Podcast appearances and mentions of joy meaning

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Marilyn Singleton – Healthcare workers forced to engage in actions that conflict with their values or beliefs or are unable to provide the care that their patients need. According to the AMA, by the end of 2021, nearly 63 percent of physicians reported symptoms of burnout. A recent comprehensive literature review found that only 57 percent of healthcare workers believed that they have a good work-life balance...

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Marilyn Singleton – Healthcare workers forced to engage in actions that conflict with their values or beliefs or are unable to provide the care that their patients need. According to the AMA, by the end of 2021, nearly 63 percent of physicians reported symptoms of burnout. A recent comprehensive literature review found that only 57 percent of healthcare workers believed that they have a good work-life balance...

This episode of Level Up is an interview with our amazing friend, Dr. Miriam Zylberglait. She is a medical doctor who left her practice as a medical practitioner due to her experiences in the field. Listen up to see what she wrote about her book, why she wrote her book, and where she is today with her mission to help minimize and educate people on how to help healthcare workers to avoid an increased rate of suicide amongst doctors.

There will be a time when all of us are faced with the reality that we aren't going to live forever.When you're young, active and healthy, you don't expect to hear that you have a disease, especially cancer.But that's exactly what today's guest has been dealing with.I invited Melissa to share her journey with you today for this reason.Her courage, bravery and determination are amazing, but she told me how she discovered something new.Something that had changed her entire outlook.She said that breast cancer gave her meaning and purpose.And when she said those words, it impacted me and I know they're going to impact you as well.Here's my sit-down with Melissa White…Additional ContentBe sure and listen to Melissa's first interview with James where she talks about having grit and resilience at Lead Thru Values from August 26, 2022.Contact Information for Melissa WhiteBalanced Fitness & Health Website: https://www.balancedfitnessandhealth.com/Phone: (319) 693-7745Email: melissa@balancedfitnessandhealth.com

Dr. Miriam Zulberglait Lisigurski joins us today to discuss her new book, "The 3G Cycle of Life: The Secrets of Achieving Joy, Meaning and Well-Being", but also to share her story of finding healing for herself, being vulnerable, and in working through burnout how she created something to help others-- in medicine and outside of medicine to grow through challenges and avoid burnout. Listen in to hear her story of how writing about her challenges and frustration helped to create a path forward on her journey.  Her book also highlights stories from 30 individuals along with her own personal story and shows how she recovered hope with this collaboration.  She is not healed but is much better and describes life as being linear, with a series of interconnected cycles.  Each "3G Cycle" is comprised of Goals, Grit & Growth.  She shares pearls in this episode that can be applied personally and professionally.   In this Episode, she discusses: -Vulnerability -Your life being a continuous journey we are on with others; you are not travelling alone! -Keys to success in these cycles include setting realistic goals, using internal energy to bolster the cycle you are in in your life and not being afraid to accept help from others when you need some of their energy to continue to propel you forward.  Recognize growth even when goals aren't always met. -Achieving a better version of yourself occurs every time you try, even if your goal wasn't necessarily met. - Finding who you really are and aligning your values.  This will help you set those goals. Dr. Zulberglait's book can be found on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/3G-Cycle-Life-Achieving-Well-Being-ebook/dp/B0BSJ48MP

What is joy and happiness? This topic inspired me after having a conversation with someone.Am I choosing joy based on my financial reality? Hear me out…. Maybe joy is choosing what my body would like. Joy doesn't always have to be about money. Money follows joy, joy does not follow money.Are you willing to up level your standard of joy?I talk about the different ways we can choose happiness by shifting our standards.IN THIS EPISODE, I TALK ABOUT:What is your standard of joy?How can you shift your standards? Are you lying to yourself with your standard of joy? What if joy is something your body wants?

Dr. Miriam Zylberglait (Dr Z) talks about the 3G Cycle of Life. And it's the secret to achieving joy, meaning, and wellbeing. Dr. Z is originally from Peru where she went to medical school and practiced medicine for almost 10 years. Then, she came to the U.S in 2011, leaving her parents, her friends, and her job as an academic physician to follow the love of her life. Next, in the U.S., Dr. Z had to start from zero. Ultimately she learned a new language, and repeated her residency and fellowship. During these years, while being in her 40s, she rounded the hospital with her pregnant belly, twice. And she says it was the best experience ever. Because she was never alone. Her baby's kicks were the best reminder of why she needed to continue pursuing her dreams. Now, she's fortunate to have a supportive husband, parents, sister, friends, and two wonderful little boys that help her find harmony between her personal and professional life.    In this episode, we talk about the 3G cycle of life philosophy. Life is not linear but cyclic. And, different cycles of our lives are interconnected. And each cycle needs to be close for us to be able to go to the next one. Furthermore, all the cycles have the same basic components that represent the 3G: Goal, Grit and Grow. In addition, these cycles are affected by positive and negative catalysts that may accelerate and facilitate or delay our progress throughout the cycles.    Resources Mentioned:    Dr. Z's  website  - Order her book The 3G Cycle of Life Dr. Z on LinkedIn Connect with Emily on LinkedIn  Emily Harman Watch Emily's Webinar on Energy Leadership Positive Intelligence Coaching Program  Onward Accelerator Coaching Program Onward: Twitter | Onward Movement Facebook Group | YouTube Buy Emily's Best Selling Book Step Into the Spotlight Schedule a Complimentary Coaching Call with Emily Music by Soul Pajamas Enjoyed the show? Please remember to leave a rating and review in Apple Podcasts.

We imagine that we're not the only ones going through intense ups and downs right now, with the ongoing pandemic and winter weather. We've really been feeling the need to have things to look forward to, as well as everyday highlights we can count on, so in this episode we talk about Building Joy & Meaning into Every Day. We share the activities that bring each of us joy and meaning, with tips for intentionally making them part of our daily schedules, and what we're looking forward to -- getting inventive when the list is too thin. We encourage you to borrow from our lists and tell us what's on yours. Find us on the web for show notes and extras: https://www.semitogether.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/semitogether Facebook: https://facebook.com/semitogether Subscribe to our e-newsletter for episode roundups, tips to steal + extras: https://www.subscribepage.com/semitogether Become a patron of the podcast and access bonuses and extras: https://www.patreon.com/semitogether Book a Discovery Call with Melia, who is coaching self-critics and perfectionists, including adults with ADHD: www.risingspiralcoaching.com.

