I love you so so so so sooooso oso so. So much. Also this: I remain committed, as ever, to public evolution, even when it risks me looking flaky or unfocused — because like so many of us, I’m totally over the aspirational bullshit of personal brand. The tiny baby steps, false starts, and periods of staring off into space being totally fucking unproductive aren’t just something to endure: they’re the things that add up, eventually, to how we change our lives.
💯 What holly said! 😄👆 Your commitment to public evolution is a constant reminder to do the same. ❤️ Also, I'm pumped to attend the event on Sunday and say hello IRL Emily! Safe travels south!
I just adore you so much Emily and I admire your ability to share so openly about ALL of the things. Every time I read your posts I feel a whole body YES!
I don’t know you personally of course, but I am proud of you and all of the shifts that you have made to land where you are in this moment. My path has been different than yours, but I’ve experienced many of the same things in regards to health challenges (burnout), complicated mother relationship (mines still alive), conflict over how to shift as identity changes, peri-menopause challenges, searching for all the ways to heal (I loved that substack about the “subject athlete,” was that it?) and I’m very happy to have found Robin Rice through you. Just wanted to THANK YOU for sharing from your heart with us.
Wise advice here Emily, thank you. I mean to end the year that way. I usually do the burn (more than once a year) but liked going through the months and writing things down, etc. Really puts things front and center, that way maybe we wouldn't be so inclined to pass that one little thing by we deem insignificant,when the reality is we know dang well it was. Every time I read a post from you, girl I feel your pain. Been there and all that peri- yes, tried everything. I considered myself lucky when I did end up needing a hysterectomy at 39, best birthday present ever!
Seems I'd only spent 6 years in that hellish place, but it sure felt like most of my blasted adult life. I digress. Thank God for drugs, breath work, self care, rest and naps. Oh, and matches for the annual burn. I have new crap to add to my list this year, a challenge no one really wants to face, but as I told my Dr, this too shall pass. Thanks Emily. You're really an inspiration and you keep that light burning for the rest of us.
"The tiny baby steps, false starts, and periods of staring off into space being totally fucking unproductive aren’t just something to endure: they’re the things that add up, eventually, to how we change our lives."
Love this Emily (and wohoo, two new books to order, Cathy's and Chris's!) - thank you for everything you do - our chat on Creative Coffee was a highlight of my year. Love to you and wishing you a nourishing community-filled 2025 <3
Oh Emma DANG IT I loved our conversation on Creative Coffee and I just made a note to myself to share it in my next newsletter! (and lol I know this was NOT AT ALL the point of your comment). Sending a big hug and lots of love back at you, and all the aligned and good things in 2025. xoxo
Love the Time Anxiety art piece - so pertinent after the Black Friday deluge of emails that left me cowering under the table! And yes that’s a tie-in with that excellent last link in your newsletter. Which is a tie-in to the Barrett Brooks interview, where for me your side of the interview is a lot less visually distracting than Barrett’s side. I guess I’m just used to Zoom meetings with real people. I doubt I’ll have a chance to watch the whole interview but that was a cool snippet. An interesting read. Thanks so much Emily. Enjoy your festive season. 🤗🤗😘
Thank you for sharing all of this. I listened to the podcast clip and the visual of open hands is something I needed to see and hear. Looking forward to listening to the episode in its entirety. I’ve been in a groundless messy middle and perimenopause for several years now. Just when I think I’m on an island and need to force something-anything-to try to feel again or make money again etc, I see these reminders from you and other women going through the same muck, which help me feel encouraged to stay the course. So again, thank you from the island of groundlessness and mess.
A silent fan of yours, I just had to say I loved that illustration! And I really appreciate how open and candid you’ve been on your journey, normalizing some v tough and v common but rarely discussed challenges. Thank you.
All of your writing is great, I always make time for your emails, but for this particular newsletter, "Murder the Day" and "Habits of People Better than You" book titles are stealing the show for me. *insert lots of cry-laugh emojis. LOTS*
I'm so disappointed that I'm out of town this weekend and will miss your visit to LA. Hope there's a next time someday soon. So happy and proud of the journey you have taken. xoxoxo
Lynn! I’ll actually be in town the 13-18th, staying with Olga. I’d love to see you (and I’m sure she would too)… could the 17th work? I have dinner plans the 16th. And thank you. xoxoxo
Thanks again for the PDX gathering, it was really enriching, life affirming, and supportive...in a simple, effortless way. So many wonderful people. Thanks again for sharing what you have been going through, it has really given me a much needed life line.
A belated THANK YOU for the IRL gathering, I can't believe the timing. Grateful for connecting with folks in person and grateful some of my brain cells connected (eventually) too. A really perfect, meaningful, human afternoon in an already meaningful trip! x
I love you so so so so sooooso oso so. So much. Also this: I remain committed, as ever, to public evolution, even when it risks me looking flaky or unfocused — because like so many of us, I’m totally over the aspirational bullshit of personal brand. The tiny baby steps, false starts, and periods of staring off into space being totally fucking unproductive aren’t just something to endure: they’re the things that add up, eventually, to how we change our lives.
