Bountifull Podcast

🌟 “Purpose needs to be actionable, aligned, and authentic. It’s not about lofty ideas; it’s about how you live on a Wednesday afternoon.” 🌟 In this episode of the Bountifull Podcast, I sit down with Nell Derick Debevoise, speaker, coach, and best-selling author, to explore the often-overwhelming concept of purpose and how we can make it practical, grounded, and actionable. Whether you’ve found your purpose or are still navigating through uncertainty, Nell offers frameworks, wisdom, and encouragement to help you clarify your “why” and embrace a fulfilling life. Episode Highlights: 🌱 Depressurizing Purpose: Nell shares how purpose doesn’t need to be a grand, lofty idea—it’s about aligning small, meaningful actions to who you are and what matters most. 🛠️ The Three A’s of Purpose: Purpose should be Actionable, Aligned, and Authentic—focused on what you can realistically contribute and what makes you come alive. ✨ Purpose and Contribution: Nell discusses the difference between purpose and contribution, showing how small, intentional actions add up to a life of meaning and fulfillment. 🎯 The One-Eight-Billionth Concept: A powerful framework that encourages you to focus on your unique contribution to the world, no matter how small it seems. 🌿 Practical Tools to Find Purpose: Discover Nell’s step-by-step process for getting mindful, observing your life, and identifying where you feel most alive. 💡 Redefining Burnout: Nell explores how burnout often comes from misalignment or trying to take on someone else’s “one-eight-billionth” of the world’s problems. Detailed Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction: Purpose as actionable, aligned, and authentic. 02:05 – Nell’s upbringing and how her personal experience shaped her understanding of opportunity and purpose. 08:23 – What it means to live a bountiful life: growth, curiosity, and self-discovery. 18:25 – Practical tools: how to find purpose through small actions and observation. 20:49 – The Six Spheres of Impact: mapping your contributions in life’s key areas. 27:04 – Navigating constraints: purpose doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. 29:54 – Why purpose needs a rewrite: debunking myths and misconceptions. 33:40 – Aligning personal purpose with organizational goals—finding meaning at work. 40:48 – The difference between purpose and contribution: taking ownership of your “one-eight-billionth.” 46:47 – The pitfalls of purpose: inaction, misalignment, and authenticity traps. 53:23 – Burnout and boundaries: how to dissect burnout and realign your purpose. 59:51 – Quickfire round: from underrated vegetables to life lessons and advice. Guest Bio: Nell Derick Debevoise is a speaker, coach, facilitator, and international best-selling author dedicated to helping individuals and organizations align their purpose with actionable impact. As the founder of the Purposeful Growth Institute and partner at PurposeFused, Nell brings practical wisdom to a topic that can often feel elusive. Her frameworks empower people to clarify their values, embrace contribution, and live authentically. With a rich background spanning four continents, a degree from Harvard, and decades of experience, Nell’s insights offer a refreshing, down-to-earth approach to discovering and living your purpose. https://www.linkedin.com/in/nellderickdebevoise/ The Bountifull Podcast explores what it means to live a bountiful life through stories of wellbeing, resilience, connection and creativity. Bountifull emerged out of a simple yet profound desire to see more joy in the world. Join our community and opt in to joy, positivity, serenity and abundance https://www.bountifullworld.com/subscribe/

"Doing everything will burn you out. Focus on a few things and do them well—that’s how you build something that lasts." This week on the Bountifull Podcast, we head to the Shenandoah Valley in rural Virginia (USA) to explore what it means to live with purpose and focus with Ty Walker, a trout farmer and steward of a historic 1930s hatchery. Ty shares his remarkable journey of leaving the noise and distractions of urban life to revive Smoke in Chimneys—a trout farm he resurrected with a century-old manual and a lot of grit. In a world obsessed with doing more, Ty teaches us the power of doing less, staying grounded in our work, and finding fulfillment in simplicity. From sustainable farming and family to the unexpected lessons hidden in patience, Ty’s wisdom is an antidote to burnout and a reminder that bountiful living comes when we invest deeply in what matters most. What can you learn about life, business and family from a Trout farmer? As it turns out, quite a bit. Episode Highlights: 🌾 The Power of Doing Less: Why trying to “do it all” leads to burnout—and how focus is the real key to success. 