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Almost Adulting with Violet Benson

I’m Not Worth Anything w/ Tara Schuster

Oct 26, 2023
01:11:13

Get ready for a delightful and insightful episode of Almost Adulting with Violetta Benson as she chats with the wonderful Tara Schuster! You'll be intrigued by the backstory of Tara's book title, "Buy The F*cking Lilies," and how it resonated with countless readers. They dive into the contents of the book, exploring chapters like "When Life Hands You Lemons, Stick A Pen In It And Turn It Into A Bong." 

Tara candidly shares her journey, highlighting the challenges of writing about her relationship with her father, offering valuable insights on self-improvement and setting boundaries. You'll discover how vulnerability has played a vital role in Tara's ability to connect with people, and how active journaling can transform your life.Her revelations about the far-reaching impact of our actions on the world will leave you with a profound sense of responsibility and the understanding that we're not here to merely suffer but to learn how to savor every moment of life. 

Together, Violetta and Tara will inspire you to make the shift towards a positive and self-loving mindset. Tune in and soak up the positive vibes!   


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What to Listen For:

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 03:10 The story behind Buy The F*cking Lilies book title
  • 07:27 Why did it resonate with a lot of people?
  • 10:38 Chapter: When Life Hands You Lemons, Stick A Pen In It And Turn It Into A Bong
  • 14:08 The hardest chapter to write was the relationship with her dad
  • 18:59 If we want to change for the better, we can
  • 22:03 How can setting boundaries have a profound impact in your life?
  • 27:53 You have to make you love yourself
  • 31:37 How being vulnerable allowed you to connect with people
  • 35:39 Complication after egg retrieval procedure
  • 47:51 The benefits of active journaling
  • 56:46 Mindset shift towards self improvement
  • 01:05:20 Whatever you put out in the world affects everyone around you
  • 01:06:31 We aren’t here to suffer, we need learn how to enjoy life  


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