Elle Macpherson: From Supermodel to Survivor—The Art of Reinvention and Why It’s Never Too Late | PT 1

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Jan 22, 2025

Elle Macpherson, an iconic supermodel and businesswoman, opens up about her remarkable journey of resilience and reinvention. She shares her struggles with alcoholism, divorce, and a cancer diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of self-acceptance and personal growth. Elle discusses the power of intuition in decision-making and how relationships can reflect self-love. Her insights on overcoming external validation and trusting one's heart inspire women to embrace their strength and thrive at any age.

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ADVICE

Focus Inward for Fulfillment

Focus on what you love and align with your heart.
Recognize that you are not powerless and you have choices at every moment.

ANECDOTE

Handling Criticism

Early in her modeling career, a photographer criticized Elle's brown eyes.
Instead of being discouraged, she used the criticism as motivation.

ANECDOTE

Learning from Mistakes

Elle left a photoshoot with Billy Joel after feeling unwanted by the photographer.
Her agent told her this was unprofessional and unreliable, teaching her a valuable lesson.

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Elle Macpherson, one of the most iconic supermodels of all time, joins Lisa Bilyeu for a candid conversation about overcoming life’s toughest challenges. From battling alcoholism to navigating divorce and a cancer diagnosis, Elle shares the tools and mindset shifts that empowered her to reinvent herself and thrive in her 60s.

In this episode, Elle dives deep into how to let go of external validation, the power of trusting your intuition, and her journey from self-doubt to self-love. She reflects on career-defining moments, personal growth through hardships, and how the lessons she’s learned can inspire women to embrace their strength at any stage of life.

SHOWNOTES

[00:00] Lisa introduces Elle’s inspiring story of reinvention and resilience.

[02:14] Elle explains the importance of focusing on what you love and aligning with your heart.

[03:38] How Elle learned to handle criticism early in her modeling career and use it as fuel for growth.

[07:51] The power of self-reflection: Learning from mistakes without judgment.

[09:26] Understanding the Four A’s (Approval, Agreement, Acceptance, Allegiance) and how they guide decisions.

[12:32] Why listening to your intuition is like building a trusted friendship.

[16:54] Elle’s life-changing decision to trust her gut and embrace unexpected opportunities.

[22:25] Relationships as mirrors: What Elle discovered about self-love through her marriages.

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