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. Get the Start Today Journal - https://starttoday.com/products/start-today-journal 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 S****y 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 Have a question you want Rach to answer? An idea for a podcast episode?? Call the podcast hotline and leave a voicemail! Call (737) 400-4626 Sign up for Rachel’s weekly email: https://msrachelhollis.com/insider/ Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RachelHollisMotivation/videos Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MsRachelHollis/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices.