What happens when love becomes addiction and life completely breaks you open? In this raw conversation, Elizabeth Gilbert shares her journey through grief, codependency, and recovery - revealing how our most devastating experiences can become our greatest teachers. You'll learn the difference between healing and fixing, why familiar pain often feels safer than growth, and what it truly takes to rebuild yourself from the ground up.

@elizabeth_gilbert_writer is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love and Big Magic, with over 25 million books old worldwide. Her work spans memoir, fiction, and nonfiction - including City of Girls, Committed, and her new book All the Way to the River - and has been translated into more than 30 languages. A three-time National Magazine Award finalist, Elizabeth's honest, soulful storytelling has made her one of the most beloved voices of our time. Follow Elizabeth on Instagram and subscribe to her Substack, "Love Letters."

WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:

05:12 Codepency, relapse, and what real healing looks like

10:02 Visitaiton and Connection Beyond Death

15:06 The Unexpected Turns of Life

24:46 Soul Contracts and the Cosmic Boardroom

29:45 The Quest for Lava: Love, Approval, and Validation

33:53 Recovery and the Journey to Wholeness

38:31 The Marriage Benefit Imbalance

41:50 How to Remove Yourself From the Overgiving Trap

45:30 The Importance of Self-Reserve

51:24 Living with Urgency and Authenticity

56:07 Lessons from Darkness Retreats

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