Elizabeth Gilbert - How to Set Strong Boundaries, Overcome Purpose Anxiety, & Find Your Inner Voice

[@timferriss]

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[@northernyogi]

Her message immediately induces the “relaxed woman” state of being. Thank you Liz for reflecting such light, such surrender - you may not have had an example of the relaxed woman, but you are a reflection for me.

[@Monas99]

Every time Liz speaks I'm in awe of her wisdom and depth of her spirit- I just love her soul. This was an amazing conversation filled with gems of knowledge. Tim, thank you so much for bringing her on, please interview more humans like her on your pod.

[@poetsandreamers]

I love her. She is so articulate, astute, funny and clever. Love the concept of being on duty and not. She is truly a master with words and expressing herself. Boy, I want to be a relaxed woman (: Something to work towards!

[@nictegki]

8 days since you wrote that comment, how is it going?

[@danielacristina923]

I absolutely love people that make a living from being creative - writers, painters, sculpters, film makers, etc. Their minds are always the most inspiring I feel. So much wisdom from this episode.

[@amnot4145]

If only they had more influence on this rationalistic society.

[@helenheals]

Poate ce spui indica propria chemare inspre ceva creativ?

[@ohprudence]

I love how she has evolved into such a wonderful teacher for our souls.

[@chellykins]

I've been writing letters from Love and subscribed to Lizzy's newsletter for months now and it's really life-changing. I have so much more compassion for myself now ❤

[@treflatface]

"Can you imagine that something might love you?" I felt that

[@heathermceneany4818]

There are no two people who are able to instantly down-regulate my nervous system more than Tim and Liz, both in their messages and ways of speaking/being. What an extraordinary conversation and I feel so full, inspired, RELAXED and most of all grateful. I will continue to stay present for when I'm needed to hold the ladder ❤

[@DawnMontefusco]

💯

[@DawnMontefusco]

The ladder story reminds me of the book A prayer for Owen Meany! ❤

[@LeezPgh]

Came here just to comment. Listened as a podcast. Best thing I’ve listened to in a very long time. Thank you 💛💛💛

[@TenTenJ]

Elizabeth Gilbert gives herself agency to identify and receive the answers to the universal questions we all have, and that’s what makes her a creative master.

[@zezezep]

@@TenTenJ agree

[@prem8829]

5mins into this episode and already feeling this is really calm and beautiful vibe from Elizabeth Gilbert...will have to listen to their first episode as well. I am glad Tims back with new episodes.

[@carikuna]

That first episode is gold. Recomended 👍🏻

[@prem8829]

@@carikuna Thank you for the positive push , I will tune in sometime this week 👍

[@AdamStudyingBigBrands1]

I tried setting boundaries, but my cat didn’t get the memo-it’s still running the show!

[@lizafif]

I love the question of how are we complicit. I think debating the notion of fault, isn't productive, but to simply take the most honest next step. We never know what the best next step is, but we know what is true, and when being true to your mind, heart, purpose or soul, you will see the lessons more clearly, and be less likely to place blame.

[@anthonyfox477]

Lovely and insightful guest - great to see you back, Tim. I know you feel like the podcast space is overcrowded, but you are a truly exceptional interviewer and conversationalist. May be rewatching this one. Elizabeth is on fire here.

[@zezezep]

Isn't she always?

[@anthonyfox477]

​@zezezep probably! Honestly this is my first exposure to her

[@greggcamp9191]

I agree Tim is a great interviewer and has great depth of experience and intellect to pair with his warmth and compassion.

[@AdamStudyingBigBrands1]

“You teach people how to treat you by what you allow, what you stop, and what you reinforce.” - Tony Gaskins

[@cameron_ross]

...and what you disregard.

[@Abrpatel]

I was drawn to this episode. I haven’t listened to the podcast in a while. Thank you to both of the beautiful souls for putting this out there!

[@samuelvilz]

I never had as many elated moments of laughter because of a podcast as today. Thank you.

[@yoginid672]

I like the way Elizabeth Gilbert's life path and personality has evolved, authentically. There are many people in the creative and or spiritual field who adopt identities out of wanting to be and live in a certain way - and also, because they secretly are deeply in need of to be liked, and love to tell people how to live or be. Elizabeth shares from a place of genuine authenticity.

[@foxfiregal]

2:53 ❤ I love setting a conversation tone this way: No Cherished Outcome.

[@charmedprince]

Same here. A couple of minutes in and gems of thoughts are already being dropped ! ❤

[@rachelgarcia7865]

She describes my experience exactly and I'm so glad to hear that other people receive such loving instructions too.

[@1960genius]

I’ve watch this twice and still want to listen again. Thank you ❤

[@soulaiman8262]

it is a rich and wodrful exchnage between Tim and Liz, actually I've listen to that episode many times..

