Why Mental Health is the Root of a Meaningful Life
EP 606: You can't build purpose on a fractured foundation. Here's why mental fitness must come first.
We often think of mental health as something to address after things fall apart—after the burnout, the breakdown, the crisis. But what if we’ve had it backward all along?
In this solo episode, I’m opening up about a truth I’ve come to believe deeply: mental health isn’t a luxury—it’s the infrastructure of a meaningful life. Without it, our purpose becomes performative. Our relationships feel distant. Our drive turns into depletion.
I’ve experienced this firsthand. I’ve also seen what happens when we ignore the quiet signs—the emotional erosion that happens slowly, silently, until we wake up one day wondering why nothing feels fulfilling anymore.
In today’s conversation, I’ll share:
