Author, speaker, spiritual teacher

Anne Lamott

Anne Lamott is an acclaimed author and spiritual teacher known for her honest, humorous exploration of faith, recovery, and imperfection. Her memoirs and essays have touched millions with their unflinching examination of shame, grace, and the messy reality of human connection. She is a long-time advocate for recovery and self-compassion.

Known For

Memoirs on grace and recoveryHonest exploration of shame and perfectionismSpiritual writing that centers imperfection and humorAdvocacy for community and connection

Canon

Discipline Over Motivation

Friendship Networks as Resilience Infrastructure

Perfectionism as a Barrier to Connection

The Reticular Activating System: What You Focus On Determines What You Notice

Self-Compassion, Not Self-Esteem, Is the Foundation of Resilience

The True Self vs. False Self — Childhood Adaptations That Persist Into Adulthood

Books

■Traveling Mercies(1999)

■Help, Thanks, Wow(2012)

■Crooked Little Heart(1997)

Episodes

##878: How to Start When You're Stuck, Finish What You Begin, and Stop Waiting for Inspiration — Creative Advice from Elizabeth Gilbert, Seth Godin, Joyce Carol Oates, Anne Lamott and MoreAug 5, 2026 #Addiction, motherhood and Jesus with writer Anne LamottJul 31, 2026 #Why Community Doesn't Have to Be Perfect to Change Your Life | Anne LamottJul 10, 2026 ##864: How to Simplify Your Life in 2026 — New Tips from Anne Lamott, Claire Hughes Johnson, David Yarrow, and Diana ChapmanMay 6, 2026