437 - How to Heal When Everything Falls Apart

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. @SuleikaJaouad is an Emmy Award-winning writer, visual artist, and author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Between Two Kingdoms is this week's guest on the show! You may know her from her viral "Life, Interrupted" column, or from the deeply moving Oscar-nominated documentary American Symphony. Suleika's new book The Book of Alchemy is available here. Follow Suleika on Instagram and subscribe to her Substack, "The Isolation Journals." WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS EPISODE: 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 27:14 - 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 45:21 - The moment Suleika shrunk her truth in a room full of geniuses 54:37 - The loss that turned hallucinations into art  57:58 - Simple tools that 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 1:20:45 - Stop doing this one thing if you want to live your truest life Thanks for listening! New episodes drop every Tuesday. Make sure you hit the follow button to get notified. If you prefer vide or want closed captions, you can watch all our episodes on YouTube → http://www.youtube.com/marieforleo COME SAY 'HI!' Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/marieforleo Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marieforleo Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/marieforleo Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/marieforleo MORE RESOURCES FOR YOU FREE AUDIO TRAINING: Learn the 3 steps to get anything you want in life or business → https://www.marieforleo.com/how-to-get-anything-you-want THE BOOK OF ALCHEMY: Grab your copy of Suleika Jaouad's new book → https://amzn.to/3EuTcrt If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review!