I Am Out With Lanterns Looking For Myself with Maggie Smith (Bonus Episode)

Published: Nov. 10, 2023, 1 p.m.

"What now? I am out with lanterns, looking for myself. But here\u2019s the thing about carrying light with you: No matter where you go, and no matter what you find\u2014or don\u2019t find\u2014you change the darkness just by entering it. You clear a path through it....\nA quote from Emily Dickinson that begins the lovely new memoir of poet, Maggie Smith. I picked up her book on vacation over the summer and finished within a couple of days. What some are calling a 'divorce memoir' actually discredits the profound truths of self-discovery in life's second chapter.\nJoin me for a bonus discussion with Maggie Smith as she explores: "the power of learning to come home to yourself."\n-------------------------------\nLinks Discussed in This Episode\n\nOrder a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity\n\nSubstack:\xa0Minimalist Moms Podcast\n\n\nConversation Starter Cards\n\nLaura Fenton Substack\n\nConnect with Maggie:\n\nBook:\xa0You Could Make This Place Beautiful\n\n\nSubstack\n\nInstagram\n\nWebsite\n\n\nEnjoy this Podcast?\nPost a review and share it!\xa0If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less.\xa0\nOrder (or review) my recent book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity\nQuestions?\xa0You can contact me through my\xa0website, find me on\xa0Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on\xa0Facebook.\nThanks for listening!\xa0For more updates and episodes, visit the\xa0website. You may also tune in on\xa0Apple Podcasts,\xa0Spotify,\xa0Google Podcasts, or\xa0Stitcher.\nCheckout the\xa0Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront\xa0for recommendations from Diane.\nIf you enjoyed today\u2019s episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit\xa0subscribe\xa0and share it with your friends!\nEpisode Sponsors\xa0|\nThe Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors.\xa0Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything.\xa0Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!\n\nCheck out Greenlight and use my code minimalist for a great deal: https://greenlight.com/\n\nAIM7 | You can try AIM7 for free for 7-days, and then pay just $1 for your first month by using the code\xa0MINAIM7(all caps),\xa0on their website.\n\nFactor | Head to FactorMeals.com/momminimalist50 and use code MOMMINIMALIST50 to get 50% off.\n\n\n\nOur Sponsors:\n* Check out Homethreads and use my code minimalist for a great deal: www.homethreads.com\n* Check out My Life in a Book and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: \n* Check out Recess and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: www.takearecess.com\n* Check out Tecovas: https://www.tecovas.com/\n* Check out undefined and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: undefined\n* Check out undefined: undefined\n* Visit armoire.style/MINIMALIST to get up to 50% off your first month, that\u2019s up to $125 OFF! Never worry about what to wear again\u2014try Armoire today!\n\n\nSupport this podcast at \u2014 https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-content\n\nAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands