Ep 146: I Wanted To Be Wonderful with Lihi Lapid

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Wanting life to be wonderful and wanting to be wonderful aren’t the same thing, and that gap is where today’s conversation lives.

Israeli journalist and author Lihi Lapid joins me to talk about motherhood’s messy truths, the pressure to be “more” than "good enough," and the writing choices that make a story feel honest. From bestselling novels to a children’s book that calms homes during chaotic times, Lihi's path as an author reframes what success and impact really mean.

We unpack her new book’s dual narrative: a “princess” self alongside the unfiltered woman doing dishes once the spotlight fades. It’s a sharp mirror of how we perform on the outside while wrestling with doubt inside.

This episode serves as an important reminder that grace and grit can coexist, and that being real might be the easiest, hardest, and most wonderful act of all.

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1. Meet Leahy Lapide And The Title (00:00:00)

2. Writing Career And The Cookbook Detour (00:04:31)

3. The “Soldier’s Mom” Book And Backlash (00:07:31)

4. Redefining Failure And Real Impact (00:11:41)

5. The Magic Whisper And Helping Kids Sleep (00:16:11)

6. Why Hebrew, Identity, And Connection (00:21:26)

7. Blending Memoir And Fiction In Motherhood (00:24:21)

8. Two Selves: Princess And The Real Me (00:29:31)