Encountering You

The Purpose of Purpose


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In this episode, Laura explores why purpose is so essential to our mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being—and why so many of us feel disconnected from it. Instead of treating purpose like a goal to achieve, Laura reframes it as something that naturally emerges as we heal, become more grounded, and reconnect with who we truly are.

Drawing from personal story, the Healing Our Core Issues (HOCI) model, and current research, she explains how purpose is shaped by our core developmental needs (attachment, self-esteem, boundaries, reality, dependency, and moderation) and how unmet needs can make purpose feel confusing or out of reach.

You’ll learn:

  • why purpose grows from worth, not achievement
  • how purpose affects the nervous system, stress, and longevity
  • why purpose is both psychological and spiritual
  • why your purpose isn’t your job title—it’s how you show up in your life
  • simple practices to approach purpose gently in the new year
  • Laura closes with a grounding blessing, reminding you that you don’t have to earn your purpose.
    You are here on purpose—and that is enough.

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