081 What's Your Purpose?

081 What's Your Purpose?

Author: John Biethan, Angie Ates, Lisa Victoria, Kim Shea, Lisa Thorp September 20, 2019 Duration: 14:30

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What's your purpose? 

Today we are talking about how having a purpose in life can directly affect our health and wellbeing. We explore how purpose and goals are not the same thing and discuss ways in which we can make our life more purposeful. 

Here's the link to the study looking at the association between Life Purpose and Mortality among US adults older than 50 years: 

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There's a whole world of wellness beyond the conventional, and Alternative Health Tools podcast serves as your guide into it. Hosted by John Biethan, Angie Ates, Lisa Victoria, Kim Shea, and Lisa Thorp, this conversation brings together a wealth of practitioner and personal experience. Each episode feels like a deep dive into a thoughtful discussion, moving past surface-level tips to explore the philosophies and practical applications of integrative healing. You'll hear about specific tools and methods that exist in the realms of alternative health, but the focus is often on the underlying principles that connect them. Whether you're someone curious about your own well-being journey or a practitioner looking to broaden your knowledge, this podcast provides a grounded, accessible space for learning. The hosts avoid hard sells and jargon, preferring instead to share insights and stories that make these concepts relatable. Tuning in, you get the sense of being part of a larger conversation about taking an active, informed role in your health. It’s that blend of education and personal discovery, framed through multiple knowledgeable voices, that defines this unique show.
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