Ok, so the guest on today's episode actually says, "Give yourself an f-ing medal," but we kept the title of the episode slightly more PG-rated! Jennifer Pastiloff joins host Catherine LaSota to talk about her new book Proof of Life, as well as her philosophies for living and creating, such as The School of Whatever Works, and ways to talk down your Inner Asshole. This is a conversation to listen to if you could use some reassurance that just being is more important than always doing. You'll catch some handy reminders to drop into your body and to remember that you don't need to prove your worthiness with external accolades or shiny awards in your bio.

About our guest:
Jennifer Pastiloff is the author of the national bestseller Proof of Life: Let Go, Let Love, and Stop Looking for Permission to Live Your Life (Dutton, 2025). She trots the globe as a public speaker and to host her retreats to Italy, as well as her one-of-a-kind workshops, which she has taught to thousands of people all over the world. The author of the popular Substack, also called Proof of Life, she teaches writing and creativity classes called Allow, and workshops called Shame Loss, when she isn’t painting and selling her art. She has been featured on Good Morning America, and Katie Couric, and in New York magazine, People, Shape, Health magazine, and other media outlets for her authenticity and unique voice. She is deaf, reads lips, and mishears almost everything, but what she hears is usually funnier (at least she thinks so). Also the author of the national bestseller On Being Human, Pastiloff lives in Southern California with her son, Charlie Mel.
More about Jennifer:
Substack: proofoflifewithjen.substack.com
Instagram: @jenpastiloff
Facebook: @JenniferPastiloff

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