Premiered Aug 15, 2020 There is no God. Now what? If this is the only life we have, how does that affect how we live our lives, how we treat each other, and cope with our own mortality. Award winning filmmaker and photographer photographer Chris Johnson created the coffee table photography book and documentary A Better Life in response to these questions and more. Chris Johnson is a New York-based photographer and filmmaker. He received his undergraduate degree in film production (along with a minor in religious studies) from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec. His photography has been seen in various outlets, including The New York Times. He is the author of the coffee table photography book, A Better Life: 100 Atheists Speak Out on Joy & Meaning in a World Without God, as well as the documentary film version, A Better Life: An Exploration of Joy & Meaning in a World Without God. He has traveled the world on a screening/lecture tour about A Better Life, speaking and screening the film in over 120 cities on four continents from Reykjavik to Shanghai. In addition, he is the co-producer, co-director, and co-writer of the award winning documentary film, Merely Marvelous: The Dancing Genius of Gwen Verdon which premiered on the BBC in 2019. Hosted by Amaia Perez, the RfR Online Programming Director, and Eric Wells, the RfR Support Group Director. Resources  - Book: The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself by Sean Carroll Learn more about Chris Johnson - http://www.theatheistbook.com - A Better Life podcast: https://www.theatheistbook.com/pages/podcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/recovering-from-religion/message

Episode 351 - In today's episode, Erin McCullough joined in to share with you how to find joy and meaning in life. From the self proclaimed joy slinger, learn how Erin overcame debilitating anxiety and is living her best life now! www.heatherhakes.com Take the FREE Life Assessment: www.heatherhakes.com Listen to the podcast: https://mind-over-matter-podcast-1.po... Mindset + Manifesting Course: https://heatherhakes.com/course-2/ Read my book: https://heatherhakes.com/book/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heather-hakes/support

Neutralizing our narratives really is some of the deeper work that we can do to lose our weight (physical & mental) for good. In order to get to that effortless state of health and well being (living in your body of healthy weight and feeling energetic, alive and wonderful) we need to take a look at our narratives…our stories…around weight loss, our relationships with food, our Selves. Learn how to do this through techniques & strategies used in Narrative Therapy & lose your weight for good. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heather1422/support

Timothy Farson is the current Principal at the San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SDSCPA), a college preparatory, arts-focused Title I public magnet school for artistically passionate students in grades 6-12 located in Southeastern San Diego. After studying Philosophy at New York University and Kent State University, Mr. Farson earned an M.A. in Philosophy and teaching credentials in English and Science from San Diego State University. He began his educational career as an English and Science teacher at SDSCPA in 2009. Mr. Farson inspires the SDSCPA community through the hope and promise of a transformational art and academic education. With his belief that to engage the mind, we must engage the heart, Mr. Farson has empowered the SDSCPA community to elevate academic and art instruction through (1) the Accrediting Commission for Community and Precollegiate Arts Schools (ACCPAS) comprehensive review process; (2) implementing an innovative arts integrated academic curriculum through the University of California Curriculum Integration (UCCI), where the arts are used as a means to access and lift academic instruction; and (3) calibrating sequential art and academic instruction through Marzano, Warrick, & Simms’ High Reliability Schools: The Next Steps in School Reform. Mr. Farson has also been integral in shaping the Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Strategic Arts Plan for San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD), promising equitable access to a high level, arts college preparatory curriculum throughout all SDUSD. Mr. Farson is excited for the opportunity to join innovative thought partners, leaders, and professionals in discourse through shared beliefs regarding the importance of the arts and education in our society. Mr. Farson is incredibly grateful to the many people who have contributed to his journey as a budding arts leader. #OfLikeMindsPodcast #SDSCPA #Education Intro.: 0:00 SCPA adjusting to Covid.: 0:47 Biggest adjustments for students & staff.: 4:42 How are you connecting with your students? Encouraging pursuit of the arts?: 8:06 Benefits of middle/high school combined?: 14:15 Middle School process at SCPA.: 19:37 Auditions seem elitist?: 21:41 Quality over quantity.: 23:47 Dispelling the stigma attached to SCPA.: 31:14 Transition from Teacher to Principal.: 36:29 Initial inspiration to start teaching?: 43:42 Undergrad journey.: 55:23 Education system moving forward from covid.: 1:00:45 What would you say to your thirteen-year-old self?: 1:06:01

In this episode, Dana Lloyd shares powerful, practical tips for living life with joy, meaning and fulfillment. She shares how she found those things in her own life and practical tips to help you do the same. She's also talking spirituality, acceptance, self-love and more. Stay tuned till the end as Dana and Roni both share their reactions to a mirror exercise they tried. Give it a try and reach out to them. They'd love to hear what kind of response you had to the exercise! --- More About Dana --- Dana Lloyd is a Leadership Coach, Author & Keynote Speaker. She guides people to personal empowerment so that they can live life with joy, meaning and fulfillment. She is also author of Soul Prescription 101 Ways to Find Joy, Meaning & Fulfillment and is currently working her second book - Soul Prescription for Women: Encouraging the Woman Within. Dana also hosts a weekly podcast, Soul Sister Conversations, where she explores topics of self-discovery, leadership and spirituality. To find more from Dana visit: Website: http://www.DanaLloydLeadership.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danalloyd_leadership/ Instagram for Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/soulsisterconversations/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danalloyd/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachDana_Lloyd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanaLloydLeadership/ Facebook for Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/SoulSisterConversations/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/soul-sister-conversations/id1450113062 Book: https://www.amazon.ca/Soul-Prescription-Ways-Meaning-Fulfillment-ebook/dp/B078C91GB2/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=soul+prescription+101+ways&qid=15

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On this edition of the Weekly Beef, Lisa and Misty check in on their Joy & Meaning lists from The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown. 

