More energy, more focus, more joy comes from asking and answering questions of purpose. End the battle between the two stories we tell ourselves — fantastic or fraud? awesome or anxious? — and be liberated to accomplish more, love more and create more than ever. In this TEDx talk, I share a small-steps exercise for identifying questions of authentic purpose, and personal stories to make this big concept a tangible reality in your life.
More energy, more focus, more joy comes from asking and answering questions of purpose. End the battle between the two stories we tell ourselves — fantastic or fraud? awesome or anxious? — and be liberated to accomplish more, love more and create more than ever. In this TEDx talk, I share a small-steps exercise for identifying questions of authentic purpose, and personal stories to make this big concept a tangible reality in your life.
Does self-help focus on the individual at the expense of society?
Some self-help gurus go too far. Others offer meaningless platitudes. Can there be a popular self-help program that really works – for positive change for individuals and social justice?
Does self-help focus on the individual at the expense of society?
Some self-help gurus go too far. Others offer meaningless platitudes. Can there be a popular self-help program that really works – for positive change for individuals and social justice?
Many of us find money harder to talk about than death – so we do our best to ignore it. Resentment can build. And the fights can be huge. There’s a better way: I’ve launched a free workbook to help you talk money with your honey.
Many of us find money harder to talk about than death – so we do our best to ignore it. Resentment can build. And the fights can be huge. There’s a better way: I’ve launched a free workbook to help you talk money with your honey.
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July 21, 2023
Exploring Barbie’s Wisconsin Roots
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July 16, 2023
What are you afraid of, America?
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Taking Fun Risks as an Adult
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Looking for Connection in a Culture of Busyness
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Geeking Out on Self-Help
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There’s a Reason to Lose Sleep over Mislabeled Melatonin Gummies
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How to Have It All
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Find Your Why: How to Move Beyond Performative Buzzwords and Personalize the Purpose of Your Business
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Maximizing Your Well-Being by “Consuming Happiness”
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The Secret to Happiness
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Americans are Finding It More Difficult to Say “I Do”
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A Healthier Wellness Industry
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February 9, 2023
2023 Valentine’s Day Spending Survey
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February 7, 2022
Overcoming Clutter: Understanding Accumulation
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February 3, 2023
Poll Finds Most American Workers Disengaged with Their Work Central Time
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February 2, 2023
Wellness Resolutions
Marketplace Morning Report from APR / NPR
January 31, 2023
A new generation of secondhand shoppers
Madison.com
January 27, 2023
Let’s Talk Purpose and Goals
Well Wisconsin Radio
January 12, 2023
Money Tips for 2023
Yahoo News via The Hill.com
January 11, 2023
How to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions
The Morning Show – Wisconsin Public Radio
January 4, 2023
December 11, 2022
USA Today/Ganett News Wire Service
December 6, 2022
November 28, 2022
October 24, 2022
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October 18, 2022
September 26, 2022
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August 22, 2022
August 19, 2022
Iraqi Media Network
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GWP/World Magazine Inc. (GOD’S WORLD PUBLICATIONS)
FOX News Channel – New York
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AP Newsroom – Campus Insights
August 13, 2021
Amazon is worth more than $1 trillion. How it got us hooked, and what might happen if it’s broken up
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July 2, 2021
After COVID-19 vaccinations, Milwaukee singles say they’re ready for a summer of dating
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 24, 2021
Cancel Amazon Prime
The Atlantic
June 22, 2021
Transitioning to Post Pandemic Life
UW Now Livestream
May 18, 2021
Declining Birth Rates
News 3000 – Live at Four
May 17, 2021
Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy
NBC 15 TV
May 17, 2021
From Languishing to Flourishing
News 3000 – Live at Four
May 17, 2021
As COVID-19 Restrictions Lessen, Returning To Normal Life May Take Some Time
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May 14, 2021
Why Do Intelligent Women Join Sex Cults
Institute for Family Studies
May 14, 2021
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May 11, 2021
Gates’ divorce shines light on ‘gray divorce’ trend
WTMJ Radio
May 10, 2021
Human Ecologist: It’ll Take Some Practice To Get Back Into A Social Groove
The Balance Dilemma Radio Show
August 20, 2020
Birth Rates in the US Decline to Lowest Level in 35 Years
TODAY.com
May 20, 2020
Keeping Happy in a Pandemic
Mom Squad Radio on Krista and the Morning Rush – JAMZ
May 6, 2020
As marriage rates plunge, experts blame financial strain
WPR Radio – The Morning Show
April 30, 2020
What to Talk About When You’re Not Doing Much of Anything
Live at Four – CBS News 3000
April 29, 2020
Marriage rates are at an all-time low, new report finds
TODAY.com
April 29, 2020
Will the Pandemic Birth Another Baby Boom?
