Wellbeing For Real Life - Purpose & Meaning
08/05/21 • 27 min
In this episode of the Wellbeing for Real Life podcast Dr Richard Pile and Dr Wendy Molefi talk about the importance of having a sense of purpose and meaning in life, whether it's considering for themselves or their patients. They discuss the evidence for purpose and faith being good for our health, the concept of ikigai ("reason for being") and how we might introduce the concept into our conversations, personally or professionally.
A video version of this episode is available on YouTube.
Richard is a GP specialising in Cardiology and Lifestyle Medicine, and author of "Fit For Purpose: your guide to health, wellbeing and living a meaningful life". Wendy is a GP specialising in Mindfulness. You can find out more about Richard here and Wendy here.
Fit For Purpose is available from Harper Inspire in paperback, e-book and audiobook format, with Richard reading the audio himself. Find out more here. This podcast has been produced the brilliant team at Monkeynut Audiobooks.
In this episode of the Wellbeing for Real Life podcast Dr Richard Pile and Dr Wendy Molefi talk about the importance of having a sense of purpose and meaning in life, whether it's considering for themselves or their patients. They discuss the evidence for purpose and faith being good for our health, the concept of ikigai ("reason for being") and how we might introduce the concept into our conversations, personally or professionally.
A video version of this episode is available on YouTube.
Richard is a GP specialising in Cardiology and Lifestyle Medicine, and author of "Fit For Purpose: your guide to health, wellbeing and living a meaningful life". Wendy is a GP specialising in Mindfulness. You can find out more about Richard here and Wendy here.
Fit For Purpose is available from Harper Inspire in paperback, e-book and audiobook format, with Richard reading the audio himself. Find out more here. This podcast has been produced the brilliant team at Monkeynut Audiobooks.
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Richard is a GP specialising in Cardiology and Lifestyle Medicine, and author of "Fit For Purpose: your guide to health, wellbeing and living a meaningful life". Aseem is a Consultant Cardiologist and passionate campaigner to improve the nation's health. He is also the author of books The Pioppi Diet and The 21 Day Immunity Plan. You can find out more about Richard here and Aseem here.
Fit For Purpose is available from Harper Inspire in paperback, e-book and audiobook format, with Richard reading the audio himself. Find out more here. This podcast has been produced the brilliant team at Monkeynut Audiobooks.
Wellbeing For Real Life - Wellbeing For Real Life - Purpose & Meaning
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Richard Pile 0:01
Welcome to the wellbeing for real life podcast. Have you ever wanted to live life better, but found yourself baffled bewildered and bored by complicated, confusing and condescending advice? This podcast is the antidote. I'm Dr. Richard Pile: G, lifestyle medicine specialist, and author of Fit for Purpose. Each episode, I'm joined by leading experts, as we explore different areas that affect our everyday lives. This is the wellbeing for real life podcast. Hello and welcome
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