speaker, bestselling author, podcaster, and founder of Impact Communication Coaching and the Vibrant Voices Network, she equips entrepreneurs, leaders, and changemakers to step onto both visible and invisible stages with confidence, authenticity, and presence. Known as The Storytelling Dame, Sabine blends wisdom, humor, and theatrical flair to inspire audiences worldwide.
Gumption: Sacred Whispers, Bold Moves, and the Courage to Become is her most personal work yet—a memoir of resilience, reinvention, and faith. With honesty and grace, she shares her journey, empowering readers to embrace their own sacred whispers, take bold steps, and become who they were created to be.
Sabine lives in Florida with her husband and their beloved dogs, where she continues to write, create, and champion the power of courage, storytelling, and gumption.