The One You Feed Choosing Love Over Fear: Finding Joy, Confidence, and Self-Trust with Emma Gannon
Emma Gannon, an author known for her novel "Table for One," dives deep into choosing love over fear and finding joy amidst life’s chaos. She shares how writing fiction serves as a therapeutic outlet, reflecting her personal journey through identity shifts and mental health challenges. Emma discusses the dialogue between her younger and older selves, the complexities of self-acceptance, and the healing power of stories. She also reveals practical self-care tips and how solo travel helped her reconnect with herself.
01:04:07
Love As A Transformative Choice
- Emma believes love is more powerful than hatred and fear and can change things.
- Choosing joy and finding something to love acts as a rebellious, transformative stance.
Fiction As Personal Therapy
- Emma writes fiction as a form of therapy that reveals her subconscious.
- Her characters often represent different ages and parts of herself in conversation.
Reclaiming Younger Confidence
- Emma tries to reclaim the confident, carefree energy of her 20s rather than only projecting older 'wisdom.'
- She values tapping into that hopefulness while integrating present self-knowledge.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Choosing Love Over Fear
02:38 • 6min
Writing Fiction as Therapeutic Self-Exploration
08:11 • 2min
Dialogue Between Older and Younger Selves
10:30 • 5min
Ad break
15:22 • 2min
Complexity and Hope in Table for One
17:19 • 3min
Seeing Yourself in Multiple Characters
20:46 • 13min
Ad break
33:58 • 50sec
The Special Shelf: Books That Anchor Creativity
34:48 • 4min
How Books Mark Moments in Life
38:30 • 8min
Turning Life Experiences into Lessons
46:35 • 7min
The Writing Process and Discovering Capacity
53:08 • 2min
Rituals, Energy, and Sleep as Creative Tools
55:01 • 2min
Managing Social Energy and Spoon Theory
56:44 • 4min
Solo Travel to Reconnect with Self
01:00:44 • 2min
Practical Self-Care When Life Feels Fragile
01:02:47 • 2min
Outro
01:04:50 • 51sec
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In this episode, Emma Gannon explores the idea of choosing love over fear and how to find joy, confidence, and self-trust. She talks about her new novel, “Table for One” that includes themes of the inner battle between positive and negative thoughts, the healing power of love, and the importance of choosing joy. Emma shares how writing fiction is therapeutic and reflects on her personal growth, confidence, and the grief of changing identities.
Key Takeaways:
- The power of love over fear and hatred in personal and societal contexts.
- The importance of choosing joy and hope amidst life’s challenges.
- Writing fiction as a therapeutic tool for self-exploration and personal growth.
- The dialogue between different stages of life, particularly between one’s younger and older selves.
- The complexities of mental health and the impact of age on confidence and self-perception.
- The concept of grief associated with personal transformation and the loss of previous identities.
- The significance of self-acceptance and understanding one’s own needs and limitations.
- The role of intergenerational relationships and support in personal development.
- The idea of recognizing and supporting the complexities of individuals in a judgmental world.
If you enjoyed this conversation with Emma Gannon, check out these other episodes:
How to Cope with Burnout with Emma Gannon
Beyond Anxiety: How Curiosity Turns Fear Into Fuel with Martha Beck
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