Human potential is the brightest spot on the horizon for the future of work.  In this episode, Kevin Withane speaks with bestselling author Diana Wu David about : Why she wrote a book about future-proofing your career; Leadership lessons learned from Henry Kissenger; and Whether or not stakeholder capitalism is a fad. Diana Wu David is the Founder of Future Proof Lab and the author of Future Proof: Reinventing Work in an Age of Acceleration.  You can get your copy from Amazon.  ----- You can find out more about Diana on the Cocktail Leadership blog here, and you can find her on Linkedin here. You can engage with Cocktail Leadership on the website, where you will also find links to our social media:   Follow Cocktail Leadership on Twitter Follow on Facebook Follow on Instagram  ----- Produced by Simpler Media

In this episode, Founder of Working Simply, Inc., Carson Tate, talks about making any job your dream job. Carson has a BA in Psychology from Washington and Lee University. She also holds a Master’s in Organization Development and received her Coaching Certificate at the McColl School of Business at Queens University. She has 15 years of experience working with organizations across the globe, helping them each to improve employee engagement, productivity, and efficacy. Carson is the best-selling author of “Own it. Love it. Make it Work”, a sought after public speaker, as well as a staunch advocate for fair and flexible workplace practices. Her Productivity Style Assessment featured in the 2017 Guide to Being More Productive by Harvard Business Review. Today, we learn about the 5 areas that we need to explore in order to make our current job the best job, and Carson gives us 3 ways to identify our strengths. She tells us about her Abilities Opportunity Map, and provides the tools to avoid the “inevitable burnout”. Carson gives us the template we need to say “no”, we hear about the 15-Minute List and the importance of “protecting your 90”, and she gives some advice to her younger self, all on today’s episode of The Healthy, Wealthy & Smart Podcast.   Key Takeaways  “Any job can be your dream job because you define the dream.” You’re in a job – how do you make it the best job? Carson has identified 5 areas that we need to explore: Recognition and reward, Strengths, Relationships, Recognition and Reward – What kind of recognition and reward do you need? “I’m talking about praise and acknowledgement.” We’re all human beings, and we really need to be seen for our work. Strengths – What are those things that you do almost at near perfection? “You can’t not do them. Even on your day off you might try to do them… The reason they’re so important is because this is what you bring to the relationship with your employer.” Relationships – Having real, authentic relationships at work is essential, not only for performance, but to be happy, fulfilled, and engaged. Development – This is about owning your own professional development. Meaning, Purpose, and Joy – Meaning is not defined by what happens to you; it’s your interpretation of the events in your life. “Every job has significance. Every job is meaningful. It’s up to you to figure out what that meaning is.” There are 3 ways to find and identify our strengths: Reflection, Performance Reviews, and Highlighting Successful Tasks.   “The relationship with your employer is a relationship, and any relationship is based on social exchange theory – both parties bring to the relationship and both parties receive. In a relationship that’s healthy, both parties work towards mutually-beneficial goals.” “When we are working from our strengths, the work is easier, there’s less effort but greater impact, more joy, and more flow.” “Even at the end of the darkest week, you can pull back and find a source of hope for the meaning.” “Every time you say no to something, you’re saying yes to something else.” “Clarity creates opportunity. Doing the work to identify what your dream job looks like opens up infinite possibilities for you in your current job and in future jobs.” “In play, that’s where you’re going to find those brilliant insights and connections, and the juice to not be burnt out. The one reason we get burnt out is we don’t play; we just work all the time.”    More about Carson  Carson Tate believes that work can be the full expression of who we are – the vehicle that takes us to a place where we reach the full potential of our greatness. As a visionary in the field of personal productivity and organizational excellence, Carson uses practical advice and empathetic training to guide and support her clients, helping them shine more brightly than they ever imagined possible.  A best-selling author, teacher and coach, for 15 years Carson has worked with organizations of all sizes around the world to help them improve the engagement of their employees, the productivity of their workforces, and the efficacy of their leadership. It is her mission to change how and why we work so that we can each make a greater impact on our own lives, on our communities, and on the world at large.  Central to Carson’s vision is her belief that when we do work that matters to us, it leads to greater success and wealth. It becomes the foundation of a harmonious life where we have the time, space, mental clarity, physical well being, and emotional energy to take care of ourselves and others.  Carson Tate is also the founder of Working Simply, Inc. where she equips organizations with tools, strategies, information and insights that inspire employees and leaders to use their gifts and talents to build their legacies.  Carson’s signature courses include: Mobilize Your Inbox: How email can work for you. Work Well With Others: Find joy in teamwork.  Work Smarter, Not Harder: Get up close & personal with work. The WORKshop: How To Work Simply and Live Fully. Carson Tate Masterclass: Own it. Love it. Make it Work.  A prolific public speaker, Carson teaches audiences how to identify what success looks like from a personal and professional vantage point; how to move beyond the way we’re working today, into a new world of productivity and accomplishment; and how to “own it, love it, make it work” by breathing life and inspiration into work.  Carson is a staunch advocate and champion for fair and flexible workplace practices that create healthy, nurturing environments for workers everywhere. Her goal is to shift the focus from output to impact – our value as workers is meant to be measured by our contribution.   There’s nothing Carson loves more than connecting with people. In her uplifting and empowering courses, one-on-one coaching, speeches and workshops, Carson shares surprising ideas and insights that clients and audiences can immediately apply to create fulfilling lives that align with their values and priorities. She inspires people to craft a future for themselves in which their work plays a joyful role. Above all, Carson believes that work is where your mission meets your spirit.   Book Mention Own It. Love It. Make It Work: How to Make Any Job Your Dream Job, by Carson Tate Suggested Keywords  Productivity, Job, Work, Career, Burnout, Strengths, Relationships, Meaning, Opportunity, Possibility, Play, Recognition, Reward, Purpose, Reflection, To learn more, follow Carson at:  Website: https://carsontate.com https://www.workingsimply.com Facebook: @thecarsontate Instagram:  @thecarsontate Twitter:   @thecarsontate LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/carsontate YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/c/CarsonTate   Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: Website: https://podcast.healthywealthysmart.com Apple Podcasts:            https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healthy-wealthy- smart/id532717264 Spotify:                       https://open.spotify.com/show/6ELmKwE4mSZXBB8TiQvp73 SoundCloud:                                    https://soundcloud.com/healthywealthysmart Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/healthy-wealthy-smart iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-healthy-wealthy-smart-27628927   Read the Transcript Here: Speaker 1 (00:00): Hi, Carson, welcome to the podcast. I am happy to have you on Karen. Speaker 2 (00:04): I'm so glad to be with you. Thanks for the invitation. Speaker 1 (00:06): Absolutely. And now, today, what I really love to talk about is how to make any job, your dream job. So this is the title of your, well, the subtitle I should say of your book own it, love it, make it work, how to make any job, your dream job. So let's talk about how to do that because there are a lot of people now working in areas or positions or working in ways that maybe they didn't think they would ever be working because of the COVID pandemic. Right. So let's talk about making your job, your dream job. So how do we go about doing that? It's just an easy question. Speaker 2 (00:47): Easy question. I love the easy questions upfront, right? Yeah. Great. Well, first of all, let's go ahead and make sure folks aren't going to give me the eye roll forever. So here's, here's the qualifying statement. So any job can be your dream job because you define the dream. So to create your dream job means that you're going to identify what that is for you and not believe there's a one size fits all or a must or should, but it's what do you need to be engaged and fulfilled in your current job? Because the other reality for most of us is that we can't just quit and go be a lavender farmer. And the South of France that sounds blissful or entrepreneurship might not be the right option for all of us. So we're in a job and I don't want you to stay in suffer. Speaker 2 (01:46): So how do we make it the best job? So there are five areas that I found in my research and work with clients that we need to explore for ourselves. The first is recognition and reward. So what type of recognition and rewards do you need? So I'm talking about praise and acknowledgement because we're all human beings and we really need to be seen for our work. But Karen, you might be the kind of person that just wants the email, great job, Karen, that goes out to the whole team and you're like, Oh God, I feel good. I might be the person that wants yeah. The boss to stand up in front of the whole group, have me there and this great grand presentation of my excellence, but we're all different. And so it's knowing what I need is the first step. So admitting that you have recognition needs and knowing what those are. Speaker 2 (02:38): And then the second one is strengths. And so you're in health care and a bit, a lot of your listeners are as well, physical therapists. So you went into your profession because you had an interest in probably an aptitude in science and working with people. The second step is to really identify and own your strengths. What are those things that you do almost at near perfection? You were really good at you. Can't not do them. So even on your day off, you might try to do them. And as something you want to develop and grow, so you might read about it. You might take courses. You're the one that has the magazine that you want to look at. Those are your strengths. And the reason they're so important is because this is what you bring to the relationship with your employer. Your strengths are what enables your employer to serve their patients, their customers, and earn revenue. Speaker 2 (03:37): And so knowing what the strengths are, a column, your relationship currency with your employer, they're the gold. And when you work from your strengths, your performance goes up, you're more in the flow and you're just generally more happy and fulfilled. So we want to spend more time working from your strengths. But the only way to do that with our employer is to demonstrate how they benefit your employer. So you have to know what they are, and then you okay to help you achieve your goal company. When I do more of this type work, we generate more revenue. We have more customers you're satisfied. So Speaker 1 (04:13): When we're talking about identifying your strengths, you don't only want to just identify them for yourself. You want to share them with your friends Speaker 2 (04:22): Employer. Yes, exactly. And in not sharing with your employer, Karen, it's being very direct and intentional with your employer around how those strengths support the company's goals. So when I do this work, we are faster. We are better with clients. We earn more money because what you want, the goal here is to do more of them. You want to be able to make an ask, Hey manager, I have a couple of tasks that we really are not driving revenue. And aren't