I’m joined by Paul Meunuier, Executive Director of YIPA and founder of The Professional Youth Worker. This was a ton of fun for me and such an honor to get to talk with a wise friend about the contrast between living for a resume versus living for a eulogy. We discussed the journey of finding passion and purpose, the significance of aligning our values with life choices, and the challenges of navigating multiple passions, and I really loved that we even got to chat about the importance of introspection, particularly in the context of masculinity. We end with a real treat– Paul writes his own eulogy live, and man– I’m left even more inspired to live for my own eulogy now. I think you will be, too. 

Chapters

01:16 The Journey of Meaningful Living

02:12 The Importance of Relationships

09:32 Building Connections Through Shared Experiences

19:03 Finding Passion and Purpose

22:12 The Intersection of Passion and Mission

24:39 Navigating Multiple Passions

28:08 The Impact of Living for the Eulogy

30:25 Aligning Values with Life Choices

34:50 Learning to Say No to Opportunities

36:38 Exploring Personal Values and Autonomy

39:46 The Impact of Struggles on Personal Development

42:55 Finding Meaning in Life's Challenges

46:56 The Gifts of Aging and Emotional Intelligence

50:29 Navigating Masculinity and Emotional Awareness

54:17 Understanding Emotions and Their Role in Life

01:02:28 Living Eulogies: Reflecting on Life's Legacy

• Music is “Waters”, composed by Twin Cities musician, Ian Crawford

• Editing and post-production by me – but I’d love to partner with someone else to do this! Reach out!

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Chelsea Witbrook is a certified Somatic Enneagram facilitator and best-selling author of "Blessing My Demons." As an Somatic Enneagram guide and Spiritual Director, she combines social justice awareness with compassionate guidance. Chelsea specializes in helping people who feel stuck by teaching them to establish Grounded Presence, connect with their Inner Observer, and respond to their body's wisdom. Through her coaching, clients discover inner resources and learn to embrace all parts of themselves with radical compassion, finally releasing patterns that once held them captive: www.chelseawitbrook.com