The ROI of Flourishing

Episode release date:
October 2, 2025
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Podcast overview

In this episode of the Flourish Feed Podcast, Gillian Stovel Rivers interviews Dr. Jon Beale, a researcher and expert in human flourishing. They discuss the importance of measuring flourishing through various metrics, including the Secure Flourish Measure developed at Harvard. The conversation explores the relationship between wealth and flourishing, the significance of flow states, and the impact of purpose-driven versus achievement-driven lives. They also delve into the role of suffering in personal growth, the importance of building a family culture around flourishing, and actionable steps to create moments of bliss in daily life.

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