ABC Podcasts
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
The Runner
The Runner
The Runner
Tuesday 15th December 2020
Join Nikki Britton as she turns heartbreak from a whirlwind romance into standup comedy gold. Discover her journey of resilience and humor.
29 minutes
Humorous
Reflective
Irreverent
Empowering
Informative
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Sobriety Success Stories
Relationships & Community
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Comedic Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Nikki Britton's Rollercoaster Romance: From Heartbreak to Hilarity
I think there's power in being irreverent about that pain, collecting all of the information you have and all of the feelings that you and the audience might have about something and still finding the lightness in it.
Nikki Britton, an actress and comedian, thought she had found the man of her dreams when she met a charming stranger with a tongue ring at a Perth nightclub. What started as a night of carefree dancing quickly blossomed into a whirlwind romance and eventually, a long-distance relationship. Nikki's life took an unexpected turn when she decided to pack up her life and move cross-country to be with him.
But just as she thought her fairy tale was coming true, she was hit with news that turned her world upside down. Instead of letting heartbreak consume her, Nikki chose to channel her experiences into her standup comedy, finding humor in the most unexpected places. Her story is not just about love and loss but also about resilience and self-discovery. Nikki's journey reminds us that even in our darkest moments, we can find lightness and strength through laughter.
This episode is perfect for anyone who has faced unexpected challenges in relationships and is looking for a way to turn pain into power.