Ignited With Meaning
Geoff Bastian
Welcome to Ignited with Meaning, a podcast exploring what a meaningful life is, and bringing in guests with ideas and experiences about how to live a life with meaning. I’m here to help you get inspired, to get started, to connect you with your meaning, and make sure that you’ve aligned your life with it.
I’m also convinced that the world urgently needs you to live a meaningful life. Simply put, that means that the world needs you to be connected to your greatest gifts and finding a way to give them to at your fullest potential. And the world needs more than just a few people to do that, the world needs millions, if not billions, of people engaged in living meaningfully at their highest capacity. And it needs it Now.
But why? Because at our core I believe everyone wants to leave the world a better place than they found it. But to do that, each of us has to rise to new heights. And when we all do that together, collectively we can make a massive impact.
I’m also convinced that the world urgently needs you to live a meaningful life. Simply put, that means that the world needs you to be connected to your greatest gifts and finding a way to give them to at your fullest potential. And the world needs more than just a few people to do that, the world needs millions, if not billions, of people engaged in living meaningfully at their highest capacity. And it needs it Now.
But why? Because at our core I believe everyone wants to leave the world a better place than they found it. But to do that, each of us has to rise to new heights. And when we all do that together, collectively we can make a massive impact.
Episodes
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Oct 14, 2020 • 50min
How to Talk to the Other Side with Kevin Wilhelm [Episode 15]
With political tensions higher than even, how do you have a productive conversation with the “other side?” In this show, Kevin Wilhelm, co-author of “How to Talk to the Other Side” discusses his vision for constructive dialogue between Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. and practical approaches for building your capacity to have these conversations […]
Dec 30, 2019 • 41min
Leadership and Purpose with Paul Horton [Episode 14]
Paul Horton is a Professor, Consultant, and Leadership coach, working to help individuals and organizations get out of their own way to get good work done. In this Episode, we look at Paul’s journey as a model of finding purpose, and then dive into purpose in the workplace, discussing things like how leadership and conflict resolution […]
Nov 12, 2019 • 34min
Changing the Workplace with Serilda Summers-McGee
When most people think of social activism, they think of protests in the streets. In this episode, guest Serilda Summers-McGee thinks that the forefront of change has moved to the workplace, where everyday actions and interactions there have the power to change the world we live in. Serilda was formerly the Chief Human Resources Officer […]
Jul 9, 2019 • 45min
Turning Darkness into Light with Brandon Lee
In this episode, we hear from Brandon Lee who leads workshops with his wife Hun designed to build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Brandon’s past includes a lot of dehumanizing racial profiling experiences with the police, and he’s found a way to turn that painful history into something that gives him […]
Jun 3, 2019 • 28min
Making the Perfect Wood Cook Stove for the Poor with Dean Still [Episode 011]
Over three billion of the world’s poor cook with wood, and the smoke from these stoves contribute to the leading cause of death for children that inhale it. Today’s guest Dean Still has been working for 30 years to make the perfect stove that would eliminate this smoke. In our interview, I’m trying to figure […]
May 4, 2019 • 1h 4min
Creating a Daily Habit from Scratch: Purpose with Lara Galinsky [Episode 010]
In this Episode, Lara and I talk about how having a clearly defined purpose in our lives can transform us and the world around us, and how to develop habits that can help us live that out every day.
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Apr 6, 2019 • 1h 5min
Purpose Development in our Youth Part 2 with Kendall Cotton Bronk [Episode 009]
Kendall Cotton Bronk, an associate professor at Claremont Graduate University, passionately explores how youth develop purpose and moral values. She discusses the critical role of adolescence in identity formation and moral growth. A fascinating three-part definition of purpose is revealed, highlighting its psychological benefits, including resilience. Kendall shares insights from her research, like how a short interview can ignite purpose in young people. She also emphasizes the differing influences of economic background on purpose development, urging adults to foster meaningful conversations with youth.
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Feb 24, 2019 • 1h 11min
Purpose Development in our Youth Part 1 with Heather Malin [Episode 008]
In this enlightening discussion, Heather Malin, Director of Research at the Center on Adolescence at Stanford and author of *Teaching for Purpose*, delves into how young people develop a sense of purpose. She highlights the role of art in fostering children's imagination and agency. Heather defines purpose as meaningful intentions that extend beyond oneself and discusses the developmental milestones from childhood empathy to high school exploration. She also emphasizes the importance of teaching empathy and social responsibility in schools to help students engage with their communities.
Jan 22, 2019 • 1h 13min
Gifford Pinchot III on Work, Meaning, and Happiness [Episode 007]
Gifford Pinchot III is an intrapreneur, entrepreneur, and environmentalist. In this interview, we discuss a range of topics starting with intrapreneurship, which is the process of innovation from within an existing company, and how it ties to purpose in the workplace. We then move into discussing climate change, and how to preserve your mental health […]
Dec 15, 2018 • 20min
Practical Steps for Getting Started [Episode 006]
In this episode, I share some stories of ways I’ve worked to build a meaningful life, including uncovering my talents through stories, applying them to causes that are deeply meaningful to me, and making time in my life to cultivate them almost every day. For those of you who are looking to take that first […]
