113. Can Purpose Help You Heal? Why Having Something to Live For Matters

You know you want to get better—but what are you getting better for?

Having something meaningful to live for may affect far more than your outlook. In this episode, we explore new research involving nearly half a million people, studies of breast cancer survivors, and fascinating Alzheimer’s research suggesting that purpose is connected to longevity, stress, physical activity, cognitive resilience, and survival.

You’ll also hear the remarkable story of Shin Tereyama, whose experience with advanced cancer transformed not only how he tried to heal, but what he wanted his life to become.

Most importantly, you’ll learn how to identify your own reason for healing without turning “finding your purpose” into another overwhelming task—and one simple way to begin reclaiming a piece of the life you’re fighting for right now.

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