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The Jamie Kern Lima Show

The Meaning of Your Life with Arthur Brooks: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness

April 2, 2026·60m

Do you know the meaning of your life? Do you feel a true sense of purpose? Is this something you’ve been searching for but perhaps are struggling with? If so you’re not alone! Millions of people describe feeling a growing sense of emptiness or lack of significance and if you can relate, and if you want more meaning and fulfillment in your life, then today’s episode is for you! Arthur C. Brooks is a Harvard professor, PhD social scientist, and #1 bestselling author, who specializes in using the highest levels of science and philosophy to provide people with actionable strategies to live their best lives. In his brand new book called The Meaning of Your Life he leans on cutting-edge science and great philosophers to give you a blueprint that he says will help even the most skeptical person find a life of spiritual transcendence, passionate love, and true calling. Yes please! Arthur speaks to audiences all around the world about human happiness and he’s flown across the country to be here in person with you and me today! and I am so excited for this conversation!