Philosophical theologian and professional therapist Mary Ellen Trahan, Ph.D., explores the ways we can embrace more meaningful, fulfilling ways of living, the topic of her book Living Well, Living Wise: Thriving Beyond Our Fashionable Stories. Mary Ellen combines her expertise in theology, philosophy, and psychology with an acute awareness of the importance of making and telling stories of ordinary life.  She seeks to understand new possibilities for developing human excellence, avoiding ways we tend to short-circuit our search for a good life, and emphasizing the richness and complexity of being human.  Mary Ellen's web site: LivingWellLivingWise.com Program music copyrighted by Grammy award winner Larry Seyer (LarrySeyer.com), included in this podcast with his permission. Visit FrontierBeyondFear.com to learn about the inspirational outreach of this program, now in its 6th year.