Practical Purpose

Read Dr. Cory's dissertation via this link. If you'd like a bit more personalized guidance, visit www.yourpracticalpurpose.com to receive support as you embark on the next chapter of your life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cory-rusin/support

A couple months ago, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Jules Pedri for her podcast Thirty, Flirty, & Nerdy. She asked some really deep questions related to purpose and destiny that really got my brain going and we had a wonderful conversation about how to develop your purpose. References : Artist: Morgan Harper Nicols Become a Guest on Thirty, Flirty, & Nerdy!!! Jules IG: @itsjulianapedri Cory's IG: @your.purposeguide If you'd like a bit more personalized guidance in developing your purpose, visit http://www.yourpracticalpurpose.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cory-rusin/support

Cory sits down with two renowned purpose researchers to talk about what purpose is, how you can cultivate it, how they started studying purpose, whether or not purpose is related to social class, and so much more. Dr. Pat Hill is an associate professor in Psychological and Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. He got his BA in Psychology and Economics at Indiana University, and his PhD at the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Tony Burrow is the Ferris Family Associate Professor of Life Course Studies in the Department of Psychology at Cornell University, director of the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research, and Associate Dean for Outreach and Extension in the College of Human Ecology. He also serve as Provost's Fellow for Public Engagement, and he directs the Purpose and Identity Processes Laboratory. He received his B.A. in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and his Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychology from Florida International University. He received his postdoctoral training within the Multicultural Research Institute at the University of Notre Dame. He is also director of PRYDE (the Program for Research on Youth Development and Engagement). The aim of PRYDE is to link science and service in innovative ways by involving 4-H communities in basic and applied research to promote positive youth development. If you'd like a bit more personalized guidance, visit www.yourpracticalpurpose.com to receive support as you embark on the next chapter of your life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cory-rusin/support

Our guest, Alyssa Glidewell, is a performer and independent filmmaker in the Bay Area, CA. She's 4'11, loud, obsessed with pink and loves all the magical things life brings :D She LOVES telling a story whether I she's in front of the camera or behind managing everything. Follow her into the fun chaos of all her entertainment adventures! Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/alyssaglidewell/ (@alyssaglidewell) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssaglidewell (Alyssa Glidewell) Listen to Alyssa's purpose development journey and learn the tools that have supported her in enjoying the journey of her life. If you'd like a bit more personalized guidance, visit http://www.yourpracticalpurpose.com/ (www.yourpracticalpurpose.com) to embark on the next chapter of your life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cory-rusin/support

Our guest, Louise Abrena, is a Clarity Coach who uses the guidance of Ikigai to support talented women in creating clarity in their career. She enjoys being creative, being part of someone's self discovery journey and being with nature! Learn more about Louise at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ikigaiwithlouise (@ikigaiwithlouise) Website: https://ikigaiwithlouise.com/ (https://ikigaiwithlouise.com) Listen to Louise's purpose development journey and learn the tools that have supported her in starting a business she's ACTUALLY passionate about If you'd like a bit more personalized guidance, visit http://www.yourpracticalpurpose.com/ (www.yourpracticalpurpose.com) to embark on the next chapter of your life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cory-rusin/support

Our guest, Jennica Jackson, is living out in the world living a life of freedom and adventure led by intuition and self-reliance She is currently traveling around in her converted van and is hosting retreats for women across the U.S. Learn more about Jennica at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennica.jackson/ (@jennica.jackson) Listen to Jennica's purpose development journey and learn the tools that have supported her in embarking on van life and hosting her own retreats. If you'd like a bit more personalized guidance, visit http://www.yourpracticalpurpose.com/ (www.yourpracticalpurpose.com) to embark on the next chapter of your life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cory-rusin/support

What do the words satisfaction and contentment mean to you? Does contentment feel like something that could be longer lasting than satisfaction? Do you feel satisfied with aspects of your life, but not necessarily content with your current situation? This episode dives into satisfaction vs. contentment and offers you 3 tools to try out that are meant to help you create more satisfaction AND contentment in your current life, no matter the challenges you're currently experiencing. If you'd like a bit more personalized guidance, visit http://www.yourpracticalpurpose.com/ (www.yourpracticalpurpose.com) to embark on the next chapter of your life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cory-rusin/support

