From Caregiver to Playwright to Ireland and beyond! Breeda Miller's Inspiring Journey

Dancing in the Discomfort Zone with Anne Bonney

This week on the Dancing in the Discomfort Zone, we sit down in the shower (you have to listen to get that one!) with the extraordinary Breeda Miller, creator of the award-winning one-woman show, Mrs. Kelly’s Journey Home. (https://breedamiller.com/) What started as a daydream answer to the question, “What would you do if you couldn’t fail?” turned into a powerful story of family, resilience, and caregiving that’s touched audiences worldwide—and it’s only getting bigger.

What’s Breeda’s Story?
Breeda shares her journey of caregiving for her mother, Mrs. Kelly, through her final years with dementia. With encouragement from a director and a leap of faith, Breeda wrote her first script, debuting it to a packed house and a standing ovation. The show has since taken her from small stages to Ireland (Mrs. Kelly’s homeland!) and now to PBS Detroit, where it will air on December 16, 2024.

But that’s not all—Breeda’s also bringing the story to print! Her new book, Mrs. Kelly’s Journey Home, launches this December, giving readers a behind-the-scenes look at the show and her personal caregiving lessons. THE PERFECT HOLIDAY GIFT!!

Why You’ll Love This Episode:
Breeda’s story is a heartfelt tribute to the universal themes of family, courage, and finding meaning in the tough, tender moments of life. She’s also an advocate for caregivers everywhere, sharing her motto: “Take a break before you break.” Through her show, book, and message, Breeda offers tactical self-care techniques and inspiration for anyone navigating the challenges of caregiving.

🎭 What’s Inside:

• The heartwarming (and sometimes hilarious) immigrant story that inspired Mrs. Kelly’s Journey Home.
• How Breeda faced her fears and turned a wild dream into a sold-out success.
• The wisdom she’s passing on to caregivers everywhere—because no one should feel alone in this journey.

Want more from Breeda?
The Website will give you everything you need! https://breedamiller.com/
GET THE BOOK! https://breedamiller.com/products/mkjh-book/
Breeda Kelly Miller is a professional speaker, playwright and actor. Her award winning one-woman show, Mrs. Kelly’s Journey Home premiered in Ann Arbor in 2021. She has gone on to tour the United States performing to enthusiastic audiences in 18 cities. In September, Breeda performed the show, which is about her parent’s emigration from Dublin to Detroit in Ireland. Videos of her stories have gone viral on social media and her “Ticket to Heaven” story was featured on the The Moth Story Hour on NPR. A professional speaker, Breeda brings the power of story to organizations looking for an engaging and entertaining keynote experience. When she is not on stage, she enjoys her farm house in Manchester with her husband Jim, her sons Dan and Evan, two dogs and two ginormous cats.