The Adrift on Purpose Podcast

In this episode, Meghan and Lis welcome introvert, career coach, and world traveler Janice Chaka! She shares her adventures in the world of careers and travel, as well as her experience being an introvert and coaching them to professional success. We learn about the importance of recognizing your own personal truth and how we can all cope in this extravert-centric world, no matter where we fall on the spectrum. This is certainly an episode you don't want to miss!

[Content warning: Sexual assault, disordered eating]

Meghan and Lis chat with fellow podcaster and host of Mind Love Podcast, Melissa Monte! Melissa shares her incredible journey through coping with multiple sexual assaults, living in and escaping from a toxic relationship, healing after eight years of bulimia, and finding herself and her way in this world. She explains how everything starts in the mind, and if we're able to understand what's there and move forward from it, we're able to do anything. Enjoy!

Today we welcome friend and esteemed colleague Eileen Webb to the show! Eileen tells us not only how to use laziness to fit an enormous amount of activities into our lives, but she also shows us how connecting with the belief that we deserve more from ourselves can bring a great deal of wellness and goodness to our lives. Talking to Eileen is always enlightening, and today's episode does not disappoint. Enjoy!

In this episode we have the privilege of talking with world traveler Niamh Aspell! Not only does she share with us some of her best stories from her life of travel, but she also explains to us why and how she keeps the good times rolling, even when things don't seem as good as we'd like them to. We know you'll be as inspired by her passions as we were!

On today's show we get the chance to sit down with the founder of Puke Rainbows, Erica Hanna! Not only does Erica wow us with some pretty amazing stories–including working with Ellen AND Prince–but she also discusses her advocacy for body positivity and survivors, as well as what it means to be vulnerable in visible ways. Her insights (and glow) will lift your spirits and widen your perspectives. It's a show not to be missed!

In our first episode of 2018, we have the honor of chatting with co-founder and strategic director for the Yoga For All Movement, Ayla Benjamin! Not only do we get to hear Ayla's journey to her life's work, but we discuss approachable wellness basics, the importance of mind and body awareness, and slowing down to start where you are. It's the perfect way to start off the new year, if we do say so ourselves. We know you'll agree. Enjoy!

Our last episode of 2017 is a special holiday treat as we bring back former guest Cristina Toledo to catch up on the year! We get to hear all about her 2017 adventures and dive into discussions about managing self-inflicted pressures, staying anchored even when adrift, and sorting through the pressures and obligations of holidays. It was simply a delight to hear Cris' insights yet again, and we have no doubt you'll enjoy them as much as we did!

Today's episode features content strategy expert, author, and friend Sara Wachter-Boettcher! We get the chance to talk with her about her latest book, Technically Wrong, in which she breaks down the implications of a major lack of diversity and moral compass in the technology industry. We also get to have a discussion on separating yourself from your work—and how to keep doing stuff, even when the path ahead seems rocky. Here's hoping you love it as much as we do!

In this episode we have the honor of talking with author and editor Susan DeFreitas. Not only do we get to hear about how she's fought for her career in the arts, but we get to have some amazing discussions about security vs. freedom, artists as "culture jammers," and some of the safety nets and privilege that contribute to our narratives. This one definitely ended too soon. Enjoy!

In today's episode Meghan and Lis dive into a discussion highlighting—and breaking down—accomplishments they never thought would come to pass. The chat covers many topics from Lis finding her way in the professional world to Meghan exploring the world. In each case, major change comes down to small steps forward, taken one at a time. Listen in for inspiration for your own transformation!