314: Jodi Wellman's "You Only Die Once: How To Make it to the End With No Regrets"
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Release Date: 10/14/2024
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info_outlineThis week Heather and Jodi are in a heartfelt conversation about Jodi’s book “You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets”, and the importance of living with intention and urgency in light of mortality. They explored themes such as Memento Mori, personal specialness, and the impact of habits on zest for life.
Jodi Wellman has a Master of Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. She’s a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, a certified coach, and the author of the “You Only Die Once: How to make it to the end with no regrets”.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
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Overview of “You Only Die Once: How to make it to the end with no regrets.” - Heather and Jodi provide insights into the book, which explores how acknowledging our mortality can motivate us to live more fulfilling lives without regrets.
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Memento Mori: In this interesting topic, Heather and Jodi explain the concept of Memento Mori, encouraging listeners to remember their mortality to enhance their lives richness.
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Balancing Health and Experiences: Heather and Jodi examine the tension between making health-conscious choices and the desire to engage in fulfilling life experiences.
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Hazards of Habits: Jodi and Heather warn against the dangers of falling into habitual routines that may lead to a lack of fulfillment and a sense of living on autopilot.
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The Role of Zest: They highlight the importance of zest and vitality in life, encouraging listeners to seek out experiences that energize them.
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Impact of Screens on Connection: Both Heather and Jodi reflect on how excessive screen time can detract from human connection and personal zest, urging a conscious approach to technology.
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Conclusion and final thought - The episode wraps up with a reflection on the key insights shared, along with Jodi’s theme song that embodies the spirit of adventure.
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In this episode:
[08.03] Overview of Jodi’s book, “You Only Die Once.”
[10.57] Memento Mori - 10:57
[19.27] Balancing Health and Experiences - 19:27
[33.20] Hazards of Habits - 33:20
[36.48] The Role of Zest - 36:48
[39.57] Impact of Screens on Connection - 39:57
[46.03] Conclusion, theme song, and final thoughts - 46:03
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