📚 Learning from History: How Ty used a 1940s trout farming manual and old-school wisdom to rebuild a farm from the ground up. 🐟 Farming with Purpose: What makes Smoke in Chimneys trout so special, and how sustainable practices honor both the land and the fish. 🏡 Balancing Family and Farming: Ty’s reflections on creating a fulfilling life that prioritizes family and work with intention. 🌱 Resilience and Patience: How Ty navigated setbacks, embraced uncertainty, and trusted the process of reviving the hatchery. 🌿 The Spirituality of the Land: Why farming is more than a job—it’s about connection, humility, and stewardship of creation. Detailed Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction: Meet Ty Walker, trout farmer, father, and steward of Smoke in Chimneys.06:15 – Leaving the City: Ty and Shannon’s leap from urban life to farm life—and the search for deeper purpose.12:20 – The Trout Hatchery Revival: Discovering a forgotten 1930s trout hatchery and learning the ropes from a century-old manual.20:10 – The Value of Focus: Ty’s belief in doing a few things well instead of trying to do everything.28:30 – Raising Trout Sustainably: How Ty farms fish with respect for nature and historic methods.36:45 – Resilience and Starting Over: Ty shares his challenges in rebuilding the land and learning a completely new skill.44:15 – Family, Faith, and Balance: How Ty integrates his family and values into farm life.52:00 – Life Lessons from the Land: The spiritual connection between farming, patience, and purpose.58:00 – Final Reflections: Ty’s advice for slowing down, living intentionally, and reconnecting with what matters most. Guest Bio: Ty Walker is the owner and operator of Smoke in Chimneys, a revitalized 1930s trout hatchery located in New Castle, Virginia. Raised on the family farm in the Shenandoah Valley, Ty grew up surrounded by fishing, farming, and a deep appreciation for the land. After spending years in urban life, Ty and his wife, Shannon, returned to their roots with the mission of restoring a historic trout hatchery. Using old-school methods and sustainable practices, Ty now raises trout that rival those caught in the wild while honoring the land’s legacy. Alongside his work as a farmer, Ty is a husband, father of four, and ordained minister who believes in connecting people to nature and purpose. https://www.smokeinchimneys.com/ The Bountifull Podcast explores what it means to live a bountiful life through stories of wellbeing, resilience, connection and creativity. Bountifull emerged out of a simple yet profound desire to see more joy in the world. Join our community and opt in to joy, positivity, serenity and abundance https://www.bountifullworld.com/subscribe/

🌟 "A bountiful life isn’t one without stress—it’s about learning how to embrace and manage it. Without stress, life would lose its meaning." 🌟 In this episode of the Bountifull Podcast, we dive deep into the science of stress, resilience, and the transformative power of awe with Dr. Paula G. Williams, a Professor of Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Utah. Paula’s pioneering research explores how individual differences in stress regulation impact mental and physical well-being, and how moments of beauty and connection can serve as restorative forces. Together, we unpack how stress is not an enemy but a natural part of living a meaningful life. Paula introduces the concept of stress inoculation, explaining how controlled exposure to stress can build resilience over time. She also explores the spectrum of openness—how traits like curiosity and flexibility help us navigate life’s challenges. Whether you’re managing daily stress or navigating burnout, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to live abundantly, even in the face of life’s challenges. Episode Highlights 🌱 The Role of Stress in a Meaningful Life: Understanding why stress is a natural and essential part of living abundantly. 🛠️ Stress Inoculation: How small, manageable doses of stress can build long-term resilience and help us thrive in unpredictable situations. 🎨 The Power of Awe: How engaging with beauty, art, and nature promotes resilience and well-being. 🧠 Openness and Adaptability: Exploring the spectrum of openness and how curiosity and flexibility can improve our ability to handle stress. 🌙 The Sleep-Stress Connection: Insights into why proper sleep is critical for recovery and long-term health. 🛠️ Practical Stress Recovery Tools: Advice on exercise, mindfulness, and building a restorative nightly routine. Detailed Timestamps 00:00 – 05:00: Introduction to Paula G. Williams and her work on stress and resilience. 