The Purpose Filter

The Purpose Filter

By Dr. Kathy ZhangEducationSelf-Improvement
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The Purpose Filter episodes

  • Changing This ONE Thing Will Exponentially Increase Your Chances of Achieving Your Goals
    Have you ever tried to quit a bad habit yet failed to make a lasting change? You were motivated, you knew what was at stake and yet you went back to your old ways faster than you could say "whiplash" What if I told you there something you could do that would EXPONENTIALLY increase your chances of achieving any goal you set for yourself? Well, that's exactly what this week's episode is all about! Tune in this week to learn how to leverage the power of this lesson and use it in y...
    22 min
  • These 4 Words Will Help You Break Free From the Past and Discover the REAL You
    How is it that two people who start out under the exact same circumstances can get to the end of their life in totally different places? How does one radically transform their life while the other stays exactly where they are? The answer, as with most things is MINDSET. In this week's episode I share with you the 4 words that could be the difference between being chained to your past or breaking free and creating your own destiny. Topics discussed in this episode: Profo...
    14 min
  • If You Don't Ask, The Answer Is "No"
    Picture this: you spot an attractive person across the room and you start walking over to introduce yourself but they panic sets in and you awkwardly run away to hide Or you finally muster up the courage to ask your boss for a promotion, only to talk yourself out of it because "what's the point in even asking?" Sound familiar? If you've ever been on the brink of putting yourself out there, whether in pursuit of a romantic partner, a job opportunity or even a discount on your ne...
    19 min
  • The Price of Your Mental Health
    Please note that this episode carries a trigger warning, as it covers topics related to death and suicide. Please listen with care. Whether or not we are aware of them, mental health issues exist within our families, workplaces, and communities and have a profound impact on nearly everyone we know. Today, I'm opening up and being completely vulnerable as I share my own mental health story in the hopes that it will shed some light on these issues, normalize the experiences that so many of ...
    26 min
  • Today Could Be The First Day of the Rest of Your Life
    How would you like to be remembered? What are the stories that you want people to tell about you once you’re gone? Answering these questions has everything to do with the legacy you’d like to leave behind. By knowing and understanding this, you can reverse engineer your life so that you are living with purpose and passion today. We can all name someone who has left a profound and lasting impression on us, even long after they are gone. Whether it’s someone you knew personally or a famous ...
    23 min
  • How to Stop People-Pleasing and Live the Life YOU Want
    Imagine what life would be like if you didn’t care about the opinions of others. If the thought of being judged by family, friends or colleagues didn’t make you pause and factor into your decision-making. Picture yourself wearing the clothes you feel comfortable in, and going after the job you are passionate about. If this sounds like a dream, then you’re in the right place. People pleasing is the topic of today’s episode, and Dr. Kathy Zhang opens the conversation with a thought-provoking ...
    20 min
  • Sex as the Final Frontier of Personal Growth with Dr. Kelly Casperson
    There are so many aspects to living a life of fulfillment, but what if there was one area of your life you could improve that would spill over into all others? Sounds like a bit of a life hack. Well, it is, and we want to share it with you on today’s episode. Is your sex life fulfilling, or are you just going through the motions? The empowerment you get from knowing what you want in the bedroom and being able to speak up and ask for it, or the ability to say no, when no means no, is ...
    45 min
  • Taking Up Space: 7 Ways to Ask For What You Want When You Feel Unsure
    When someone compliments you, do you receive it with a thank you, or do you go on to diminish the compliment to make everyone feel more comfortable? Do you apologize for things that aren’t your responsibility? This is a common societal issue, especially for women. We’ve been taught that it is a bad thing to take up space in the world, and putting yourself last is praised. This whole structure is upside down and needs to be corrected, because every single person deserves to have space and to...
    42 min
  • The Duality of Life
    Two things can be true at the same time, like a half full or half empty water glass. I've seen my fair share of duality play out in palliative care where immense suffering can exist side by side with infinite love. And you can nurture this exact duality in your own life can help nurture more inner peace and comfort. This is the paradox that, if mastered, could totally change the your experience of life. It's a muscle that can be strengthened just by practicing changing your persp...
    19 min
  • Your Authentic Self is a Priceless Gift to Others
    "He did the crossword puzzle in INK." The sentence above doesn't make sense now, but once you listen to the episode, you'll understand why it's such a profound sentence and the inspiration for this week's message Most of us spend our days hiding our true nature because we're afraid of judgment or shame. We believe we won't fit in or be accepted by our peers. It seems easy, but we make it tough on ourselves because we are scared to uncover our truths, but the rewards are s...
    22 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…