# Creating Meaning and Purpose in Complex Times

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Podcast: [Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nine-to-thrive-the-well-being-podcast-6727471)
Published: 2026-03-31T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://ninetothrivewellbeingpodcast.podbean.com/e/creating-meaning-and-purpose-in-complex-times/
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We have more information, more options, and more ways to connect than ever before — and yet so many of us feel adrift. In this episode, Julie explores one of the most essential questions of our time: how do we create meaning and live with purpose when the world feels chaotic and uncertain? Drawing on the work of Viktor Frankl, the PERMA-V framework from positive psychology, and the concept of post-traumatic growth, Julie unpacks why meaning matters so deeply to our well-being — and why it feels so hard to access right now. From constant disruption and information overload to the quiet erosion of shared community and ritual, the meaning crisis is real. But so is our power to do something about it. In this episode you'll explore six practical strategies for making meaning in complex times, including how to clarify your values, find purpose in small daily acts, reframe challenge and suffering, and tell a more empowering story about your life and this moment in history. Key takeaway: Meaning isn't found. It's created. And that creation is available to all of us — starting today. This week's reflection question: What makes my life meaningful right now? Thank you for listening. We are so happy you found us. If you enjoyed today’s episode, follow Nine to Thrive: The Well-Being Podcast so our new episodes are automatically delivered to your favorite podcast feed, and please share it with a friend! Reviews and ratings matter <3 We would be so grateful if you left a 5 star rating and a few words about what you liked (or loved) about this episode. Want more tools and strategies for thriving and flourishing? -Check out Julie’s website and subscribe to her monthly newsletter here -Follow Julie on Instagram -Follow her on LinkedIn -Interested in working with Julie? Book an inquir…

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