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TLS #100: Elizabeth Gilbert on curiosity, epic self-compassion, & creativity (“Big Magic”) Oct 15, 2015

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Episode 100. Elizabeth Gilbert. And my 31st birthday. These are three things that are all happening today on The Lively Show, and I’m pinching myself to make sure this isn’t just a dream…. …. A lovely dream that I cannot wait to share with you! Today we’re talking with worldwide bestselling author, Elizabeth Gilbert – of […]

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TLS #100 with Elizabeth Gilbert: Curiosity, Epic Self-Compassion, and Creativity Oct 14, 2015

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Episode 100.

Elizabeth Gilbert.

And my 31st birthday.

These are three things that are all happening today on The Lively Show, and I’m pinching myself to make sure this isn’t just a dream….

…. A lovely dream that I cannot wait to share with you!

Today we’re talking with worldwide bestselling author, Elizabeth Gilbert – of Big Magic, and Eat Pray Love fame – about a wide range of topics including creativity, the fetishization of passion, the magic of curiosity, and the importance of epic doses of self-compassion.

This episode is perfect for anyone looking to have a more compassionate + creative life, career, and relationship with themselves.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

How Elizabeth’s childhood spent living on a farm contributed to her creativity.

Why Elizabeth doesn’t preach passion to others, and what she thinks is a better alternative to passion.

How she is repurposing and reclaiming the word “entitlement.”

Why Elizabeth believes people shouldn’t quit their day jobs in order to be creative.

Why she thinks service is not effective if you don’t love the work.

How Elizabeth is able to avoid martyrdom in her life and solve conflicts in a creative and playful way.

Why self compassion is essential for a joyful and beautiful life.

How Elizabeth distinguishes between the soul and the ego and how her soul has kept her going through rejection and scrutiny.

What she believes is the best way to help others.

How Elizabeth has come to understand and work with her psychological creative cycles.

What Elizabeth would tell someone just starting out on this journey.

SHOW NOTES

Eat Pray Love

Big Magic

Magic Lessons Podcast

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Squarespace Mini Interview: Bryn Huntpalmer of The Birth Hour Podcast

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TLS #99: life, career, & design Q+A Oct 13, 2015

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Today I’ve got a very special birthday week Lively Show Q&A! On Monday, I sent out an email requesting questions on any and all topics, and I got more than 100 awesome questions in response. I want to share a huge hug + thank you to everyone who emailed a question. They were wonderful, and I […]

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TLS #99: Life, Career, and Design Q+A Oct 13, 2015

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Today I’ve got a very special birthday week Lively Show Q&A!

On Monday, I sent out an email requesting questions on any and all topics, and I got more than 100 awesome questions in response.

I want to share a huge hug + thank you to everyone who emailed a question. They were wonderful, and I look forward to possibly answering questions that were not addressed today in future Mini Editions to come.

In this episode, I’m answering 20 questions on a variety of topics including: life, career, home design, podcasting, personal growth, dating, my childhood, and more.

This episode is perfect for anyone looking for a fun chat on a wide range of topics that will hopefully add a little extra joy and peace to their day.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

How did you or how would you suggest transitioning from a full time job to a job/career you love, of entrepreneurship? Even when you need to continue to work to provide.

What is your schedule? Do you keep “regular” business hours? How early do you get up.. Bedtime, etc.!

I’m curious, how is the new house coming along? Have you tried any new decor trends in this house that you haven’t tried in the past? Or are you sticking to the classic looks that are tried and true for you?

Do you have any advice for starting a values based blog and not getting caught up in things like subscribers and followers?

My question is: how do you stick to habits in order to achieve goals? I feel like I’m pretty clear on what I want to do/be, but I lack follow-through. Any advice?

How can I use value based intentions when dating?

I would love to know about your childhood; how your parents raised such an ambitious, brilliant and self-confident woman!

I wanted to know how is it being on the Hormone Detox Plan? Do you feel different? Is it easy to follow?

I made a goal 18 months ago that I would be able to quite my day job by March of 2015. I made tons of progress and am very proud of how far I have come HOWEVER, I’m really no where near being able to quit my job. So, I really struggle to stay motivated sometimes. And, to be honest, sometimes I wonder how long I should pursue the photography dream before moving on from it and just let it be a hobby instead of a career….?

How do you best keep in touch with family & friends that live far away?

How can you design/decorate a beautiful + functional space in a small apartment on a budget?

I can happily say that I’m living a life that I’m proud of. I’m living in myself and as myself. It feels good! However, sometimes I feel very guilty because of my privilege. How do I keep continuing to check my privilege (as someone who is significantly less oppressed than so many people), but keep the joy that I’ve worked so hard for?

What are some things you hope to do in your life outside of your career?

Where is your favorite place that you have traveled, and where is on your travel “bucket list”?

Wanting to live a life with intention – sometimes it is and *should be* hard to make the choices we have chosen, like eating well and living mindfully. Do you agree? Disagree? I’d love to hear your experience, and how you balance this? Self-compassion and persistence / pushing?

Maybe you could share your morning and evening routine that sets you up for success?

What do you do when you hit a

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TLS #98: Purpose, Motherhood, Overcoming Anxiety & Making a Difference with Ashley LeMieux (The Shine Project) Oct 08, 2015

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Happy Lively Show day to you! Today’s guest, Ashley LeMieux, is someone I admire not only for the impact she’s making on the world through her (quickly expanding) accessory company, The Shine Project, but she’s also someone who simply radiates joy in a palpable way you can just feel. In the show, we’re talking about her […]

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TLS #98 with Ashley Lemieux: Purpose, Motherhood, Overcoming Anxiety, & Making a Difference Oct 07, 2015

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Happy Lively Show day to you!

