How to Live in the Space Between No Longer and Not Yet | Suleika Jaouad

About this episode

Suleika Jaouad discusses her journey through illness and the importance of living in the uncertain spaces of life.

In this episode, Suleika Jaouad, author of Between Two Kingdoms, discusses her experience learning how to live in the space between no longer and not yet. Suleika shares how illness shattered her plans and forced her to confront mortality, finding agency through journaling and creativity. She discusses the difference between pain and suffering, the importance of community, and learning to live in life’s uncertain “in-between” spaces. Following a recurrence of her disease, she reflects on resilience, love, and embracing discomfort as pathways to meaning and growth. Good Wolf Reminders: A little wisdom, right when you need it. Start receiving free text reminders designed to help you pause, reflect, and take meaningful action. Sign up at oneyoufeed.net/sms. Exciting News!!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is out NOW! Order today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Key Takeaways: Suleika’s personal journey with acute myeloid leukemia at age 22. The impact of illness on identity and life plans. The psychological and emotional challenges associated with serious health issues. The concept of living in the “messy middle” between past and future. The role of…

People in this episode

Host: Eric Zimmer

Guest: Suleika Jaouad

Topics covered

• resilience
• illness
• creativity
• community
• identity
• uncertainty

Keywords

• acute myeloid leukemia
• pain vs suffering
• journaling
• community support
• embracing discomfort
• meaningful life

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Between Two Kingdoms

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