How to Tame Your Inner Critic

How to Tame Your Inner Critic | Anne Lamott

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Anne Lamott (@AnneLamott) uses honesty, empathy, and humor to write about our world. In her beloved and bestselling books, like Operating Instructions (an account of her son’s first year), Bird by Bird (her classic book on writing), and Help, Thanks, Wow (a celebration of prayer), Lamott delves into what makes us human. She explores the wide experience of life that unites us: birth and death, parenthood and family, faith and doubt, love and loss, forgiveness and hope.
In each of her 19 books, which have sold millions of copies worldwide, Lamott brings her distinctive mix of bracing candor, clarifying insight, and refreshing humor to convert serious subjects like addiction, motherhood, loss, and faith into human truths we can all share. She is the author of several essay collections on faith, including Traveling Mercies, Grace (Eventually), and Plan B, as well as several novels, including Imperfect Birds, Blue Shoe, and Rosie.
Lamott has been honored with a Guggenheim Fellowship and has taught at UC Davis and writing conferences across the country. She is an inductee of the California Hall of Fame and the subject of Academy Award-winning filmmaker Freida Mock’s documentary Bird by Bird with Annie (1999).
Her most recent book is Dusk, Night, Dawn: On Revival and Courage.
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@DiddleDangle Жыл бұрын

This interview got me to go to my first AA meeting. I can't thank you both enough for this.

@lorio.1880 2 жыл бұрын

"How alive am I willing to be?" I'll have to sit with that one for a bit.

@dorothysay8327 2 жыл бұрын

I could listen to Anne Lamott speak FOR-EVER !!!

@ashleyromero5302 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness she is a treasure. She speaks so beautifully and is so funny in the best moments, she makes life seem less scary.

@creative_hax 2 жыл бұрын

She is one of my favorite humans ever. What a beautiful interview. So much goodness in here.

@Pw614 2 жыл бұрын

A great writer and a wonderful person!

@mrscarnegie 2 жыл бұрын

🐦🐦🐦 Anne is a lighthouse. Her books are conversations, prayers, and stand-up comedy in one go.

@barbaranorblom3757 2 жыл бұрын

You got that right, Camille! Absolutely love her.

@MS-bs8dd 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! I wanted her audiobooks along on several long road trips. Laughing out loud alone in my car is happiness.

@yuradoesart5089 2 жыл бұрын

I remember reading bird by bird. It helped me push myself to write one shitty blog after another but I eventually stopped writing when I picked up drawing. This podcast makes me want to go back to writing. Not to be a best selling author or anything but at least journaling my thoughts and feelings. It’s comforting to write to myself by myself.

@MS-bs8dd 2 жыл бұрын

I must have repressed anxiety, for to think of journaling is anything but comforting.

@johnyoung6680 2 жыл бұрын

Holy shit! I have probably listened to almost every one of Tim's podcasts... a list of incredible folks and inspiration. And as a recovering addict, and artist myself, this beautiful woman speaks directly into my soul. Simply put, thank you Anne for being you and most importantly, your candor, humility, kindness, and complete vulnerability.

@sallybee19 2 жыл бұрын

That’s lovely to read :) Glad you found her. She’s unique!

@horsegal9018 Жыл бұрын

Same😄

@monicamoser7168 Жыл бұрын

Interesting and funny, and true.

@Sashas-mom 2 жыл бұрын

Best interview I’ve heard in so long. She is a delight but even more-her wisdom is freeing.

@ARTANDHUSTLEPODCAST 2 жыл бұрын

i totally agree

@marcher.arrant Жыл бұрын

OMG, this woman is so wonderfully and beautifully kooky, I love her so much. She is so wise and funny and comforting and sweet. I love that you can feel that she has really struggled. It's people like that that I can really listen to and except their wisdom because I can feel so much that they have really been through hell.

@mattmcbrayer 2 жыл бұрын

This is one one the greatest podcasts of all time. Not just the best that Tim has done. The best of all time. For people living a normal life, dealing with issues we can all deal with at any time based on our genetics, parents, life experience, etc, the points on spiritual wd40, pinballing in our mind, birds, dark nights, and everything else they talk about, this was very cathartic and helpful to listen to.

@Angrymobs62 2 жыл бұрын

As a black woman, she is the best therapist a black woman never has.

