Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael F Steger

In this presentation delivered at the "Metaphysics and the Matter with Things: Thinking with Iain McGilchrist" conference—a collaborative event by the Center for Process Studies (CPS) and the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) in March 2024—John Vervaeke explores the concept of "mattering" and its critical role in understanding the meaning of life. He contrasts "meaning in life" with the broader "meaning of life," emphasizing the importance of connectedness and belonging over mere purpose. Vervaeke draws on research to introduce "religio," a deep sense of connectedness that underpins our existence, and critiques materialism for overlooking the relational aspects of human life. Through cognitive science, biology, and philosophy, Vervaeke demonstrates how our intelligence and problem-solving abilities are deeply intertwined with our capacity to find what truly matters.   —   Metaphysics and the Matter with Things: Thinking with Iain McGilchrist was a collaborative conference put on by the Center for Process Studies (CPS) and the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) in March of 2024. This three-day conference brought leading process thinkers across various disciplines, including physics, neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, and theology, into critical dialogue with McGilchrist's work in a collegial effort to assess, question, extend, and apply it. For more information on the conference and to purchase recordings, please visit https://ctr4process.org/mcgilchrist-conference/   Embark on a journey of personal growth and meaning with us. Join our Patreon Patreon community, where shared wisdom fuels transformation.   — 0:00 Introduction to the Metaphysics of Mattering 1:05 Meaning in Life: Purpose, Coherence, Significance, and Mattering 6:40 Connectedness and Religio 10:10 Relevance Realization and General Intelligence 12:45 The Problem of Relevance Realization 21:20 Formalization and Ill-Defined Problems 27:10 Relationality and the Sacred —   The Vervaeke Foundation is committed to advancing the scientific pursuit of wisdom and creating a significant impact on the world. Become a part of our mission.   Join Awaken to Meaning to explore practices that enhance your virtues and foster deeper connections with reality and relationships.    —   Ideas, People, and Works Mentioned in this Episode   Matthew Segall Richard Tarnas Kelly-Ann Allen Evan Thompson Read Montague Michael Levin Aristotle Zak Stein Nietzsche Iain McGilchrist   Christopher Cherniak Jerry Fodor J.L. Schellenberg Relevance Realization Religio Conformity theory Duhem–Quine thesis, Susan Wolf, Meaning in Life and Why It Matters John Searle, The Rediscovery of the Mind Catherine Pickstock, Aspects of Truth: A New Religious Metaphysics Harold Brown, Rationality  James Filler, Heidegger, Neoplatonism, and the History of Being: Relation as Ontological Ground J. Jaeger, A. Riedl, A. Djedovic, J. Vervaeke, and D. Walsh, Naturalizing relevance realization: why agency and cognition are fundamentally not computational Frank Martela and Michael F. Steger, Distinguishing coherence, purpose, and significance   Follow John Vervaeke: Website | X | YouTube | Patreon —   Thank you for Listening!  

One of the biggest factors in a happy, thriving life is meaning. Knowing your ‘why', you can get through any ‘how.' This show was previously aired in 2022, however it's one of my all-time favorite episodes as the content is simple, actionable & significant. Topics covered…Why is meaning so important for us?How do you discover your meaning in life?Are there individual differences in terms of how much we need meaning?Why is it important to be aware of your core beliefs or ‘givens'?What are the 3 levels of core beliefs?How do you identify your core beliefs? Which core beliefs serve us best for success? For happiness?Bio:Dr. Michael F. Steger is Professor of Psychology and the Director for the Center for Meaning and Purpose at Colorado State University. He is an internationally recognized authority on the benefits of finding meaning in one's life and in one's work. Dr. Steger is a sought after speaker and enjoys providing keynotes, workshops, and retreats around the world on topics ranging from meaning and purpose, flourishing at work, positive education, effective leadership, expanding clinical practice by incorporating meaning and purpose assessment and interventions. He is the developer of the most widely-used measures of meaning and purpose in the world, including the Meaning in Life Questionnaire and the Work and Meaning Inventory. He has written three books, including Designing Positive Psychology, Purpose and Meaning in the Workplace, and the Handbook of Positivity and Strengths-Based Approaches at Work. Dr. Steger offers a number of online courses on elevating success in work and life, including his newest course, Meaning in the Moment, taught through the Wholebeing Institute.Here is the course description of Meaning in the Moment…Crafting a meaningful life doesn't have to be a philosophical chore, it can be lived one vivid and enjoyable moment at a time. This on-demand online course is focused on practical exercises that help people use the power of now to create lives rich in meaning. Each session offers two or more exercises that you can learn to use one at a time, in an array of combinations, and even all together in a coherent program on meaning in the moment. Mike shows how people can get unstuck and move forward with a lighter heart toward greater meaning and purpose.https://wholebeinginstitute.com/meaning-in-the-moment/