really serving the company that I can see when to let go of those and do more of this. Speaker 1 (05:02): Yeah. That makes sense. And if you're working from your strengths, you would probably enjoy it a little bit more, cause you'll see more success. Speaker 2 (05:09): Absolutely. And I am, I come from the school of positive psychology. So I take a strengths-based approach, which means we're going to work on your strengths because I can get a 10 X lift, 10 X, times performance out of a strengths-based approach versus working on your blind spots or your, your growth areas. It doesn't mean we ignore them, but I'm not going to spend a lot of time and energy on those because the return on that time investment for the output and the impact isn't as great. Got it. Speaker 1 (05:41): How can, how do we go? How do you recommend people go about finding their strengths? Speaker 2 (05:46): Yes. So there are three ways you can do a reflection, big fan as a coach of journaling and reflection. So you reflect, what was your best day at work? What do your friends, your colleagues, praise you or acknowledge in your work day? Where do people ask you for help or advice or support? Great place to start. Then if you have any type of performance reviews or three 60 reviews, always a great place to go, to start to mind for those core strength themes. But my all-time favorite way to do it is to look at your task list in your calendar list and go through with a marker and highlight those tasks, those meetings, those calls, the podcast where you were on fire. I loved it. It was really good, strong outcome. And then you start to identify some of your core strengths that way. Speaker 1 (06:42): Let's say you are not an employee, but you're an entrepreneur. So do you give yourself performance reviews? Speaker 2 (06:54): Really? I've never been asked that question. I would say your performance reviews come from your clients. It would be, you know, that email that you get, or maybe you do a survey with your clients. You ask your clients for feedback. That would be your performance review. Got it, got it. And if you're an entrepreneur, that's where the calendar and task list analysis is super helpful for them. Because if you're not working in that formal structure of the yearly performance review, and as an entrepreneur, initially you have to do it all. And ultimately if I'm coaching you, I want you really working from your strengths and we want to start to figure out how do we automate or outsource those other items. Speaker 1 (07:39): Okay. All right. That makes sense. All right. So we've got recognition and reward, which I love and, you know, quick story on that, a friend of mine works for a publisher and she said so do you know what happened the other day? She said, I got this package in the mail and it was from the company. And it was just like some gourmet teas and a mug. And it, and it was a card that says, you know, so-and-so, you're just doing a great job and we appreciate all the work. And she was like, you know, some people need big bonuses. Some people she's like, this is what I needed. So she sort of recognized like my reward is, is just someone identifying, I'm doing a good job and writing a nice note and you know, she doesn't need like the grand fanfare. So I think it's really interesting when you said that it came to my mind and it got me thinking, what do I really like as, as reward and recognition? And I have to say, I sort of like the, just a nice email letter. Like I don't need to be on stage. I don't need it to be in front of a lot of people. And that is what really makes me feel good. Yes. Speaker 2 (08:49): Yeah. And how empowering, just to name and claim that, and then what you're going to want to do if you work for a manager is let them know how meaningful it is. And so for you, as you're as an entrepreneur and business owner, how do we create more opportunities for you Karen, to get those affirmations from me who I'm like, Oh my gosh, you know, I had this terrible injury and now I'm running again. And I just finished my first 5k. I mean, that's what we want in your inbox. Exactly. Speaker 1 (09:24): Yeah, exactly. Okay. So we've got recognition and reward. Strengths is number two, what's number three. Speaker 2 (09:30): This is all about relationships because none of us work in a silo. We all work on teams. And what's interesting is that social pain. So conflict feeling excluded from the group is processed in our brains the same way as physical pain, which is, was show interesting to me in my research. So having really authentic real relationships at work is essential. Not only for performance, but we're talking about being happy, fulfilled, and engaged. And if you don't feel like you've got a best friend or that you can talk to someone or work through conflict, which is part of business, that's a problem. So in this chapter, what we do in the book is we explore your work style, which is how you think and process information, because this is how you're going to work with other people and then identify their work style and learn to communicate with each other in a way that you aren't triggering each other and making each other one of, yeah, I'm not going to work with you and ultimately recognizing where you might be unconsciously undermining that relationship by treating everybody the same way. Speaker 1 (10:43): Yeah. That's so important. Yeah. I'm a huge fan of relationships. And I mean, I have stayed in jobs longer than I probably should have because I love the relationships. I was like, I don't want to leave. I love it here. Speaker 2 (10:57): Yes. And that that's exactly it, the people are important, right. And those relationships that is so important and we've got to do the work right. And that's why that this whole pillar is around cultivate, which requires some self-reflection, but really intentional, thoughtful work to build these relationships that bring us joy and really stretch us and help us grow. That's the fourth one is the development and it's the develop. We call it the five pillars or the five essentials. And the fourth one is to develop new skills. And this is about owning your own professional development, not waiting for your manager, not waiting for your team member to say, Hey, Karen, I think you might like this course. Or have you thought about this position? No, this is about what do I want, how do I want to grow? What's my next step. And being really about putting your own development plan together and then asking your manager to support you. So they might have an internal training program you can join, or maybe they would pay for the conference for you to continue to Uplevel your skills. Speaker 1 (12:06): Yeah. And you know, I think, again, that probably takes a little bit of identifying where, what gaps you might need to fill. So can you sort of, when you went and looked at your strengths and maybe you did find some weaknesses, is this where you would want to start developing those? Or would you take your strengths and continue to strengthen them? I guess, as an individual, you know, Speaker 2 (12:33): So I'm going to suggest that, and this is just my training and background. Let's further refund strengths because I know that the outcome of that is greater. And we also talk about a tool that I created. I call it an abilities opportunity map, where you start to look at the leadership competencies in your organization, certifications did you not get a position? The best person in your field does this? And we don't do it from a place of comparison or judgment. It's just an awareness. Ah, okay, this person has this skill set or this certification I don't just looking. And then once you build this abilities opportunity map, then you go and say, what do I really want to focus on? And how am I going to develop it? Speaker 1 (13:26): Yeah. That makes sense. And kind of looking at your organization and maybe looking at the organization and saying like, I could take, let's say from a physical therapy standpoint it's this great clinic, but while no one's doing pelvic health in this clinic. So perhaps I can develop my pelvic health skills to plug this hole, because like you said, we want to bring more to our employer so that they see us as, you know, boy, this person is a real asset to our company and then you're doing what you love to do. And then they'll continue to promote that. So it sort of circles around, right? Speaker 2 (14:05): It does because the framework and the thesis that I'm operating off of is that the relationship with your employer is a relationship. And any relationship is based on social exchange theory, which is give and take both parties, bring to the relationship and both parties receive. And in a relationship that's healthy, both parties work towards mutually beneficial goals. So developing a pelvic health program is exciting for you. You're passionate about women. This is a way to really expand your skillset, huge win for you, huge win for your clinic. It might not be the only clinic in the city that does this. So this is a beneficial win, more of what you want revenue for your company, your company is distinguishing itself. So that's where it's the employee has an equal and powerful voice in this relationship, right? Speaker 1 (15:05): Yeah. Okay. Makes sense. What's number five. Speaker 2 (15:08): The last one is design your work for more meaning. So this is where we talk about meaning purpose, joy. Speaker 1 (15:19): Hm. Speaker 2 (15:20): Point our point here is that meaning is not defined by what happens to you. It's your interpretation of the events in your life. So we go back to where we started with my premise at any job can be your dream job because you just, you define that dream. And I believe every job has significance. Every job is meaningful. It's up to you to figure out what that meaning is for you, and then start to craft and shape your work for more meaning. So let's say for example, Karen, for you, one thing that brings meaning and purpose to you is helping women that have been struggling for years within contents, so that it's damaged their self-esteem. Maybe they're not going out in public as much. And this is really important that you help these women. It feels like a passion calls for you and meaning, okay. So by developing the skillset for the pelvic therapy, and then you bring it to your company, we're creating meaning you're doing more of what you love and we're generating revenue for your company. The meaning is in the service to these women and how you were an agent of change in their life, Speaker 1 (16:40): Right? So the meaning goes beyond can go beyond just you and just your clinic or just your office or your job, but it can go into sort of the world as a whole, as a whole, which I think is what a lot of people hope that their job can do. Speaker 2 (17:00): Absolutely. And I would suggest every job does that. If you will just step back and look at it. So if we go back to I'm a runner and I'm always injured. And so physical therapists, you are my heroes because you need to doing what I love. And so just a big shout out because you keep me up, right? Cause I'm invariably always doing something and not stretching. So, but if you keep me running and I'm staying engaged and I'm healthy and I'm able to care for and keep up with my kids, like we're now talking about a ripple effect of positivity that you can draw meaning from, but you just gotta reframe because what happens, I'm guilty of this. Karen is that we get really caught up in the transactions of our day at 14 patients to see, Oh my God, have you seen my inbox? The paperwork sucks. Yes. I'm not saying that's not hard, but if we can come back and look at our task as a collective whole, that's where we can draw the meaning from. Speaker 1 (18:08): Yeah. And I'm so happy that you brought up the emails and the paperwork and, you know, cause everybody, I don't care what line of work you're in. You can relate to the emails, the paperwork, the meeting after meeting, after meeting patient, after patient, after patient. Right? So this can often lead, I think, for a lot of people to state of burnout. Right? So how can we use these five tools to help us avoid that? That what some people think is an inevitable burnout? Speaker 2 (18:40): So I'm an, a challenge. Inevitable is I don't believe anything is inevitable. I here to put quotes, air quotes. No, I'm just gonna push back. Cause I think we're aligned on that. I think we better they're like no enough, you know? So two ways, one, we double down on strengths. So when we are working from our strengths, the work is feels easier. There's