Today’s guest, Ashley LeMieux, is someone I admire not only for the impact she’s making on the world through her (quickly expanding) accessory company, The Shine Project, but she’s also someone who simply radiates joy in a palpable way you can just feel.

In the show, we’re talking about her mission-driven business (which grants college scholarships and employs inner city youth), how she’s adjusted to becoming a mom of two children over the past two and a half years, how she’s handling bouts of anxiety, and what purpose can look like at different times in our lives.

This episode is perfect for anyone looking for an encouraging conversation around the topics of making a difference, dealing with anxiety proactively, navigating motherhood and career, and embracing purpose in our lives.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

How Ashley’s experience working with inner city youth lead to her starting the Shine Project.

How Ashley’s purpose fuels her life.

The mindset Ashley has adopted that has helped get her through difficulties and accomplish big things.

What purpose is and how our purpose can change throughout the different seasons of our lives.

The anxiety Ashley has been experiencing recently and what has helped her cope with it.

What she does to make sure her children aren’t negatively affected by her anxiety.

Ashley’s advice to people who want to make an impact in their community either through starting a business or not.

What Ashley would tell someone just starting out on this journey.

SHOW NOTES

The Shine Project

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I'm hosting a free group Inner Voice Alignment Session on Wednesday, October 21st!

If something in your life has been feeling "stuck," come connect with your Inner Voice and find clarity with me.

You can sign up at BellaLively.com/AlignmentSessions.

I'd love to see you there!

Join us in Welling, an online social club of 222+ inspired souls growing, sharing, and creating more beautiful lives everyday.

TLS #97: September Favorites + My Favorite Tech Tools to Stay Organized Oct 06, 2015

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Today it’s time to share my second installment of monthly favorites! In this mini edition, I’m dishing on a variety of favorites from September including my favorite books, eats, reads, TV shows, organizational tech tools, and more. Plus, I’m also sharing how you can submit your intuition letters for a new book project I’m working on […]

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TLS #97: September Favorites Oct 06, 2015

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oday it’s time to share my second installment of monthly favorites!

In this mini edition, I’m dishing on a variety of favorites from September including my favorite books, eats, reads, TV shows, organizational tech tools, and more.

Plus, I’m also sharing how you can submit your intuition letters for a new book project I’m working on as well.

This episode is perfect for anyone looking to hear about my favorites from the month of September. : )

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

When the Michigan Lively Show meet up will happen.

How you can submit your intuition letters for a new book project I’m working on.

My favorite book from September.

My new favorite TV show (and it’s not a murder mystery this time!)

My new fall favorite item of clothing.

My favorite tech tools to stay organized personally and as a team.

My new favorite #dfree and #gfree recipe.

How the WomanCode protocol is going so far.

My very, very favorite new thing (which all tampon users need to know about!).

SHOW NOTES

Intuition Writing Exercise

To submit your intuition letter for the intuition letter ebook: Please email Elle at jess(at)jesslively(dot)com with the subject line “INTUITION LETTER”

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear

Grace and Frankie

Lucky Women’s Basel Boot

Instagram snap of my favorite booties

Google Calendar

Sunrise App

Teuxdeux.com

The Lively Show with Tina Roth Eisenberg

Trello

Voxer

styleandpepper.com

The Lively Show with Alisa Vitti about Hormones

Instagram snap of my Italian Extravaganza recipe

macadamia nut ricotta recipe

The Diva Cup

The Lively Show with Bea Johnson about a Zero Waste Lifestyle

I'm hosting a free group Inner Voice Alignment Session on Wednesday, October 21st!

If something in your life has been feeling "stuck," come connect with your Inner Voice and find clarity with me.

You can sign up at BellaLively.com/AlignmentSessions.

I'd love to see you there!

Join us in Welling, an online social club of 222+ inspired souls growing, sharing, and creating more beautiful lives everyday.

TLS #96: how to diversify self-worth with Tal Ben-Shahar (Happier.tv) Oct 01, 2015

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Today’s episode of The Lively Show is a huge honor for me to share with you. I’m talking with author and lecturer, Tal Ben-Shahar. Tal taught two of the largest Harvard classes in the history of the school, and I was a lucky student of his Positive Psychology class — tuning in “un-officially” during my time at The University […]

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TLS #96 with Tal Ben-Shahar: How to Diversify Self-Worth Sep 30, 2015

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Today’s episode of The Lively Show is a huge honor for me to share with you.

I’m talking with author and lecturer, Tal Ben-Shahar. Tal taught two of the largest Harvard classes in the history of the school, and I was a lucky student of his Positive Psychology class — tuning in “un-officially” during my time at The University of Michigan.

His work has made a huge impact on my life and I am pumped to get to share him with you today on TLS(!!!).

In the show we cover a wide range of topics including: positive psychology, the origins of “self help,” the importance of diversifying our self-worth, perfect vs. optimal, and how to effectively implement habits that will boost our happiness.

This episode is perfect for anyone who geeks out on the topic of personal development or wants to get some easy takeaways to start improving their life one optimal step at a time.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT

Why the idea of “self help” has shifted from being about hard work and small change over time to quick fixes.

What things are key to making positive changes in our lives.

The #1 predictor of well-being.

Why research shows that levels of happiness and empathy are dropping, and how we can increase those things in our own lives.

Effective ways to get over the resistance we may experience towards things like exercising, meditation, and gratitude and how to create lasting habits.