Hi, it's me, Elise Loonon, co-host with Gwyneth of the Goop Podcast.

I had a really powerful conversation with today's guest, Dr. Laura Morgan Roberts.

She's extraordinary.

We'll get to her in just a second.

But first I want to say a quick thanks to the Diamond Producers Association who made

this episode possible.

The jewelry women wear is entirely personal, and it's often the story behind the

diamond earring, 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.

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