less effort, but greater impact, more joy, more flow. So the more we identify connect that to how it helps our employer and really intentionally push ourselves to keep doing more of that work can help tremendously the other, Oh, there's two more things. The other thing is back to this meaning that we'll want to pull on. So even at the end of the darkest week of, I am beyond exhausted been doing this, you know, my student loan debt does not seem to be going anywhere. Speaker 2 (19:40): I'm chipping away at it. Can you pull back and find a little source of hope from the meeting? And then the third piece is the productivity. So where are you getting really thoughtful about? Let's take your inbox. I believe your inbox can be the best personal assistant you've ever had. The technology is powerful. We just don't use it. So why are we not automating our email management? So you can write rules, you can automatically schedule and send emails. We can create whole systems that filter what comes in. We can create templates. There's so much that can be done with not a lot of effort that can save you hours. So I think sometimes in the burnout we're like, Oh, it's going to take me energy and time to spend 10 minutes in my inbox, setting up that rule and two templates and Speaker 1 (20:30): Yeah, exactly. I'm like, ah, one more thing. Speaker 2 (20:35): And you're not saying no way. You're probably having an expletive in there. And I'd say, if you do this set a timer, 10 minutes, I'm going to set up one rule and write one automatic template because people ask me this question all the time. I just want to be able to use it over and over again, and then I'm done. But those two actions could potentially save you hours. So it's 10 minutes on productivity tools, looking for automation saying no to meetings that you don't need to attend because they're going to print everything they talked about and posted on the bulletin board. Or you're not even sure why you're there and there's no agenda. And it's just going to people rambling. Don't go say no. Speaker 1 (21:23): Yeah. I think that's a huge thing for people. And I've just really come to get better at the saying no thing. Of like when it's not like, when, if it's something that's not working for me, like I have to get better at saying no, because then I over-schedule myself and then I'm all stressed out. Speaker 2 (21:44): Right. And it's a self perpetuating hamster wheel. Right. Just keep on it. And the no is freedom. So one way to look at it is every time you say no to something, you're saying yes to something else. Right. Speaker 1 (22:02): So how do you, what's a gracious way to say no, Speaker 2 (22:06): At this point, I'm not able to take on any more projects with the level of attention and detail that I like to bring to projects. So thank you so much for thinking of me. Well, that's good. I like that. Yeah. Thank you for inviting me to your meeting on Friday. I can't attend. If there's anything that you would like for me to think about or reflect on in advance, please let me know. And I'll send you an email. Speaker 1 (22:30): Oh, that's nice too. Oh, very good. Very good. Hopefully people are taking notes on those. Yeah. That's really good. That's a nice way to say no, versus just saying, Oh, I'm sorry. I don't have the time. Speaker 2 (22:44): Right. And the other piece of the, no, I learned this the hard way and I'm sure your listeners have tucked up, but I live in the South. And so Dan said, we've got a little polite niceness culture going on. And part of a, no is not inviting the second email or you not busy now, Karen, how about now to meet for coffee? So we want to know that has a firm boundary that isn't going to get the creeping back. Speaker 1 (23:14): Yes. Yes. And that's hard. So, cause I know sometimes I'll say, Oh, you know, I'm, I'm really busy for the next couple of months, but why don't you check back later? No, no. Should not be doing that. Speaker 2 (23:24): No, no, no. And there's also an, I think there's tremendous value of going back to my first example of you value and respect that person you value and respect to the board, the project, the ask enough to say you aren't going to get the best of me. I can't, I can't bring you what you deserve, what this organization deserves. Thank you for thinking of me. Speaker 1 (23:50): Yeah. Kind of putting, putting them before you. Yes Speaker 2 (23:53): It's because ultimately I, I do believe we want to do our best work and when we're stretched so thin, it's just not possible. And then we began disappointing ourselves and others and that's not a cycle we want to be on either. So the door firmly don't get the creepy crawlies coming back, asking how about now? It's two months later. Where are you? No, I'm still not available. Speaker 1 (24:17): Yeah. No, that's so good. That's so good. Have a firm close to that door. Gosh, that's great. Yeah. I love that. Now is there anything else that you kind of want to add on here? That maybe we didn't cover on, on allowing people to really love their work and love their job? Speaker 2 (24:39): Yes, but I have to share, I'm going to give you one more productivity hack. Can I do that? Speaker 1 (24:44): Oh my God. I didn't want to, you can give me 10 more. I didn't want to keep asking on what, what about this one? Do you have three more that I want to give you? I can't help myself Speaker 2 (24:57): Then listeners bear with me. If you don't like this, just speed up just fast forward. Okay. So the first one was stack. So stack saying no is hard. So what I coach my clients on is let's create a template and email to say, no, these are the no templates, no, to be on the board. No, to do this project. So you think about it. You write the know and when you get that ask click. Speaker 1 (25:25): And so when you have a template, so do you mean you sort of just keep it in like a word doc and then copy paste into your email. Speaker 2 (25:33): So depending on your email platform, so I'll start with outlook and outlook. The best way to do this is to create multiple signatures. So an outlet, people think about a signatures. Haven't, you know, Karen and your phone number. Well, you can create as many, many signatures as you want. So you go in and create a signature that is gracious. No to project ask you type it, you save it. Then when I send an email, Karen I've gotten great new task force really wants you to be on you. Hit reply, insert gracious, no project signature. And in 30 seconds we've saved time. And we haven't gone through the angst of how do I say no? How do I let them down? How do I close the door? No, we do the thinking on the front end. And we just use this over and over again. So we're stacking two habits here and leveraging technology. Speaker 1 (26:36): Nice. Yeah. That's great. Speaker 2 (26:39): In g-mail you can set up templates too, as that function the same way and absolutely care. Nothing wrong with the word doc I'm copy and paste key is we write it once and you use it over and over again. We don't do the rework time. Copy paste, drop and go. Yeah, that's fabulous. The second one that is one of my favorite ones for healthcare workers is so your day is scheduled for you patient, patient, patient. And so what happens during the day is a lot of things that you could potentially do, like little tiny task or maybe call. I don't want to get your hair cut or whatever doesn't happen. And so you have all this buildup of tasks that now you're trying to do on the margins of your day. So I tell my healthcare providers build something called a 15 minute list, and this is a list that lives with you. Speaker 2 (27:31): So put it in your lab jacket as a piece of paper, put it on your phone. I don't care Magnasco and how you get it around, but it needs to be with you. And these are tasks you can do in 15 minutes or less. So schedule your cats, that checkup prep for the one-on-one with your team member, call and cancel call all of the little itsy-bitsy things that don't take a lot of time. And then what you do is when you have that patient, that's 10 minutes late, you pull out your list and you go because I can get these things done and these micro segments of our day. So it's a really efficient way to stay on top of the nits and NATS that can add up and feel overwhelming. Great. And then the third one that works well and healthcare and for everyone, but a love it from a healthcare providers is something we call protect your 90. So this is 90 minutes a day on your strategic priorities. So it could be professional development. It could be, you might be doing some research, writing a paper, it could be catching up on your charts, whatever it is. But the way it works is it's 90 minutes a day. That's focused now it's not 90 continuous minutes. Speaker 3 (28:54): That's what I was just going to ask. Yeah, no, I made only unicorns have that and without I haven't met a unicorn. Speaker 2 (28:59): Yep. So this is the power of it. So it might be 20 minutes that you choose during lunch to do your focus. Then you have another little 10 minute window where you might do another little sprint focus, but the goal is 90 minutes a day because the power and five work days, that's seven and a half hours of focus time. That is a game changer. I have had physicians write really complex research papers using this strategy because we're just chunking just yeah. Intention, intentional chunks focused, and then we go back, but it's the consecutive effort over time that up. And it doesn't feel overwhelming. I mean that versus saying I need seven and a half hours of your time. Speaker 1 (29:47): Yeah, no, that's great. Very good. Very good. I love it. Okay. So I feel like we've gone over so much but I'm loving the productivity, hacks and tips, and also loving your sort of five step template or plan to kind of love your job again. So is there anything else about that? And like I said, productivity hacks, we can go for days. People can go to your website and find more. But anything anything else on people loving their job and loving what they do? What would you like people to really remember about the chat Speaker 2 (30:25): Clarity creates opportunity. So doing the work to identify what your dream job looks like, how you want to be acknowledged and rewarded what your strengths are, the relationships you want to develop, the skills you want to grow in the meaning you bring, it opens up infinite possibilities for you in your current job. And I would suggest in future jobs, that knowledge is power. Speaker 1 (30:55): Yeah, that's great. And before we sort of sign off and find out where everyone can get in touch with you, I have one more question that I ask everyone. And that's knowing where you are now in your life and in your career. What advice would you give to your younger self? Whether it be fresh at a college or what, you know, what advice would you give to yourself? Speaker 2 (31:16): Play more? I'm a type, a perfectionist recovering. Some days, some days I'm not recovering and I will get in that strive mode and I've done it since I was 18 years old and would go back and say, it's okay, play a little more. The work's going to be there. And what I've come to learn now is that in play, that's where you're going to find those brilliant insights and connections and the juice to not be burned out. So one reason we get burned out is because we don't play. We just work all the time. Speaker 1 (31:52): Yeah. That is great advice. And I have to say, I've heard that from a couple of people on this question is to just kind of like chill out a little bit more relaxed, a little more play a little bit more. So that is great advice. Now, Carson, where can people find you if they want more information about you and what you do and, and all of and yeah. Speaker 2 (32:11): And your book. Yeah. So the book own it, love it, make it work. All of your favorite retailers, Amazon is available online. And then my website, Carson, tate.com. Check out the blogs. If you want productivity hacks, they're there tips on loving your job. We've got assessments. All the goodies are on the website. Carson, tate.com. Awesome. Speaker 1 (32:32): And then for social media, Speaker 2 (32:35): Yes, LinkedIn, the Carson Tate. Awesome. Well, thank Speaker 1 (32:40): You Carson so much. This was great. I think you gave my listeners so much to work with, so I thank you so much. Speaker 2 (32:47): Thank you, Karen. I appreciate it. And thank you guys for all that you do for us. Speaker 1 (32:52): Thank you. Thank you. And everyone who's listening. Thanks so much. Have a great couple of days and stay healthy, wealthy and smart.  