@Pw614 2 жыл бұрын

I come back to this interview all the time because it is so insightful (and reassuring). I love hearing Anne‘s perspective! Great show, Tim. 🫡

@auto-did-act 2 жыл бұрын

Fuck. This is astonishingly good! Now I have to read everything she's ever written. :D Thank you both for one of the best interviews ever

@lauramowbray1226 2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best podcasts I have heard in recent memory. Energetically opposite of many others. Lifted me straight up.

@Radspad77 2 жыл бұрын

I have adored Anne since I found her in college, and now I like you more for inviting her on your show. Humble, authentic, honest, raw, and perfectly imperfect. 🥰

@lolasaint7370 Жыл бұрын

Bless you Anne Lamott.. A true Essence of the power of the humane Spirt !! Wow !!! Great Interview TF

@juliesill8074 2 жыл бұрын

Those RULES!!! Omg I learned so much in those few minutes

@judywarner8017 2 жыл бұрын

One of my all time fave writers. Bird by Bird is the Best! How does she makes us all feel like she wrote that one just for us? Great interview Tim, was so happily surprised to see her on your show and hear your story about Bird by Bird and your first book--wonderful story!

@psycherevival2762 Жыл бұрын

Love the raw honesty. I feel her so much. She talks about the healing that comes from crying and it is something that I’m no longer ashamed to do myself.

@agreer3519 2 жыл бұрын

This woman is incredible and kudos to Tim for having her as a guest! I can’t wait to order this book and read. She’s had such a journey.

@mmmsunshine5367 Жыл бұрын

She's totally unapologetically neurotic and it's great! Love her so much.

@tenciasanchezsanchez6213 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful interview. Deeply heartfelt and sincere. Thank you for your courage to state what it really comes down to .& for your sense of humor. You are Definitely one of my favorite humans. Anne You are making the world a better place being who you are and dong what you do.. & thank you Tim Ferris !

@pucciandrea 2 жыл бұрын

a flow of goodness, generosity and love

@abel5333 2 жыл бұрын

I've listened to this three times, don't remember the last time I did that with a podcast

@Rand22.2 2 жыл бұрын

I watched this episode and I'm definitely not the person I was before this episode.. she is a truly wise human being and brave soul 💗 thaank you tim and anne💗

@ginaryan2847 Жыл бұрын

I've been wanting to say this since 20 minutes into the interview, I was going to wait until the end however I have listened to many of Anne Lamont's interviews and by far in this one you are expressing so many beautiful, balls out, soulful, heartfelt, meaningful expressions of honesty that I have yet to resonate with. To say this is one of the best interviews I have ever heard is an understatement. It is so influential. Thank you thank you & bless you not for only who you are but your willingness to share it. ♥️🙏♥️

@unclefester9113 2 жыл бұрын

I remember a long long time ago - I listened to a talk about one of her books... I had found her on the Free Library of Philadelphia's web site. She was so so so very funny and witty. a little informal... she was talking about how much she hated George Bush... ( Which - I didn't really agree with ) But - she is so funny... and very down to earth. She very often speaks in ways that goes straight for my heart - in good ways. I always learn from her. Always.

@abel5333 2 жыл бұрын

She has that rare quality that even if you disagree with her you just wanna keep listening for that little golden nugget that she will eventually conjure.

@MariaJMcMahon 2 жыл бұрын

What a great woman!

@ETeplitz 2 жыл бұрын

In a word: beautiful. Thanks so much for making this happen!

@derekjennings3371 2 жыл бұрын

So many nuggets in this podcast! Thanks. Both of you.

@tammyfulkerson2164 2 жыл бұрын

This podcast is amazing. Thank you. Words cannot express how much her insights into all her quote "issues".....have given me more creative heartfelt REAL ways to frame the child within me that God made so lovely....to help me keep inviting those quirkies to the table for soup...and ......have a freaking freeing good time together ❤️ the way she calls laughter....I will be listening again. I love woman and her gift of being so dang real!!!

@auntiewoman 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Anne Lamott, for your honesty and compassion.

@lenas5613 Жыл бұрын

The disease of good ideas for other people . What a blessing revelation. 🙌 can very much relate . Thank you.

@lenas5613 Жыл бұрын

I'm back...still people-pleasing and dark-nighting. The death of my younger brother has shaken my world. I'm still here... Thankful that I landed on this interview again. ❤

@titamargarita9582 2 жыл бұрын

Hats off to this brave, wonderful lady!

