Meaning Makers

Allen Long is the Executive Director of High Hopes in Nashville, TN, and has over 35 years of experience in the corporate world and education. In this episode, Allen gives insight into how High Hopes operates as a clinic and preschool, the effects COVID has had on education, different thoughts on human behavior/change, and why you should never give up on your calling.

An edited video version and clips can be found on Youtube (@keganyork).

In this conversation, Josh and I explore a myriad of topics, mostly focused around spirituality and the "how" of human change. Below, you can find the timeline to skip to any topic you find of interest.

0:00: Intro

3:45: Developing the Next Generation 

7:45: Stoicism + Christianity

9:10: My life is meaningless... what do I do?

14:00: Individualism and Culture

18:20: Understanding Attachment in Human Development 

22:25: How do humans change?

27:30: Digging up the Roots 

31:10: American tribalism

34:00: Complexity and Ambiguity 

36:45: Check your friends 

39:55: Redemptive Nature of Sports 

43:20: English Elite Academy 

48:30: Stewarding Fatherhood Well

55:25: The Father Wound 

59:30: Expectations of a Pastors Kid 

1:04:20: Advice for 10 years ago you 

1:06:35: Best Quote from 2024

1:09:00: Finding Meaning in Grief 

1:16:30: Grief is a Gift

Completing the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail is no small feat, but Ralston has done both before the age of 27. Listen in as I dive into his experiences, what he learned, and some insights he shares about humanity through his time hiking the wilderness for 6+ months, twice.

Thanks go to Ralston, and his girlfriend Anna Kate, for affording me the time to hear Ralston's stories and wisdom.

In this episode, I discuss two theories of change and how they can be applied to your life to crush your goals.

You're only one decision away from changing your life... Make some meaning with it!

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Andy Melton, owner and operator of Melton Counseling, located in Nashville, TN. Andy and I shared wisdom, anecdotes, and laughs. Timestamp below:

0:00 - Introduction

1:30 - Why do you do what you do?

4:15 - Discovering your why.

12:30 - How do I find my purpose?

19:30 - Importance of Mission and Vision for a business

27:30 - Transference + Countertransference

32:15 - Imposter syndrome is good?

34:30 - How do I find meaning in my life?

44:15 - How do human beings change?

50:30 - Unconscious Incompetence

53:40 - Life transitions

58:00 - "Advice for my almost married daughter"

1:02:30 - Best advice you've ever heard for professional life

1:05:30 - Chiefs to 3-peat as Super Bowl Champs?

In this episode, I break down a few simple steps for creating meaningful interactions with others. If you have ever thought, "I wish I could connect with others easier.." than give this episode a listen!

Be on the lookout for episodes dropping every Tuesday and Friday!

In this episode, I come back from a three-week break with new information, exciting updates for the horizon of meaning makers, and a word at the end to leave you with.

In this episode, Garret and I have a conversation around a myriad of topics. We talk real estate investing (single family and small multi-family), faith, meaning making, and marriage. I hope you enjoy!

Who should I have on the show next?

In this episode, I break down the story of a meaning maker, and give examples of a few meaning makers who have lived their lives for the benefit of others.

In this episode, I intro what meaning makers are and how we were created for so much in this life. Excited for the future episodes and the guests we will have on to talk about meaning making!