In this interview, Lisa Marchiano, a Jungian analyst and author, delves into her personal and professional journey, discussing her background, books, and the surprising experiences she has encountered.   Lisa reflects on a formative experience that shaped her understanding of paradox and individuation. She shares insights into the challenges she faced while writing her first book and underscores the importance of trusting oneself.   Lisa emphasises the significance of having a framework for meaning and changing one's relationship with suffering. Overall, this interview highlights the importance of self-belief and the transformative power of personal growth.  Enjoying Time To Show Up?  Try out our community for free: https://www.timetoshowup.org/   Key Themes Trust yourself and believe in your abilities, even when faced with challenges. Having a framework for meaning can help change your relationship with suffering. Paradox and individuation are important concepts in personal growth and development. Writing can be a transformative process and a way to explore personal experiences.  Websites:  https://lisamarchiano.com/ https://thisjungianlife.com/   Books:  Motherhood Facing and Finding Yourself – Lisa Marchiano - https://bit.ly/3SLAuQE  The Vital Spark: Reclaim Your Outlaw Energies and Find Your Feminine Fire – Lisa Marchiano - https://bit.ly/3Os8QFV  Women Who Run With The Wolves: Contacting the Power of the Wild Woman - Clarissa Pinkola Estés - https://bit.ly/4901t0p  On the Way to the Wedding: Transforming the Love Relationship - Linda Schierse Leonard - https://bit.ly/493Kyu4  James Hollis’ literary works - https://bit.ly/3Os8Wxh The Artist's Way – Julia Cameron - https://bit.ly/3w4c6ko  Becoming a Writer – Dorothea Brande - https://bit.ly/4bARsZA  Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within – Natalie Goldberg - https://bit.ly/3SMnSZN   Podcast & Video: This Jungian Life - https://bit.ly/3UKVIjh