Episode 1: The Pursuit that Really Matters
Tired of checking all the right boxes but still feeling unfulfilled? In this premiere episode, hosts Scott and Kristen (former $20M business owners) challenge everything millennials have been told about happiness and success. After serving 8,000+ students, they're revealing what actually creates a life you love—beyond the Instagram highlight reel.
Episode Highlights
[02:23] Their honest journey: from building a $20+ million business to realizing it wasn't aligned with their deeper purpose
[06:12] The Harvard "Grant Study" - what 75+ years of happiness research reveals that Instagram won't tell you
[09:56] Why business success alone is a flawed metric for happiness (and what matters more)
[14:58] The personal development industry is broken: "We don't need another self-help book"
[18:39] The brutal truth: "Information does not create transformation. Only action does."
[25:01] What's coming: Real conversations about aging, relationships, purpose, and creating your own metrics for success
The Wake-Up Call We All Need
"People are approaching personal development from the wrong place... believing that there's something broken about you. Going from 'I'm gonna fix myself' is not the healthiest way to approach personal development." - Kristen
After guiding thousands through business growth, Scott and Kristen noticed something surprising: clients who thrived weren't necessarily the ones with the biggest revenue—they were the ones who applied personal development principles across all areas of life.
The hosts introduce "Happy Well" living (based on Harvard's 75-year study), challenging the millennial pressure to optimize every aspect of life while still feeling behind.
Why We're All Stuck in the Personal Development Loop
The hosts call out the consumerist approach to self-improvement that has many Millennials and Gen Xers trapped:
The endless scroll for answers: Constantly consuming books, podcasts, and courses
The success gap: Having knowledge but never applying it
The "fix me" mentality: Treating yourself like a project rather than a person
The outsourcing trap: Waiting for external solutions to internal challenges
Their take? It's like researching the perfect Peloton, maxing out your credit card to buy it, and then using it as an expensive clothes hanger.
What Makes This Podcast Different
Unlike typical self-improvement content, The Pursuit of Happywell promises:
No toxic positivity or oversimplified "hustle harder" advice
Research-backed insights translated into real-life applications
Honest conversations about the messy parts of life no one prepared us for
Permission to define success on your own terms, not Instagram's
Practical steps that fit into your already busy life
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Remember, you're not just here to exist—you're here to thrive. Keep going, keep growing, and join us next time on The Pursuit of Happywell.
About Your Hosts
Scott and Kristen built a $20+ million business before realizing that traditional success metrics weren't telling the whole story. They've coached thousands through both business and life transformations, learning firsthand that the path to fulfillment isn't what social media portrays. Based in Colorado with their two kids and two dogs, they bring authentic conversations about what actually creates a well-lived life in today's complex world.
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Resources Mentioned
Pivot to Purpose - Kristen's book on finding meaningful direction when conventional paths fall short
The Harvard Grant Study - The longest-running study on happiness (75+ years) that contradicts much of today's "success" advice
