The Meaning Project

We continue our discussion on substance abuse, recovery, and meaning, in a discussion with Chad P. His story of absolute desperation at a very young age could be the story of many adolescents today. Chad fought treatment and help for a long time, until it was the only option left. Once he made that decision, as you'll hear him say, his life was forever changed in a very meaningful way. Enjoy!

In the early days of my career, I worked with adolescents in an "innovative and successful" intensive substance abuse treatment program. I think this may have been the first place I started to understand the concept of "meaning" as it relates to human suffering and substance abuse. In this episode, Sarah and I discuss her history of substance use, chronic illness, and how she has transcended both over the past 16+ years.

I've been working with substance abusing clients and teaching theories in the treatment of addictions for nearly 20 years. In this episode, I share some of that experience for those who may be questioning if they, or somebody they care about, might have a problem. I also share some resources I found fascinating in the study of the history of criminalization of various substances.

Curahee!! "Three miles up - three miles down!" I'm heading out for a meaningful experience with good friends. I think this is something we all need to do more often - it's too easy to focus on work or responsibility when 'meaning' knocks on our door. What is life asking of you right now - where are the opportunities for you to find meaning? A brief discussion on how I am choosing meaning in this moment, and an example of how it may have been found for others. Enjoy!

A simple overview of two of the often misunderstood components of the Myers-Brigg Type Indicator (MBTI) - Introversion compared to Extroversion, and then Perceiving compared to Judging. This is the "grad school" version of my understanding of the MBTI - what I was equipped with from school, and had used for the past 20 years. This podcast was recorded just prior to going through 4 days of credentialing work with the Myers Briggs Institute - to say that my understanding of these ideas has changed is a gross understatement! I would consider this to still be helpful information - but now, after that training, it is just the tip of the iceberg. Enjoy this, and know that there is far more to come on the topic of the MBTI!

Discussion on the idea of work as a source of discovering meaning and expressing our individuality.