The Purpose Code, An Interview with Jordan Grumet
Are you feeling stuck or anxious trying to “find" your Purpose?
You’re not alone. Many of us may be approaching "the quest to purpose" the wrong way.
In this inspiring and deeply relatable episode, I sit down with Dr. Jordan Grumet, physician, author of The Purpose Code, and host of the Earn & Invest podcast.
We talk about the modern epidemic of purpose anxiety and how to move from overwhelm to clarity. Dr. Grumet introduces a refreshing framework that distinguishes between Big P Purpose --> the grand, goal-driven, all-or-nothing version of purpose that often leads to stress and burnout, and little p purpose --> the simple, process-oriented version that brings daily joy, connection, and meaning).
Together we explore:
- Why so many people feel anxious about not having “found” their purpose
- How to build purpose instead of chasing it - The difference between purpose and meaning, and why both matter
- How small, joyful actions can become your purpose anchors
- What science says about purpose and well-being
- The role of money as a tool for a meaningful life
- How to live with purpose exactly where you are, without quitting everything
✨ Key takeaway: Purpose isn’t something you find; it’s something you build, moment by moment, through what lights you up.
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0:00 – Meet Dr. Jordan Grumet
1:00 – Why we experience “purpose anxiety”
6:00 – The myth of “finding” your purpose
8:00 – Big P vs. little p purpose: the shift from goals to process
14:00 – How joy and curiosity guide us toward meaning
21:00 – Purpose, burnout, and the power of daily alignment
24:00 – The science behind purpose and health
30:00 – Purpose, privilege, and building meaning where you are
39:00 – Meaning vs. Purpose: the missing link
43:00 – Final message: Purpose is abundant
📘 Learn more about Dr. Jordan Grumet: 🔗 https://jordangrumet.com
And if you'd like to move from Purpose Anxiety to Clarity, Calm, and Confidence, join my upcoming in-person purpose retreat.
