Introducing The TED Interview, a new podcast hosted by head of TED Chris Anderson. As a writer, Elizabeth Gilbert is notorious for placing her heart squarely on her sleeve. Her best-selling memoir "Eat Pray Love" was a sensation precisely because of her eloquent, open-hearted descriptions of fear, divorce and wanting everything life had to offer. When she spoke at TED back in 2009, she charmed the audience with her frank descriptions of what happened after the book became a runaway success and her lyrical ideas of the nature of creativity. Nearly ten years later, in this extraordinarily intimate conversation with Chris Anderson, she shares why openness, transparency and creativity are still central to her philosophy of life -- even when faced with moments of desperation and personal tragedy. (Audio only)

The TED Interview: Elizabeth Gilbert shows up for ... everything	

Elizabeth Gilbert shows up for ... everything	

Elizabeth Gilbert explores creativity's mysterious nature, suggesting ideas are conscious entities seeking human collaborators.

Gilbert shares a profound, personal story of an idea 'transferring' between her and Ann Patchett, challenging rational explanations.

Facing personal tragedy, Gilbert finds solace in creativity, illustrating its power to heal and transform even in the deepest grief.