Episode 10: Elizabeth Lesser

Even as a child, Elizabeth Lesser was drawn to matters of the spirit. Always a seeker, Lesser co-founded the Omega Institute, a center for holistic studies and is a frequent guest on Oprah’s SuperSoul Sunday. Lesser began her career as a midwife witnessing the many wonders of birth. In her latest book “Marrow: A Love Story,” she explores the other side of that equation. When Lesser’s younger sister Maggie got sick, Elizabeth turned out to be the perfect donor for a bone marrow transplant. The crisis helped the women to leave the past behind and love each other unconditionally. I went to see Lesser at her home in Woodstock, New York. We talked about fate, sisters and the ties that bind.