[@thehumblewolf]

Tim is such a great interviewer and Liz Gilbert was a great guest. I’m so grateful to still get to see Tim working and sharing his curious and wise approach to living and collaborating with others. Always been my dream to meet him

[@cakescakescakes]

Saw the thumbnail and instantly clicked the video. I love your episodes with her and I really like Liz, especially her voice is so soothing. Big Magic is one of the best books I’ve read recently

[@compegord07]

I most sincerely hope we can all find that genuine unconditional self-love. That unshakable firmament that just your existing at all, your being just you, guarantees that you will always be loved and accepted. And that whatever else is true, there is this home, this shelter, this warmth, this firm, confident hug that tells you unmistakably that you are loved and ok. Be well my friends and go in Peace and the surety of being unshakably loved.

[@AmyThomas74]

Thank you.. I received &feel your love and kindness.

[@lisakeplinger2893]

There are so many messages for me in this, it's like we're having our own special moment. And I'm not yet done with the episode. ❤

[@stephaniep9215]

I asked God “how do I create more grace in my life?” His answer today was one of His kids Elizabeth. Thx Liz ❤

[@trelium888]

Liz looks and feels like this 😊 and Tim looks and feels like this 😊.Thank you for the inspiration 😊 and 😊 ! ❤

[@TheTwara]

Thanks Tim, this is what I needed right now. I love your interviews with creative women. You surrender more in these interactions and so they reveal even more of themselves and their thinking. Thanks Elizabeth!

[@roxannek162]

ah i love you elizabeth gilbert. saved this a few days and turns out today was the right day. thanks for holding my ladder. and thanks tim for bringing her.

[@IoanaS-mu8bl]

This woman is so frickin' good. In her thoughts, in how she sees life ❤❤❤❤

[@evanordlander2103]

This conversation is the most soothing, kind and loving with so much wisdom I've heard in a long time. Thank you both!

[@rNeyshabur]

So exciting to hear you guys talk about internal family systems therapy!! It’s been the most transformative therapy I’ve ever tried, soooo much more powerful than EMDR and cbt etc

[@mariaveronicabaiu5973]

This interview touched such a sensitive chord... the very idea of ​​addressing my own person with "my little one" instantly brought tears to my eyes. And what a tempting idea to live from the zone of a relaxed being. It changes everything. A big thank you, to both of you!❤

[@garymalkin8189]

Such a refreshing conversation! So satisfying!!!

[@heatherhenry6148]

Yes, indeed, she is exquisite. I am wondering if anyone else is feeling deeply aware that she doesn't have children? As a mother I am noticing areas where these words don't land. That in no way negates her brilliance. And continuing to be grateful for her generosity.

[@velinabrown2708]

I’m a mother and her not being a mother had no bearing on my deep enjoyment of this conversation.

[@lyndamoorhead]

@heatherhenry6148 I just wanted to validate your experience and say that you are not alone in feeling like this 🙋🏼‍♀️

[@martbright]

Can you say more about what you mean?

[@andreaprice1677]

WOW! Did I need this talk today? I have been thinking about how to cherish my partner's love without feeling burdened, consumed, or trapped. Do I need to constantly adapt to my partner's needs because of their unhappy state? That bucket will never be full. How does one avoid burnout in a romantic relationship? The love letter idea is making me tear up. Nothing is needed of you.

[@lizafif]

I am so grateful for this! I just finished the whole thing. I feel grounded and inspired, and so many things were articulated that answered questions, I hadn't even fully formed, but really needed answers to.

[@hollycade6351]

41:48 saving this section specifically so I can replay when I need it ♥️ Might as well save the whole thing though really 🤣 just like every time I hear this lady speak, she is absolutely fantastic 🙌

[@karendedrickson4243]

Amazing conversation. Boundaries. Priority.. Mysticism. AND RELAX. ❤❤❤

[@carolynmaryscott]

Plato had written over his door, "Practice Death" LIZ, you are a letter straight from LOVE ... thank YOU! I'm so grateful to have joined the group last year ... what a gift. And what you say here is so fearless, so close to something that we can never touch and as you said we are five Einstein's away from this knowing. And we are always there. Here in the ever elusive now and running and then disappearing from the path. Always.

[@ferbogadoaSalirAJugar]

Thank you for sharing, great Elizabeth Gilbert, here from Paraguay

[@jicajacobsonkimbreaux]

I’ve never encountered another person so similar to myself and my own mental, emotional, and spiritual constitution until I came upon this video. Oddly enough, I even recently buzzed my head for the first time a few months ago, as well! Thank you for being unabashedly yourself! These points and perspectives have given me much to mull over in my own search for direction during a particularly tumultuous time in my own life. 🙏🏼

[@5D_Ski]

This has been brilliant! Exactly what I needed in divine timing, aligned 💯 , God Bless💫 Thank you!

