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 <a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/eat-pray-love-one-woman-s-search-for-everything-across-italy-india-and-indonesia-elizabeth-gilbert/11694804?ean=9780143038412&next=t"> Eat, Pray, Love</a> and <a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/big-magic-creative-living-beyond-fear-elizabeth-gilbert/588716?ean=9781594634727&next=t"> Big Magic</a>, with over 25 million books old worldwide. Her work spans memoir, fiction, and nonfiction - including <a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/city-of-girls-elizabeth-gilbert/14978965?ean=9781594634741&next=t"> City of Girls</a>, <a href= "https://bookshop.org/p/books/committed-a-love-story-elizabeth-gilbert/11727072?ean=9780143118701&next=t"> Committed</a>, 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 <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/elizabeth_gilbert_writer/">Elizabeth</a> on Instagram and subscribe to her Substack, "<a href= "https://elizabethgilbert.substack.com">Love Letters</a>." 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 → <a href= "http://www.youtube.com/marieforleo">http://www.youtube.com/marieforleo</a> COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: <a href= "http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo">http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo</a> Tiktok: <a href= "https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo">https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo</a> Facebook: <a href= "http://www.facebook.com/marieforleo">http://www.facebook.com/marieforleo</a> Twitter: <a href= "http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo">http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo</a> MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU: FREE AUDIO TRAINING: How to Get Anything You Want (Free Audio Training) → <a href= "https://www.marieforleo.com/how-to-get-anything-you-want">https://www.marieforleo.com/how-to-get-anything-you-want</a>  ALL THE WAY TO THE RIVER: Grab your copy of Elizabeth Gilbert's new book → <a href="https://amzn.to/4nem1ZN">https://amzn.to/4nem1ZN</a> 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!

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