In this insightful exploration of purpose and potential, hosts Savannah Wishart and Griffin Coombs dive deep into the distinctions between operating in your "Zone of Genius" versus your "Zone of Excellence." Drawing from their personal journeys (Griffin's transition away from a more traditional education career, as example), they examine why some people feel called to question their life's purpose while others remain content with conventional paths.

The conversation weaves through topics of intuition, risk-taking, and the courage required to leave behind security for authenticity. The hosts share vulnerable stories about their own career pivots, discussing how they navigated the uncertainty of entrepreneurship and learned to trust their inner guidance systems. They explore the concept of Human Design as a tool for self-discovery and decision-making, while emphasizing the importance of listening to one's body wisdom in a world that often overvalues logic.

From examining Jung's archetypes to discussing the grief that comes with major life transitions, Savannah and Griffin offer both philosophical insights and practical frameworks for listeners contemplating their own purpose. They challenge the notion that security should override fulfillment, while acknowledging the privilege and responsibility of being able to ask deeper questions about one's life direction.

The episode concludes with actionable guidance on identifying your core archetype and using it as a compass for career decisions, encouraging listeners to embrace uncertainty as a pathway to possibility. Throughout, the hosts maintain that there are no wrong decisions when choices are made from a place of genuine self-knowledge and inner truth.

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Griffin Coombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thenorthstarbody⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thenorthstarbody.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Savannah Wishart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@primalrevolutions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠primalrevolution.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Griffinis a movement and breathing coach based in Tangier, Morocco, dedicated to helping people redefine and explore their approach to fitness and physical well-being. His work focuses on unlocking natural athleticism and empowering self-expression through the body. Whether you’re a seasoned fitness enthusiast looking to "level up" or someone new to physical training, Griffin specializes in addressing often-overlooked areas of physicality: freedom of movement, authenticity, and natural movement patterns.

For Griffin, courage, discipline, and accountability in training don’t mean grinding hard every day. It’s about tuning into your mind and body, understanding what they need in any moment, and taking responsibility for delivering that. With expertise spanning corrective exercise, bodyweight strength training, mobility and stability, martial arts, Animal Flow®, and performance breathing, Griffin brings a nuanced, holistic approach to coaching—essential for anyone seeking optimal health and peak performance.

Savannah is a multi-dimensional human who lives her life as a creative and a Self-Love Life Coach. With a background in photography, writing, and paleo food, she’s all about exploring what it means to live fully and authentically.

As a self-love expert, Savannah supports her clients in two transformative ways: through one-on-one life coaching sessions and her unique⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠forest bathing embodiment photo sessions⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Formerly Sweden’s first ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unbeatable Mind Coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠,she’s also a six-time MILRUCK event finisher and the founder of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Primal Revolution⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in 2013. Her passion for the ultimate human experience pushes her to explore life beyond modern distractions—you’ll often find her split-boarding in the backcountry or navigating mountain bike trails.

Savannah’s philosophy? Someone out there is living the life of your dreams. Why aren’t you?

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