Dave Evans

Mentioned in 5 analyzed podcast episodes across 5 shows

Appears On

The Mel Robbins Podcast Hidden Brain Modern Wisdom The Happiness Lab: Getting Unstuck Good Life Project

Episode Appearances

The Mel Robbins Podcast · May 14, 2026

3 Ways to Quickly Get Out of a Rut

“Co-creator of 'Designing Your Life' curriculum teaching life design and the Odyssey Plan framework”

Decision-making frameworks for life changeOvercoming analysis paralysis and overthinkingBuilding sustainable habits through micro-actions

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Hidden Brain · May 4, 2026

Radical Acceptance

“Co-author discussing radical acceptance, design thinking methodology, and personal stories of life design and loss”

Radical Acceptance and Reality-Based LivingDesign Thinking for Life PlanningCoherence Between Values, Work, and Identity

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Modern Wisdom · Feb 21, 2026

#1062 - Dave Evans - It’s time to rethink your entire life plan

“Co-founder of Stanford's Life Design Lab; author discussing life design, meaning-making, and design thinking methodology”

Life Design Lab methodology and design thinking applied to personal lifeMeaning-making frameworks beyond impact (wonder, flow, coherence, community)Navigation vs. wayfinding in life direction and career transitions

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The Happiness Lab: Getting Unstuck · Feb 2, 2026

How to Design a More Meaningful Life (with Dave Evans and Bill Burnett)

“Co-founder of Stanford Life Design Lab; shared personal grief journey with wife Claudia and design thinking methodology”

Design Thinking Applied to Life DesignTransactional vs. Flow World MindsetScandal of Particularity Philosophy

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Good Life Project · Jan 26, 2026

The Meaning Trap | Why fulfillment and impact fall short

“Co-author of 'Designing Your Life,' co-founder of Stanford's Life Design Lab, author of 'How to Live a Meaningful Life'”

Meaning-Making FrameworksPresent-Moment Awareness and AlivenessFulfillment vs. Self-Actualization

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