In this episode, we explore what it really means to have a sense of purpose.

At the beginning of a new year, questions about purpose can feel more urgent. This episode offers a different perspective: purpose doesn’t come from pressure or expectations. It’s created through values, presence and experience.

MAIN SOURCES:

1. Alimujiang, A., et al. (2019). Association between life purpose and mortality among U.S. adults older than 50 years. JAMA Network Open, 2(5), e194270.https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.4270

2. McKnight, P. E., & Kashdan, T. B. (2009). Purpose in life as a system that creates and sustains health and well-being. Review of General Psychology, 13(3), 242–251.
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As the year 2025 comes to an end, this episode invites you to slow down and reflect with awareness and intention.

Through practical questions, gentle grounding and realistic planning, you’ll explore what this year taught you. Tune in and learn how your present choices shape the year ahead.MAIN SOURCES:

1. Neff, K. D., & Germer, C. K. (2013). A pilot study and randomized controlled trial of the mindful self-compassion program. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 69(1), 28–44. A pilot study and randomized controlled trial of the mindful self-compassion program - PubMed2. Pennebaker, J. W. (1997). Writing about emotional experiences as a therapeutic process. Psychological Science, 8(3), 162–166. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.1997.tb00403.x

In this episode, we explore what real nervous system regulation actually feels like, why healing can feel messy and how to support your nervous system.

Regulation isn’t about staying calm all the time. It’s about building the capacity to move through stress, emotion and activation, and then return to balance. Tune in to explore simple, practical tools to help regulate your nervous system.

MAIN SOURCES

1. Herstich, S. (n.d.). Nervous system regulation isn’t just about being calm. Sarah Herstich LCSW. Nervous System Regulation Isn’t Just About Being Calm | Nervous System Regulation Therapy in Pennsylvania

2. We Rise NYC. (n.d.). Healing isn’t always calm: What nervous system regulation actually feels like. We Rise NYHealing Isn’t Always Calm: What Nervous System Regulation Actually Feels Like - We Rise • Mental Health Counseling Services, PLLC