270: The Strength to Laugh: Jenny Lawson on Overcoming Challenges with Humor
Update: 2024-12-29
Description
Jenny Lawson (known online as The Bloggess) is a #1 NYT bestselling author and blogger best known for her darkly humorous takes on her own life and for her authentic writing on dealing with mental illness. Her bestsellers include Let's Pretend This Never Happened, Furiously Happy, Broken (in the best possible way) and You Are Here.
When life feels heavy, courage and connection light the way. In this episode, we uncover how creativity and humor help us rise above anxiety, depression, and self-doubt. Through raw truths and hopeful moments, we celebrate the strength in vulnerability. Let this conversation remind you: the darkest nights bring the brightest dawns.
When life feels heavy, courage and connection light the way. In this episode, we uncover how creativity and humor help us rise above anxiety, depression, and self-doubt. Through raw truths and hopeful moments, we celebrate the strength in vulnerability. Let this conversation remind you: the darkest nights bring the brightest dawns.
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TIMESTAMPS
1:55 Jenny’s Journey
10:10 How Jenny's Community Inspired Her
14:47 Jenny's Take on Humor
17:04 Not Taking Life so Seriously
22:55 Success As An Author
29:51 The Power of Being Authentic
33:30 Jenny’s published books
36:02 The Creative Process
46:25 Balancing Success
56:45 Last Message
10:10 How Jenny's Community Inspired Her
14:47 Jenny's Take on Humor
17:04 Not Taking Life so Seriously
22:55 Success As An Author
29:51 The Power of Being Authentic
33:30 Jenny’s published books
36:02 The Creative Process
46:25 Balancing Success
56:45 Last Message
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📞🏥If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please know that help is available. Crisis hotline numbers vary by country, so we encourage you to search online for the mental health crisis hotline specific to your location by typing “mental health crisis hotline” followed by the name of your country. Taking this step is an important act of self-care, and we want you to have access to the support you need, wherever you are.
🎙️Complete show notes for this episode here
📹The video version of this interview is available on YouTube
• Website
• Bookshop
📞🏥If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please know that help is available. Crisis hotline numbers vary by country, so we encourage you to search online for the mental health crisis hotline specific to your location by typing “mental health crisis hotline” followed by the name of your country. Taking this step is an important act of self-care, and we want you to have access to the support you need, wherever you are.
🎙️Complete show notes for this episode here
📹The video version of this interview is available on YouTube
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