What do you do when life falls apart? In this powerful conversation, Suleika Jaouad shares how journaling, creativity, and community helped her survive cancer, heartbreak, and uncertainty - and build a life of purpose and beauty. You'll learn how to transform pain into power, rewrite limiting narratives, and reconnect with what makes you feel most alive.

@SuleikaJaouad is an Emmy Award-winning writer, visual artist, and author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Between Two Kingdoms is this week's guest on the show! You may know her from her viral "Life, Interrupted" column, or from the deeply moving Oscar-nominated documentary American Symphony. Suleika's new book The Book of Alchemy is available here. Follow Suleika on Instagram and subscribe to her Substack, "The Isolation Journals."

WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

03:14 - The Shocking wake-up call that forced Suleika to reimagine everything

04:08 - Why "containers" like the 100-day project can be life-changing

12:38 - Stuck in a thought loop? This will set you free

16:15 - The magical key for unlocking creativity

21:20 - The behind-the-scenes chaos of launching The Isolation Journals

27:14 - Journaling vs. monetization: how Suleika made peace with both

32:05 - This journaling prompt will rewrite your future

40:08 - Why dreaming big can feel dangerous - but it's the only way forward

45:21 - The moment Suleika shrunk her truth in a room full of geniuses

54:37 - The loss that turned hallucinations into art

57:58 - Simple tools that make your journaling habit stick

1:03:21 - Rescue dogs, real estate & design on the farm

1:13:00 - Non-negotiable rituals for peace, clarity & creative downloads

1:20:45 - Stop doing this one thing if you want to live your truest life

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