@wambuimuhoro9098 2 жыл бұрын

What an incredible woman! Thank you for this great interview Tim.

@ecopsych 2 жыл бұрын

F* MasterClass on Living Life. Always deeply respected (and astonished by) Anne. Always deeply respected (and astonished by) Tim. Together here? No words...Okay, words...if you can absorb the wisdom in this podcast, you're okay. You're all good.

@Hobonono 6 ай бұрын

I’ve listened to her and Tim do this podcast at least 5 times. She is so wise and fun to listen to.

@jamesmanriquez3493 9 ай бұрын

listening again for probably the sixth time.. so good!

@MillieHaynam 2 жыл бұрын

So delightful! Took a ton of notes myself. Thank you both!

@Bronzyglow 2 жыл бұрын

This was beautiful and so beneficial. Thank you both. 🌟

@nancygriffin4232 2 жыл бұрын

This had some great one-liners and reflections..and I thank you both for candid responses and the more you revealed about each other the more real and valuable the content became.

@matteisenhauer5850 2 жыл бұрын

So much wisdom and laugh out loud lines. The was the best time I’ve ever had washing dishes on a Friday night.

@ljohnson7124 2 жыл бұрын

Me too! I’m gonna read bird by bird too! Thank you Anne!

@moniquezepedazepeda111 12 күн бұрын

Heard this for the second and third time. It is a treasure. Thank you again. Both.

@normanvanrooy3113 Жыл бұрын

Excellent. What a refreshing take on life and its foibles and fables.

@moniquezepedazepeda111 23 күн бұрын

Loved this conversation. Anne, as brave as ever. Tim,an artist in the interviewing process. Thank you

@tangobear3536 2 жыл бұрын

"You can tell you've created God in your own image when he hates all the same people you do." 50:38 -- quote by her friend Tom Weston. Man, that nails America.

@Rickgization Жыл бұрын

Thank you both.

@gregbradshaw1622 2 жыл бұрын

"I have a disease of good ideas, usually for other people." If you want to know the thinking behind addiction, that pretty much sums it up.

@basmajghamdi 2 жыл бұрын

So grateful for this episode 👍🏼❤️

@littlestagpens8050 Жыл бұрын

What an interview! As a recovering woman addict (of course, I was never an "addict", I was a "user" not a "abuser" - ha!). Recently started writing, just bought the book and now the interview. There are no coincidences and I thank you both so deeply. Thank you!

@LdoggYang 6 ай бұрын

thank you Tim for having such amazing guests, especially Anne Lamott

@Theowlhawk Жыл бұрын

Collateral beauty Love this talk xx So much honesty, truth, love ❤ grace,and optimistim xxx

@sheilac5319 Жыл бұрын

That was wonderful-thank you!

@juliesill8074 2 жыл бұрын

How can I do life more perfectly so others will like me … pure truth 💚

@natalieclarkmusic 2 жыл бұрын

LOVED this so much! Thank you!

@MissZetaJones Жыл бұрын

This is so wonderful! I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you. ❤

@savytigress 2 жыл бұрын

nutritionally rich diet and learning how to emotionally self partner and how to calm triggers is essential. we must realize that biochemical imbalance causing anxiety is unproven. there are NO lab tests showing any specific chemical that is out of balance that is causing anxiety. out of controll emotional triggers definitely change hormonal levels but allopathic medicine treating psychological issues is all on guesswork. there are natural methods that cure. that you so much for this wonderfull interview. Anne Lamott is an inspiration as are you Tim

@Tomangel61 Жыл бұрын

Bird by bird keep it simple, what a great read thankyou.

@juliet298 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this 💗🙏

@willnaut8360 2 жыл бұрын

Great podcast Tim, much-respect

@LauraVolpintesta Жыл бұрын

WHAT AN INCREDIBLE WOMAN thank you

@JB-nl7ob Жыл бұрын

Love this so much!

@kathleenb6375 Жыл бұрын

This podcast was fabulous! What a turn on!

@ntyler1 2 жыл бұрын

I loveeeeee this episode.

@ljohnson7124 2 жыл бұрын

Tim, what a sweetheart you are. I will check out Sams podcast!

