Practical Purpose

Practical Purpose

By Cory RusinEducationSelf-Improvement
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Practical Purpose episodes

  • BONUS: Dr. Cory's Dissertation Defense
    Read Dr. Cory's dissertation via this link.
    If you'd like a bit more personalized guidance, visit www.yourpracticalpurpose.com to receive support as you embark on the next chapter of your life.
    46 min
  • BONUS: Cory Chats with Jules Pedri from Thirty, Flirty, & Nerdy

    A couple months ago, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Jules Pedri for her podcast Thirty, Flirty, & Nerdy.

    She asked some really deep questions related to purpose and destiny that really got my brain going and we had a wonderful conversation about how to develop your purpose. 

    References : 

    Artist: Morgan Harper Nicols 

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    Jules IG: @itsjulianapedri

    Cory's IG: @your.purposeguide

    If you'd like a bit more personalized guidance in developing your purpose, visit http://www.yourpracticalpurpose.com/

    37 min
  • "Finding" Purpose with Two Purpose Experts

    Cory sits down with two renowned purpose researchers to talk about what purpose is, how you can cultivate it, how they started studying purpose, whether or not purpose is related to social class, and so much more.

    • Dr. Pat Hill is an associate professor in Psychological and Brain Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. He got his BA in Psychology and Economics at Indiana University, and his PhD at the University of Notre Dame.
      • Dr. Tony Burrow is the Ferris Family Associate Professor of Life Course Studies in the Department of Psychology at Cornell University, director of the Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research, and Associate Dean for Outreach and Extension in the College of Human Ecology. He also serve as Provost's Fellow for Public Engagement, and he directs the Purpose and Identity Processes Laboratory. He received his B.A. in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and his Ph.D. in Applied Developmental Psychology from Florida International University. He received his postdoctoral training within the Multicultural Research Institute at the University of Notre Dame.
        • He is also director of PRYDE (the Program for Research on Youth Development and Engagement). The aim of PRYDE is to link science and service in innovative ways by involving 4-H communities in basic and applied research to promote positive youth development.

        If you'd like a bit more personalized guidance, visit www.yourpracticalpurpose.com to receive support as you embark on the next chapter of your life.


        1 hr
      • Growing Outside Your Comfort Zone with Alyssa Glidewell
        Our guest, Alyssa Glidewell, is a performer and independent filmmaker in the Bay Area, CA. She's 4'11, loud, obsessed with pink and loves all the magical things life brings :D
        She LOVES telling a story whether I she's in front of the camera or behind managing everything. Follow her into the fun chaos of all her entertainment adventures!
        Socials:
        IG: https://www.instagram.com/alyssaglidewell/ (@alyssaglidewell)
        LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssaglidewell (Alyssa Glidewell)
        Listen to Alyssa's purpose development journey and learn the tools that have supported her in enjoying the journey of her life.
        If you'd like a bit more personalized guidance, visit http://www.yourpracticalpurpose.com/ (www.yourpracticalpurpose.com) to embark on the next chapter of your life.
        1 hr 4 min
      • "I Am Meant to Follow What Feels Good To Me" with Louise Abrena
        Our guest, Louise Abrena, is a Clarity Coach who uses the guidance of Ikigai to support talented women in creating clarity in their career.
        She enjoys being creative, being part of someone's self discovery journey and being with nature!
        Learn more about Louise at:
        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ikigaiwithlouise (@ikigaiwithlouise)
        Website: https://ikigaiwithlouise.com/ (https://ikigaiwithlouise.com)
        Listen to Louise's purpose development journey and learn the tools that have supported her in starting a business she's ACTUALLY passionate about
        If you'd like a bit more personalized guidance, visit http://www.yourpracticalpurpose.com/ (www.yourpracticalpurpose.com) to embark on the next chapter of your life.
        1 hr 5 min
      • "What the Crap Did I Just Do??" with Jennica Jackson
        Our guest, Jennica Jackson, is living out in the world living a life of freedom and adventure led by intuition and self-reliance
        She is currently traveling around in her converted van and is hosting retreats for women across the U.S.
        Learn more about Jennica at:
        Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennica.jackson/ (@jennica.jackson)
        Listen to Jennica's purpose development journey and learn the tools that have supported her in embarking on van life and hosting her own retreats.
        If you'd like a bit more personalized guidance, visit http://www.yourpracticalpurpose.com/ (www.yourpracticalpurpose.com) to embark on the next chapter of your life.
        41 min
      • Satisfaction vs. Contentment
        What do the words satisfaction and contentment mean to you?
        Does contentment feel like something that could be longer lasting than satisfaction?
        Do you feel satisfied with aspects of your life, but not necessarily content with your current situation?
        This episode dives into satisfaction vs. contentment and offers you 3 tools to try out that are meant to help you create more satisfaction AND contentment in your current life, no matter the challenges you're currently experiencing.
        If you'd like a bit more personalized guidance, visit http://www.yourpracticalpurpose.com/ (www.yourpracticalpurpose.com) to embark on the next chapter of your life.
        22 min
      • Releasing the Pressure to Be Your "Best-Self"
        For awhile, I was a bit addicted to self-improvement. Always striving to be my "best-self." But I found that I was getting far too caught up in what others defined as being your "best-self," it wasn't MY definition of success.
        This episode dives into my reflection on this pressure we put on ourselves to "grow" and "become" something greater than what we are in this moment.
        What if we made the goal just to listen to our own inner compass?
        Could we learn to trust that growth will come from listening to ourselves, rather than trying to force something to work?
        If you'd like a bit more personalized guidance, visit http://www.yourpracticalpurpose.com/ (www.yourpracticalpurpose.com) to embark on the next chapter of your life.
        20 min
      • "I Have Too Many Interests."
        Would you describe yourself as a multi-passionate person?
        Do you struggle to "just pick" a path to follow?
        This episode is for those who feel like there are so many choices they could make to move forward that they freeze in place. I share an exercise I use with my clients to help them "taste test" a potential path for their life that leaves room to pivot if it's not what they truly want or expected.
        If you'd like a bit more personalized guidance, visit http://www.yourpracticalpurpose.com/ (www.yourpracticalpurpose.com) to embark on the next chapter of your life.
        13 min
      • Inclusion Statement
        My goal is to ensure that my podcast, my online presence, feels like an inclusive space for all. My clients come from diverse backgrounds, with diverse experiences.
        As a trauma-informed coach, I never want to pressure any of my clients to speak about their stories publicly before they're ready (if they are ever ready to do so.) They deserve the right to process what they learn, making these big life changes in a way that feels safe and comforting for them. For many, safety means privacy. Or at least, privacy for now.
        So, keep in mind, those who felt like it was a YES to be interviewed this season, happen to all identify as women. But I do not work solely with individuals who identify as women. My clients are of all ages, gender identities, race, etc.
        My client's stories are each beautiful, unique, and most importantly, theirs.
        The stories I will be sharing still represent themes that feel very universal.
        My hope is that we can see the similarities and that their wisdom and insights offer you support on your own journey.
        3 min

      About Practical Purpose

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      In Practical Purpose, your host & Purpose Guide Cory Rusin, combines her academic research & array of spiritual tools to dive deep into how you figure out & develop your purpose in life.…