[@EddaAlma]

wow.... these words are breathtaking.... thank you so much for this.. inspiring, bright, enlightened 🌻

[@harleybfilms]

So grateful to be alive thank you so much Tim for all the guests you have on and thank you for opening up the way you do❤

[@TheZGALa]

Much Love to both of you! Thank you for letting us join/witness this conversation. I teared up at the end. Beautiful.

[@syncstudy8792]

💞🌸 worth my time. Love u Elizabeth Gilbert... request to tim ... Bring her back to conversation soon... 😀 Not enough... listening to her n the way u make her share.... U two make an amazing insight material. 🙏❤️

[@kindnesswins888]

This was medicine today. Thank you so much

[@raewynurwin4256]

Gosh i just grew up today and im 76. Realised my habit of asking WHY has never been truely answered because there is none that will truely satisfy. Because GOD HATH NO WHY. A minister spoke those very words to me 52 yrs ago however I didnt appreciate his reply. Today I got it, thank you Elizabeth for fine tuning my mindset.

[@magentapilot4576]

Elizabeth has synthesized sooooo much here. Such a blessing to hear her words. ❤❤❤

[@njj7917]

Love hearing that others enjoy quiet holidays alone.

[@24sherbear]

I feel the same about holidays. I travel with a friend at Thanksgiving and see my son and his family between Christmas and New Year. But, dropped out of big, dysfunctional family holidays 25 years ago. No regrets.

[@kjhhkntj]

Watched & shared this a couple weeks back and forgot to say THANK YOU!!! So appreciate this conversation and the all-too-real lived experiences that brought it to us. It’s going into my podcast playlist titled, “Best of!” 🌱

[@josephinefahey9308]

Thank you Tim for bringing this great woman back to us. I have read all her books and missed her endlessly, on line, over the past years. I have, again, learned so much from this interview. Thank you Liz and of course, thank you Tim

[@audreyoreilly4055]

I've missed her too,though her decision to step away, to honour her own needs rather than her audience's, is exactly why I admire her.

[@EmpoweredToBeMe]

Get on her email list, they’re so inspiring and encouraging

[@BATgirl57]

The topic of setting boundaries is foremost in my mind these days as I seek to hold space for a tribe of like-souled humans to collate in my energy field. It’s no small co-incidence that this conversation came into view. Lizzie is a profound gift to seekers like myself. Letters From Love is THE BEST thing I’ve ever subscribed to and I will now subscribe to Tim’s podcast because of this interview with Elizabeth Gilbert!!🙏💜🙏💜🙏💜

[@mimkuipers8569]

Thank you! This was like an exquisite balm to my soul. Full of wisdom, humour, authenticity and love, what an incredibly encouraging two hours. It is so rare to gain insights into another human beings inner world, particularly one who many of us admire so much! With enormous gratitude for such honesty. I have a beautiful sense of realignment, comfort and peace after listening to this. Thanks Liz and Tim, you are very special humans. 💜

[@saraendestad4945]

So happy it’s on video not just audio 🙏

[@ginger6803]

Elizabeth' voice is so calming and clear, it's been a very pleasant sensory experience just to listen to her speak...

[@HomemakerDaze]

So good. She's a great writer and her voice is relaxing.

[@kristilu1987]

This conversation is medicine to my soul

[@vickyeahoh]

"I came to accept that I can not stand some people, and I become disregulated when I am around them. Even I nee to have adrink afterwards...cruel people" Thank you I also thought I kind of jiu jitsu this feeling and be better if I happen to stand these people or this treatment. You just saved me. Hugs

[@mojganshokri6234]

What a lovely 2 hours I just spent watching Liz, ah " is the universe friendly?" I bet it is, because I got to listen to her words at this moment. ❤

[@observer5864]

Tim is such a good interviewer! What a great video this was!

[@itshsilva]

Thank you both for having this conversation and making it available to public... I loved every second of it, and there's so much wisdom to learn from, that I don't have words to describe how great this was for me. Thanks again! 🙇

[@musibatty]

THANK YOU for setting us free

[@beckymcaulay6382]

What a beautiful conversation. Thank you both!

[@nictegki]

I just love so so much Elisabeth Gilbert ❤ she's amazing!!!! I'm loving this interview!

[@nicolebray7868]

Oh wow! So much wisdom here. Thank you both.

[@evolu9660]

What a delight! Thank you Tim for this wonderful conversation with Elizabeth! ❤

[@אילניתשביט]

With this interview, you both "held my ladder". Thnks ❤

[@raimonda6653]

OMG 🎉❤ this conversation has been AMAZING ! So validating on so many aspects helping me to clarify the subject of inspiration , getting many ideas , finishing projects … the IFS ( I know better Voice Dialogue ) . I loved the analogy of the planes coming in and dialoguing with the ideas seeing if they’re well formed enough to give them attention ! I remember reading about this in one of the books . Also the Quantum field experience and self love letters … mixing all these different inner dimensions that we have and becoming conscious of now ! I really really loved it … all this is happening to me and I don’t really have another person that is living this and we can exchange about it together . Thank you so much ❤🙏🌈🦄🥳🥰⚫️👩‍🎨

[@RevSandi]

This is so good. Thank you!

