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Anne Lamott, a renowned progressive political advocate and celebrated author, has written numerous bestsellers, including Bird by Bird, Traveling Mercies, Operating Instructions, Plan B, and her most recent work, Almost Everything: Notes on Hope. We admire Anne Lamott so much that we dedicated an entire episode of The Upgrade to her. In this episode, Anne discusses a wide range of topics, such as coping with the relentless news cycle, finding empathy for minor grievances amidst major crises, understanding how assistance can sometimes mask control, the pitfalls of comparing our inner struggles to others' outward appearances, and the dreaded experience of visiting the DMV.
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Episode Highlights
Opening Segment (0:00 - 3:39)
Alice and Melissa explore the profound impact Anne Lamott has had on their lives.
The Conversation (4:47 - 30:10)
We discover that Anne Lamott is someone who loves to hug. But that’s just the beginning! Our discussion also covers her spiritual beliefs, the emotional climate of her book tour attendees, balancing life’s challenges with devastating news, how her recovery practices help her navigate a sometimes “toxic” mindset, the sources of her hope, the personal dedications behind each of her books, the frustrating reality that jerks often succeed … and so much more.
Person, Place, Thing (31:22 - 35:56)
Anne Lamott answers three questions: the person who has most influenced her, the place where she feels most authentic, and the one thing she can’t imagine living without.
This Week’s Upgrade (36:05 - 40:38)
Each week, we highlight one small change that’s having a significant impact on our daily routines. This time, we delve into the benefits of using a night guard, Anne’s growing confidence with technology (her son hardly needs to assist her now), and the underrated pleasure of having a large water bottle at your workspace.
