"My life no longer feels desperately uncomfortable.” (Liz Moody) | The Real Stuff

Join me for an intimate conversation with Liz Moody: best-selling author, host of The Liz Moody podcast, and my long-time friend. In today's episode, we explore all things family dynamics, mental health, and the personal battles that shape our emotional landscape. When Liz told me she didn't want to discuss money or sex on the show, I instantly knew why...she doesn't feel those topics contribute to her business's mission. Mental health, however, is a different story. On her own platforms, Liz has opened up for years about her past struggles with anxiety, agoraphobia, disordered eating, and more. In this episode, we go deeper into each of those topics. Liz opens up about her unique experience growing up with parents who are therapists, challenging the myth that such a household is a sanctuary of emotional wisdom. She reflects on how her upbringing influenced her perspective on mental health and discusses the common misconception that therapists lead flawlessly balanced lives. We also venture into the complexities of navigating life's unexpected twists, from childhood trauma to the thrills and perils of living a nomadic lifestyle, and the courage it takes to confront deep-seated fears like intense agoraphobia and a lifelong struggle with anxiety. Note: this episode contains references to many mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression.
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Liz's book - 100 Ways to Change Your Life: amzn.to/3ydsCQ2
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Produced by Cloud10 and Clamor.
00:00:00 - 00:08:43 Intro
00:08:43 - 00:14:57 Growing up with therapist parents
00:14:57 - 00:18:59 Childhood anxiety
00:18:59 - 00:22:07 Living abroad
00:22:07 - 00:26:07 Getting kidnapped
00:26:07 - 00:31:20 Experiences with drugs
00:31:20 - 00:41:27 Agoraphobia
00:41:27 - 00:42:56 Lume
00:42:56 - 00:45:19 How Lucie & Liz met
00:45:19 - 00:49:47 Living a nomadic lifestyle
00:49:47 - 00:55:09 Hoffman Process
00:55:09 - 01:00:37 Being a creator, writer, and podcaster
01:00:37 - 01:08:26 The pros and cons of having kids
01:08:26 - 01:09:40 Closing thoughts
01:09:40 - 01:10:07 Outro
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[@luciebfink]

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[@heloisebrunet330]

The "Let's be friends dinner" is the most adorable event, especially in a one-bedroom appartment :) :) Another amazing journey, we have so much to learn from each others! Thank you Lucie!

[@luciebfink]

Right??? How cute!?

[@christinaburns4798]

Do you mind elaborating on the statement Liz said and you referenced to it again regarding her parent’s jobs “it’s a degree of those who can’t do teach?” Do either of you believe that sentiment? Or were you saying it in more of a joking manner? I know you are so intelligent and thoughtful, so I just wanted to ask before making assumptions.

[@luciebfink]

I think that phrase is just a common saying and she was using it in relation to how she feels about her parents being therapists. Not a statement about all therapists, all teachers, or anyone who educates :)

[@christinaburns4798]

⁠@@luciebfinkthank you for taking the time for a thoughtful response 😊. As an educator, I see how hard my colleagues and entire staff work to support students. Because of that, I’m probably too sensitive to that statement haha. I remember being told that comment by older generations when I entered college with the pursuit of education and they were trying to steer me otherwise.

[@brooke8888]

Posted at 2am PST/ 5am EST?! 😂

[@luciebfink]

Helllllll ya🎉