The Purpose and Progress Podcast with Dr. Jim Price explores the real stories behind meaningful lives and forward movement.
Each episode features conversations with leaders, educators, creators, and everyday people who are living intentionally and growing through life’s challenges. Together, we explore how purpose is discovered, how progress is made, and how both shape the impact we leave on others.
If you are navigating a transition, pursuing a calling, or simply looking for encouragement, this podcast offers thoughtful insights and practical inspiration to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
Where purpose becomes action and growth never stops.
Latest Episodes:
Engineering the Human Psyche: How Septemics Help You Read People, Make Better Choices, and Avoid Mistakes with Jim Marshall
What if human behavior could be understood through a structured system rather than guesswork? On The Purpose and Progress Podcast, Dr. Jim Price sits down with human development engineer Jim Marshall, creator of Septemics, to explore the 35 scales he developed through decades of clinical observation. Marshall explains how the framework can help people recognize behavioral patterns, understand relationships, and make more informed decisions.
Purposeful Aging: How to Stay Active, Social, and Fulfilled with Kim Shea
Planning for aging isn’t about giving up independence—it’s about protecting it. In this episode of The Purpose and Progress Podcast, Dr. Jim Price talks with retirement coach and author Kim Shea about preparing for retirement, caregiving, senior housing, wills, power of attorney, purpose, and staying socially and mentally engaged as you age.
Leading & Lagging Indicators: A Fractional COO’s Playbook for Positive Progress with Benjamin Speich
Big goals can feel overwhelming when you don’t know what to do next. On The Purpose and Progress Podcast, Benjamin Speich explains how leading and lagging indicators can turn vague goals into clear, measurable actions. He also shares lessons from his career in global M&A, leadership, humility, asking for help, and why you only need to focus on the next step.
PTSD to Stability: One Father’s Promise To Get Better with Mark Blacknell
Overcoming PTSD isn’t about finding a single cure—it’s about building a foundation for recovery. Former Marine Mark Blacknell shares his powerful journey through suicidal depression, panic attacks, heavy drinking, and veteran trauma, and explains how therapy, medication, meditation, and community helped him move toward stability and a meaningful life.
Being Peace vs. Being Peaceful: The Present Moment Awareness Shift with Billy Mandarino
True present moment awareness isn’t about working harder to feel relaxed—it’s about learning to simply be peace. After surviving full paralysis from Guillain-Barré syndrome, author Billy Mandarino experienced a massive quantum shift. Discover how letting go of the spiritual performance allowed him to unlock stillness, accelerate his healing, and invite an avalanche of abundance into his life.
Surviving Abuse, Addiction, Loss, and 11 Surgeries: A Purpose That Held with Don Wood
Turning trauma into purpose is more than a catchphrase for executive advisor Don Wood—it’s how he survived childhood abuse, addiction, and a brutal medical ordeal. Discover how he learned to surrender control, maintain 32 years of sobriety, and write his new book, Forged, to help other leaders heal from hidden burnout.
How a Near-Fatal Crash Redefined Her Search for Purpose with Michele Blood
Purpose rarely arrives in a single life-changing moment. In this episode of The Purpose and Progress Podcast, Michele Blood shares how a near-fatal truck accident led her on a 14-year journey of personal transformation, meditation, and spiritual growth. Learn why purpose is built through daily choices, self-awareness, and the courage to embrace change.
No Agent, No Map: How She Cast Herself in Her Own Story with MariaCrystal Melo
When traditional acting opportunities weren’t enough, MariaCrystal Melo decided to create her own. In this episode of The Purpose and Progress Podcast, she shares her journey from commercial auditions to writing, producing, and directing award-nominated films, proving that sometimes the best career path is the one you build yourself.
Why Most Salespeople Lose the Deal Before They Follow Up with Lynn Whitbeck
Sales isn’t about pressure—it’s about service. In this episode of The Purpose and Progress Podcast, Lynn Whitbeck explains how shifting your mindset to worthy intent, listening to the Voice of the Client, and mastering follow-up can transform your sales process, strengthen customer relationships, and grow your business with authenticity.
Do It Scared: Dr. B. Danielle Watkins’ Unplanned Path to Success
Dr. B. Danielle Watkins never planned to become an award-winning filmmaker. What started with writing poetry and publishing books eventually led to film, television, and entrepreneurship. On The Purpose and Progress Podcast, she shares the realities of building a career in entertainment, overcoming financial and industry challenges, cashing in her 401k to fund a breakthrough project, and why success often requires moving forward before you feel ready.
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Do you have a story, experience, or insight that can inspire others to grow, take action, and live with purpose? We’re looking for guests who want to share meaningful lessons and real-life journeys that motivate and empower our listeners.
Whether you’re an author, entrepreneur, educator, or someone with a story worth telling, this is your chance to reach an audience eager to learn and be inspired
About Dr. Jim Price
Dr. Jim Price is an educator, counselor, mentor, and lifelong advocate for youth development. Raised in Springfield, Massachusetts, the same hometown as beloved author Dr. Seuss, Jim built his early foundation through athletics, academics, and service.
A former championship basketball player and Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Jim has devoted his life to guiding young people through education, counseling, and mentorship. With degrees in psychology, rehabilitation counseling, and school counseling, and currently pursuing a Doctor of Education, his work centers on helping others discover direction, resilience, and purpose.
His work and insights have been featured on ABC, FOX, and CBS, reflecting his commitment to sharing messages that uplift and inspire communities.
Through this podcast, Jim brings conversations that encourage reflection, growth, and meaningful action.
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