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Suleika Jaouad on Creativity, Cancer and Nurturing Resilience.

Mar 1, 2024 · 1h 14m 9s
Suleika Jaouad on Creativity, Cancer and Nurturing Resilience.
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In this episode Suleika Jaouad and Amanda talk about her Oscar nominated film American Symphony, and Suleika's second cancer diagnosis happening the same week her husband Jon Baptiste was nominated...

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In this episode Suleika Jaouad and Amanda talk about her Oscar nominated film American Symphony, and Suleika's second cancer diagnosis happening the same week her husband Jon Baptiste was nominated for 11 Grammy Awards.  They discuss transforming significant life challenges into avenues for connection and creativity.The beauty of finding small joys amidst uncertainty, the courage it takes to share our most vulnerable moments, and the profound growth that can come from acceptance and self-discovery. Suleika's story is testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of storytelling.This is a conversation filled with honesty, vulnerability, and hope. Here are some thought-provoking takeaways from their discussion:
  • The Isolation Journals: Discover how a 30-day project evolved into a thriving creative community, offering a space for storytelling and vulnerability.
  • Small Joys: Learn about the practice of identifying daily moments of joy, and how this simple act can shift our focus and bring light to our lives.
  • Resilience Through Creativity: Hear how both Suleika and Amanda have used their creative processes to navigate through illness and adversity, finding strength and connection along the way.
  • The Role of Relationships: Explore the impact of relationships on our experiences with illness and the importance of building a supportive community.
  • Embracing Uncertainty: Reflect on the idea of living each day with curiosity and wonder, rather than fear, and how this perspective can enrich our lives.
  • The importance of therapy and the value of having a space to talk openly about the challenges we face in our relationships.
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