Nerissa Balland | Canvas of Courage

Welcome. I’m Nerissa Balland — artist, author of Canvas of Courage, and therapeutic arts practitioner.

After being diagnosed with cancer while pregnant, I began exploring what healing really looks like after survival — when life moves forward, but identity, grief, fear, and connection still need a place to land.

This channel shares:
• Sunday Stories readings from Canvas of Courage
• Podcast conversations and interviews
• Reflections on healing, resilience, creativity, and identity
• The role of art and creative expression in emotional processing and recovery

Canvas of Courage features the stories of young mothers facing cancer and the unexpected ways creativity, gratitude, and human connection helped carry them through.

Whether you are navigating illness, supporting someone you love, rebuilding after adversity, or simply searching for meaning and connection — I hope these stories help you feel less alone.

New videos weekly | nerissaballand.com