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Designing a Life of Purpose: Creativity, Courage, and Compassion with Debbie Millman

Designing a Life of Purpose: Creativity, Courage, and Compassion with Debbie Millman

Update: 2025-07-03
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Dr. Dan sits down with the incomparable Debbie Millman – acclaimed designer, illustrator, author of Love Letter to a Garden (foreword by Roxane Gay), and host of the groundbreaking podcast Design Matters. This moving episode is a conversation about creativity and a profound reflection on resilience, self-awareness, and the courage to heal and grow.


Debbie shares the story of her nonlinear journey into design, the trauma that shaped her early years, and how creativity and advocacy became paths to her empowerment. From working alongside Mariska Hargitay at the Joyful Heart Foundation to exploring the intersections of art, activism, and authenticity, Debbie opens up to Dr. Dan and listeners with vulnerability and wisdom.


Dr. Dan and Debbie also discuss the healing power of purpose and design; gardening as a metaphor for creativity, resilience, and existence; and embracing imperfection and aging.


Whether you're a creative, a leader, or someone on a path of growth and healing, this conversation offers insight, inspiration, and hope.


For more information debbiemillman.com and  designmattersmedia.com, and follow @debbiemillman on Instagram.


Please listen, follow, rate, and review Make It a Great One on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow @drdanpeters on social media. Visit www.drdanpeters.com and send your questions or guest pitches to podcast@drdanpeters.com.


We have this moment, this day, and this life—let’s make it a great one.


– Dr. Dan



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Designing a Life of Purpose: Creativity, Courage, and Compassion with Debbie Millman

Designing a Life of Purpose: Creativity, Courage, and Compassion with Debbie Millman

Dr. Dan Peters, Psychologist and Executive Leadership Coach