The Purpose Filter

The Purpose Filter

By Dr. Kathy ZhangEducationSelf-Improvement
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The Purpose Filter episodes

  • From Past to Present: Your Transformation Story Unveiled
    Does this sound familiar? You're constantly focused on what's next, striving for more and pushing yourself to achieve greater heights. You've been told that the key to success is always looking ahead, never looking back. But here's the truth: that approach is ineffective and it's leaving you feeling unfulfilled. The vicious cycle of constant pursuit without reflection means you miss out on celebrating your personal growth and accomplishments. It's time to break free from this cy...
    15 min
  • Amplifying Inner Wisdom: Exercises to Reconnect with Your Intuition
    How much do you trust your intuition? If you're feeling trapped in a cycle of overthinking and analysis paralysis, constantly second-guessing yourself, and making decisions that leave you feeling unfulfilled and disconnected, you're not alone! In a world dominated by noise and opinions, it's easy to feel lost. But what if I told you there was a way to find your true north, your inner compass? Tune in this week to learn how to tap into this innate wisdom! In this episod...
    25 min
  • The Friendship Files: How to Maintain and Deepen Your Friendships as an Adult
    Have you ever heard the myths about adult friendships? The ones that say maintaining friendships gets harder as you get older, that distance will inevitably ruin your friendships, or (like in last week's episode) that making new friends is impossible? Well, I'm here to tell you that those myths are just that - myths. The truth is, with a little effort and intention, you can not only maintain your adult friendships, but also nurture them into long-lasting, enriching relati...
    24 min
  • The Friendship Files: How to Make New Friends as an Adult (And Why It's Better For Your Health Too)
    Making new friends as an adult can seem intimidating and extremely challenging, especially if you're worried about being rejected or judged. Not to mention we're all busy people who barely have time for ourselves and socializing tends to take a backseat. Our friends will understand, right? It's time to flip that script! Study after study show that people with stronger social bonds like friendships are happier, healthier and live longer than their less connected counterpar...
    22 min
  • Terminally Ill With 90 Days to Live: Nicole Holland On Living With Purpose
    What would you do if you found out you have 90 days left to live? You might discover a lot about life and what it means to be alive, and that's exactly what Nicole Holland shares with us in this powerful episode Living with a terminal illness can be a difficult and emotional experience, but it can also be a liberating one, encouraging us to live with a greater appreciation for the time that we have left. By recognizing the value of each moment, we can make the most of our remai...
    20 min
  • Riding Life's Rollercoaster: How to Embrace the Highs and Lows and Why We Need Them
    If there's one thing I've learned while caring for the dying, is that life isn't good or bad per se It's BOTH And it's precisely the existence and contrast between the two that gives meaning to our lives. In this short & sweet episode, you'll hear how an experience of highs and lows in my own personal life helps to illustrate this concept and how you can apply it your own life Topics discussed: Allowing yourself to feel joy and happiness in the present momentLeveragi...
    10 min
  • Do Less, Be More: Unleashing 4 Personal Identity Lessons from "Queer Eye" for Your Real-Life Transformation
    Who doesn't love the hit Netflix show Queer Eye?? It's giving us fierce, heartwarming, inclusive and empowering vibes and we are HERE. FOR. IT. This week's episode delves into the transformative power of one of my favorite topics: personal identity BUT with the added twist of seeing it through the lens of the newest season of "Queer Eye" We'll explore the invaluable lessons we've learned from the show and how we can apply them to our own lives, so join us as we go beyond the s...
    33 min
  • Ripple Effects: How Doing Hard Things Transforms You and Inspires Others
    In this episode, we dive deep into the power of doing hard things and how it can create a ripple effect that transforms not only ourselves but also inspires those around us. We explore the benefits of pushing our limits, the impact it has on personal growth, and the profound influence it can have on others. Episode Highlights: The personal growth and development that comes from taking on challenges and pushing ourselves beyond our comfort zones.How doing hard things sets an example for...
    18 min
  • Always Busy and Don't Have Time For Yourself? Here's The Sneaky Reason Why You Might Be (Unconsciously) Afraid of Slowing Down
    I'm willing to bet that if you're reading this, you're a busy person. Between work, home, family, health and relationships, there never seems to be enough hours in the day to get what we want done And yet, what if I told you many of us are actually ADDICTED to being busy? And that a simple Italian phrase can be the key to transforming our vitality, productivity and psychological well-being If you can't remember when you last had time for yourself, this episode was...
    21 min
  • The Journey Within: Lessons Learned from Exploring the World and Ourselves
    Picture this: You're on vacation, walking in a strange but new environment. Your belly is full from a delicious meal and you're taking in the colors of the setting sun. You're finally relaxed and feeling at peace and suddenly, you're hit with a revelation about your life that you have been desperately searching for. Turns out it's exactly what you need to hear at this point in your journey! Vacations tend to do that to people, and in this episode I'm sharing with you the three most i...
    26 min

About The Purpose Filter

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As someone who cares for sick and dying patients, hospice and palliative care physician Dr. Luyi Kathy Zhang has learned a thing or two about living. 

The good news is you don’t have to…