Dr. Michael F. Steger is Professor of Psychology and the Director for the Center for Meaning and Purpose at Colorado State University. He is an internationally recognized authority on the benefits of finding meaning in one’s life and in one’s work. Dr. Steger is a sought-after speaker and enjoys providing keynotes, workshops, and retreats around the world on topics ranging from meaning and purpose, flourishing at work, positive education, effective leadership, expanding clinical practice by incorporating meaning and purpose assessment and interventions. He is the developer of the most widely-used measures of meaning and purpose in the world, including the Meaning in Life Questionnaire and the Work and Meaning Inventory. He has written three books, including Designing Positive Psychology, Purpose and Meaning in the Workplace, and the Handbook of Positivity and Strengths-Based Approaches at Work. Dr. Steger offers a number of online courses on elevating success in work and life, including his newest course, Meaning in the Moment, taught through the Wholebeing Institute.If you like what you've heard at The Evolved Caveman podcast, support us by subscribing, leaving reviews on Apple podcasts. Every review helps to get the message out! Please share the podcast with friends and colleagues.Follow Dr. John Schinnerer on| Instagram | Instagram.com/@TheEvolvedCaveman| Facebook | Facebook.com/Anger.Management.Expert| Twitter | Twitter.com/@JohnSchin| LinkedIn | Linkedin.com/in/DrJohnSchinnererOr join the email list by visiting: GuideToSelf.comPlease visit our YouTube channel and remember to Like & Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/user/jschinnererEditing/Mixing/Mastering by: Brian Donat of B/Line Studios www.BLineStudios.comMusic by: Zak Gay http://otonamimusic.com/ 

Finding Meaning Through Chaos Calming the Chaos welcomes Francie White, Ph.D. and Maria Rippo, M.A. onto a Live YouTube Show on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 1pm PST. We will talk about how painful and chaotic experiences can help you find meaning in life, and can prepare you to better cope with life’s challenges! The goal: To help people see That we have a deficit of meaning in our lives Because we lack meaning in our lives, we have more chaos in our lives How can we find a meaningful life that has purpose and value? How finding meaning can calm the chaos What do we mean by “Meaning?” What draws you in, makes you excited, fills you with passion A sense of purpose, awe and wonder, inspiration at heightened levels There is a deficit / “Crisis” of felt-meaning amongst people in our culture (The collective) “When you lack meaning in your life, this is what happens.” Empty, lonely and lost Without direction, faith or hope Escape from the self that has no meaning or purpose Reaching out for shallow sources of meaning A solution (among individuals and the collective) Create more meaning in your life Feel like your life has purpose Sense your own unique value in life Share your talents, strengths and gifts with others who are struggling Francie’s Story of how she moved through chaos and found a meaningful life Maria’s Story of how she moved through chaos and found a meaningful life What can all of us do to find meaning, raise consciousness, shift the paradigm, and increase better manage our lives: TED Talk #1: Emotions and Meaning: Dr. Alan Watkins, founder of Complete Coherence, introduces the key phases of human development and explains why poor emotional control is holding back progress. He asks us to imagine a world where we never have to feel anything we don’t want to feel; where we have complete control of what we feel and when we feel it. He also has an app called Universe of Emotions where you can track your emotions and change them. Check out the talk here: https://youtu.be/h-rRgpPbR5w​   TED Talk #2: Michael F. Steger is an Associate Professor of Psychology at Colorado State University. He has spent more than a decade researching people's ability to find meaning in their lives and the benefits of living a meaningful life. In his talk, he asks the question "What Makes Life Meaningful?" and will share what psychological science can tell us about the answer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLFVo... Iain Mcgilchrist TED Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/iain_mcgilchrist_the_divided_brain Iain Mcgilchrist Interview Transcript: https://relationalimplicit.com/zug/transcripts/McGilchrist-2014-01.pdf “The Divided Brain” book by Iain Mcgilchrist: https://www.amazon.com/Divided-Brain-Search-Meaning-ebook/dp/B008JE7I2M

