The Marie Forleo Podcast

Confidence is NOT something you're born with. It's something you build. Take it from Lisa Bilyeu — co-founder of a billion-dollar company (yes billion with a 'b') and author of Radical Confidence — who grew up just trying to avoid the spotlight and fit in. Listen now and learn how to take control of your mind, beat your insecurities, and tame that negative voice in your head. So you can *finally* achieve the goals you've been too scared to try. Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. <3 RESOURCES FOR YOU: Watch my Free Masterclass: Stop These 3 Profit-Killing Mistakes… Before It's Too Late → https://www.marieforleo.com/freeclass Are you struggling through those moments where your brain just goes, "ugh, not now"... and you can't get moving? Grab my 1-Minute Motivators to get you back on track FAST. → https://marieforleo.com/motivators COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most!

When you fail, you have a choice: to get back up or to take the easy and safe way out. In today's episode from the archives, you'll find out how to overcome fear and be empowered by your mistakes, rather than trapped by them. Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. <3 COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo Watch my Free Masterclass: Stop These 3 Profit-Killing Mistakes… Before It's Too Late → https://www.marieforleo.com/freeclass If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most!

If money feels stressful, confusing, or just out of reach — this conversation will change everything. In this episode, The Automatic Millionaire author David Bach shares the exact system that helped over 24 million people build real wealth — no budgeting apps, no financial degree, and no big salary required. You'll learn why his timeless advice is more relevant than ever in today's AI-driven world, and how just $20 a day can become millions with the right habits. David Bach is a renowned financial expert, 10x New York Times bestselling author of books like: The Latte Factor and Smart Women Finish Rich, he's also the co-founder of AE Wealth Management. He's appeared on Oprah, NBC's Today, and reached millions with his Finish Rich message — helping everyday people take control of their money and their future. WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: 05:02 - The "selfish" reason David updated The Automatic Millionaire for 2025 06:17 - Why 16 million NEW millionaires were created in 20 years (while 6 out of 10 Americans live paycheck to paycheck) 07:30 - The "automatic economy" trap: How technology separates you from your money 08:54 - Why money isn't taught in school (and why you feel overwhelmed) 16:45 - Why your values determine your financial success 27:00 - Pay yourself first: The #1 wealth-building rule you must follow 40:15 - "I'll start saving when I make more" — Why this mindset keeps you broke 43:35 - How to give yourself a 10% pay raise (and become automatically rich) 1:03 - The 4% rule: How much money you actually need to retire 1:39 - The ultimate truth about money and freedom (David's final wisdom) Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. <3 If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all our episodes on YouTube → http://www.youtube.com/marieforleo COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: Grab your copy of David's book → https://amzn.to/3Mz95ks Watch my Free Masterclass: Stop These 3 Profit-Killing Mistakes… Before It's Too Late → https://www.marieforleo.com/freeclass If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most!

Want to set yourself up for a great year ahead? Keep it simple with this highly effective year-end review. Grab your gel pens and journal, and get ready to feel more grounded and clear as you head into the new year. Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. <3 Are you struggling through those moments where your brain just goes, "ugh, not now"... and you can't get moving? Grab my 1-Minute Motivators to get you back on track FAST. → https://marieforleo.com/motivators COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most!

When your hormones start shifting in midlife, it can feel like you're losing your mind – and no one prepared you for it. Dr. Mindy Pelz knows this spiral all too well. In this raw and deeply validating conversion, she shares what really happens to a woman's brain, body, and identity during perimenopause – and why saying "I'm not okay" might be the most healing step you can take. Dr. Mindy Pelz is a New York Times bestselling author and a leading voice in women's health, hormones, and aging. Her books, including Eat Like a Girl, Fast Like a Girl, and her new book: Age Like a Girl empower women to work with their biology, not against it. Through her top-ranked podcast, The Resetter Podcast, and YouTube channel with 110M+ views, Dr. Mindy is changing the menopause conversation, helping women unlock energy, brain clarity, and purpose in their second half of life. WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Searching for the "new you" as you navigate midlife 02:45 Understanding menopause with a fresh perspective 05:57 The emotional toll it takes to break down and break free 09:08 Why it's powerful to get vulnerable and acknowledging our struggles 11:54 Welcome to the Goo Phase 15:01 The Grandmother Hypothesis will redefine purpose in midlife 36:32 How to embrace the power of the crone 42:04 Understanding how the brain remodels during menopause 49:34 Navigating the neurochemical changes and emotional sensitivity 01:00:55 Reclaiming your identity and prioritizing self-care Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. <3 If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all our episodes on YouTube → http://www.youtube.com/marieforleo COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: Grab your copy of Mindy's new book, Age Like a Girl → https://amzn.to/4pWjmWa Watch my Free Masterclass: Stop Making These 3 Profit Killing Mistakes… Before It's Too Late → https://www.marieforleo.com/freeclass Are you struggling through those moments where your brain just goes, "ugh, not now"... and you can't get moving? Grab my 1-Minute Motivators to get you back on track FAST. → https://marieforleo.com/motivators If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most!