Today’s episode is the continuation of that conversation where we dive deeper into her book Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life – in Judaism (After Finally Choosing to Look There).   We also talk about:  How a break-up lead her to discover Judaism  How the principles of Judaism are applicable to all of our lives Why words are so powerful even the casual things you say How empathy can make you better equipped for your job Why the ethics of modern american law sets a low bar for morality What it was like working for the Obamas (amazing obviously)  Our shared love for the Cooked Media guys  And, my favorite, if we can stop fighting ourselves we can find real meaning and joy...   If you’ve already listened to the mini series, you’ll know that Sarah is a really special not to mention incredibly smart and talented person with a gift for meaningful thoughts, ideas, and words. I could have chatted with her for hours about life.    From 2009 to 2017, Sarah Hurwitz worked in the White House, serving as head speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama and as a senior speechwriter for President Barack Obama. Prior to working in government, Hurwitz was the chief speechwriter for Hillary Clinton on her 2008 campaign for president and a speechwriter for Senator John Kerry and General Wesley Clark during the 2004 presidential election. Hurwitz is a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School.   These are really impressive credentials, but without any of these Sarah would still be impressive and praise worthy. She reminds me what it means to be good, and no matter what religion or belief system you identify with, I think you’ll find heartwarming inspiration in her words and the lessons she learned from these ancient traditions and practices.

