Individual, Relational, Aspirational: The Three Pillars of Thriving with Dr. Pam King and Nada Jones

Dr. Pam King joins longtime friend, entrepreneur, and inspiring podcast host Nada Jones on for a conversation on thriving and self-discovery in mid-life. Nada Jones is the founder and CEO of Liberty Road, a podcast and organization for entrepreneurial women focused on growth, wisdom, sharing stories, and finding purpose. She has a regular podcast where women in the middle third of their lives share their journeys of self-discovery. Together they discuss Pam’s approach to thriving as a developmental psychologist; the adventure of women entering and exploring the middle third of their lives; Pam’s definition of thriving; and what might get in the way of thriving during this challenging period of life. Pam shares resources from psychology and spirituality that can provide for people to grow and support others, describing three pillars for a thriving life: individual, relational, and aspirational.   Show Notes About Liberty Road podcast and organization “Pursuing your future doesn't end at 40. In fact, it may mark the beginning of knowing who you are, what you're capable of, and what you really want.” Thriving at the intersection of three pillars of life: individual, relational, and aspirational. “In the deepest part of my being, I really want to enable people to thrive in a very holistic way. And live more fully into who they are. Living more authentically, living with deeper connection and, and with deeper purpose.” Not just another self-help platform “How do you help us understand purpose or thriving when maybe we haven't put ourselves first?" Examples for each three pillars Stay-at-home mom moving into a new phase of life “Start with loving ourselves and giving ourselves grace.” “Bring out the best in yourself. Love yourself.” What images come to mind as positive memories of competency and strength? Obligations in relationships What are we actually living out? Is it consistent with our values? Change your environment or change yourself. What is spirituality? Pam King on life in the “middle third” Reprioritizing and making professional shifts What keeps you grounded? 10 minutes of silence of meditation. What are you currently reading? Open and Unafraid by W. David Taylor / Strength That Remains, by Tracy Kidder About Nada Jones Nada Jones is the founder and CEO of Liberty Road, a podcast and organization for entrepreneurial women focused on growth, wisdom, sharing stories, and finding purpose. Discover more of her work at www.liberty-road.com. About the Thrive Center Learn more at thethrivecenter.org. Follow us on Instagram @thrivecenter Follow us on X @thrivecenter Follow us on LinkedIn @thethrivecenter   About Dr. Pam King Dr. Pam King is Executive Director the Thrive Center and is Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.  Follow her @drpamking.   About With & For Host: Pam King Senior Director and Producer: Jill Westbrook Operations Manager: Lauren Kim Social Media Graphic Designer: Wren Juergensen Special thanks to the team at Fuller Studio and the Fuller School of Psychology & Marriage and Family Therapy.