Cheryl Strayed gets real about being a broke bestselling author, comparing herself to other moms, practicing self-compassion - and then struggling all over again when the pandemic threw her off her game. Claire offers a weekly practice for how to have more authentic interactions with the people in your life. 

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Resources from the show

• Listen to Nadia Bolz-Weber’s Podcast, “The Confessional”: https://nadiabolzweber.com/podcast/ 
• Check out Brené Brown’s Book: “Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead” - https://www.amazon.com/Daring-Greatly-Courage-Vulnerable-Transforms/dp/1592408419  
• Try The Self Love Workbook for Women: https://www.amazon.com/Self-Love-Workbook-Women-Self-Doubt-Self-Compassion/dp/1647397294 
• Read Hope Edelman's incredible book Motherless Daughters: https://hopeedelman.com

Learn more about today's guest:

• Read more about Cheryl’s life and career here
• Listen to Cheryl’s Podcast "Dear Sugars"  on Apple
• Read Cheryl’s first memoir: "Wild" that was chosen by Oprah Winfrey as her first selection for Oprah’s Book Club 2.0. 
• Read Cheryl’s self-help book: "Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar"  

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