In this deeply reflective and wide-ranging episode, Robbie Harmon sits down with Lon Henderson, Founder and CEO of Ampelis, to explore the importance of meaning and purpose in life, particularly as it relates to physical and mental well-being. Drawing on decades of personal, professional, and spiritual experiences—from asset management to mission work—Lon shares how his journey has culminated in a life mission: helping others rediscover meaning.
Lon and Robbie introduce a framework for meaning built on three foundational pillars:
They discuss how this "tri-venn" model emerged from both deep research (reading over 180+ books) and lived experience. The episode touches on the societal challenges of prosperity without purpose, the pitfalls of unbalanced success, and the incredible healing potential of meaning in mental health contexts such as addiction recovery and depression.
Lon also shares how Ampelis has worked to apply this framework in therapy, business culture, and family coaching—and how the results have outperformed traditional models, especially in addiction recovery outcomes.
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