The Meaning Project

In the early days of my career, I worked with adolescents in an "innovative and successful" intensive substance abuse treatment program. I think this may have been the first place I started to understand the concept of "meaning" as it relates to human suffering and substance abuse. In this episode, Sarah and I discuss her history of substance use, chronic illness, and how she has transcended both...

I've been working with substance abusing clients and teaching theories in the treatment of addictions for nearly 20 years. In this episode, I share some of that experience for those who may be questioning if they, or somebody they care about, might have a problem. I also share some resources I found fascinating in the study of the history of criminalization of various substances.

Curahee!! "Three miles up - three miles down!" I'm heading out for a meaningful experience with good friends. I think this is something we all need to do more often - it's too easy to focus on work or responsibility when 'meaning' knocks on our door. What is life asking of you right now - where are the opportunities for you to find meaning? A brief discussion on how I am choosing meaning in this m...

A simple overview of two of the often misunderstood components of the Myers-Brigg Type Indicator (MBTI) - Introversion compared to Extroversion, and then Perceiving compared to Judging. This is the "grad school" version of my understanding of the MBTI - what I was equipped with from school, and had used for the past 20 years. This podcast was recorded just prior to going through 4 days of credenti...

Discussion on the idea of work as a source of discovering meaning and expressing our individuality.