Matters of Meaning
Matters of Meaning
Podcast Description
Matters of Meaning is a podcast for anyone who’s ever paused to ask, “Is this it?” or “What really matters to me?”
Together, we'll explore the big questions — what makes life meaningful, and why that matters.
Across cultures and disciplines, one truth stands out: it’s not wealth or status that drives us, but meaning.
In each episode, I sit down with people who are asking bold questions & rethinking what matters — in their work, creativity, and everyday lives.
This podcast isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about the inquiry!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as life meaning, social health, storytelling, and personal narratives. Examples include discussions on narrative therapy with Margaret Hamley and the importance of connection with Isabel Doraisamy, addressing topics like authenticity in relationships and the stories that shape our identities.
Matters of Meaning is a podcast for anyone who’s ever paused to ask, “Is this it?” or “What really matters to me?”
Together, we’ll explore the big questions — what makes life meaningful, and why that matters.
Across cultures and disciplines, one truth stands out: it’s not wealth or status that drives us, but meaning.
In each episode, I sit down with people who are asking bold questions & rethinking what matters — in their work, creativity, and everyday lives.
This podcast isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about the inquiry!
How much would you pay to save a life?
In this episode, I’m joined by Sjir Hoeijmakers, CEO of Giving What We Can — the non-profit behind the 10% Pledge, a growing global movement to help people give more effectively.
We explore how thoughtful giving can enrich your life, deepen relationships, and empower you to make a real difference. Sjir shares practical tips for making giving easier and more impactful — and we also talk about ways to contribute beyond donating money.
Whether you’re curious about how you can do good through giving or already on the effective giving path path, there’s plenty to take away. Enjoy!
Resources
Websites:
Giving What We Can — building a global community of people who care about doing what they can to help others, especially through the 10% Pledge
Effective Altruism — a movement based on evidence and reason to identify the most effective ways to help others, and act on those findings
School for Moral Ambition — a growing global movement helping as many people as possible take the step towards a job with a positive impact
80,000 Hours — helping people find fulfilling careers that make a big positive impact on the world’s most pressing problems
Ambitious Impact (AIM) — a platform providing exceptional people with the training, funding, and research to improve lives at scale, through four programs:
Charity Entrepreneurship — start a new high-impact charity
Founding to Give — launch a high-growth company to donate to high-impact charities
Grantmaking — increase the impact of your philanthropic giving
Research — equip participants to research and recommend the most effective charities
Books:
The Life You Can Save — Peter Singer
Doing Good Better — William MacAskill
Moral Ambition — Rutger Bregman
Humankind: A Hopeful History — Rutger Bregman
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