PurposeCast with Dr. Vic Strecher Fri, 06 Mar 2026 17:11:57 -0500 http://purposeful.io en-us © 2026 Kumanu yes ed319a6f-c03a-5377-98d5-2f031e89020a breana.mercer@kumanu.com Kumanu episodic false PurposeCast is a series of inspiring stories and science to help you live for what matters most. PurposeCast is hosted by Dr. Vic Strecher, world-renowned speaker and author, professor and researcher at the University of Michigan, and creator of Purposeful by Kumanu, a science-backed app for living a healthier, happier, more purposeful life.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) purpose, kumanu, purposecast Kumanu breana.mercer@kumanu.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/u5qot36t0u5xsose3fk3wfr2xke1?.jpg PurposeCast with Dr. Vic Strecher http://purposeful.io Episode 9: The Power of Community, with Charles Vogl Episode 9: The Power of Community, with Charles Vogl In this PurposeCast, international bestselling author Charles Vogl joins purpose expert Vic Strecher to share their stories and time-tested wisdom and principles on creating a culture of belonging. They will share how and why you should tap into the power of social connection for greater happiness and improved health and wellbeing.

Key takeaways from this PurposeCast.

  • Leveraging shared purpose to initiate and sustain meaningful social connections
  • Fundamental principles of community building from the wisdom of previous generations
  • Practical tips for growing your connections and building more meaningful relationships at work and in life
]]> In this PurposeCast, international bestselling author Charles Vogl joins purpose expert Vic Strecher to share their stories and time-tested wisdom and principles on creating a culture of belonging. They will share how and why you should tap into the power of social connection for greater happiness and improved health and wellbeing.

Key takeaways from this PurposeCast.

  • Leveraging shared purpose to initiate and sustain meaningful social connections
  • Fundamental principles of community building from the wisdom of previous generations
  • Practical tips for growing your connections and building more meaningful relationships at work and in life
]]> Kumanu Buzzsprout-18671674 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0500 1840 vogl, strecher, purpose, purposecast, kumanu, purposeful, community, belonging 1 9 full false Episode 8: Unlocking Greater Resilience, with Dr. Michael Ungar Episode 8: Unlocking Greater Resilience, with Dr. Michael Ungar 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 strengthening resilience.

]]> 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 strengthening resilience.

]]> Kumanu Buzzsprout-18477161 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 13:00:00 -0500 1704 resilience, loss, grief, strecher, ungar, purpose, purposecast, kumanu, purposeful, purpose cast 1 8 full false Episode 7: Energize Your Life, with Dr. Jim Loehr 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 spend on the planet, but rather how much energy we invest in the time that we have.”

]]> 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 spend on the planet, but rather how much energy we invest in the time that we have.”

]]> Kumanu Buzzsprout-18359467 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:00:00 -0500 1528 loehr, strecher, purposecast, wellbeing, purpose, energy, purposeful 1 7 full false Episode 6: The Power of a Growth Mindset, with Dr. Heidi Grant 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 lead to what’s known as post-traumatic growth.

In this PurposeCast, Heidi Grant, Ph.D., a former student of Carol Dweck, will help us understand these two mindsets, recognize them, and learn ways to shift our mindset towards growth. Heidi is a social psychologist, speaker, and author exploring topics like leadership, influence, and motivation. She is ranked among the top management thinkers globally and is passionate about helping people persist in the face of setbacks or challenges with a growth mindset.

]]> 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 lead to what’s known as post-traumatic growth.

In this PurposeCast, Heidi Grant, Ph.D., a former student of Carol Dweck, will help us understand these two mindsets, recognize them, and learn ways to shift our mindset towards growth. Heidi is a social psychologist, speaker, and author exploring topics like leadership, influence, and motivation. She is ranked among the top management thinkers globally and is passionate about helping people persist in the face of setbacks or challenges with a growth mindset.

]]> Kumanu Buzzsprout-18305734 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:00:00 -0500 1732 mindset, growth mindset, purposecast, heidi grant, strecher, purposeful, kumanu 1 6 full false Episode 5: The Power of Purpose, with Dr. Anthony Burrow 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 purpose.

]]> 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 purpose.

]]> Kumanu Buzzsprout-18226786 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0500 1917 Burrow, Strecher, PurposeCast, Purpose, Purpose in Life, Purpose at Work 1 5 full false Episode 4: Food, Joy, and Connection, with Adam DeVito 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Kumanu Buzzsprout-18208098 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:00:00 -0500 1918 food, purposeful, purposecast, joy, connection, strecher 1 4 full false Episode 3: Taming Your Inner Voice, with Dr. Ethan Kross 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.

]]>  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.

]]> Kumanu Buzzsprout-18152283 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0500 1582 purposecast, purpose, strecher, chatter, kross 1 3 full false Episode 2: Leading with Service and Humility, with Ari Weinzweig 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.

]]>  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.

]]> Kumanu Buzzsprout-18113010 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0400 1048 1 2 full false Episode 1: What We Value, with Dr. Emily Falk 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.

]]> 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.

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