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Veteran and Coach Ian Kennedy on What It Means to Live Well

Listen on Spotify: https://spti.fi/ian-kennedy Listen on Apple: https://apple.co/4g2GAGu Ian Kennedy is a professional coach who began his career in the U.S. Special Forces. After serving for 7 years, he transitioned into tech where he worked at Khosla Ventures and studied at Stanford University. We begin with Ian reflecting on what drew him to coaching after leaving a high-status finance job. A core topic was the modern crisis of meaning: as spiritual traditions have faded, they’ve been replaced by extreme individualism, leaving many feeling disconnected. For solutions, Ian highlights just how powerful reframing thoughts can be. Viewing struggles as training, and adjusting expectations can build resilience and humility. Even small mental shifts (which can be practiced through meditation) go a long way in improving everyday life. The conversation ends with a reflection on American ideals. While chasing “greatness” and material wealth are widely celebrated, they rarely satisfy us in the end. Ian believes the explorer mindset is at the heart of American culture. It’s this spirit that gives people the freedom and courage to carve their own path. Timestamps: 00:40 - From Silicon Valley to Coaching 03:56 - Mental Health 09:39 - Zen Buddhism and Meditation 15:38 - Radicalism and The Absence of Old Religions 22:57 - Crisis of Meaning 26:14 - People's Opinions on Veterans 29:02 - The Power of Reframing Thoughts 36:20 - Types of Meditation 38:50 - Common Career Mistakes 45:59 - Following Your Passion 49:18 - Impacts of Social Media 55:25 - Negative American Ideals 1:00:06 - The Marketplace of Ideas 1:02:46 - Getting to the Bottom of Everything 1:09:31 - Positive American Ideals 1:14:56 - Future Plans 1:18:30 - Bay Area vs. D.C. 1:23:49 - The Path Less Travelled Follow True Nature Coach Website: https://www.truenature.coach/ Substack: https://substack.com/@truenaturecoaching LinkedIn:   / true-nature-coach   Instagram:   / true_nature_coach   Twitter: https://x.com/tncoach0 Follow Ian Kennedy Website: https://www.contemplativeprimate.com/ Instagram:   / contemplative.primate   Twitter: https://x.com/contemprimate Follow The Cas Podcast Instagram:   / thecaspodcast   Tik Tok:   / thecaspodcast   Twitter: https://x.com/thecaspodcast