Struggling to find fresh content ideas every week? In this episode, you'll learn three strategies to help you create an endless supply of content ideas that'll work for your blog, vlog, podcast, newsletter or social media posts. → https://www.marieforleo.com/blog/content-ideas Are you struggling through those moments where your brain just goes, "ugh, not now"... and you can't get moving? Grab my 1-Minute Motivators to get you back on track FAST. → https://marieforleo.com/motivators COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most!

When the odds are stacked against you, how do you succeed anyway? Foster kid turned NFL athlete, Anthony Trucks shares his 3-step method to upgrade your identity and succeed, even when it seems impossible. Watch my Free Masterclass: Stop Making These 3 Profit Killing Mistakes… Before It's Too Late → https://www.marieforleo.com/freeclass Are you struggling through those moments where your brain just goes, "ugh, not now"... and you can't get moving? Grab my 1-Minute Motivators to get you back on track FAST. → https://marieforleo.com/motivators COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most!

Ready for the cheap secret "hack" that allows you to eat dessert & still burn fat? Glucose Goddess, Jessie Inchauspé, joins us on this #MarieTV to share 4 simple tricks to clear your skin, boost energy, and drop pounds — without cutting your favorite foods. Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. <3 Watch my Free Masterclass: Stop Making These 3 Profit Killing Mistakes… Before It's Too Late → https://www.marieforleo.com/freeclass Are you struggling through those moments where your brain just goes, "ugh, not now"... and you can't get moving? Grab my 1-Minute Motivators to get you back on track FAST. → https://marieforleo.com/motivators COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most!

When you're caring for someone you love with dementia, the weight of responsibility can slowly consume you. Emma Heming Willis knows this reality firsthand. After her husband Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, Emma found herself in one of life's most challenging roles: caregiver. In this raw, powerful conversation, she reveals what actually helps when caregiving gets hard, why asking for help saved her, and the one thing every caregiver needs to survive. Emma Heming Willis is a mother, step-mother, wife, advocate, and co-founder of Make Time Wellness, a brand devoted to women's brain health. Following Bruce Willis's frontotemporal dementia diagnosis, Emma became a leading voice for care partners and families navigating neurodegenerative disease. Through her storytelling and advocacy, she helps caregivers feel less alone. Her new book, "The Unexpected Journey" is available now. WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 – How Emma met Bruce (and why it wasn't love at first sight) 09:45 – The phone call that changed everything 14:58 – Why standard dementia tests can miss FTD 16:58 – Diagnosis day 2022: "We Walked Out With Nothing" 21:33 – When they don't know they're sick: anosognosia explained 23:03 – Why the right diagnosis matters (wrong meds can backfire) 26:56 – The reframe that reduced Emma's family stress 32:49 – The burnout stat that snapped Emma back to herself 39:26 – How to turn "let me know how to help" into real help 42:22 – "Give yourself 30" Patti Davis's simple reset for heavy emotions 47:00 – The importance of understanding ambiguous grief Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. <3 If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all our episodes on YouTube → http://www.youtube.com/marieforleo COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: Grab your copy of Emma Heming Willis' new book The Unexpected Journey → https://amzn.to/4ox2PYt How to Get Anything You Want (Free Audio Training) → https://www.marieforleo.com/how-to-get-anything-you-want If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most!

Want to stop self-sabotaging and start achieving? Steven Pressfield explains why overcoming resistance is the key to fulfilling your greatest creative potential. He also reveals some of the revolutionary ideas from his books: The War of Art, Turning Pro, and The Artist's Journey. I love Steven so much and could not be more honored to have him in the studio. This conversation is what every dreamer needs to do their life's work, no matter how unconventional. Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. <3 Get your in-person or virtual tickets for "How to Lose Your Mind with Marie Forleo & Josh Pais." → https://marieforleo.com/london Watch my Free Masterclass: Stop Making These 3 Profit Killing Mistakes… Before It's Too Late → https://www.marieforleo.com/freeclass COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most!

Stuck in a dark place? Wish the world was more accepting and less negative? In this interview, world-renowned writer and spiritual teacher, Bryon Katie, will walk you through 4 questions that will change your life. Not only will you learn how to turn off the negative chatter of your mind, but you'll get to the root of your suffering so you can start healing. Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. <3 Get your in-person or virtual tickets for "How to Lose Your Mind with Marie Forleo & Josh Pais." → https://marieforleo.com/london Watch my Free Masterclass: Stop Making These 3 Profit Killing Mistakes… Before It's Too Late → https://www.marieforleo.com/freeclass COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most!

