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, and this is the Goop podcast, where we bring together thought leaders,

scientists, healers, creatives, and seekers. I'm so grateful to be able to interview these

bright minds and share their incredible wisdom with you. And I especially love listening to

the conversations that are led by my brilliant co-host and friend, Erica Chitty.

Erica is the CEO and co-founder of Loom, and she's been a part of the Goop family since the

beginning days. We believe it's simply asking questions and listening has the power to change

the way we see the world. I'll let Erica fill you in on her guest today.

Samantha Bourdman is a psychologist who focuses on optimism, building resilience, and mental well-being.

She's also the author of a new book called Everyday Vitality, Turning Stress into Strength.

Today, Samantha teaches us the definition of vitality and reassures us that it's actually

quite simple to cultivate. At its core, it's about being intentional about finding everyday

things that have blifped us. It's not just about seeing the upside of life, it's about putting

it into practice. Samantha and I also talk about what happens when we start living with vitality,

and she gives us guidance on how to start today. Okay, let's get to my chat with Samantha Bourdman.

Are you? I'm pretty good. Between October and December, there's my birthday that happens

on October, and then we unwind or wind into the holidays and the end of the year. So everything

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