In this inspiring interview, Author and Stanford Design Lab Professor Dave Evans shares insights on living a meaningful life through design thinking, acceptance, and presence. Discover practical tools and spiritual perspectives to enhance your well-being and purpose.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Office Hours for Life

04:12 Ancient Wisdom and Modern Reframes

07:41 Acceptance and the Design Mindset

10:57 Creating Your Own Narrative

14:57 Heartbreak and Acceptance

18:59 The Power of Choice

20:45 Reframing Life's Challenges

22:45 Embracing Aging and Wisdom

24:41 Intimacy with Death and the Present Moment

25:34 The Pain of Loss and Its Impact on Life

28:39 Miscarriage and the Taboos Surrounding It

29:39 Acceptance of Life's Messy Parts

30:58 Design Thinking: A Reality-Based Approach

31:10 The Limitations of Impact as Meaning

34:47 Purpose as a Direction, Not a Destination

36:30 Heart Coherence and Compassion

39:16 Moment Making: The Art of Being Present

40:25 Judgment, Self-Forgiveness, and Compassion

43:02 The Role of Authenticity in Parenting

44:14 Finding Meaning in the Present Moment

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Dave Evans Resources:

Book: HOW TO LIVE A MEANINGFUL LIFE: Using Design Thinking to Unlock Purpose, Joy, and Flow Every Day

Website: designingyour.life

Instagram: @ fullyalive_bydesign

Stanford Design Lab: Life Design Lab

Bio: Dave Evans is a lecturer in the Product Design Program at Stanford. He holds a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford and a graduate diploma in Contemplative Spirituality from San Francisco Theological Seminary. While at Apple, he led product marketing for the mouse team and introduced laser printing to the masses. Having participated in forming the corporate cultures at Apple and EA, Dave decided his best work was in helping organizations build creative environments where people could do great work and love doing it. Helping people get traction on the question “What should I do with my life?” finally took Dave to Cal and Stanford and continues to be his life’s work.

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Karena Dawn shares her deeply personal journey of healing from childhood trauma, mental illness in her family, and her transformative path through forgiveness, acceptance, and self-love. This episode explores the power of vulnerability, emotional resilience, and holistic wellness.

Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Writing 'The Big Silence'

02:57 Mother-Child Relationships and Acceptance

06:07 Transforming Trauma into Strength

08:54 Navigating Abandonment and Trust in Relationships

11:59 Healing Through Therapy and Self-Discovery

14:49 Building Healthy Family Dynamics

17:45 Redefining Motherhood and Personal Choices

20:29 The Influence of Family on Fitness Journey

22:58 Building a Fitness Brand: Tone It Up

25:32 Authenticity and Sharing Personal Stories

28:53 Navigating Fear and Anxiety

30:49 Establishing a Healthy Routine

34:07 Healing Relationships and Personal Growth

37:21 A Message of Hope and Healing

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Karena Dawn Resources:

Book: The Big Silence: A Daughter's Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing (July 25th, 2025)

Website: karenadawn.com

Social: IG: @kerenadawn (204k)

Bio: Karena Dawn is a co-founder of Tone It Up, the leading women’s fitness community, the founder of The Big Silence, the mental health nonprofit foundation, and host of The Big Silence Podcast, a leading mental health and self-development podcast.

Karena has authored several books focused on fitness, wellness, and personal growth including New York Times bestseller Tone It Up: 28 Days to Fit Fierce, and Fabulous, Balanced and Beautiful: 5-Day Reset for Your Body, Mind, and Spirit, and The Big Silence: A Daughter’s Memoir of Mental Illness and Healing. In her memoir, Karena shares her personal story of growing up with a mother suffering from severe mental health issues and schizophrenia, her own struggles with depression and addiction, and her path to healing and self-discovery.

Karena has been featured on Good Morning America and Tamron Hall, and in People, Shape, Oprah, Parade, Business Insider, E!, and in Forbes for creating a “fitness empire.” She was also named on the Create & Cultivate 100 list honoring women who are masters in their field. She has also headlined the POPSUGAR Play/Ground Festival, has been a keynote speaker at the PoWer Up Women’s Conference, is a regularly featured speaker and instructor for TED Women, and is a mindful meditation coach for Chopra Global.

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Kimberly Snyder explores the vibrant energy of spring, emphasizing the importance of nourishing our bodies with seasonal foods, herbs, and lifestyle practices. She shares insights on sunlight, detoxification, emotional well-being, and spiritual growth to enhance vitality and inner glow.

Chapters

00:00 Spring Awakening: Resetting Your Energy

05:05 Nourishing Foods for Spring

09:46 The Power of Herbs and Spices

14:55 Cleansing and Detoxing for Vitality

19:37 Emotional Well-Being and Letting Go

24:45 Connecting with Nature and Light

29:46 Spiritual Growth and Inner Light

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