We Can Do Hard Things Martha Beck Changes Lives With This Question
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Jan 13, 2026 
In this enlightening discussion, Martha Beck, a celebrated life coach and bestselling author, dives into the heart of personal transformation. She distinguishes between fear-based thinking and the wisdom of the body, offering a profound question that helped Glennon find love over fear. Listeners learn how to prioritize joy, even in tough times, and discover the importance of knowing one's inner compass. Martha emphasizes gentle shifts—enjoying ten minutes of joy daily—and the power of radical honesty to reclaim freedom and authentic living.
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Warmth As A Decision Signal
- Glennon told Martha she felt warmth toward Abby but cold when considering cutting the love off.
- That simple body-based question helped her choose love and changed her life.
Expecting Adam Changed Trajectory
- Martha described expecting a child with Down syndrome and choosing not to terminate.
- She kept the child and says the life she "threw away" was replaced by an awesome life.
Treat Suffering As Guidance
- Use suffering as a signal that you've lost touch with yourself.
- When suffering surfaces, go alone, explore what hurts, and begin reclaiming your inner instructions.
