The Purpose Filter

The Purpose Filter

By Dr. Kathy ZhangEducationSelf-Improvement
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The Purpose Filter episodes

  • Creating a Life of Radical Audacity with Tiphany Kane
    Tiphany Kane left a cult-like religion at age 19 and lost an entire community of family and friends virtually overnight. She then promptly found herself in a toxic and abusive relationship and another 19 years passed before she found a way out. She's now an entrepreneur, public speaker, public educator, and writer who brings her passion for the art of the spoken word to people who need help finding their voice. She's also known as the "Heck Yes!" Coach and hosts not one, but TWO podcasts: Rad...
    54 min
  • Letters From Your Highest Self: When You Feel You've Lost Yourself
    Starting a new series here titled "Letters From Your Highest Self". I wish my higher, better, more experienced and future self could have given me pep talks when I was struggling during some of the most difficult times in my life. I wish that version of myself was there to tell me that everything was going to be okay, and that there was so much in store for me if I could only believe it was possible. I may not be able to do that for my past self, but my hope is that I can do th...
    9 min
  • How to Believe You're Worth It and Show Up as Your Most Authentic Self
    This might be one of my favorite episodes I've recorded to date. It's about a friend who doesn't feel she's worthy enough to wear a beautiful bracelet that she received as a gift. And I'm willing to bet that there's something in your life that may seem like an irrational fear to others, but you just can't seem to get past it, no matter how much you want to. But like I say in the episode, this is about SO much more than jewelry. It's about how you SHOW UP in your own life as the...
    19 min
  • How to Find Meaning During Challenging Times
    Ever have something not work out in your favor? When we're in that moment of disappointment, we become upset and emotional because life didn't go according to plan. But have you ever looked back and realized how radically different your life would be if things went the way you wanted rather than the way they actually occurred? How is it that some of the strongest people who have gone through unspeakable challenges all seem to say that the challenges made them the person they are...
    19 min
  • The Hard Truth About Indecision
    Have a hard time making decisions? Feel like there's something wrong with you because you spend WAY too much time trying to decide something that should be fairly simple? As someone who was once INCREDIBLY indecisive, I guarantee that you're not alone. And even better, there's a way to get better at making decisions, and making them quickly. Join me in this episode as I discuss: common reasons why you're having trouble making decisions, including causes based on biology and evol...
    27 min
  • This is Why You're Afraid of Failure, Rejection, and Yes, Even Success
    Okay, okay, I know what you're thinking: "I might be afraid to fail or get rejected but there's NO WAY I'm afraid of success!" Well, take a listen to this episode and let me know whether you still feel the same way afterwards, because my mind was BLOWN when I realized what a huge component these fears were playing in my life. We pick up where we left off last week regarding fear (listen here if you'd like to be caught up) and this episode explores: [02:40] - how to redef...
    25 min
  • How to Take Action When Fear Holds You Back
    Ever wanted to really do something but you were too scared to do so? And then beat yourself up about it later, just wishing you had the guts to really go for what you want? If so, then you HAVE to listen to this episode. I love talking about fear because changing my relationship with fear has changed my life. And I know it can do the same for yours as well In this episode we discuss: [1:55] the evolution of the fear response in humans: benefits and pitfalls[4:55] how we can manage ou...
    17 min
  • 5 Lessons I've Learned In The Last Decade On My Journey Towards My Highest Self
    I've made PLENTY of mistakes in the past decade. Have you? Join me on this honest and vulnerable episode as I share the 5 lessons I've learned in the past 10 years on the journey from who I was to who I am today. It's a journey that you can take for yourself once you've listened because you'll be armed with the same framework I used to get from stuck, overwhelmed, out of control and desperately unhappy to thriving with peace, passion and joy. [1:55] Lesson 1: The Here &am...
    23 min
  • Shifting Into Alignment with Our True Selves with Emily Shaules
    Has your body ever felt like it's betraying you? That it keeps trying to send you a message but you're too burnt out/exhausted/trapped to hear it? Well, we get into all of that and more in this week's episode with our guest Emily Shaules. Emily is a Transformational Coach who works primarily with women with invisible illness. A former attorney, professional actor, and Founder/CEO, Emily went from suicidal and on 25 pills a day by the time she was 30, to thriving in her body, mind and ...
    58 min
  • The 2 Most Important Things You Can Do When You Feel Overwhelmed (part 3)
    No one likes being overwhelmed. The good news is you now have the final piece of the puzzle to really be able to tackle this challenging and frustrating emotion. This episode is part 3 of the series on overwhelm and tackles the most important aspect of managing overwhelm: managing our minds. Listen to episode 19 and episode 20 for parts 1 and 2 of this series, respectively, to build upon those lessons to give you the confidence and know-how going forward. This episode explores:...
    18 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…