How to Heal After Everything Falls Apart

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Get my Free Audio Training on how to get *anything* you want → https://www.marieforleo.com/how-to-get-anything-you-want What do you do when life falls apart? In this powerful conversation, Suleika Jaouad shares how journaling, creativity, and community helped her survive cancer, heartbreak, and uncertainty—and build a life of purpose and beauty. You’ll learn how to transform pain into power, rewrite limiting narratives, and reconnect with what makes you feel most alive. Grab a copy of Suleika’s new book, The Book of Alchemy → https://amzn.to/3EuTcrt Suleika Jaouad is an Emmy Award-winning writer, artist, and creator of the New York Times bestselling memoir Between Two Kingdoms. She’s the force behind the beloved “Life, Interrupted” column and co-star of the Oscar-nominated documentary American Symphony. Through her work, Suleika empowers millions to find beauty, meaning, and creativity—even in life’s darkest moments. 📘Check out my #1 New York Times bestselling book Everything Is Figureoutable: https://amzn.to/2WtXdT5 If you've read the book, I'd love it if you could leave a review here C'mon over to https://marieforleo.com/blog/suleika-jaouad-how-to-heal where we answer your follow-up questions after the episode. Subscribe to MarieTV: https://www.youtube.com/user/marieforleo Become an MF Insider: https://www.marieforleo.com/subscribe/ 🍿 WATCH NEXT 5 Life Lessons I WISH I Knew Sooner https://youtu.be/cd_k6LDq1PQ?si=SOt1UXeIziFFzy84 Is Your Life Falling Apart!? Watch this Now https://youtu.be/Rbu1ktdAdl8?si=z0KfwEg3wBK1vT_6 2 Questions to Find Your Purpose in Life https://youtu.be/JTSMvoS2DEk?si=x5O4KxiQrqT8LZbb FIND ME ON SOCIAL Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marieforleo TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/marieforleo Website: https://marieforleo.com 👋WHO AM I? Hi, I’m Marie. Author of the #1 New York Times Best Seller, Everything Is Figureoutable. I’ve helped over 80,000 entrepreneurs start profitable businesses in B-School, take control of their time, energy, and sanity in Time Genius, and achieve their most meaningful goals in Dream Club. If you want to make your dreams real, you’re in the right place. 🕰️Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 03:14 – The shocking wake-up call that forced Suleika to reimagine everything 04:08 – Why “containers” like the 100-day project can be life-changing 12:38 – Stuck in a thought loop? This will set you free 16:15 – The magical key for unlocking creativity 21:20 – The behind-the-scenes chaos of launching The Isolation Journals 27:16 – Journaling vs. monetization: how Suleika made peace with both 32:05 – This journaling prompt will rewrite your future 40:08 – Why dreaming big can feel dangerous—but it’s the only way forward 41:47 – Figuring out how to swim in the ocean of uncertainty 45:21 – The moment Suleika shrunk her truth in a room full of geniuses 52:53 – How to thrive own your multi-passionate identity 54:37 – The loss that turned hallucinations into art 57:58 – Simple tools make make your journaling habit stick 1:03:21 – Rescue dogs, real estate & design on the farm 1:13:00 – Non-negotiable rituals for peace, clarity & creative downloads 1:18:07 – The terrifying thought experiment everyone should try 1:20:45 – Stop doing this one thing if you want to live your truest life