https://michaelfsteger.com/thiscouldbeitpodcast en Welcome to the podcast that takes a lighter approach to the stickiest questions out there... death, love, meaning, happiness, well-being, what the hell we're supposed to do with our lives. This Could be It is hosted by Jodi Wellman—speaker and author, and Michael F. Steger—one of the world's leading experts in meaning, purpose, and well-being. Together, they blend philosophy, psychology, research, and practical advice to dispel doom and gloom with humor and embarrassing stories. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/1c3c8d24-6223-11f1-ac50-4fc5164a5c7a/image/fa679c96303619e3c931521af41c7fa7.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress https://michaelfsteger.com/thiscouldbeitpodcast serial This Could Be It Welcome to the podcast that takes a lighter approach to the stickiest questions out there... death, love, meaning, happiness, well-being, what the hell we're supposed to do with our lives. This Could be It is hosted by Jodi Wellman—speaker and author, and Michael F. Steger—one of the world's leading experts in meaning, purpose, and well-being. Together, they blend philosophy, psychology, research, and practical advice to dispel doom and gloom with humor and embarrassing stories. Welcome to the podcast that takes a lighter approach to the stickiest questions out there... death, love, meaning, happiness, well-being, what the hell we're supposed to do with our lives. This Could be It is hosted by Jodi Wellman—speaker and author, and Michael F. Steger—one of the world's leading experts in meaning, purpose, and well-being. Together, they blend philosophy, psychology, research, and practical advice to dispel doom and gloom with humor and embarrassing stories.

]]> This Could Be It deployments@obsidianpodcast.co https://michaelfsteger.com/page162862503.html Mike and Jodi explore the themes of mortality, happiness, and the meaning of life. They discuss personal experiences with health, the impact of midlife crises, and the philosophical implications of death on life choices. The dialogue weaves through the mundane versus peak experiences, the influence of ancient wisdom, and the importance of self-awareness in living a fulfilling life. Ultimately, they reflect on how the awareness of mortality can motivate individuals to live more authentically and meaningfully. Fri, 07 Aug 2026 04:41:00 -0000 Happiness, Death, and Ancient Wisdom full 6 This Could Be It Mike and Jodi explore the themes of mortality, happiness, and the meaning of life. They discuss personal experiences with health, the impact of midlife crises, and the philosophical implications of death on life choices. The dialogue weaves through the mundane versus peak experiences, the influence of ancient wisdom, and the importance of self-awareness in living a fulfilling life. Ultimately, they reflect on how the awareness of mortality can motivate individuals to live more authentically and meaningfully. Mike and Jodi explore the themes of mortality, happiness, and the meaning of life. They discuss personal experiences with health, the impact of midlife crises, and the philosophical implications of death on life choices. The dialogue weaves through the mundane versus peak experiences, the influence of ancient wisdom, and the importance of self-awareness in living a fulfilling life. Ultimately, they reflect on how the awareness of mortality can motivate individuals to live more authentically and meaningfully.

]]> 3569 https://michaelfsteger.com/page156086303.html In this engaging quickie, Mike and Jodi explore the true value and pitfalls of bucket lists. They discuss how these lists reflect our life priorities, the influence of culture and marketing, and how living with intention can make bucket lists meaningful or redundant. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:12:00 -0000 Should Bucket Lists Be Buried Alive? full 5 This Could Be It In this engaging quickie, Mike and Jodi explore the true value and pitfalls of bucket lists. They discuss how these lists reflect our life priorities, the influence of culture and marketing, and how living with intention can make bucket lists meaningful or redundant. In this engaging quickie, Mike and Jodi explore the true value and pitfalls of bucket lists. They discuss how these lists reflect our life priorities, the influence of culture and marketing, and how living with intention can make bucket lists meaningful or redundant.

]]> 1651 https://michaelfsteger.com/page150664873.html In this thought-provoking episode, Mike and Jodi explore the profound topic of mortality, its impact on human behavior, and how contemplating death can lead to a more meaningful life. They delve into ancient philosophies, psychological theories, and personal reflections to uncover how awareness of our finite existence influences our choices and priorities. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:01:00 -0000 Death: Don't Look Away! full 4 This Could Be It What Remembering Death Does to Life In this thought-provoking episode, Mike and Jodi explore the profound topic of mortality, its impact on human behavior, and how contemplating death can lead to a more meaningful life. They delve into ancient philosophies, psychological theories, and personal reflections to uncover how awareness of our finite existence influences our choices and priorities. In this thought-provoking episode, Mike and Jodi explore the profound topic of mortality, its impact on human behavior, and how contemplating death can lead to a more meaningful life. They delve into ancient philosophies, psychological theories, and personal reflections to uncover how awareness of our finite existence influences our choices and priorities.

]]> 3822 A research-backed look at purpose, meaning in life, health, longevity, and the cultural pressure to find a singular life purpose before lunch. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:16:00 -0000 The Pressure to Find Purpose and What Science Says to Do Instead full 3 This Could Be It A research-backed look at purpose, meaning in life, health, longevity, and the cultural pressure to find a singular life purpose before lunch. A research-backed look at purpose, meaning in life, health, longevity, and the cultural pressure to find a singular life purpose before lunch.

]]> 3693 https://michaelfsteger.com/page150492353.html Join us as we explore life's meaning, the impact of longer lifespans, and how to live authentically in a complex world. With insights on overthinking, making choices, and embracing uncertainty, this conversation offers practical wisdom for making the most of our time. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 22:10:00 -0000 How Are We Supposed to Live in the Modern World? full 2 This Could Be It Join us as we explore life's meaning, the impact of longer lifespans, and how to live authentically in a complex world. With insights on overthinking, making choices, and embracing uncertainty, this conversation offers practical wisdom for making the most of our time. Join us as we explore life's meaning, the impact of longer lifespans, and how to live authentically in a complex world. With insights on overthinking, making choices, and embracing uncertainty, this conversation offers practical wisdom for making the most of our time.

]]> 3355 Welcome to This Could Be It, a funny, thoughtful podcast about life, death, meaning, purpose, happiness, uncertainty, existential crises, and making the most of the time we have. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0000 Start Here: Life is Weird and Then You Die full 1 This Could Be It Welcome to This Could Be It, a funny, thoughtful podcast about life, death, meaning, purpose, happiness, uncertainty, existential crises, and making the most of the time we have. Welcome to This Could Be It, a funny, thoughtful podcast about life, death, meaning, purpose, happiness, uncertainty, existential crises, and making the most of the time we have.

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