For awhile, I was a bit addicted to self-improvement. Always striving to be my "best-self." But I found that I was getting far too caught up in what others defined as being your "best-self," it wasn't MY definition of success. This episode dives into my reflection on this pressure we put on ourselves to "grow" and "become" something greater than what we are in this moment. What if we made the goal just to listen to our own inner compass? Could we learn to trust that growth will come from listening to ourselves, rather than trying to force something to work? If you'd like a bit more personalized guidance, visit http://www.yourpracticalpurpose.com/ (www.yourpracticalpurpose.com) to embark on the next chapter of your life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cory-rusin/support

Would you describe yourself as a multi-passionate person? Do you struggle to "just pick" a path to follow? This episode is for those who feel like there are so many choices they could make to move forward that they freeze in place. I share an exercise I use with my clients to help them "taste test" a potential path for their life that leaves room to pivot if it's not what they truly want or expected. If you'd like a bit more personalized guidance, visit http://www.yourpracticalpurpose.com/ (www.yourpracticalpurpose.com) to embark on the next chapter of your life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cory-rusin/support

My goal is to ensure that my podcast, my online presence, feels like an inclusive space for all. My clients come from diverse backgrounds, with diverse experiences. As a trauma-informed coach, I never want to pressure any of my clients to speak about their stories publicly before they're ready (if they are ever ready to do so.) They deserve the right to process what they learn, making these big life changes in a way that feels safe and comforting for them. For many, safety means privacy. Or at least, privacy for now. So, keep in mind, those who felt like it was a YES to be interviewed this season, happen to all identify as women. But I do not work solely with individuals who identify as women. My clients are of all ages, gender identities, race, etc. My client's stories are each beautiful, unique, and most importantly, theirs. The stories I will be sharing still represent themes that feel very universal. My hope is that we can see the similarities and that their wisdom and insights offer you support on your own journey. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cory-rusin/support

In Practical Purpose, your host and Purpose Guide Cory Rusin, combines her academic research and array of spiritual tools to dive deep into how you figure out and develop your purpose in life. This is a no-fluff-zone where she'll teach you practical tools to learn why the heck you're here and the steps you need to take to confidently begin the next chapter of your life. Season 2 is focused on Purpose Stories and some quick mini-episodes chock full of tools to use on your purpose journey. Join the conversation on my TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@yourpurposeguide (@yourpurposeguide). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cory-rusin/support

Now you have the 3 pillars of purpose development, my toolkit, and my whole framework. Now, we'll chat about the costs of not doing the work. The cost of staying where you are, is staying where you are. If you've stayed with me this long, it's clear that you don't want to stay put. There are health implications in the stress and anxiety that comes with living life unfulfilled. We're not going to trip over a rock and unearth our purpose in life. Small, subtle changes turn into big changes over time. The implementation of these tools is something you'll do over a lifetime. What is going to hold you accountable? Do you need an accountability partner? Reminders on your calendar? Or do you need more support? If you'd like a bit more personalized guidance, visit http://www.yourpracticalpurpose.com (www.yourpracticalpurpose.com) to embark on the next chapter of your life. A https://www.angiemjordan.com/podcast-launch-bestie (Podcast Launch Bestie) production --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cory-rusin/support

The pillars themselves are simple, but they don't always feel easy. Here is where you use self-reflection to figure out where you're getting stuck. What is causing you to feel lost or confused? I find that if you're feeling stuck, one or all of these 3 things needs to be addressed: Direction, knowing which way you want to move in next Confidence to take action Resilience to recover from obstacles quickly and continue moving forward We start by discovering your unique skills, abilities, and talents and how they've come forward in your life. Your sense of direction comes from your internal compass. What are your natural gifts? What are your core values? What are your non-negotiables? Every decision you make should be from the foundation of those values. That makes it easier to know if it's a yes or no for you. Next is pinpointing what beliefs, patterns, or habits are getting in the way of moving in the direction you want to go. If you'd like a bit more personalized guidance, visit http://www.yourpracticalpurpose.com (www.yourpracticalpurpose.com) to embark on the next chapter of your life. A https://www.angiemjordan.com/podcast-launch-bestie (Podcast Launch Bestie) production --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cory-rusin/support

