299. How to live more fully and with fewer regrets! with psychologist and author Jodi Wellman

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Episode 299: How to live more fully and with fewer regrets! with Jodi Wellman author and psychologist**

**Guest: Jodi Wellman**

**THIS WEEK’S TOPIC:**

Our days are filled with routines, tasks, and obligations that can overshadow our dreams and aspirations, not to mention overwhelm us entirely! This week’s episode dives into the insights of Jodi Wellman, who shares her unique approach to living a fuller life by starting from the end. Jodi’s journey, inspired by her mother’s early death at 58, taught her the importance of confronting mortality and not allowing life’s dreams to remain unfulfilled. This conversation offers a powerful perspective on how death anxiety can affect our daily lives and the importance of living ‘astonishingly alive.’

**ABOUT THIS WEEK’S GUEST:**

Jodi Wellman is a motivational speaker, creator of 4000 Mondays, and author of “You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets.” Her work is deeply influenced by her personal experiences and academic background in positive psychology. She uses her platform to encourage people to live with intention and to embark on their dreams before time runs out. Jodi’s journey from corporate exec to motivational speaker is a testament to the power of taking risks and pursuing passion.

**KEY TOPICS AND WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:**

**LIVING FULLER BY STARTING WITH THE END:** Jodi shares her philosophy of using mortality to drive a fuller, more intentional life. Discover how reflecting on death can bring deeper meaning to everyday activities.

**MANAGING DEATH ANXIETY:** Explore how unconscious fears about death can dictate our life choices and learn strategies to live more vividly despite these anxieties.

**DECLUTTERING YOUR LIFE TO FOCUS ON DREAMS:** Learn practical tips from Jodi on identifying what’s truly important and making time for your dreams, whether through small daily actions or larger life changes.

**VITALITY AND MEANING: THE TWO PILLARS OF AN ‘ASTONISHINGLY ALIVE’ LIFE:** Jodi introduces a model that helps balance vitality and meaning to create a fulfilling life. Find out how to diagnose and address areas where you lack direction or pleasure.

**EXERCISES IN INTENTIONAL LIVING:** Discover introspective tools like the “premortem” exercise and count the remaining Mondays to prioritize what matters most. Jodi also shares the impactful “deathbed regret exercise” to help you make proactive choices.

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This episode offers valuable advice and inspiration, and I’m excited to hear your feedback. Please let me know what resonated with you in this conversation. You can reach me at [e-mail].

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**LINKS MENTIONED IN EPISODE 299:**

– “You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets” by Jodi Wellman

– Episode 298 Create a To BE list and give your To Do list a major boost!

– Jodi Wellman’s website: 4000 Mondays

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