We Can Do Hard Things 66. How to Come Home to Yourself with Martha Beck
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Feb 1, 2022 
Join Martha Beck, a New York Times bestselling author and life coach known for her witty blend of science and spirituality, as she guides listeners on a journey to reclaim their inner compass. She shares transformative advice that helped Glennon and Abby embrace love despite fear. Discover practical steps to cultivate joy, the power of expressing genuine emotions, and ways to navigate societal pressures. Martha emphasizes the importance of authenticity, self-acceptance, and small changes that can lead to profound personal growth.
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Glennon's Introduction to Martha Beck
- Glennon discovered Martha Beck's work while pregnant and facing a potential Down syndrome diagnosis for her child.
- Expecting Adam brought her peace, and though her son was born without Down syndrome, the book's impact remained.
Conflicting Advice and the Search for Self
- Glennon sought Martha's advice after falling in love with a woman while married to a man.
- Conflicting advice from friends highlighted the subjectivity of right and wrong, leading her to seek her own truth.
Love Each Other Out Loud
- Glennon and Abby, scared to go public with their relationship, called Martha for advice.
- Martha simply told them to "love each other out loud," which became a guiding principle for them.