In this episode I am talking to Dr. Michael F. Steger. Mike is a Professor of Psychology and the Director for the Center for Meaning and Purpose at Colorado State University.  An internationally recognized authority on the benefits of finding meaning in one's life and in one's work, Dr. Steger is a sought after speaker and enjoys providing keynotes, workshops, and retreats around the world on topics ranging from meaning and purpose, flourishing at work, positive education, effective leadership, and expanding clinical practice by incorporating meaning and purpose assessment and interventions.  He is the developer of the most widely-used measures of meaning and purpose in the world, including the Meaning in Life Questionnaire and the Work and Meaning Inventory.  Mike has published his research in more than 130 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, and three books, including Designing Positive Psychology, Purpose and Meaning in the Workplace, and the Handbook of Positivity and Strengths-Based Approaches at Work. Dr. Steger offers a number of online courses on elevating success in work and life, including his newest courses: Meaning in the Moment (https://wholebeinginstitute.com/meaning-in-the-moment/) and Mastering Your Motivation, available through www.michaelsteger.online. Website. www.michaelfsteger.com Find the Meaning in Life Questionnaire Here Find the Work and Meaning Inventory (WAMI) Here

One of the biggest factors in a happy, thriving life is meaning. Studies show the biggest factor in the life of a happy man is meaningful work. Knowing your ‘why’, you can get through any ‘how.’ Discover all you need to know about meaning and purpose for you. Topics covered… You were a big fan of the band Rush - how cool did that make you in high school? Did playing the violin make up for it? Why is meaning so important for us? How do Viktor Frankel and Irv Yalom figure into your work? JP Sartre? F. Dostoyevsky? Albert Camus? Samuel Beckett? Aristotle? (Caution: This is a very heady conversation!) How does one go about identifying their meaning or purpose? Do we vary in terms of how much we need meaning? The importance of being aware of your core beliefs or ‘givens'. What are the 3 levels of core beliefs? How do you identify your core beliefs? Which core beliefs serve us best for success? For happiness? Bio: Dr. Michael F. Steger is Professor of Psychology and the Director for the Center for Meaning and Purpose at Colorado State University. He is an internationally recognized authority on the benefits of finding meaning in one’s life and in one’s work. Dr. Steger is a sought after speaker and enjoys providing keynotes, workshops, and retreats around the world on topics ranging from meaning and purpose, flourishing at work, positive education, effective leadership, expanding clinical practice by incorporating meaning and purpose assessment and interventions. He is the developer of the most widely-used measures of meaning and purpose in the world, including the Meaning in Life Questionnaire and the Work and Meaning Inventory. He has written three books, including Designing Positive Psychology, Purpose and Meaning in the Workplace, and the Handbook of Positivity and Strengths-Based Approaches at Work. Dr. Steger offers a number of online courses on elevating success in work and life, including his newest course, Meaning in the Moment, taught through the Wholebeing Institute. Here is the course description of Meaning in the Moment… Crafting a meaningful life doesn’t have to be a philosophical chore, it can be lived one vivid and enjoyable moment at a time. This on-demand online course is focused on practical exercises that help people use the power of now to create lives rich in meaning. Each session offers two or more exercises that you can learn to use one at a time, in an array of combinations, and even all together in a coherent program on meaning in the moment. Mike shows how people can get unstuck and move forward with a lighter heart toward greater meaning and purpose. https://wholebeinginstitute.com/meaning-in-the-moment/ Check us out on Google Play and give us a Like and Subscribe! https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Imo4l6pgrbmeklxvec6pgwzxnz4 If you like what you've heard, support us by subscribing, leaving reviews on Apple podcasts. Every review helps to get the message out! Please share the podcast with friends and colleagues. Follow Dr. John Schinnerer on | Instagram | Instagram.com/@TheEvolvedCaveman | Facebook | Facebook.com/Anger.Management.Expert | Twitter | Twitter.com/@JohnSchin | LinkedIn | Linkedin.com/in/DrJohnSchinnerer Or join the email list by visiting: GuideToSelf.com Please visit our YouTube channel and remember to Like & Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/user/jschinnerer Editing/Mixing/Mastering by: Brian Donat of B/Line Studios www.BLineStudios.com Music by: Zak Gay http://otonamimusic.com/

“It's a gift when work is so meaningful that you'd do it for free. And that's also a problem,” says, Dr Michael F. Steger, my guest in today’s episode. Michael is a Psychology Professor, Author, Speaker, Director of the Center for Meaning and Purpose. He is a recognized authority on meaning in life, purpose, happiness, psychological strengths, and positive psychology. His research interests center on understanding how people create a life worth living and seeking ways to help people flourish and achieve well-being. In our fascinating conversation, Michael talks about: His love for research and finding out why are we here on this planet – how we are going to be here and how we think about how we are here Two types of people: those who are questioners like himself and are always questioning and searching and other people who are more comfortable with certainty Why meaningful work is probably more demanding than meaningless one Why ultimately it comes down to what we're going to do with our lives The complex nature of selfishness vs giving How he struggles with attention span and distraction Why he rather wants to be living his values right now than be remembered for something when he is no longer here And much more The show notes are available www.francinebeleyi.com/podcast. If you love this episode, please leave me a review here.