Addiction, motherhood and Jesus with writer Anne Lamott
Summary
In this episode, host Manoush Zomorodi interviews bestselling author Anne Lamott about her life, writing process, and new essay collection, *Somehow*. Lamott shares the origin of her "bird by bird" advice, discusses her journey through addiction and recovery, and reflects on her faith, parenting, and experiences with grief. She emphasizes themes of grace, surrender, and the transformative power of love in navigating life's challenges.
Topics discussed
Introduction and the 'Bird by Bird' philosophy
Childhood, family dynamics, and early writing
The writing process and dealing with publication
Addiction, recovery, and the 'forward thrust' mindset
Faith, grace, and spiritual awakening
Parenthood and helping a child with addiction
Grief, death, and hospice volunteering
Love, marriage, and concluding thoughts
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