The Crack that Let the Light In with MaryElizabeth Murdaugh

About this episode

When MaryElizabeth Murdaugh experienced several deeply traumatic events, she realized that her spiritual journey with meditation and acceptance had already prepared her with the tools she’d need to survive. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader talk with MaryElizabeth about the texts, experiences, and tactics that have guided her on a journey of resilience and healing. MaryElizabeth also explains what resilience means to her today and shares some advice for listeners experiencing depression.

Chapters

1. 0:00:00
   Intro
2. 0:02:29
   Meet MaryElizabeth Murdaugh!
3. 0:04:27
   What does the “feminine energy” or “feminine experience” mean to you?
4. 0:09:40
   Can you share some resources that have helped you on your spiritual journey?
5. 0:17:25
   What does resilience mean to you?
6. 0:22:00
   MaryElizabeth’s TEDx Talk: The Crack that Let the Light In
7. 0:40:05
   How has your TED Talk changed your life?
8. 0:43:51
   Do you hold animosity against the media for how your story was handled?
9. 0:47:08
   What’s the difference between acceptance and forgiveness?
10. 0:52:49
    How can someone who’s experiencing depression begin to move forward?
11. 0:57:07
    Get to know MaryElizabeth with some rapid-fire questions
12. 1:03:03
    Where to learn more from MaryElizabeth

Mentioned in this episode

• Connect with MaryElizabeth on LinkedIn
• Watch her Tedx Talk
• “A New Earth” by Eckhart Tolle
• “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron
• “Tao Te Ching”
• “Unbound” by Tarana Burke
• Glennon Doyle
• Brene Brown
• Elizabeth Gilbert
• Learn more

Transcript

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