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The Marie Forleo Podcast

372 - What Elizabeth Gilbert Wants You to Know About Sex, Creativity, & Grief

Aug 15, 2023
Elizabeth Gilbert shares her writing process and the daily habit that helps her navigate grief. The episode also discusses finding joy in deep losses, overcoming creative challenges, and embracing transience in life.
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  • In her novel 'City of Girls', Elizabeth Gilbert challenges the traditional narrative of women being ruined by their promiscuity, aiming to tell a story about promiscuous young women whose lives are not destroyed by their sexual desire.
  • Elizabeth Gilbert discusses how grief can be a creative challenge and an opportunity for growth, emphasizing that grief and depression are not the same.

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The Power of Creative Work in the Face of Hardship

Elizabeth Gilbert discusses how our creative work can thrive in the midst of our hardest experiences, emphasizing the importance of approaching each new phase of life with openness. Through her novel 'City of Girls', Gilbert challenges the traditional narrative of women being ruined by their promiscuity, aiming to tell a story about promiscuous young women whose lives are not destroyed by their sexual desire. She explores the notion of female desire and the idea that women can survive their own choices and consequences.

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