Now it's time to do some reflection, so you'll need a notebook. My purpose formula is your unique talents, gifts and strengths, plus the experiences and education you've lived. Those equal your unique impact. The first step is to create awareness of what you've learned from your life experiences, the skills you've developed, and your limiting beliefs that are holding you back from using these gifts to create a fulfilling life. The second pillar of building new foundations is to take stock of what you've learned and figure out what needs to change in your life, then take action on it. Third, maintenance tools are necessary to stick with the new foundation of habits and patterns that are truly in line with the impact you want to make. This work is not one-and-done, and it is not linear. Today we go in depth how to work through these pillars and set your path. If you'd like a bit more personalized guidance, visit http://www.yourpracticalpurpose.com (www.yourpracticalpurpose.com) to embark on the next chapter of your life. A https://www.angiemjordan.com/podcast-launch-bestie (Podcast Launch Bestie) production --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cory-rusin/support

From a very young age, we're asked what we want to be when we grow up. The problem with this question is it's based around what we want to do, not who we want to be. Purpose is not an occupation. Jobs are external and often temporary. When a certain career path isn't an option anymore, we can feel empty. The 3 pillars of my purpose development program look like this: Creating self-awareness through self-exploration Build new foundations and take action Maintain it. How do you keep yourself accountable? I'll walk you through these pillars in the next episodes, but for now, know that you can stop looking externally for your purpose. It's inside of you. If you'd like a bit more personalized guidance, visit http://www.yourpracticalpurpose.com (www.yourpracticalpurpose.com) to embark on the next chapter of your life. A https://www.angiemjordan.com/podcast-launch-bestie (Podcast Launch Bestie) production --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cory-rusin/support

Next time you find yourself making comparisons between yourself and someone you admire, I encourage you to do some research into what they've been through to get to where they are. You may be on Chapter 2 of your path, but they may be on Chapter 10. There really isn't a comparison. I thought I knew what I wanted to do “when I grew up,” but as I got farther into schooling for clinical psychology I realized that I would burn out quickly. I tried some other paths, only to have the rug pulled out from under me again and again, until I finally settled into the things I really loved doing and created my own work around that. What part of this story held up a mirror to you? In what aspects of my story could you see yourself and where are you still getting stuck? If you'd like a bit more personalized guidance, visit http://www.yourpracticalpurpose.com (www.yourpracticalpurpose.com) to embark on the next chapter of your life. A https://www.angiemjordan.com/podcast-launch-bestie (Podcast Launch Bestie) production --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cory-rusin/support

Purpose defined: Purpose is an intention to make an impact in the world. Your purpose is a unique blend of your gifts, talents, and strengths. Even if you don't think you have any, or that they aren't "valuable." In this podcast, we're going to explore purpose as something that can be developed, not something that is simply found. I'm going to put you back in the driver's seat and give you the toolkit you need to develop your purpose, at any age and stage of life. This work will allow you to create meaning in every part of your life. If you'd like a bit more personalized guidance, visit http://www.yourpracticalpurpose.com (www.yourpracticalpurpose.com) to embark on the next chapter of your life. A https://www.angiemjordan.com/podcast-launch-bestie (Podcast Launch Bestie) production --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cory-rusin/support

In Practical Purpose, your host and Purpose Guide Cory Rusin, combines her academic research and array of spiritual tools to dive deep into how you figure out and develop your purpose in life. This is a no-fluff-zone where she'll teach you practical tools to learn why the heck you're here and the steps you need to take to confidently begin the next chapter of your life. Join the conversation on my Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/your.purposeguide/ ( @your.purposeguide) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cory-rusin/support