[@astrocat7083]

what an amaaazing conversation, I loved it, thank you! What a gem!

[@sharunareddy]

What a wonderful insight , unconditional love letter to yourself . Tapping into spirit , two way prayer . Elizabeth Gilbert is incredibly wise , taping into self knowledge .

[@AA-jh1mc]

Life changing conversation. Thank you!

[@JoyOnTheDaily]

What an exquisite gift of conversation between these two… beautiful, wise, intelligent and spirit-filled. I adore them both. Just finished my second listen♥️✨

[@SueEllenWilson]

Ah my goodness, the way she describe her feelings and to just be in the present and not put so much stress what will be accomplished in the future, is the first time that I just got an 'a ha' moment!!!!!!!!

[@amynay4686]

And response to 26:00 two way prayer, I had an interaction with my brother and he did not treat me the way I would love to have been treated. So I wondered, what do I want him to say to me? And then I thought to myself how can I be the person who says those things to him? And then I did it. It felt amazing.

[@ZurichSee23]

How wonderful to hear and see you and Liz together again.Your first interview with her during the pandemic got me through it. I listened to it often to keep going. Thank you.

[@NaturesEmotions]

Beautiful, profound conversation. Thank you, Tim and Liz.

[@jwoowoo_]

You’re willingness to live in the Mystery has me falling in love with my one life again. ❤. Deep appreciation to Elizabeth for treading this unknown path ❤

[@biritsimonsen]

Wonderful wonderful interview. So many moments where I thought, omg, me too. I feel exactly that way.

[@helennyima1490]

I needed this talk, i mean reeeeally needed to be on track for me again. Thank you very much. I'm thankful that you are on this earth and had this talk 🙏🏾

[@EmpoweredToBeMe]

Love her authenticity.

[@victoralfaro2339]

I love this so much I’ve listen to it three times. She comes me like a prophet would.

[@chilloften]

Such a lovely listen on this beautiful day. Thank you both for sharing the beauty.

[@christinecarels2972]

I consider using this as a test for new aquaintace. If they listen and can relate, we should give it a try;) What a beautiful talk. Honest, relaxed and full of wisdom. Great chemistry! Thank you so much!

[@barbaramorningstar5173]

Creativity is one of our greatest birth rights. My life's work is in end of life care. Presence in each moment, with another, honouring what is before you, fully, is truly profound and rich in its simplicity. Each life fascinating in its own unique journey. Creation at play at every turn. Lovely exploration.

[@jordanmcdaniel1398]

She’s incredible

[@AkA-sw7rl]

I am really happy that Tim decided to continue podcasting 🎉

[@Beelzebubba1983]

I thank the psychedelics for allowing me to understand that we are all surfing the same wave, showing me that I need to stand up and ride the beauty and love myself and others. Dissolving my ego was a perfect dream. The weirdest part of being a writer is things come to you, but where do they come from? The more I learn the more faith I find within and without.

[@dlb7761]

I love this conversation so much. I love that she says the first line back to you from the divine should be an endearment. This was my experience when I had my “spiritual awakening”, I heard Love first say to me “ Darling, sweetheart, you are the apple of my eye…” The “Apple of my eye” phrase was so interesting because that is not something I’ve ever had said to me before, nor would I ever think to say that to someone else. It was so beautiful and I carry that feeling of being adored and unconditionally loved with me every day. It changed my life. I resonate so deeply with Elizabeth. Thx for this conversation ❤

[@scottmiller868]

As a creative the universe has gifted my life open eyes and heart to the earth's secrets. Pruning is my art for 46years. I'm grateful for these conversations you've opened my heart even more today. Much Love

[@andrewheatherholder4520]

This is a beautiful interview! Thank you ❤

[@katiebolthouse5999]

SO FREAKING GOOD!!! I love Elizabeth and I love this conversation and their wisdom 💝

[@zezezep]

Elizabeth is the best

[@markdrucker7536]

This might be the best conversation I’ve ever heard. Love it!!!!

[@MandyWolffe]

This podcast was amazing and showed up at the perfect moment in my life and day. Thank you

[@corirenata6541]

OMG. I just had an ah ha moment….I’m a woman who has been twice divorced (one woman, one man :) and I’m about to embark on a programme to work with children. Maybe one of the best things I can offer these kids is to present the ‘sad’ unmarried, bisexual, solitary woman and be blissed out all the time? 🎉🎉🎉