💯 What holly said! 😄👆 Your commitment to public evolution is a constant reminder to do the same. ❤️ Also, I'm pumped to attend the event on Sunday and say hello IRL Emily! Safe travels south!
couldn't do the tiny baby steps without you! (the staring off into space part i can handle on my own) xoxoxooxo
I just adore you so much Emily and I admire your ability to share so openly about ALL of the things. Every time I read your posts I feel a whole body YES!
I don’t know you personally of course, but I am proud of you and all of the shifts that you have made to land where you are in this moment. My path has been different than yours, but I’ve experienced many of the same things in regards to health challenges (burnout), complicated mother relationship (mines still alive), conflict over how to shift as identity changes, peri-menopause challenges, searching for all the ways to heal (I loved that substack about the “subject athlete,” was that it?) and I’m very happy to have found Robin Rice through you. Just wanted to THANK YOU for sharing from your heart with us.
Marie! Thank YOU for such a kind note and for being on this ride alongside me.
Wise advice here Emily, thank you. I mean to end the year that way. I usually do the burn (more than once a year) but liked going through the months and writing things down, etc. Really puts things front and center, that way maybe we wouldn't be so inclined to pass that one little thing by we deem insignificant,when the reality is we know dang well it was. Every time I read a post from you, girl I feel your pain. Been there and all that peri- yes, tried everything. I considered myself lucky when I did end up needing a hysterectomy at 39, best birthday present ever!
Seems I'd only spent 6 years in that hellish place, but it sure felt like most of my blasted adult life. I digress. Thank God for drugs, breath work, self care, rest and naps. Oh, and matches for the annual burn. I have new crap to add to my list this year, a challenge no one really wants to face, but as I told my Dr, this too shall pass. Thanks Emily. You're really an inspiration and you keep that light burning for the rest of us.
Thank you for this, Lori. I love going through the months that way, too. Sending ease and love your way, and rest, and strike-anywhere matches. xx
Love this so much and thank you for sharing our podcast conversation and my Substack!
You’re welcome!
"The tiny baby steps, false starts, and periods of staring off into space being totally fucking unproductive aren’t just something to endure: they’re the things that add up, eventually, to how we change our lives."
Yes, yes. YES.
Love this Emily (and wohoo, two new books to order, Cathy's and Chris's!) - thank you for everything you do - our chat on Creative Coffee was a highlight of my year. Love to you and wishing you a nourishing community-filled 2025 <3
Oh Emma DANG IT I loved our conversation on Creative Coffee and I just made a note to myself to share it in my next newsletter! (and lol I know this was NOT AT ALL the point of your comment). Sending a big hug and lots of love back at you, and all the aligned and good things in 2025. xoxo
Love the Time Anxiety art piece - so pertinent after the Black Friday deluge of emails that left me cowering under the table! And yes that’s a tie-in with that excellent last link in your newsletter. Which is a tie-in to the Barrett Brooks interview, where for me your side of the interview is a lot less visually distracting than Barrett’s side. I guess I’m just used to Zoom meetings with real people. I doubt I’ll have a chance to watch the whole interview but that was a cool snippet. An interesting read. Thanks so much Emily. Enjoy your festive season. 🤗🤗😘
Thank you Beth! Sending love your way.
Thank you for sharing all of this. I listened to the podcast clip and the visual of open hands is something I needed to see and hear. Looking forward to listening to the episode in its entirety. I’ve been in a groundless messy middle and perimenopause for several years now. Just when I think I’m on an island and need to force something-anything-to try to feel again or make money again etc, I see these reminders from you and other women going through the same muck, which help me feel encouraged to stay the course. So again, thank you from the island of groundlessness and mess.
Aw, thank you Amanda -- you're not alone in the messy middle place, even when it feels like you are. <3
A silent fan of yours, I just had to say I loved that illustration! And I really appreciate how open and candid you’ve been on your journey, normalizing some v tough and v common but rarely discussed challenges. Thank you.
Thank you, Xue!
🙋🏼♀️ here for it, when you figure it out.
Ps. Your art drawing for Chris’ book is brilliant. The little poster about having the same number of hours in the day as Beyoncé… 😂
Haha, thank you Kim. 😊
All of your writing is great, I always make time for your emails, but for this particular newsletter, "Murder the Day" and "Habits of People Better than You" book titles are stealing the show for me. *insert lots of cry-laugh emojis. LOTS*
Thank you Rayna! I could happily write spoofs of productivity book titles all day long.
I'm so disappointed that I'm out of town this weekend and will miss your visit to LA. Hope there's a next time someday soon. So happy and proud of the journey you have taken. xoxoxo
Lynn! I’ll actually be in town the 13-18th, staying with Olga. I’d love to see you (and I’m sure she would too)… could the 17th work? I have dinner plans the 16th. And thank you. xoxoxo
Yes!!!!!My cel is 818-404-7732. I'll check in with Olga! YAY!
Thanks again for the PDX gathering, it was really enriching, life affirming, and supportive...in a simple, effortless way. So many wonderful people. Thanks again for sharing what you have been going through, it has really given me a much needed life line.
A belated THANK YOU for the IRL gathering, I can't believe the timing. Grateful for connecting with folks in person and grateful some of my brain cells connected (eventually) too. A really perfect, meaningful, human afternoon in an already meaningful trip! x