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Your Purposeful Life with Adrian StarksOvercoming Mental Health Stigma: Insights from Marc Paisant on WellnessSend us a textImagine navigating life's challenges with a sense of purpose, even when the odds seem stacked against you. That's the journey I, Adrian Starks, share in our latest episode of Your Purposeful Life Podcast, alongside the insightful Mark Paisant, host of the Relatively Normal Podcast. Together, we unpack the layers of mental health, emphasizing the need to openly discuss anxiety, stress, and depression with the same ease we discuss a common cold. Our conversation is not just about sharing struggles but also about finding empowerment through vulnerability and intentionality.Marc and I...2024-11-1330 minYour Purposeful Life with Adrian StarksMen's Mental Health Matters: Finding Your Purpose with Jay H TepleySend us a textEpisode #131In this episode, Adrian Starks interviews Jay H. Tepley about stepping into greatness as a man and finding purpose. They discuss the challenges men face in society and the importance of rites of passage. Jay emphasizes that purpose should not be equated with career and explains the process of choosing and expressing one's purpose. They also explore the concept of the new era and the need for personal responsibility. Jay shares insights on breaking through plateaus and offers advice on living a purposeful life. The episode concludes with a discussion...2024-09-1030 minYour Purposeful Life with Adrian StarksPoetry and Beatboxing in Ireland with Mícheál Ó SúilleabháinSend us a textEpisode #130Summary: In this conversation Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin , a renowned poet, singer, and speaker from Ireland, discusses the power and purpose of poetry. He explains that good poetry is often descriptive, instructive, and inward-looking, inviting readers to feel and connect with their own experiences. Poetry can be therapeutic and healing, instilling patience, silence, and solidarity. Mícheál recites a poem by W.B. Yeats and discusses the personal and honest nature of poetry. He also mentions other influent...2024-06-261h 00Your Purposeful Life with Adrian StarksConnecting with Gen Z: Curiosity and Openness with Sara DeaconSend us a textEpisode #129In this conversation, Adrian Starks interviews Sara Deacon, an adulting coach who works with young adults to help them play in their passions and own their future. They discuss the misconceptions about Gen Z, including the belief that they are lazy or directionless. Sara explains that Gen Z is actually overwhelmed and anxious, but they want to make an impact and be their best selves. They also talk about the challenges Gen Z faces, such as mental health issues and the pressure to navigate a rapidly changing world. Sara provides...2024-05-0728 minYour Purposeful Life with Adrian StarksGiving Aging a Rebrand: The Future of Lifespans and Optimal Health with Julian Hayes IISend us a textIn this episode, Adrian Starks interviews Julian Hayes II, an executive health and performance advisor, about his journey and his work in helping people achieve optimal health. Julian shares his shift in career path from aspiring to be a doctor to focusing on health and performance. He introduces the concept of generational health and emphasizes the importance of mindset in achieving optimal health. Julian also explains the role of epigenetics in health and how it can be influenced by lifestyle factors. He discusses the future of health, including precision medicine and the need...2024-03-3056 min