PurposeCast with Dr. Vic Strecher

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8 episodes

6 hours ago

Every person on this planet encounters loss, stress, challenges, and fear. People who are more resilient bounce back from life’s adversities quicker and find ways to achieve fulfillment and joy more often. Science tells us that resilience isn’t a special trait you have or don’t have. It’s a skill anyone can learn that can be practiced and strengthened over time. Join Dr. Vic Strecher and world-renowned resilience expert Dr. Michael Ungar as they discuss new approaches to defining and strength...

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Episodes (8/8)

PurposeCast with Dr. Vic Strecher

Episode 8: Unlocking Greater Resilience, with Dr. Michael Ungar

3 days ago

28 minutes

PurposeCast with Dr. Vic Strecher

Episode 7: Energize Your Life, with Dr. Jim Loehr

In this PurposeCast, Dr. Vic Strecher explores personal energy management with Dr. Jim Loehr: world-renowned performance psychologist, author, and coach. Dr. Loehr has written over 17 books, including the national best-seller The Power of Full Engagement. Co-founder of the Human Performance Institute, he has helped hundreds of top performers in sports, business, and medicine. In this conversation, you’ll learn why Dr. Loehr says, “The ultimate measure of our lives is not how much time we spen...

4 weeks ago

25 minutes

PurposeCast with Dr. Vic Strecher

Episode 6: The Power of a Growth Mindset, with Dr. Heidi Grant

Mindset is what we feel and believe about our talents and capabilities and has a profound effect on how we lead our lives. Coined and researched by Stanford psychologist Carol Dweck, there are two distinct mindsets we employ when faced with challenges: growth vs. fixed. The fixed mindset views challenges as obstacles to avoid, while the growth mindset embraces them as opportunities to learn. It turns out that the growth mindset is more valuable in challenging times, like a pandemic, and can l...

1 month ago

28 minutes

PurposeCast with Dr. Vic Strecher

Episode 5: The Power of Purpose, with Dr. Anthony Burrow

Today’s guest is Dr. Anthony Burrow, professor of psychology at Cornell University and a nationally recognized expert on the science of purpose in life. His research explores how having a sense of purpose influences identity development, resilience, motivation, and overall wellbeing. In this PurposeCast "The Power of Purpose," Dr. Vic Strecher and Dr. Anthony Burrow explore the science of purpose, ways you can live with greater purpose, and multiple pathways to help listeners uncover their pu...

1 month ago

31 minutes

PurposeCast with Dr. Vic Strecher

Episode 4: Food, Joy, and Connection, with Adam DeVito

While it's true that we need food to survive, cultivating a joyful and healthy relationship with food helps us to thrive. Historically, humans have deepened social connection, and celebrated joyous occasions, in the sharing of meals. In this PurposeCast, Dr. Vic Strecher and Monj CEO Adam DeVito explore our relationship with food to boost joy and connection this holiday season.

1 month ago

31 minutes

PurposeCast with Dr. Vic Strecher

Episode 3: Taming Your Inner Voice, with Dr. Ethan Kross

Today’s guest is Dr. Ethan Kross. Ethan is a professor at the University of Michigan and director of the Emotion & Self-Control Laboratory. An award-winning psychologist, he is the author of the bestsellers Chatter and Shift, exploring the science of introspection and emotion regulation to enhance wellbeing and performance.

2 months ago

26 minutes

PurposeCast with Dr. Vic Strecher

Episode 2: Leading with Service and Humility, with Ari Weinzweig

Today’s guest is Ari Weinzweig — writer, thinker, and co-founder of Zingerman’s Community of Businesses in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Ari’s story isn’t just about building a beloved local deli into a nationally admired family of businesses — it’s about creating a community rooted in purpose, humility, and genuine care for people. From his early days behind the counter to his decades of writing on leadership, vision, and meaningful work, Ari has become a voice for leading with authenticity and heart.

2 months ago

17 minutes

PurposeCast with Dr. Vic Strecher

Episode 1: What We Value, with Dr. Emily Falk

Today's guest is Dr. Emily Falk, a psychologist and neuroscientist at the University of Pennsylvania. Emily studies how our brains decide what matters, and how aligning choices with our values can change our lives. Her new book is What We Value: The Neuroscience of Choice and Change.

2 months ago

28 minutes