@rosieeilon1882 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tim Ferriss

@rosieeilon1882 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the fascinating conversations you have with those magical, creative people. By following you, and listening to them, I learn so much .. I keep looking for more of what they have to say. Thanks a million 🧡

@corlisscrabtree3647 6 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@miamendez2878 2 жыл бұрын

She's hilarious! I love speakers that aren't all fluff!!

@joshd6876 6 ай бұрын

This was wonderful

@GR_BackingTracks Жыл бұрын

1:04:18 "nobody cares if you or I ever write again" haha

@LIVE-SAGT 2 жыл бұрын

She's just magic.

@smilebot484 2 жыл бұрын

omg amazing.

@Lindathedoggielady Жыл бұрын

"Horrible Bonnie" about 1:28, really really good:)

@kellymaloney4732 Жыл бұрын

Omg I love her ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@AledLewis 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad I listened to this.

@kokolane2115 Жыл бұрын

This woman must be protected at all costs.

@lauraholloway3368 2 жыл бұрын

Looooooove her. Love her.

@rhonda9780 Жыл бұрын

I love listening to you Anne and I will work at letting me feel, and cry. I love your expression of the mind and how it controls you. You live so close to Byron Katie in Ojai. If you have not met her and I cannot believe you haven't encountered her Work or The Work. In my helping self, please check her out. She would be honored to know you. It would be reciprocating. Love Rhonda

@elizabethkulak879 Ай бұрын

u rock and your so cool ..... winning

@xnxbxs_zx 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙌🏿

@mistyhess3546 2 жыл бұрын

This was amazing. Thankful 🤍🙏

@TheMentalLevelUpPodcast Жыл бұрын

Ooooh this was so good and juicy! Like McDonalds - soooo many good nuggets! Thank you!👍🏽

@LIVE-SAGT 2 жыл бұрын

Bird by Bird changed my life. Could still use a writing coach though.

@CryptoPete007 2 жыл бұрын

What a cool humble authentic lady…as an exec coach I found this complete SOUL FOOD- thank you both x

@loveofinquiry8067 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤

@daniellui7901 2 жыл бұрын

PLEASE ADD TIMELINE

@shirintobie-paul3501 2 жыл бұрын

Anne and Tim? God you have a sense of humour!!! Fine, I will complete YOUR BOOK!!! WOW!☀️ “Grace meets you where you are but doesn’t leave you there.” A.L. Thank you God for redirecting that card! One day I left with two toddlers and THE FOUR HOUR WORKWEEK 😊

@olivialashbrook7495 2 жыл бұрын

Every time I think that I am the only one dealing with what I am dealing with I’m reminded that there are so many people out there that have not only survived similar things, but are thriving. Thank you so much for introducing me to her 🙏🏼❤️

@barbaragrinnell7875 2 жыл бұрын

Yes she is an inspiration; this helped me understand why she’s very pro vaccine as it may help her feel safe but it’s unfortunate she called those who have their reasons for not getting the shot, unreasonable: they are not unreasonable, maybe that was her anxiety talking, she may regret saying that, hopefully, cause she is much better than that!

@elvansavkl7972 2 жыл бұрын

hopefully. she is wrong and I hope she will accept it.

@anybodyoutthere3208 Жыл бұрын

I still don’t understand all the fairfax liberal non-gmo old school hippies lining up for the expiramental jabs in droves. Talk about fear Not the Marin I knew. Here’s an old saying…. My body my choice And sorry not “safe and effective” Look at all the SD stories

@thepopeisdope559 2 жыл бұрын

Tim bit off topic but you seem knowledgeable in Nutrition what diet would u recommend someone living with heart disease?

@Flandernify 2 жыл бұрын

2'2'', "return the advance"?? I thought the 4HWW had been rejected by dozens of publishers AFTER it was written....

@TheArtofKarenTaylor 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this ❤️ Thank you for introducing me to Anne!

@Birdieblogger Жыл бұрын

For me, the inner critic is easily silenced by remember ‘the voice of God is silent’ (generally speaking in the Bible) and like Tolstoy says the kingdom of God is within you. So inner voices that are truly your own are mostly of not always not speaking to you in a voice kind of way. That is an ‘interject’- a past bully. A narcissist. I immediately separate it out- ask Scooby Doo style- who are you??!! I demand it. The voice always slinks away like the evil it is. ❤