Every meaningful pursuit has one thing in common: the tension.

The tension between where you want to go, and where you are right now.  Between the time you need and the time you have.  Between what makes money and what makes meaning.  And on and on.

It takes on many forms, but the way you address it is always the same.

On today's episode, Dan shares about the concept of the tension and what to do about it.  He also shares a personal update and some thoughts on the future of the podcast.

Notes and full transcript: themeaningmovement.com/episode16

[SHORT] The Tension

The willingness to enter into and wrestle with your fear is one of the most important aspects of doing work that matters.  This episode, the first of a three part series, explores how fear functions both physiologically and psychologically, in order to help you learn how to use your fear to your advantage.

Notes and transcript: http://mngmvnt.com/2lkXuYl

[Fear] What You Need to Know About Fear

No matter who you are or how courageous you are, fear will always attempt to push you toward places of comfort.  This episode, the second part of a three part series on fear, explores the interplay between desire and fear and how your best work comes from scary places.

[FEAR] It's Always Hard

Any time you create something important, there’s the possibility that it will not work.  Every project comes with a unique worst case scenario that plays out in your mind.  This episode, part three of a three part series on fear, deals with the necessity of failure, leading to a new way of thinking about fear, failure, and how we bounce back from them both.

[Fear] Fail First

Kris Reyes is a journalist and former TV news anchor.  We connected during a transitional phase in her life and career— everything was on the table.  Listen in to her story of reinventing her life and career.  In it, you'll learn:
- The importance of not romanticizing your work, calling, and vocation.
- Why she left her job as a TV news anchor with nothing lined up.
- How Kris and her family navigate the unknown together.
- And so much more!

Full show notes can be found at themeaningmovement.com/krisreyes

Quitting Your Job and Designing Your Career with Kris Reyes

Research shows that the physiological state of our bodies effect our mental state and imagination.  In other words, what you're experiencing and feeling in your body at any moment has an impact on the way your mind works.

In today's show, host Dan Cumberland talks with business consultant and heart-centered futurist Tyler Mongan about his work, his career, and how we can use our heartbeat to shape our futures.

In this episode you'll learn:

-How our physiological state impacts our ideas and decision making processes
-Tyler’s journey from business to med school and back to business
-The importance of choosing to follow your own path, even if the destination isn’t clear yet
-The relationship between intuition and logic and how they play out in Tyler’s life
-The connection between the heart and the brain and how Tyler uses them to help individuals and teams
-The heartbeat-focused practice Tyler teaches in workshops and when consulting to create a relaxed but focused state in himself and his clients
-How Tyler has used this to stay calm and relaxed and manage difficult situations working with competitive, alpha executives
-The value in reducing friction between you and the concept itself, but also between all the people in the room, and the concept
- The power of this practice to create frictionless future ideas

Show notes: http://themeaningmovement.com/tylermongan

The Meaning Movement Podcast

How Your Heartbeat Shapes Your Future with Tyler Mongan

Dan Cumberland is on a mission to push you into the places where meaning and life intersect.  Whether you call it purpose, passion, calling, vocation, dream job, or life's work, The Meaning Movement is here to help you identify and pursue it.  Through the stories of experts and people in process, we're taking apart the myths of a single path and overnight success and replacing it with tried and true strategies for the slow and steady pursuit of meaning in your life and work.  Whether you're ready to switch careers or wondering how to get the most out of the time you have, this show will you the inspiration, encouragement, and strategies you need.