Miami Times
April 29, 2020
Will the COVID-19 pandemic result in a baby boom?
TODAY.com
April 24, 2020
Young and Risky with STDs
NCC Linked
April 18, 2020
Finding Purpose in a Pandemic
PsychCongress Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Learning Network
April 16, 2020
Online Lecture picked up by several media outlets
April 7, 2020
March 27, 2020
March 25, 2020
March 24, 2020
February 27, 2020
Live at Four – News 3000 TV
April 23, 2019
Podcast
WILD 5 book forward with Dr. Charles Raison
How voting contributes to overall well-being
Channel 3000, WISC-TV
October 29, 2018
UW-Madison News
Women with these 4 personality traits know exactly how to make men fall in love
Popsugar
August 29, 2018
Get Happy
OnWisconsin
Spring 2018
What’s next? UW professor discusses big picture questions for recent grads
Channel 3000, WISC-TV
May 23, 2018
How the weather affects your mood
Channel 3000, WISC-TV
April 18, 2018
Self-Help gurus like Tony Robbins have often stood in the way of social change
Washington Post
April 13, 2018
Spring cleaning, focusing on yourself
Channel 3000, WISC-TV
March 28, 2018
Valentine’s Day: Talk Money with Your Honey
Public News Service
February 14, 2018
How can I be generous without going broke?
Women’s World Magazine
November 29, 2018
Is motherhood the ultimate accessory? Models in labor, breastfeeding on runway
TODAY
September 19, 2018
Women with these 4 personality traits know exactly how to make men fall in love
Popsugar
August 29, 2018
Get Happy
OnWisconsin
Spring 2018
You pay more than men for comparable products because of the ‘Pink Tax’
People
April 6, 2018
Why online quizzes, personality tests and horoscopes help you feel special
To The Best of Our Knowledge
February 17, 2018
Valentine’s Day: Talk Money with Your Honey
Public News Service
February 14, 2018
Si encuentras una mujer con estas cualidades, no dejes que se vaya
El Confidencial
January 26, 2018
New Year’s Resolutions
Capital City Sunday, WKOW
January 7, 2018
Local experts weigh in on ‘Me Too’ Campaign
NBC15, WMTV
October 16, 2017
Whatever happened to just being type A?
The New York Times
October 7, 2017
Men Divulge the Qualities They Look for in a Partner
CheatSheet.com
September 12, 2017
Finding the Balance Between Heart and Mind: Spotlight on Christine Whelan
Jackson Charitable Foundation profile
August 2017
What to do when life breaks your heart, according to Sheryl Sandberg and Prince Harry
Verily
May 16, 2017
Solitude: When being alone is good for your health
TODAY
April 5, 2017
Making sense of Equal Pay Day [Video]
NBC/WMTV15
April 4, 2017
Romantic type is a thing, just not what we thought, study says
TODAY
March 24, 2017
Talking to your kids about purpose
WPR
March 16, 2017
Americans need to come up with our own form of Hygge
Verily
March 2, 2017
First boy doll, Logan, joins American Girl line
WISC-TV
February 14, 2017
Top 10 books that will change your life in 2017
LiveHappy
January 18, 2017
Why you should ditch your new year’s resolutions
ConsumerReports
January 17, 2017
What every twenty-something needs to know about finding life’s purpose
Verily
January 6, 2017
Victims Angry at Sweat Lodge Guru’s Attempted Comeback
CNN
December 1, 2016
Expert Talks About How to Reduce Holiday Stress
WISC-TV
November 30, 2016
Finding Your Purpose at Any Age with Dr. Christine Whelan
Engaging Presence
November 21, 2016
Dr. Whelan: Enlightenment and Self-Help
School of Human Ecology Blog
November 20, 2016
How to Beat the “Pink Tax” When You Shop
The Balance
November 3, 2016
The War on Stupid People
The Atlantic
July/August 2016
Should you ever push products on your friends?
AsiaOne
July 27, 2016
8 Strategies to help you quit the snooze button habit for good
Fast Company
June 30, 2016
UW-Madison Professor Offers ‘Big Picture’ Advice for New Graduates
UW News
June 7, 2016
Purpose Before Paycheck? New Data Says Yes!
