Purpose Discovery Program
Find Your Place
in the Ecology of Life
A 3-month immersive online journey to uncover your soul's unique calling — and live it fully.
What discovering your purpose gives you
A Sense of Belonging
Knowing your purpose means finding your unique place within the meshwork of life — inhabiting your niche, your natural habitat, your deepest calling.
A Shape to Your Life
Purpose is like a container you pour your life into. It brings definition, depth, structure, form, and a blueprint to your existence.
A Force of Nature
When your soul's truest nature lives itself out through you, life takes on a dimension of flow, sacred power, and ease — grace supporting your path's unfoldment.
Psychotherapist · Meditation Teacher · Purpose Guide
The missing piece in meditation & therapy
Dear Friend,
I'm honored that you are considering joining us. For over 20 years, I've practiced as a psychotherapist, meditation teacher, and purpose guide — and I've come to one clear conclusion:
The big missing piece in both meditation and therapy is the understanding of purpose.
Meditation asks: "Who am I?"
Therapy asks: "How do I heal and become happier?"
Purpose work asks: "Where do I belong in the ecology of life?"
Unlike therapy — which helps us heal at the level of personality — and unlike meditation — which is about resting as awakened awareness — purpose is about discovering and embodying what you are here to do in this lifetime.
Purpose guiding breaks the spell of our default purposes: safety, security, comfort, outward success. It orients us toward our true calling — and when we all live that calling, we become co-creators of our species' evolution, birthing more beauty, truth, and goodness into the world.
If what I'm saying resonates, don't push it away.
With Love,
Jonathan Gustin
Everything included in the program
Most people are surprised by how much they receive. Here's what's included when you join.
12 Live 90-Minute Sessions
Interactive course sessions with PGI teachers including Q&A on Zoom. All sessions recorded.
12 Small Group Meetings
Intimate small groups led by a trained PGI Mentor for deep sharing, mirroring, and reflection.
2 Bonus Guest Teacher Sessions
Live 90-minute sessions with renowned PGI guest teachers.
12 Practice Guides
10–14 page guides per module outlining practices, philosophies, and exercises to deepen your soulwork.
7 Guided Soul Meditations
50-minute soul-encounter meditations plus 30-minute module audio recordings by Jonathan.
SoulQuest in Wild Nature
An 8-hour immersive solo SoulQuest out in nature — one of the program's most transformative practices.
Online Community Forum
A shared space for connection and ongoing support throughout and beyond the program.
Path to Purpose Guides Training
This program serves as Semester I of the Purpose Guides Training, offered Jan–June 2026.
12 Core Modules
A carefully sequenced journey from care of the soul to weaving your unique myth.
What students are saying
My wife said, "I felt that you always listened to my voice, now you listen to my heart." The program is radically changing my relationship to nature — I find myself talking to trees and feeling them with other eyes.
I feel alive and willing to be an active participant in this outrageous unfolding of life. This journey with you and the group has helped keep my light shining bright.
This course was definitely worth the time and money. Jonathan is genuinely experienced in helping people find their true purpose — it led me to discover I wanted to seek further training as a life coach.
Exquisitely crafted courseware. It's like moving through a wonderful art museum, listening to great music, and standing at a cliff's edge looking onto the ocean. We were a tender gathering, weaving our life journeys into a unique gift for the emerging world.
What leading luminaries say about Jonathan
Jonathan is wonderfully skilled in the art of guiding people to discover and embody their unique life purpose. He is a person of great integrity, from whom I am ever learning.
Joanna Macy — Author, World as Lover / World as Self, Active Hope
Jonathan Gustin is a very rare example of a seasoned meditation teacher who understands the spiritual necessity of the descent to soul and sacred darkness. He is exceptionally clear, penetrating, and inspiring.
Bill Plotkin — Author, Soulcraft, Wild Mind, Nature and the Human Soul
Jonathan Gustin is doing important work in raising consciousness on both the inner and outer levels of reality. It is a pleasure to know his work is reaching many hearts.
James Baraz — Co-founding Teacher, Spirit Rock Meditation Center; Author, Awakening Joy
What science says about purpose
Longer life expectancy for people with a clear sense of purpose (NIH)
Decrease in onset of Alzheimer's disease (Boyle/Rush, 2014)
More likely to be engaged at work (Gallup/Healthways)
Reduction in death rate from stroke (Koizumi, 2008)
The people guiding you
Jonathan Gustin
Founder & Lead Teacher
Psychotherapist, meditation teacher, and purpose guide with over 25 years of practice in the San Francisco Bay Area. Adjunct faculty at JFK University; co-taught with Joanna Macy, George Leonard, and Bill Plotkin.
Rachael Duffy
Guide & Facilitator
Over 25 years as a coach, guide, and facilitator. Supports others to remember the truth of who they are and live in alignment with their soul's calling. Devoted to the Great Turning.
Michael Denmeade
Vision Quest Guide & Fire Keeper
A life devoted to the Mitakyasin Way — living in right relationship and reciprocity with all life. Spiritual mentor, vision quest guide, and fire keeper for sacred ceremony.
Ready to discover your purpose?
The next cohort begins September 4, 2025. Start with a free, no-pressure discovery call.
Regular tuition: $2,600
$1,500
Best value — 1 payment · Save an extra $200 if deposit is received within 48hrs of your interview
Before you commit
What if I miss a session?
All 12 large group sessions are recorded and available to view or download. We recommend not missing more than 1–2 small group meetings, as these build deep community and are not recorded.
How much time does this require?
The program is not designed for auditing — heartfelt participation is expected. Plan for around 10 hours per week, including practices, sessions, and a single 8-hour SoulQuest in early November.
How do I prepare?
This program is most effective for those with some wellness and stability in their lives. Spend time in nature, nourish your body, deepen relationships, and engage in quiet contemplative practice. Note: not recommended for those with ongoing addiction, severe untreated trauma, or untreated mental illness.
What equipment do I need?
Just a computer, tablet, or mobile device with internet. You can also join by phone.
Can this lead to further training?
Yes. This program serves as Semester I of the Purpose Guides Training, offered January–June 2026. Completing the PDP makes you eligible to apply.