05:01 – 15:00: Defining stress and breaking it down into exposure, reactivity, recovery, and restoration. 15:01 – 25:00: Why stress matters and its physical and mental impacts, including how stress inoculation works. 25:01 – 35:00: Building resilience through openness and adaptability in the face of stress. 35:01 – 45:00: Harnessing awe and aesthetic engagement for stress regulation. 45:01 – 55:00: Practical steps for recovery, including exercise, mindfulness, and improving sleep. 55:01 – End: Paula’s advice on living with stress, building awareness, and embracing life’s challenges. Guest Bio Dr. Paula G. Williams is a Professor of Clinical and Health Psychology at the University of Utah. Her research focuses on individual differences in stress regulation, resilience, and well-being, with a particular emphasis on the restorative power of aesthetic experiences. Paula’s work explores the intersection of personality, psychophysiology, and mental health, providing actionable insights into how controlled stress exposure and traits like openness and curiosity can help us thrive in the face of adversity. See more of Paula's work here: https://faculty.utah.edu/u0415381-PAULA_G_WILLIAMS/research/index.hml The Bountifull Podcast explores what it means to live a bountiful life through stories of wellbeing, resilience, connection and creativity. Bountifull emerged out of a simple yet profound desire to see more joy in the world. Join our community and opt in to joy, positivity, serenity and abundance https://www.bountifullworld.com/subscribe/

🌟 "Sometimes, the most outlandish thing you can do is follow your dreams. For me, that was pastry school." 🌟 Welcome to the start of Season Two! In this episode of the Bountifull Podcast, we’re kick things off with the dynamic and playful Allison Chen, a talented pastry chef, content creator, and creative thinker. Known as "Al Chenny" on social media, Allison has built an audience of nearly 1 million followers by sharing her culinary journey, humor, and honesty about navigating life’s uncertainties. From running a "not restaurant" out of her college apartment to documenting her time in French pastry school, Allison's story is one of embracing creativity, questioning societal norms, and redefining success on her own terms. This conversation dives into Allison’s journey of rejecting a traditional path, the lessons learned through her culinary adventures, and the value of staying playful and authentic in a world that often prioritizes conformity. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: 🤹‍♀️ Balancing Fun and Ambition: Why Allison believes life doesn’t have to be “that serious” and how playfulness fuels creativity. 🥖 The Courage to Pivot: How Allison traded neuroscience studies for French pastry school and never looked back. 🕺 Marching to Your Own Beat: The importance of following passions—even when it’s unconventional. 🌍 Lessons from the “Not Restaurant”: What she learned running an eight-course tasting menu out of her college apartment. 💡 Social Media and Self-Worth: Allison’s thoughts on building a platform, staying authentic, and the reality behind the numbers. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Meet Allison Chen and her journey into pastry and content creation. 05:10 - Breaking away from ballet and early career pressures. 10:15 - "Only child energy" and rejecting traditional life paths. 20:25 - The decision to attend French pastry school and what it taught her. 31:30 - Filming from a bathtub and the playful beginnings of her social media journey. 40:10 - The "not restaurant": Creating a tasting menu experience in a college apartment. 50:20 - Advice for those feeling lost: “Don’t overthink—just do.” 59:00 - Quickfire questions: Favorite foods, life lessons, and what brings her joy. About Allison Chen: Allison Chen, better known as Al Chenny on social media, is a pastry chef, content creator, and self-proclaimed "only child energy" enthusiast. After pivoting from neuroscience studies at Duke University to attending French pastry school, Allison found her creative spark in food and storytelling. From running a pop-up restaurant in her college apartment to sharing her baking adventures with nearly a million followers, Allison inspires others to embrace playfulness, reject societal pressures, and build a life that feels authentic and fulfilling. https://www.tiktok.com/@alchenny https://www.instagram.com/al.chenny/ https://www.youtube.com/@alchenny The Bountifull Podcast explores what it means to live a bountiful life through stories of wellbeing, resilience, connection and creativity. Bountifull emerged out of a simple yet profound desire to see more joy in the world. Join our community and opt in to joy, positivity, serenity and abundance https://www.bountifullworld.com/subscribe/