Scott and Jamie aren't the kind to shy away from difficult or heavy subject matter. In this episode of the God or Not Podcast they discuss death, dying and grief. A naturalist and a theist give their thoughts on the subjects, sifting out some of the possible implications of each worldview. Do those who believe in an afterlife live more morally righteous lives because of the fear of punishment or the thought of reward? Do atheists take better advantage of opportunities in the here and now believing that this is the only life they have? Scott and Jamie both reflect on past grief in their own lives having lost loved ones to this thing we call death. In "Spin the Wheel", Scott and Jamie surprise each other with burning questions on "What would it take to convince you" and "Should you be interpreting". As further study Scott recommends the book “A Better Life: 100 Atheists Speak Out on Joy & Meaning in a World Without God” by Chris Johnson, and Jamie recommends the book “A Grief Observed” by C.S. Lewis. Contact us with comments and questions: email@GodOrNotPodcast.com

What makes you look forward to tomorrow? What makes you grateful for your life? What makes you excited to get up in the morning? Author Yukari Mitsuhashi answers those questions with 'Ikigai' - a Japanese concept about what brings happiness, joy and meaning to your life. In this episode I share my big aha-moments and takeaways I got from reading the book 'Ikigai: Giving every day meaning and joy' as well as my own personal Ikigai. *Check out the book on here: https://amzn.to/2OrpNnl Send me a DM on Instagram @Laura_Langheinrich and let me know what you Ikigai is! * DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links (marked with *), which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the podcast and allows me to continue to make episodes like this. Thank you for the support! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/driven-by-curiosity/message

