60% of Young Adults Are Lost: 7 Ways to Not Be One of Them | 98

Send us Fan MailDid you know that 60% of young adults say their lives feel purposeless—and half say it’s harming their mental health?That’s from Harvard’s On Edge report. But purpose isn’t just some fluffy idea—it’s essential. Without it, rates of anxiety and depression nearly double.In this episode, I share 7 psychology-backed ways to create more meaning in your life—starting today.These are not hacks or quick fixes. They’re sustainable practices rooted in psychology and real human connection.✨ Here’s what you’ll learn:1.Why deep relationships literally keep you alive2.How serving others sparks a “helper’s high” in your brain3.How to rewrite your life story into one of meaning4.Why goals that go beyond yourself create lasting motivation5.The secret power of active listening & mentorship6.How to explore your identity & values without getting stuck7.Why transcendent practices (like meditation or nature) shift everything🔑 Key Stat: 58% of young adults lack meaning—don’t be one of them. Start with one practice today, and watch your purpose grow.The Grateful Podcast with Jack WagonerEpisode 98Solo EpisodeSupport the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2302168/support📺 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-grateful-podcast-with-jack-wagoner/id1725776061Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5EsTEpQAjU4BxUrDoFyZ6bSubscribe for more deep conversations with thinkers, seekers, and soulful creators. 🙏⸻🧠 More from Jack:Newsletter (Magic, Meaning & Momentum): https://magic.beehiiv.com/v1/aa6b0945-43aa-43c8-b320-0fde6998f852?email=%7B%7Bemail%7D%7DInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/1:1 Coaching & Dream-Chasing Guidance: [email protected]💬 If you found this conversation meaningful, send it to a friend and leave a review. It really helps more people find this kind of soul-nourishing content.⸻🎙️ About Jack:I’m an 18-year-old high school student with a big dream: to show the world that you can be grateful and ambitious at the same time. Through The Grateful Podcast, I explore what it means to live a meaningful life—one deep conversation at a time.Support the showInnerVue — a complete self-awareness tool→ yourinnervue.comUse code GRATEFUL20 to receive 20% off a Tier 1 InnerVue, along with a complimentary coach-led debrief of your report☕ Magic Mind — My daily performance shot:→ https://magicmind.com/wagoner20Use code WAGONER20 for 20% off a package or 48% off a subscription.🧠 More from Jack:► Website: https://jackwagoner.co► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wagoner_/► 1:1 Coaching: [email protected]📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jack_Wagoner⸻🎙️ About Jack:I moved to France alone at 16, started my first business at 17, and launched this podcast because I kept meeting people who had the answers to questions I didn't even know I was asking.  My philosophy: you can set massive goals while being deeply fulfilled right now. That's the duality of gratitude and ambition.Subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.Stay grateful, stay hungry.