School of Human Ecology Blog
June 6, 2016
On “Curvy, Tall, and Petite” Barbie Dolls
On Wisconsin
Summer 2016
7 Expert-Backed Tips for How to Make a New Habit Permanent
Huffington Post
May 3, 2016
How to Talk to Your Kids About Purpose
Life Reimagined
May 2016
Shake Up Your Routine: How to Break the Autopilot Cycle
Yoga Journal
April 29, 2016
‘The Bachelor’ loves 2 women. Can it really happen to anyone?
TODAY
March 1, 2016
OKCupid Report Shows How Many Dates Couples Usually Go On Before Having Sex
TODAY
February 23, 2016
The Pink Tax: Why Women’s Products Often Cost More
USNews & World Report
February 17, 2016
In A Barbie World: Barbie’s New Look
Wisconsin Public Radio
February 11, 2016
There’s Time To Begin Meaningful Ventures in Your Senior Years
Houston Chronicle
January 13, 2016
No Shortcuts to Lifelong Weight Loss
Carroll County Times
January 12, 2016
Six Insightful Reflections on How to Change for the Better
HuffPost Healthy Living
January 7, 2016
Best New Year’s resolutions for your age
FOX News
January 3, 2016
The Pros and Cons of Sharing Your Money Goals
USNews & World Report
June 24, 2015
Empower Yourself Through Exercise
Life Reimagined
June 2015
The Power of True Grit
Life Reimagined
June 2015
The Lunatic Lynching of Sexist Scientist Tim Hunt
The New York Post
June 15, 2015
Real Men Share Why Brains Are Beautiful
Elephant Journal
April 14, 2015
How to Build Good Habits – And Actually Make Them Stick
The Washington Post
March 2, 2015
Revive Your Resolutions
AARP Magazine
Feb/March 2015
Valentine’s Day Credit Card Savings
CardHub
February 11, 2015
Self-Help & Self-Improvement
BBC 4 Thinking Allowed
December 31, 2014
How to Set & Conquer Your Money Goals
US News & World Report
December 30, 2014
Divorce Rates Are Lower… So Are Marriage Rates
TODAY.com
December 3, 2014
The Real Threat to Marriage
Wisconsin State Journal
October 17, 2014
Rogue Retreats
Women’s Health UK
September 2014
Why Do You Love Personality Quizzes? Experts Break it Down
NBCNews.com
August 2, 2014
All the Conventional Cohabitation, but No Nuptials
The New York Times
July 6, 2014
How to Protect Yourself Against Bad Self-Help
Scientific American
June 17, 2014
5 Ways to Seek a Meaningful Paycheck
US News & World Reports
May 21, 2014
The Dangers of Dumbing Down the Sisterhood
Courier Mail (Australia)
April 27, 2014
“Bad advice from all sides on the rush to the altar.”
The New York Post
March 18, 2014
“Study: Why aren’t more female plastic surgeons getting married?”
Washington Business Journal
February 18, 2014
Married Households Tend to Be Richer
CNBC (Mention Research)
January 30, 2014
“Raising Kids in an age of TMI.”
The New York Post
January 21, 2014
Do You Suffer from FOMO?
Pittsburgh Tribune
July 23, 2013
Traditional Gender Roles Playing Smaller Role in Matrimony
Essential Pittsburgh – NPR
July 15, 2013
Beware of Self-Help Gurus
USA Today
July 11, 2013
James Gandolfini Created an Enduring Legacy
Pittsburgh Tribune
June 23, 2013
“ ‘Dream College’ Lies.”
The New York Post
April 3, 2013
“A Disturbing Treat for 7-Year-Olds.”
The New York Post
February 25, 2013
“Toxic Friendships.”
Huffington Post LIVE discussion
January 28, 2013
“The Paperback Quest for Joy.”
City Journal
Autumn 2012
Stephen Covey’s Legacy
Wall Street Journal Online video discussion
July 17, 2012
“Extreme Exercise.”
Marie Claire
June 26, 2012
“A Closer Look: Christine Whelan”
The University Times
April 5, 2012
“The M.R.S. and the Ph.D.”
The New York Times
February 12, 2012
Why The New Generation Needs the Old Self-Help Classics
Forbes
April 2011
When Self-Help Harms
Self Magazine
August 2010
Interview with Intersections Match on Why Smart Men Marry Smart Women
Radio interview transcribed
February 2010
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