EPISODE 24: On today’s episode of we dive into the juicy journey Stephanie and Alex Davies have been on working as entrepreneurs! They share the big leaps they've taken to find what is truly in alignment for their family and their businesses. They share what helps them stay on track with living a life that they are proud of, while crushing big goals in life and business!   You can join the waiting list for their upcoming course here: https://tinyurl.com/offcampuscourses Find Off Campus on IG: @offcampuscourses Find Alex on IG: @Davies1987   Also, if you haven’t already, we would be so appreciative if you would be sure to download this episode and leave us an honest review! We thank you for all the love and support you all give us on this journey. Without you, it wouldn’t be nearly as sweet, Soul Sister

We have the good fortune of talking with the writer and director of a new documentary called “A Better Life: An Exploration of Joy and Meaning in a World Without God,” Chris Johnson.  You may have seen a screening of it at the Reason Reason Rally. Chris Johnson is a New York-based photographer and filmmaker. He received his undergraduate degree in film production (along with a minor in religious studies) from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec. His photography has been seen in various outlets, including The New York Times. He is the author of the coffee table photography book, “A Better Life: 100 Atheists Speak Out on Joy & Meaning in a World without God” that later was made into this documentary. Chris has traveled the world with A Better Life, and continues to do so, speaking and screening the film in over 60 cities on four continents. For the book, Johnson interviewed many prominent atheist figures such as Richard Dawkins, Steven Pinker, Dan Dennett, Derren Brown, Pat Churchland, Julia Sweeney, David Silverman, Penn & Teller, to name a few, plus many every-day people. He has given talks on atheism and his work at conferences, universities, non-profit organizations, and community groups. In addition, he has also been a guest on numerous podcasts, radio and TV shows around the globe. Chris is the recipient of the Kodak Award for Excellence in Filmmaking as well as the B.F. Lorenzetti Scholarship for Excellence in Filmmaking. Additionally, Chris sits on the Secular Board of Advisors, as well as the board of Openly Secular. And he’s 8 episodes into his own podcast, A Better Life, and it’s really good. Chris is truly a professional. For more information on Chris’s work and how you can purchase or rent your own copy of the documentary , visit: www.theatheistbook.com We taped these conversations on August 27th, 2016. If you’re liking our show, please subscribe to it, give it 5 stars, and/or leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  Also, you can support us monetarily on a per episode basis through our Patreon page. That’s www.patreon.com/eapodcast. Or leave a donation through PayPal at our website, www.everyonesagnostic.com. Credits: "Towering Mountain of Ignorance" intro by Hank Green https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3v3S82TuxU Intro bumper "Never Know" by Jack Johnson The segue music is by Sam Maher recorded on a handpan in the NY subway. Thanks for listening and be a yes-sayer to what is. You can find more information on the book/film/podcast/tour at: www.theatheistbook.com You can support the tour/podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/theatheistbook Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEJXD6r9d78 Who's in the film? The film version of A Better Life features a selection of those from the book — atheists from around the world from many different backgrounds and professions. They include best-selling authors, award winning artists and scientists, and many well-known public personalities and figures including: A.C. Grayling, Philosopher, author and Master of the New College of the Humanities. Adam Pascal, Musician/Actor, created the role of "Roger" in the musical RENT. AJ Johnson, Vice president and co-founder, Be Secular. Alex Honnold, Rock climber, featured on 60 Minutes & the cover of National Geographic Magazine. Andrew Copson, Chief Executive, British Humanist Association. Cara Santa Maria, Co-host and Producer, TakePart Live on Pivot TV. Dan Barker, Co-president, Freedom From Religion Foundation. Daniel Dennett, Philosopher, author, and cognitive scientist, Tufts University. Donald C. Johanson, Paleoanthropologist, Arizona State University. Discovered the fossil of the hominid australopithecine known as "Lucy." Helena Guzik, Online Publications Assistant, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Julia Sweeney, Actress, comedian & author. Matt Dillahunty, Speaker/co-cost; The Atheist Experience. Nahla Mahmoud, Environmentalist/Human Rights Activist. Patricia S. Churchland, Neurophilosopher, University of California San Diego. Robert Llewellyn, Writer, TV presenter, speaker, actor (Red Dwarf), electric vehicle evangelist. Sean Carroll, Theoretical Physicist, California Institute of Technology. Tracie Harris, Speaker/co-cost; The Atheist Experience.  

Chris Johnson is the author of A Better Life: 100 Atheists Speak Out on Joy & Meaning in a World Without God. He is also the director or the new film…”a better life: An Exploration of Joy & Meaning in a world without god.”Greta Christina discusses her new book “Comforting Thoughts About Death That Have Nothing to Do with God” She is also the author of “Greta Christina's Blog and several other books.

On the first half of the show, we talk with evolutionary geneticist Jerry Coyne (author of the best seller Why Evolution is True) about his new book, Faith vs. Fact: Why Science and Religion are Incompatible. Then we hear excerpts of Chris Johnson’s new film, A Better Life: An Exploration of Joy & Meaning in a World Without God.

Over 600 people attended the third Unbelievable? Conference in London in May 2013 - Jesus: Liar, lunatic, Legend or Lord. In this programme we hear some audio extracts from the conference which aimed to equip Christian with good reasons for the faith. Alister McGrath gives the opening address on "Joy Meaning and Purpose". We also hear the panel discussion and questions from the audience as Alister, Peter S Williams, Trevor Stammers, Kurt Jaros and Fuz Rana answer questions on how to more effectively engage British society with the Gospel. For more debates and interviews visit www.premier.org.uk/unbelievable Join the conversation via Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 podcast of Unbelievable? http://ondemand.premier.org.uk/unbelievable/AudioFeed.aspx or Via Itunes You may also enjoy: Unbelievable? 9th June 2012 - Unbelievable? The Conference 2012 - Michael Green & guests Unbelievable? 11 June 2011 - Unbelievable? The Conference - John Lennox & Guests

What do "Winnie the Pooh" and the movie "Saving Mr. Banks" have to do with freethought? We will give you two different reasons. Then we talk with New York filmmaker and photographer Chris Johnson about his new gorgeous book of photography, A Better Life: 100 Atheists Speak Out on Joy & Meaning in a World Without God.

Pope Francis frenzy, Muslims hate Santa, Chick-PHIL-A day to support anti-gay bigot Phil Robertson, gay marriage breaks records in Utah, BBC presents a list of things we didn’t know until 2013, Salt Lake City = Bible City 2013, and Chris Johnson joins us to talk about his new book, “A Better Life: 100 Atheists Speak Out on Joy & Meaning in a World Without God.”