Hi, Elise Loonon here. I'm the co-host with Gwyneth of the Goop podcast. I'm especially excited

for today's guest, Ellen Bora. She and I go way back. We actually went to college together.

Before we dive into our college reunion, though, I want to say a quick thank you to

the Diamond Producers Association who are bringing you today's episode.

The Jewelry Women Wear is entirely personal, and it's often the story behind the

diamond-earing, ring, or bracelet that makes the piece all the more important to us.

For different newsletter stories, the Goop editors have interviewed women about the first

natural diamond they ever bought themselves or the most special one. Sometimes these self-gifts

were a long time coming, and others happened seemingly on a whim. But they all ended up marking

a special moment in time to celebrate. Why are we drawn to natural diamonds in this way? I think

part of it is that they come from the earth, they're rare and finite, and of course beautiful,

and as someone who leans toward minimalism, I think it's also because diamonds are one of the

few things that become more valuable to you the more you wear them, because they're timeless.

To learn more about natural diamonds, visit realisadiamond.com.

Don't hold anything too tightly. Just wish for it, want it, let it come from the intention of real

truth for you, and then let it go. For me, our soul is like it's unbound, it's limitless,

but we will use words to limit ourselves. When people stop believing that somebody's got your back

or Superman's coming, we turn to ourselves, and that's where you become empowered.

Courageous participation attracts positive things.

I'm Gwyneth Paltrow. This is the Goop podcast, bringing together thought leaders,

culture changers, creatives, founders and CEOs, scientists, doctors, healers and seekers.

Here to start conversations, because simply asking questions and listening has the power to change

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