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270: The Strength to Laugh: Jenny Lawson on Overcoming Challenges with Humor

270: The Strength to Laugh: Jenny Lawson on Overcoming Challenges with Humor

Update: 2024-12-29
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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.

 

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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





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📹The video version of this interview is available on YouTube





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270: The Strength to Laugh: Jenny Lawson on Overcoming Challenges with Humor

270: The Strength to Laugh: Jenny Lawson on Overcoming Challenges with Humor

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