437 - How to Heal When Everything Falls Apart

What do you do when life falls apart? In this powerful
conversation, Suleika Jaouad shares how journaling, creativity,
and community helped her survive cancer, heartbreak, and
uncertainty - and build a life of purpose and beauty. You'll
learn how to transform pain into power, rewrite limiting
narratives, and reconnect with what makes you feel most alive.


@SuleikaJaouad is an Emmy Award-winning writer, visual artist,
and author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Between Two
Kingdoms is this week's guest on the show! You may know her from
her viral "Life, Interrupted" column, or from the deeply moving
Oscar-nominated documentary American Symphony. Suleika's new book
The Book of Alchemy is available here. Follow Suleika on
Instagram and subscribe to her Substack, "The Isolation
Journals."


WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE:


03:14 - The Shocking wake-up call that forced Suleika to
reimagine everything


04:08 - Why "containers" like the 100-day project can be
life-changing 


12:38 - Stuck in a thought loop? This will set you free


16:15 - The magical key for unlocking creativity


21:20 - The behind-the-scenes chaos of launching The Isolation
Journals


27:14 - Journaling vs. monetization: how Suleika made peace with
both


32:05 - This journaling prompt will rewrite your future


40:08 - Why dreaming big can feel dangerous - but it's the only
way forward


45:21 - The moment Suleika shrunk her truth in a room full of
geniuses


54:37 - The loss that turned hallucinations into art 


57:58 - Simple tools that make your journaling habit stick


1:03:21 - Rescue dogs, real estate & design on the farm


1:13:00 - Non-negotiable rituals for peace, clarity &
creative downloads


1:20:45 - Stop doing this one thing if you want to live your
truest life


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