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May 5
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Alchemize Your Anger and Anxiety | Sulei...

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How journaling can transform negative emotions into meaning and agency.

 

Suleika Jaouad is the author of the instant New York Times bestselling memoir, Between Two Kingdoms, which has been translated into over twenty languages, and her highly anticipated new book, The Book of Alchemy, forthcoming in April 2025. She writes the popular weekly newsletter, the Isolation Journals.

 

In this episode we talk about:

  • Suleika’s new book, The Book of Alchemy
  • On working with fear and vulnerability 
  • Journaling prompts from The Book of Alchemy
  • Why Journaling is a team sport

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