594: ANNE LAMOTT on Writing, Healing and Finding Love When you Least Expect It

Apr 23, 2024

Bestselling author Anne Lamott discusses the power of love in healing, the challenges of a writing career, and the importance of self-care. She shares insights on self-love, asking for help, addiction, and recovery. The conversation also delves into the writing process, combating the inner critic, and the spiritual journey of self-discovery and acceptance.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Journey of a Writer and Breaking Taboos in Writing

02:30 • 5min

Embracing the Shitty First Draft

07:26 • 8min

Navigating the Challenges of a Writing Career

15:09 • 6min

Navigating the Maze of Criticism

20:57 • 8min

Journey to Sobriety and Spiritual Practices

29:13 • 8min

Embracing Help and Unity Within the Family

37:33 • 9min

Embracing Self-Love and Beginning the Writing Journey

46:07 • 31min

Exploring the New Book on Love and a Personal Anecdote

01:17:08 • 2min

Today's podcast features an extensive conversation with Anne Lamott about the transformative power of love in overcoming life's greatest challenges, the journey and struggles of a writing career, and the importance of self-care. She shares personal anecdotes and insights on facing incredulous losses, the significance of love in healing, and how love manifests in various forms to offer support and comfort. She delves into the writing process, combating the inner critic, and the therapeutic role of writing in dealing with personal trauma and difficulties. Throughout, there's a strong emphasis on the necessity of self-love, asking for help when needed, the impact of addiction and recovery on one's life, and the spiritual journey encompassing self-discovery and acceptance.

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00:00 The Power of Love in Our Darkest Moments

01:33 A Writer's Journey: From Novels to Motherhood and Beyond

05:10 Embracing the Shitty First Draft: A Writer's Salvation

07:08 The Writing Room: Community and Critique in the Creative Process

13:53 Navigating the Challenges of a Writing Career

25:47 Spiritual Practices for a Fulfilling Life

30:57 Asking for Help: A Lesson in Love and Support

35:01 The Turning Point: A Journey to Self-Love

36:45 A New Love Affair with Myself

37:48 Finding Love and Navigating Marriage

39:30 Embracing Age and Rejecting Expiration Dates

42:39 The Power of Writing and Overcoming the Inner Critic

54:38 The Spiritual Journey and Helping Others

59:04 Overcoming Addiction and Finding Community

01:10:35 The New Book: A Deep Dive into Love

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