Finding meaning in life despite suffering

569. It's midnight. You're exhausted. You have to be up in six hours. And you are absolutely not going to bed yet. Sound familiar? There's a name for it — and it's not laziness. Revenge bedtime procrastination is what happens when your brain decides that staying up is the only wa ...  Show more

568. You know that feeling. Five minutes with a certain person and you need a three-hour nap. You leave the conversation and realize you've given everything while receiving nothing. Energy vampires are real — and the science behind why they drain you is more interesting than the ...  Show more

On this episode, I answer the question: how does meaning come into ones life? If you feel aimless and have no roadmap, taking responsibility for your own actions can be the first step toward purpose. I then talk about why people can look at their suffering as an opportunity ra ...

We all want to find meaning in our lives, our reason to get up in the morning, yet doing so may not be easy. What is meaning in life and how do we find it for ourselves? The guest for this episode is Clara Hill, PhD, professor of psychology at the University of Maryland and autho ...  Show more

When we face challenges, it can be hard to see the finish line. Today, Sam tells us how curiosity can help us handle the tough tasks of our lives. Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She ...  Show more

When we face challenges, it can be hard to see the finish line. Today, Sam tells us how curiosity can help us handle the tough tasks of our lives. Sam has taught mindfulness and social emotional learning to teens, families and adults all over the world for more than 12 years. She ...  Show more