What does it take to become one of the most successful, self-made women in the world? In this powerful episode, Anastasia Soare — founder of Anastasia Beverly Hills — shares the untold story of her rise from esthetician to eyebrow mogul. You’ll learn how she pioneered the Golden Ratio for brow shaping, overcame countless rejections, and created a global cosmetics empire that’s inspired millions. Anastasia Soare is the founder, CEO, and driving force behind Anastasia Beverly Hills—one of the fastest-growing brands in the beauty industry—and author of the new book Raising Brows. Often called the “Queen of Eyebrows,” she’s built an iconic global empire from scratch and helped reshape the beauty standards for generations. Her products and techniques are trusted by Oprah, Kim Kardashian, Michelle Obama, and millions more. WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 – How Anastasia Escaped Communism With Nothing 08:57 – The One Choice That Changed Her Entire Life 11:43 – Finding Comfort in the Queen of Daytime TV 17:51 – How Eyebrows Turned Into a Billion-Dollar Idea 24:03 – Why Mastery Beats Hype (Even In The Age of AI) 26:53 – The Oprah Moment! 32:59 – The Billionaire Work Ethic You Won’t See on Instagram 35:45 – Anastasia’s Message to Every Woman Who Feels “Too Late” Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. <3 If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all our episodes on YouTube → http://www.youtube.com/marieforleo COME SAY ‘HI!’ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: Grab your copy of Anastasia Soare’s new book Raising Brows → https://amzn.to/4oAFLaR Get your in-person or virtual tickets for "How to Lose Your Mind with Marie Forleo & Josh Pais." → https://marieforleo.com/london Watch my Free Masterclass: Stop Making These 3 Profit Killing Mistakes… Before It’s Too Late → https://www.marieforleo.com/freeclass If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most!

How can our families, businesses, cities, and even the global economy thrive — without destroying the planet? “Doughnut Economics” shows us the way. Listen now and learn the #1 factor that influences human behavior, why perpetual growth will destroy everything, and how “going doughnut” can actually save the world. Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. <3 Get your in-person or virtual tickets for "How to Lose Your Mind with Marie Forleo & Josh Pais." → https://marieforleo.com/london Watch my Free Masterclass: Stop Making These 3 Profit Killing Mistakes… Before It’s Too Late → https://www.marieforleo.com/freeclass COME SAY ‘HI!’ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most!

Think procrastination means you’re lazy? Think again. In just 58 seconds, I’ll reveal the real reason you can’t stop stalling — and it’s not about discipline. You’ll learn how to flip the internal switch that keeps your brain stuck in avoidance mode and finally start taking action, even when you’re scared. Get your in-person or virtual tickets for "How to Lose Your Mind with Marie Forloe & Josh Pais." --> https://marieforleo.com/london Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. <3 If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all our episodes on YouTube → http://www.youtube.com/marieforleo COME SAY ‘HI!’ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: Watch my Free Masterclass: Stop Making These 3 Profit Killing Mistakes… Before It’s Too Late → https://www.marieforleo.com/freeclass If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most!

Get your in-person or virtual tickets for "How to Lose Your Mind with Marie Forleo & Josh Pais." --> https://marieforleo.com/london Brené Brown discusses comparison, courage, vulnerability with Marie Forleo. Get proven tools be a better leader now. Courage is teachable; it’s a collection of four skill sets that are 100% measurable and observable. We can learn to be braver and we can teach others to do it. Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. <3 COME SAY ‘HI!’ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: Ready to opt OUT of overwhelm once and for all? Save your seat here to my free masterclass here → http://jointimegenius.com/freetraining If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most!

Get your in-person or virtual tickets for "How to Lose Your Mind with Marie Forleo & Josh Pais." --> https://marieforleo.com/london Want MORE from your life? Today, the iconic Matthew McConaughey is on #MarieTV to share his secret to finding your frequency and getting in rhythm with life. So you can stop settling and create massive success — on your own terms. Matthew is an Oscar-winning actor, New York Times bestselling author, philanthropist, and devoted father and husband who’s known for his dogged determination to stay true to himself. Click PLAY now to learn McConaughey’s best advice for a satisfying, successful, and authentic life. Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. <3 COME SAY ‘HI!’ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: Ready to opt OUT of overwhelm once and for all? Save your seat here to my free masterclass here → http://jointimegenius.com/freetraining If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most!

