Living Wider and Deeper: Finding Fulfillment by Facing Mortality with Jodi Wellman

The Sonya Looney Show

Contemplating our limited time on Earth can motivate us to pursue vitality, meaning, and courage in our everyday lives. In this episode, executive coach Jodi Wellman shares insights on practical strategies for overcoming fears, finding purpose, and injecting more joy and adventure into our routines. Jodi is an executive coach, author, and the founder of Four Thousand Mondays. She is also a graduate of the Masters of Applied Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. Her latest book explores how embracing our mortality can inspire us to live more intentionally and authentically. This enlightening conversation will help us harness the transformative power of embracing mortality. Don't miss out on valuable insights that can help you unlock a more fulfilling and purposeful life. Here are a few takeaways: - How thinking about death can motivate living intentionally without regrets by focusing on a limited time horizon - How pursuing both vitality and meaning through experiences and purpose can lead to a more fulfilling life - Learn about incorporating novelty - Having courage to take risks and "play to win" - Finding balance between personal growth, self-care, and maintaining well-being

LINKS: - Read Jodi's book You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets to learn more about her approach - Read my reflections on Life's Peaks and Valleys - Learn more about Jodi's work