Ep 65: What Drives You? David Amerland on Identity, Intention & the Right to Be Happy...

Hello & Welcome! Kate Champion here…I am excited to share this powerful conversation with you!This week, I have the pleasure of talking with David Amerland. David is a chemical engineer with a degree in quantum physics, who describes himself as a ‘misfit’. David loves to simplify the complex. He is passionate about health, fitness, and personal development, and he's the author of Intentional: How to Live, Love, & Play Meaningfully. Of course, I just had to have him on the show!David and I cover a lot!!!  He emphasizes the importance of understanding our messy human       behavior  How our desires and intentions drive our identity  And the pain of the unexamined life…David explains that we often struggle with internal conflicts between our true selves and societal expectations.David reminds us that we have a right to be happy! He stresses the significance of self-awareness, structure, and intentionality as a way we can create meaning in our lives.No surprise, this episode is packed full of tips, strategies, and sage advice.…David is so generous with his time, wisdom, and knowledge. As a human who's also passionate about helping people live more intentional lives, I took so much away from this episode.For the next few weeks, we’re celebrating Community Awareness Month, and I need your help to spread the word. Here’s what I need:#1 Sign up for the newsletter. Click the link below to get updates, new episodes, and event invites right in your inbox!#2 Leave a review for the podcast. When you have done that, snap me a screenshot, send it to me on FB or IG – I’ll send you a FREE digital copy of my bestselling book: You Are Limitless. #3 Please share this podcast with a friend – this is a great way to let someone know you are thinking about them. And, if they reach out to me with a screenshot, I’ll send them a FREE copy of the book too! It’s a win-win! How fun is that?Thank you! Your support means the world to me...Connect with David @FB: https://www.facebook.com/p/David-Amerland-100002539452368/IG: https://www.instagram.com/david_amerland/Website: https://davidamerland.comSend us Fan MailSupport the show👉 Support the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2217305/support✨ The Free Aging Better Toolkit : https://livingbigmindfully.com/aging-better💌 Join the Thrive & Shine newsletter: https://livingbigmindfully.com/thrive-%26-shineAn occasional, intentional letter with reflections, resources, in-person gatherings, speaking updates, and new episodes—designed to support you in living a longer, stronger, more intentional life.As I spend less time on social media, this is the best way to stay connected.Connect:Web: https://livingbigmindfully.com/Contact: https://livingbigmindfully.com/contactYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LivingBigMindfullyFB https://www.facebook.com/livingbigmindfully/IG: https://www.instagram.com/katechampionauthor/