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We Can Do Hard Things

222. Jia Tolentino: The 1% of Life that Makes It All Worth It

Jun 27, 2023
01:04:05
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Jia Tolentino, author and essayist, joins the show to discuss the importance of accepting all sides of yourself, un-productivity, embracing shame, making real life bigger than internet life, finding energy in motherhood, and stopping late-night scrolling. They also talk about acid trips, shared sorority experiences, and Glennon's mug shot inspiring Jia's next show.
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  • Motherhood is a journey of paradoxes, highlighting the value of unvalued aspects of life.
  • The speaker strives to balance motherhood with meaningful contributions to the world.

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Motherhood and the Paradoxes of Existence

Motherhood is a journey filled with paradoxes - the simultaneous feeling of love and fear, the desire to be present in every moment, and the existential realization that life is fragile. The experience of birth, rather than being defined by love, is often a moment of revelation. Motherhood has led the speaker to question the value of time and productivity, and to embrace the unvalued aspects of life. It has also highlighted the importance of caregiving, a labor that is undervalued but critically important. The speaker strives to balance her role as a mother with her desire to contribute to the world in meaningful ways.

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