182. How it Feels to Find Yourself with Meera Lee Patel

Brave Writer

Julie Bogart and Melissa Wiley

Books, Arts, Education For Kids, Kids & Family, Education

4.8 • 904 Ratings

🗓️ 26 April 2023

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

We know that parents and home educators often feel like they aren't living up to their own ideals, which can lead to a crisis of self-esteem. As we face new seasons in life, our previous skillsets might not always be adequate for the task at hand, leaving us feeling frustrated, lonely, and sometimes like we're failing. So, how do we move forward with courage and clarity?

We're delighted to have Meera Lee Patel on the show today to help us chart a course through the winding maze of adulthood. Meera is a best-selling author, known for her book "Start Where You Are," and uses her colorful artwork and perceptive essays to help us navigate each stage of life and the emotions that come with it. Our conversation with Meera is insightful and uplifting, as she shares her wisdom on embracing the journey of self-discovery and growth with grace and resilience.

In this episode, we discuss:

Meera's personal journey and the inspiration behind her books
How to embrace change and adapt to new stages in life
The power of self-compassion and forgiveness in overcoming setbacks
Practical tips for maintaining mental and emotional balance during challenging times

Meera's new book, "How It Feels to Find Yourself," releasing on May 23rd, 2023

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights on navigating the various stages of life with courage, clarity, and a strong sense of self. Join us in welcoming Meera Lee Patel to the Brave Writer podcast and explore her wisdom on finding your way through the maze of adulthood.

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Meera Lee Patel's website: meeralee.com
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0:54.0	One thing I know about parents and home educators,
1:00.0	they often feel like they aren't living up to their own ideals.
1:04.0	This persistent sense of falling short then leads to a crisis of self-esteem.
1:10.0	Each time we face a new season in life, our previous skill set may not be adequate to the new task.
1:17.0	And that leaves us feeling frustrated, lonely, and sometimes like we're failing.
1:23.0	How do we move forward with courage and clarity?
1:27.0	Today's guest on the show is Mira Lee Patel,
1:31.0	the best-selling author of the book Start Where You Are.
1:35.0	Mira is here to help us chart a course through the winding maze of adulthood.
1:40.0	She uses colorful artwork and perceptive essays to help us navigate each stage of life and the emotions that go along with it.
1:50.0	Melissa and I really enjoyed our conversation with Mira.
1:54.0	She's articulate and clear, gentle and perceptive.
1:58.0	Her new book, How It Feels to Find Yourself, is available for purchase May 23rd,
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