Ep. 174: Elena Brower on How to Let Go- and "Hold Nothing"

About this episode

Elena Brower joins Meghan Jarvis to discuss her latest book, 'Hold Nothing', and the importance of vulnerability and self-love.

Elena Brower is a bestselling author, artist, podcast host, teacher, mentor and chaplaincy student. Her debut book, Art of Attention, was published in 2012, and her bestselling journals Practice You and Being You, along with her courses, classes, and talks, explore stages of studentship, practice, life, and listening. In this conversation, Meghan and Elena discuss Elena's latest book, Hold Nothing, and have a beautiful conversation about learning to receive, be vulnerable, and "love ourselves with rigor." https://elenabrower.com/about/ https://www.instagram.com/elenabrower/https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenabrower/

People in this episode

Host: Meghan Jarvis

Guest: Elena Brower

Topics covered

• letting go
• vulnerability
• self-love
• personal growth
• mindfulness

Keywords

• Elena Brower
• Hold Nothing
• self-love
• vulnerability
• personal growth
• Art of Attention
• Practice You

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Art of Attention, Hold Nothing, Practice You, Being You

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