What brings significance to our existence? In a series of essays that explore this notion, scholar Frank Martela, PhD, tackles why we have this longing beyond the present moment and an insatiable dissatisfaction with where we are, whiles sharing on the subject of finding meaning in life.

Tune in for Moments with Marianne show with special guest Frank Martela, PhD as we discuss his new #book A Wonderful Life: Insights on Finding a Meaningful Existence.

Frank Martela, PhD, is a philosopher and researcher of psychology specializing in the question of meaning in life. His articles have appeared in Scientific American Mind and Salon and his work has been featured on Quartz and on the BBC. His research has been published extensively in numerous academic journals such as Journal of Personality, Journal of Positive Psychology, Journal of Happiness Studies, Metaphilosophy, Southern Journal of Philosophy, Review of General Psychology, and Organization Studies. He’s been interviewed by the New York Times, Fitness, Vice News, and Monocle Observer among others. He is based at Aalto University in Helsinki. https://frankmartela.com

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A term coined by Bridgit Dengel Gaspard, “The Final Eighth” describes a phenomenon she experienced and observed in others: talented, energetic, motivated people accomplishing many steps toward a goal (seven-eighths of it), but then are mysteriously stalled. Bridgit shares with us, how to overcome this, but the answer is not what you think!

Tune in for Moments with Marianne show with special guest Bridgit Dengel Gaspard as we discuss her new #book The Final 8th: Enlist Your Inner Selves to Accomplish Your Goals.

Bridgit Dengel Gaspard, LCSW, author, and the founder of the New York Voice Dialogue Institute. She is a former performer who earned a master’s degree from Columbia University and teaches at numerous professional settings including Omega Institute. https://www.final8th.com/