Behavioral Grooves Podcast Eight Years Grooving: Delighting in Death | Jodi Wellman (Republish)
Oct 2, 2025
Jodi Wellman, author of 'You Only Die Once,' shares her insights on living fully by embracing mortality. She introduces the concept of memento mori, encouraging listeners to prioritize joy and connection over mundane routines. Jodi discusses how awareness and intention can disrupt autopilot living, urging us to view every Monday as a reminder to act with urgency. With a blend of humor and inspiration, she highlights the importance of small, meaningful habits and the value of proactive risk-taking in crafting a vibrant life.
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Autopilot Steals Aliveness
- Adults often fall into autopilot routines that prioritize efficiency over aliveness.
- Jodi warns these “high-functioning zombie” habits dull life's edges and steal memorable moments.
Turn Awareness Into Action
- Diagnose your dead zones by asking what brings you joy and what drains you.
- Convert awareness into clear intentions and then take concrete action to prioritize those joys.
Stapler Moment Sparked Change
- Jodi refilled her stapler twice before finally acting on career dissatisfaction.
- The repeated small moments revealed she needed to stop waiting to be rescued and take risks to change her life.
