Meaning Vs Merit

Dr. Maria-Christina Stewart

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We are increasingly told that there is more to life than chasing accolades. Yet our society's focus on achievement and merit remains, and there is an ongoing pressure to perform at increasingly higher levels, impress as many people as possible, and rise further and further up the status ladder. Our society's relationship with merit, and meritocracy, is complex, and clinical psychologist Dr. Maria-Christina Stewart is on a mission to unpack it, understand it, and change it. Join Dr. Maria-Christina in this important conversation as she interviews leaders and experts from various fields and shares her own tips and insights about...

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  • You Don’t Have to ChooseApr 24, 2026 · 21 min
  • Holding Two Truths at Once: Dialectical Thinking, DBT, and the Psychology of Open-MindednessMar 10, 2026 · 41 min
  • Merit, Meaning & the Education Maze: A Candid Look at the American Educational System with Dr. Rachel PfeiferMay 6, 2025 · 51 min
  • Flow Over Hustle: How to Unlock Meaning and Achievement Without Burning OutApr 9, 2025 · 30 min
  • Reclaiming Connection: A Teen’s Mission for Healthier Social MediaMar 6, 2025 · 41 min
  • Finding Meaning in the Holidays: Navigating Stress, Anxiety, and Family Dynamics with Dr. Marisa MazzaDec 19, 2024 · 48 min
  • Finding Meaning in the Hustle with Dr. Michael TompkinsNov 13, 2024 · 46 min
  • Balancing Meaning and Merit in Our Current EconomyOct 29, 2024 · 43 min
  • Fall 2024 Season TrailerOct 17, 2024 · 2 min
  • Finance and Meaning with Wallis Wilkinson TsaiMay 28, 2024 · 37 min

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