Season 7, Episode 5: What I Wish I Had Known with Shauna Niequist
Is this really happening? Today we are asking the one and only Shauna Niequist (!!!) what she wishes her younger self had known about marriage, friendships, motherhood, and writing. Shauna’s spoken words, just like her written ones, are nothing short of a gift. We hope this conversation inspires you to take a step back from the burden of busyness and expectations, and simply take notice of the beautiful world around you.
Show Notes
Thanks for listening to the Coffee + Crumbs podcast Season 7, Episode 5: What I Wish I Had Known with Shauna Niequist! We’re so happy you’re here.
In this episode, Katie and Ashlee ask Shauna what she wishes her younger self had known about marriage, friendships, motherhood, and writing…
What do you wish you had known about motherhood before you became a mother?
What do you wish you had known about writing before publishing Cold Tangerines?
What do you wish you had known about saying, “YES!” (or "no!") 10 years ago?
What have you learned about friendship in the last decade?
What have you learned about God that you didn't know at 25?
The last great books Shauna’s read
Shauna’s latest kitchen disaster
Shauna’s encouragement for moms raising young kids
Shauna’s books:
I Guess I Haven’t Learned That Yet
Present Over Perfect Guided Journal
Mentioned in this episode:
The Blessing of the Skinned Knee by Wendy Mogel
The Startup Wife by Tahmima Anam
No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler
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