Tammy Peterson: Gratitude & Finding God In Illness

Tammy Peterson had a bout with terminal illness where she was given just a few months to live. She's the wife of U of Toronto Professor and public intellectual Jordan Peterson.

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Edited by: Antonio Pastore

00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:39 Tammy's routine (morning and evening)
00:07:13 Type of meditation, yoga, and prayer Tammy performs
00:09:14 What was Tammy looking for growing up?
00:11:44 Does one need to be in tune with their body?
00:14:51 A recent squabble with Jordan, and how she used it for self-insight
00:24:28 Settling disputes in a relationship with internally directed blame
00:26:00 Finding God in illness
00:27:27 Religion vs. Spirituality
00:28:16 Overview of Tammy's illness and recovery (visualization techniques)
00:47:25 How a fan of Jordan helped save Tammy's life
00:55:52 Finding meaning in living for others, rather than torment that you're only living for others
00:59:44 Is illness a blessing? A test? A curse?
01:01:51 Extracting the inner hurt / coping mechanism from a sense of over-confidence
01:04:36 On On gratitude (and what's on Tammy's list?)
01:06:18 The pandemic and introverts
01:08:25 Would Tammy have found God without her illness?
01:10:10 The difference between those that turn to God vs. away: humility
01:11:01 Tammy on Catholicism and the rosary
01:11:38 You have to be driven by value that comes from beyond yourself
01:13:10 Serving others is necessary to have a full spiritual experience
01:13:38 Mary and advice for women
01:15:41 What does it mean that God is only in the present moment?
01:17:05 On being "reborn"
01:18:37 The problems you deal with are often generations old
01:20:52 How can you love yourself, if you want to change? How can you have compassion for yourself?
01:25:30 What else has changed besides God, in Tammy's outlook?
01:26:24 What if your negative harmful thoughts are the truth?
01:27:37 Truth vs. Love in a relationship (do you side with the world or your partner?)
01:29:07 How did Tammy know the importance of Truth at a young age, with Jordan?
01:30:13 Audience: What were the best practices Tammy's parents did? (User: Salt Lemon)
01:30:45 Audience: What advice do you have for parents with an extremely ill child? (User: Feels like Fire)
01:30:59 Story of Jordan proposing to Tammy several times (User: Irish Lobster)
01:32:11 Audience: Favorite books? (User: Veg Mech)
01:34:21 How does Tammy handle the hit pieces toward Jordan?

[DoDayDem]

Her voice is like silk. So soothing. Could listen to her all day. She is wise.

[mharbaugh]

She is beautifully elegant, insightful, gentle, and wise.

Equally important is how well you listened to her. I think this was a masterfully conducted interview.

[dianetoole]

“Be still, and know that I am God”. Psalm 46:10

[BrotherTree]

If I ever find a woman half as wise as her, I'm getting that ring ASAP.

[edriquez]

I love her interpretation of being born again, you become smaller, and God becomes bigger, and you become more dependent on his guidance .

[igieswainebragt]

How weird it might sound, her voice is very calming and comforting..

[laraoneal]

That is huge realizing her resentment towards her husband. When we pray to the Lord consistently He will reveal thins to us that we didn’t even know were important to our discernment. She started this prayer life after her serious illness. God bless her.

[severian_matachin]

Curt I don't know what to say - thanks so much for just allowing Tammy to talk and describe her life and story. I've had some family that went through similar experiences, and the wisdom and courage of women like this is profound, vital and needs to be told and re-learned. Thank you again.

[huhhuhhuh]

She is a rare and wonderful human being. I could listen to her talk all day.

[jjuttelstad]

I’m so happy to hear you, Tammy, speak. I’ve prayed for you during your illness. You are someone that I wish I could meet someday, You are so beautiful, so focused, and serene. I hope you will grace us with more talks. You are so young to be so wise. May God bless you and keep you well. You are a gift. I admire your husband and your daughter, as well, and listen to everything they post. However, I always wondered about you. Thank you so much for letting me know.

[boudicca]

Being Re-Born is being born in the Spirit of God. When we are born we are born into sin thru Adam and you must be born-again,
confessing your sins to God, asking forgiveness thru Jesus Our Saviour, is the only way for peace, and eternal life with God.

[rachelkingsley]

Ah the rosary! Wow, this is the key to much!
She’s a very wise woman! I pray a virtue for each decade of the rosary too.

[PsychoBible]

I really appreciate how well you interview.

[eldogg]

Bravo to you both. Bravo to Dr. Peterson as well. I'm so glad the family's back in good health. The world needs that Peterson love.

[apmire]

I started tearing around 58:18 when Tammy mentioned her family being hurt, so she decided she would do whatever she can to stay alive. It really is about what you can do for others man.... Very emotional conversation, it really touched me.

[frasergibson]

Tammy is amazing. What she speaks about in this reminds me Eckhart Tolles teachings.. I know that Jordan will be healed fully living with this enlightened soul! Beautiful conversation, thanks man

[suzintex]

What an honor to hear from the heart and the glue of the Peterson family. Thank you so much!

[shrinkingviolet]

Can you see why Jordan loves his Tammy so much? xo

[jessemartin]

Too many people are talking without speaking, and hearing without listening... Not you. Share, share share! Your humility is your megaphone. 🙏

[edgeofthought]

Curt this is a great interview, thank you. Tammy, thank you for sharing all these stories. The morning routine and prayer, meditation and memory of walking with a dog is a great start to interview and day; so many things "seem so simple" and yet get dismissed away, but elevating simplicity is what I've been learning the last couple years.