The Pam Carey Show
Each Monday we will dive into ideas big and small: from psychology to philosophy, and from economics to fitness. Each episode is designed to spark curiosity and connection. The goal is to explore alongside like-minded people, as if sharing a conversation over tea. Have a thought on a past episode or an idea for a future one? You’re always invited to leave a voice message or write in at the links below, and I may bring your message into a future episode. Together we’ll unpack the questions and stories that shape how we live, think, and grow.
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The Pam Carey Show
If Your Life Feels Empty and Repetitive… Here are 9 Reasons Why
If you have been feeling like something is missing lately - like a spark or a sense of excitement. Or if your life feels lacking in meaning -- empty, or dull. This episode dives into these feelings. I share a story about going through this recently and the 9 reasons I found this to be the case through exploration - with potential action steps.
1) Purpose -- not just having one but working it into your day to day life and routine
2) No longer putting off being full IN life until we get "there" - some place in the future - and within this setting more authentic goals vs goals rooted predominantly in ego
3) Checking in with our habits - are they fueling us or draining us? Within that, specifically checking in on certain habits such as health.
4) Reflecting on being vs consumption.
5) Checking in with our categories of life - and creating this list together if you have never done so.
6) Adding more fun, play, wonder, and appreciation.
7) Do we have adequate amounts of community, time around people, and close relationships
8) Journaling on what else could be at play - for example is comparison the root of these feelings?
9) Taking action.
Links and resources:
Video referenced about purpose and if something is missing in your life part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8fe4tpkA2s
If you feel you keep putting off life and pushing the goalpost further and further: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbI_HfHjUMQ
More on the Thích Nhất Hạnh "I have arrived" quote: https://www.stillwatermpc.org/dharma-topics/i_have_arrived_i_am_home/
Video on listening to and caring for your body: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lwq1X1kX38s&t=2s
Ali Abdaal short version of the video on what would this look like if it were fun? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPo5yrry6nw
Awe and wonder podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2XamHh9zCpoeJRq4SQUL6U
Artist way video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUYBsmnwXI8
Building Community video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcTkM4g9uaU
If you relate to living through fiction at times - episode on Book Hangover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljPjvDskPWo
