Isabel Allende

In this engaging conversation, Isabel Allende, a celebrated Spanish language author with over 80 million copies sold, reflects on her turbulent childhood in Chile and the impact of fear on society. She shares insights on how personal narratives intertwine with historical events, particularly in her new book about the Chilean Civil War. Allende discusses the emotional connections fostered through writing and the importance of storytelling in humanitarian efforts. The discussion emphasizes the complexities of aging and memory, highlighting the power of kindness in challenging times.

Today on Wiser Than Me, Julia gets schooled by 80-year-old award-winning author Isabel Allende (The House of the Spirits). Isabel teaches Julia about organic justice, letter writing, and blueberry weed edibles. The two compare notes on everything from postpartum experiences to otherworldly visits from the other side.    Follow Wiser Than Me on Instagram and TikTok @wiserthanme and on Facebook at facebook.com/wiserthanmepodcast.    Keep up with Isabel Allende on Instagram @allendeisabel.   Find out more about other shows on our network at @lemonadamedia on all social platforms.   Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Click this link for a list of all Wiser Than Me sponsors and discount codes: https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.    For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Award-winning author Isabel Allende discusses motherhood, falling in love in her seventies, advice from Elizabeth Gilbert, and staying present in life. The podcast also explores themes of individuality, power, mother-daughter relationships, marriage, motherhood complexities, signs in life, writing, and aging.

Isabel Allende, escritora chilena reconocida por obras como 'La casa de los espíritus', comparte su profunda conexión con la escritura y su hija Paula, quien ha sido una fuente de sanación en su vida. Habla sobre el significado del 8 de enero como un punto de inflexión en su carrera literaria y cómo el amor y la memoria influyen en su narración. Allende también reflexiona sobre el humor como forma de resistencia en la vida de las mujeres y la capacidad de la escritura para sanar y transformar en tiempos de adversidad.

Isabel Allende, the acclaimed Chilean-American author known for her impactful narratives, shares her wisdom in a captivating dialogue. She discusses organic justice and the joys of letter writing, reflecting on her unique encounters with motherhood and the supernatural. The conversation spills into the healing power of storytelling and the struggles of navigating familial legacies. Allende's delightful insights into aging and self-acceptance leave listeners inspired to embrace their own journeys, peppered with humor and heartfelt anecdotes.

Isabel Allende, the beloved Spanish-language author, shares her profound journey through grief and resilience. She discusses the impact of her daughter’s death on her writing and how her mother inspired her to keep creating. Allende also explores finding love in her late 70s, sparking a fresh perspective on relationships. The conversation reveals her insights on personal transformation, forgiveness, and the healing power of storytelling, highlighting a life rich with experience and deep connections.

Isabel Allende, a best-selling author known for her profound insights on loss and freedom, shares her extraordinary journey marked by tragedy and resilience. She reflects on a childhood overshadowed by political turmoil in Chile and personal losses that shaped her outlook on life. Allende reveals how the process of letting go can lead to unexpected freedom, encouraging listeners to embrace both joy and sorrow. Through heartfelt storytelling, she conveys the healing power of memories and the strength found in acceptance.

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Best-selling author Isabel Allende has led an extraordinary life marked by moments of tragic loss. A coup in her home country of Chile forces her family into exile, and an unexpected illness takes away one of the most important people in her life. And yet, at 80 years old, Isabel feels a lightness that contradicts the attachment she felt in her youth. In this episode, Isabel teaches us how the most unbearable losses can sometimes offer the most profound gift: the freedom to live a joyful, fearless life.Isabel's website: https://isabelallende.com/Isabel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allendeisabel/Isabel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/isabelallendeIsabel's episode on our sister podcast, Spark & Fire: https://sparkandfire.com/isabelallende/Each episode of Meditative Story combines the emotional pull of first-person storytelling with immersive music and gentle mindfulness prompts. Read the transcript for this story: meditativestory.comSign up for the Meditative Story newsletter: https://meditativestory.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Acclaimed authors Isabel Allende and Edna O'Brien discuss finding love in later years, coping with isolation and Covid-19, and the power of literature in crisis. They delve into themes of displacement, grief, hope, starting new books, and the story of a Nigerian girl abducted by Boko Haram.