What happens when your mind makes a convincing case for staying safe—but your body is quietly asking you to move toward something warmer?

In this beloved conversation, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda return to their very first talk with Martha Beck, whose work has helped them come home to themselves again and again. Martha offers a simple, radical way to stop living by consensus, quiet the spinning mind, and reconnect with the inner compass that knows what is true.

This episode is an invitation to pause, feel what you feel, know what you know—and begin again.

- How to tell the difference between fear-based thinking and the deep wisdom of your body- The question Martha asked Glennon when she was scared to choose love—and why it changed everything

- How to gently cultivate joy when life feels exhausting, overwhelming, or impossibly hard

More episodes with Martha Beck:

67. How to Get More Joy with Martha Beck

121. Martha Beck & Rowan Mangan: Polyamory & Throuple Life

252. Martha Beck Helps Amanda Let Go253. Is it Real Love or Spider Love? With Martha Beck

375. How to Stop Worrying with Martha Beck

About Martha: 

Dr. Martha Beck, PhD, is a New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker. She holds three Harvard degrees in social science, and Oprah Winfrey has called her “one of the smartest women I know.” Martha is a passionate and engaging teacher, known for her unique combination of science, humor, and spirituality. Her recent book, The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self, was an instant New York Times Best Seller and an Oprah’s Book Club selection. Her new book, Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life’s Purpose, is available now.

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