Magic Lessons with Elizabeth Gilbert
Bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert returns for the second season of her hit podcast MAGIC LESSONS, ready to help another batch of aspiring artists overcome their fears and create more joyfully. This year’s guest experts include Neil Gaiman, Gary Shteyngart, Amy Purdy, Michael Ian Black, Brandon Stanton, Martha Beck, and Glennon Doyle Melton.
MAGIC LESSONS art courtesy of Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.
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Jul 25, 2016 • 35min
Magic Lessons Se. 1, Ep. 12: Brene Brown on "Big Strong Magic"
Brene Brown, author of RISING STRONG, talks about the struggles of expression, embracing failure, self-forgiveness, healing personal stories, and the role of vulnerability in creativity.
Jul 25, 2016 • 60min
Magic Lessons Se. 1, Ep. 11: "The Big Check-In"
The author of BIG MAGIC finds out how five podcast participants are honoring their "contracts with inspiration." This is an installment of Magic Lessons with Elizabeth Gilbert. For more information on Elizabeth Gilbert, please visit: www.elizabethgilbert.com.
Jul 25, 2016 • 22min
Magic Lessons Se. 1, Ep. 10: "John Hodgman on "The Question of What Come Next"
The author of BIG MAGIC speaks with the writer, comedian, and prolific podcaster about the boredom of mastery and the thrill of self-reinvention. This is an installment of Magic Lessons with Elizabeth Gilbert. For more information on Elizabeth Gilbert, please visit: www.elizabethgilbert.com.
Jul 25, 2016 • 18min
Magic Lessons Se. 1, Ep. 9: "Dear Creativity and Fear"
The author of BIG MAGIC helps a photographer find the courage to follow her creative impulses into a new realm. This is an installment of Magic Lessons with Elizabeth Gilbert. For more information on Elizabeth Gilbert, please visit: www.elizabethgilbert.com.
Jul 25, 2016 • 15min
Magic Lessons Se. 1, Ep. 8: "The Pure Pleasure of Making Stuff"
Exploring the joy of creating art for personal fulfillment, embracing imperfection for growth, and discussing the diverse lives of artists. Encourages self-driven motivation and self-acceptance in the creative process.
Jul 25, 2016 • 21min
Magic Lessons Se. 1, Ep. 7: "Sexy, Dirty, Nasty, Wicked"
The author of BIG MAGIC helps an art teacher run off and have an affair with her art. This is an installment of Magic Lessons with Elizabeth Gilbert. For more information on Elizabeth Gilbert, please visit: www.elizabethgilbert.com.
Jul 25, 2016 • 14min
Magic Lessons Se. 1, Ep. 6: Ann Patchett's Counter-advice "Dive into That Well"
The author of BIG MAGIC and the author of THIS IS THE STORY OF A HAPPY MARRIAGE on stories that demand to be told. This is an installment of Magic Lessons with Elizabeth Gilbert. For more information on Elizabeth Gilbert, please visit: www.elizabethgilbert.com.
Jul 25, 2016 • 22min
Magic Lessons Se. 1, Ep. 5: "Access Your Joy"
The author of BIG MAGIC helps a grieving songwriter get back to making music. This is an installment of Magic Lessons with Elizabeth Gilbert. For more information on Elizabeth Gilbert, please visit: www.elizabethgilbert.com.
Jul 25, 2016 • 17min
Magic Lessons Se. 1, Ep. 4: Rob Bell on how "The Action Is Right Here"
The author of BIG MAGIC speaks with Pastor Rob Bell about protecting the soul in a soulless environment. This is an installment of Magic Lessons with ELizabeth Gilbert. For more information on Elizabeth Gilbert, please visit: www.elizabethgilbert.com.
Jul 25, 2016 • 21min
Magic Lessons Se. 1, Ep. 3: "The Thing That You Are Seeking Is Also Seeking You"
The author of BIG MAGIC helps a call center worker find a way to keep the creative spirit alive. This is an installment of Magic Lessons with Elizabeth Gilbert. For more information on Elizabeth Gilbert, please visit: www.elizabethgilbert.com.
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