Chapter

Overcoming Challenges
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1:34:43 - 1:39:21 (04:37)

The speaker reassures listeners that if they are struggling with addiction, trauma or any other challenges, it will get easier over time with the use of coping mechanisms like having a support system, using a weighted blanket, heating pad and therapy.

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The speaker shares their coping mechanisms for anxiety, which include using a heating pad, a weighted blanket, having a comfort animal and staying in contact with a sponsor and therapist.
1:34:43 - 1:37:46 (03:03)
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Anxiety
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The speaker shares their coping mechanisms for anxiety, which include using a heating pad, a weighted blanket, having a comfort animal and staying in contact with a sponsor and therapist. They also discuss the challenge of quitting smoking and the ways in which they dealt with those urges.

Chapter
Overcoming Challenges
Episode
#479: Mary Karr — The Master of Memoir on Creative Process and Finding Gifts in the Suffering
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The process of healing from painful experiences is not linear but it does get easier with time.
1:37:46 - 1:38:53 (01:06)
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healing
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The process of healing from painful experiences is not linear but it does get easier with time. Initially, it feels like being in the burn ward but eventually, the pain will lessen.

Chapter
Overcoming Challenges
Episode
#479: Mary Karr — The Master of Memoir on Creative Process and Finding Gifts in the Suffering
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses their love for Austin and living downtown for recording, but residing in the suburbs outside of that.
1:38:53 - 1:39:21 (00:28)
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Austin
Summary

The speaker discusses their love for Austin and living downtown for recording, but residing in the suburbs outside of that.

Chapter
Overcoming Challenges
Episode
#479: Mary Karr — The Master of Memoir on Creative Process and Finding Gifts in the Suffering
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show