podcast 022: your body, your mind, your responsibility
In this deeply reflective episode, Deb and Dean, explore what it means to elevate the human experience through your relationship with yourself.
“Your body, your mind—your responsibility. No one else can choose what stays in your head or what you carry through the day but you.”
Dean invites us into the inner work of flourishing: cultivating habits that honor your body, feeding your mind with purpose, and embracing practices rooted in contentment and compassion. Drawing from wisdom traditions, personal rituals, and his own 60-year milestone, Dean challenges us to rethink self-care not as a luxury, but as the groundwork for a meaningful life—especially as we look toward the second half of it.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling disconnected from themselves, curious about aging with purpose, or seeking a new rhythm of intentional, grounded self-leadership.
Key Highlights:
Why the next 40 years of life (from 60 to 100) matter just as much as the first 60
The difference between happiness and contentment—and why only one leads to flourishing
Two universal truths from every wisdom tradition: contentment and compassion
How daily choices, not quick fixes, define your self-care legacy
A powerful reminder: your “stuck state” today could be your default for life—choose wisely
About Our Guest:
Dean Carter is a transformative HR leader with over 25 years of experience guiding culture and people strategy at iconic brands like Patagonia, Fossil, and Sears. Known for fusing business performance with bold, human-centered leadership, Dean is a passionate advocate for tying employee experience to measurable outcomes. A community-builder at heart, he’s also a dedicated father, husband, mentor, and champion of inclusive progress in and outside of the workplace.
About The HX Collective:
The HX Collective is a movement to elevate the human experience—at work, in relationships, and with ourselves. Through honest conversations and strategic insight, we explore how connection, context, and compassion can create a more flourishing world, starting right where we are.
