Amanda Palmer Presents: An intimate conversation with Elizabeth Lesser. Recorded Aug 14, 2019 in Woodstock, NY. Elizabeth Lesser is an author and healer who co-founded Omega Institute in 1977. She is the author of "Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow," "Marrow: Love, Loss & What Matters Most," "The Seekers Guide: Making Your Life a Spiritual Adventure" and, most recently, "Cassandra Speaks: When Women Are the Storytellers, the Human Story Changes." In 2008 she helped Oprah Winfrey produce a ten-week online seminar based on Eckhart Tolle’s book, "A New Earth." The webinar has been viewed by over 40 million people worldwide. She has two TED Talks, “Take The Other to Lunch” and “Say Your Truths and Seek them in Others.” In this episode we talk about memoirs, Elizabeth’s books, telling other people’s stories, The Omega Institute, patriarchy and leading an examined life. www.elizabethlesser.org www.eomega.org @ElizabethLesser on Twitter TED: https://www.ted.com/speakers/elizabeth_lesser No ads. No sponsors. No censorship. We are the media. Exclusive content is available to Patrons only. Go to Patreon. Become a member. Get extra stuff. Join the community at amandapalmer.net/podcast