The Jordan Harbinger Show 402: Cheryl Strayed | Creativity, Meltdowns, and Leaving It All Behind
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Sep 10, 2020 Cheryl Strayed, the award-winning author of 'Wild' and co-host of the Dear Sugars podcast, shares her journey of resilience and creativity. She discusses the importance of accepting mediocrity to finish endeavors, why we often give sound advice yet struggle to follow it for ourselves, and the necessity of relinquishing the need for approval. Cheryl also highlights the transformative power of life's challenges, emphasizing that our dreams shouldn't hinder our well-being. Her reflections on hiking and emotional burdens offer profound insights into the creative process.
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Statue of Cheryl Strayed
- Cheryl Strayed was approached to have a statue made of her in NYC.
- The project aimed to address gender inequality in public statues.
Cheryl Strayed's Hiking Motivation
- Cheryl Strayed hiked the Pacific Crest Trail after experiencing grief and self-destruction.
- She sought solace and self-discovery in the challenge of nature.
Heroin's Allure
- Heroin temporarily relieves emotional pain, which can be a dangerous allure for those suffering.
- Strayed emphasizes the importance of compassion for addicts.