Ever feel stuck in the same loop — making the same mistakes, doubting yourself, or overthinking everything? In this powerful conversation, Marie sits down with her longtime partner Josh Pais to share the tools from his new book Lose Your Mind: The Path to Creative Invincibility. You’ll learn how to stop suppressing emotions, overcome fear, and use presence as the ultimate fuel to create abundance and win big in life. Josh Pais is a celebrated actor with over 150 film and TV credits (The Dropout, A Man in Full, Younger, Ray Donovan, High Maintenance, and as Raphael in the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). He’s the founder of Committed Impulse, a groundbreaking training that’s become the “secret weapon” for top entrepreneurs, artists, doctors, and creators. His work helps people break free from overthinking and unlock spontaneous brilliance. WHAT’S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 — Why Josh’s book shocked Marie (in the best way) 01:50 — The #1 reason we stay stuck in old patterns 06:10 — What Josh’s father (a physicist who worked with Einstein) taught him about fear 12:11 — The myth of good and bad emotions 18:08 — Why suppressing your feelings keeps you stuck 20:00 — The hidden health costs of emotional suppression 27:48 — The future of human connection in an AI world 36:17 — The 4 access points to presence (tools you can use today) 41:20 — What Robert De Niro taught Josh about listening 49:15 — The secret to shutting down your toxic thoughts 57:08 — The #1 reason the world needs your creativity right now Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. <3 If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all our episodes on YouTube → http://www.youtube.com/marieforleo COME SAY ‘HI!’ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: Grab your copy of Josh Pais’ new book Lose Your Mind → https://amzn.to/42yOAcw 1-MINUTE MOTIVATORS → Are you struggling through those moments where your brain just goes, “ugh, not now”... and you can’t get moving? Grab my 1-Minute Motivators to get you back on track FAST. https://marieforleo.com/motivators How to Get Anything You Want (Free Audio Training) → https://www.marieforleo.com/how-to-get-anything-you-want If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most!

Ready to opt OUT of overwhelm once and for all? Save your seat here to my free masterclass here → http://jointimegenius.com/freetraining Laura Vanderkam has a powerful message: You can be more productive AND less stressed at the same time. In this interview, she discusses her book, “Off the Clock,” and how you can take control of your time to be more productive, less stressed, and more joyful. Learn what lies you’re telling yourself about time, how to structure your day to get the most done, and the habits you need to stop immediately to feel more relaxed and in control. In addition to “Off the Clock,” Laura Vanderkam is the bestselling author of “What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast,” “I Know How She Does It,” and “168 Hours,” among others. Her 2016 TED Talk, “How to Gain Control of Your Free Time,” has been viewed more than 5 million times. Her work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Fortune, and other publications. Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. <3 COME SAY ‘HI!’ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most!

What happens when love becomes addiction and life completely breaks you open? In this raw conversation, Elizabeth Gilbert shares her journey through grief, codependency, and recovery - revealing how our most devastating experiences can become our greatest teachers. You'll learn the difference between healing and fixing, why familiar pain often feels safer than growth, and what it truly takes to rebuild yourself from the ground up. @elizabeth_gilbert_writer is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love and Big Magic, with over 25 million books old worldwide. Her work spans memoir, fiction, and nonfiction - including City of Girls, Committed, and her new book All the Way to the River - and has been translated into more than 30 languages. A three-time National Magazine Award finalist, Elizabeth's honest, soulful storytelling has made her one of the most beloved voices of our time. Follow Elizabeth on Instagram and subscribe to her Substack, "Love Letters." WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: 05:12 Codepency, relapse, and what real healing looks like 10:02 Visitaiton and Connection Beyond Death 15:06 The Unexpected Turns of Life 24:46 Soul Contracts and the Cosmic Boardroom 29:45 The Quest for Lava: Love, Approval, and Validation 33:53 Recovery and the Journey to Wholeness 38:31 The Marriage Benefit Imbalance 41:50 How to Remove Yourself From the Overgiving Trap 45:30 The Importance of Self-Reserve 51:24 Living with Urgency and Authenticity 56:07 Lessons from Darkness Retreats Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. <3 If you prefer video or want closed captions, you can watch all our episodes on YouTube → http://www.youtube.com/marieforleo COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: FREE AUDIO TRAINING: How to Get Anything You Want (Free Audio Training) → https://www.marieforleo.com/how-to-get-anything-you-want ALL THE WAY TO THE RIVER: Grab your copy of Elizabeth Gilbert's new book → https://amzn.to/4nem1ZN If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most!

Ever wish you had more hours in the day? Discover the surprising habit that's been secretly sabotaging your productivity, and how to reverse it. Plus, my top 5 tips for mastering your time, achieving big goals, and making your dreams a reality -- WITHOUT stress, overwhelm, or burnout. Ready to opt OUT of overwhelm once and for all? Save your seat here to my free masterclass here → https://www.jointimegenius.com/freeclass Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. <3 COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! <3 It really helps us get encouraging and actionable advice to entrepreneurs and creatives who need to hear it most.