October 08, 2020

Comedian Gina Brillon on healing through laughter

We spoke to comedian Gina Brillon just a few weeks before the birth of her son to talk about her Amazon Original comedy special titled, The Floor is Lava, what pregnancy has been like during COVID-19, and why it has always been so important for her to find the humor in even the toughest moments.

This episode is sponsored by Third Love.

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