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Reflective Parenting by Curious NeuronWhat the Dying Can Teach Us About Living More Fully with Dr. Kathy ZhangSend us a textWhat can the dying teach us about living? In this transformative conversation, Dr. Kathy Zhang, a palliative care physician, shares profound insights from her work with patients at the end of life that can revolutionize our approach to parenting and emotional wellbeing.Dr. Zhang reveals how witnessing death daily has paradoxically enhanced her appreciation for life's simple joys. Rather than creating fear, regular exposure to mortality has normalized it, allowing her to find deep gratitude in mundane moments like "just waking up." This perspective shift offers parents a powerful lens through...
2025-03-1757 min
ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy OtsukaEP. 316: Overthinking Much? Dr. Kathy Zhang Gets ItTired of ADHD strategies that don’t work? Here’s what actually does. FREE training here: https://programs.tracyotsuka.com/signup___Dr. Kathy Zhang has spent her career on the frontlines of life and death, supporting patients in their most vulnerable moments. A hospice and palliative care physician, TEDx speaker, and certified coach, Kathy transforms the wisdom of those nearing the end of life into lessons that inspire the living. Diagnosed with ADHD in her mid-30s, Kathy has used her neurodivergent brilliance to pioneer techniques that conn...
2025-01-221h 09
Youthful Aging Secrets Podcast#14 - What Death Teaches Us About Life - Dr. Kathy ZhangSend us a text🎙️ Lessons from the Dying: Dr. Kathy Zhang on Living Life to the Fullest | Youthful Aging Secrets PodcastIn the Youthful Aging Secrets Podcast episode, host Ricardo Vasquez welcomes Dr. Kathy Zhang, a palliative care doctor who shares profound lessons learned from working with dying patients.💔 Kathy discusses the biggest regrets of dying, the significance of connecting with oneself and loved ones, and practical advice on emotional regulation techniques, including her tapping method.🧘♀️ She also shares her journey through mental health challenges and elaborates on how facing mortality can shift our per...
2024-12-031h 39
Mom Founder Imagination Hub241: Imperfectly Perfect: Dr. Kathy Zhang's Key Strategies for Leveraging Authenticity and Achieving Impact Are you feeling trapped in the cycle of perfectionism, preventing you from sharing your work with the world? If so, you're not alone in your struggle. Discover how to embrace imperfection and unlock your true potential as we explore an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Kathy Zhang at Podcast Movement. With her background in end-of-life care, Dr. Zhang provides a unique perspective on embracing authenticity and imperfection. As a certified life coach, hypnotist, and host of The Purpose Filter podcast, she offers valuable insights on overcoming perfectionism to lead a more fulfilled and meaningful life. Drawing f...
2024-07-3042 min
Choose to Live, Love & GrowUnderstanding Hypnosis with Dr. Luyi Kathy Zhang-Ep 14On today’s episode I had the opportunity to talk to Dr. Luyi Kathy Zhang. Dr. Luyi Kathy Zhang is a certified integrative life coach and hypnotist, hospice/palliative care doctor, and host of The Purpose Filter podcast, the show that shares deathbed wisdom and actionable shortcuts to live a more meaningful life. Her mission is to share the lessons of the dying to help us focus on what’s truly important so we can live healthier, happier and more fulfilling lives while we still have time to enjoy them.
Topics we discuss include:
-Deathbed wisd...
2024-02-1254 min
Second Breaks219. Deathbed Wisdom for a Happier Life with Dr. Kathy ZhangIn this podcast episode, I am joined by Dr. Kathy Zhang, a physician specializing in hospice and palliative care. I follow Kathy on LinkedIn, where she regularly posts wisdom that she's gained from speaking with thousands of people in the last moments of their lives. One specific post caught my attention, and I thought the points she shared were brilliant reminders for us about what truly matters. The episode delves into the impact of fear on life choices, the illusion of abundant time, and the need to prioritize personal life alongside work. We also touch...
2024-01-1847 minSecond Breaks219. Deathbed Wisdom for a Happier Life with Dr. Kathy ZhangIn this podcast episode, I am joined by Dr. Kathy Zhang, a physician specializing in hospice and palliative care. I follow Kathy on LinkedIn, where she regularly posts wisdom that she's gained from speaking with thousands of people in the last moments of their lives. One specific post caught my attention, and I thought the points she shared were brilliant reminders for us about what truly matters. The episode delves into the impact of fear on life choices, the illusion of abundant time, and the need to prioritize personal life alongside work. We also touch...
2024-01-1847 min
Profound AwesomenessDr. Kathy Zhang and Finding One's Purpose with Lessons from Hospice PatientsDoctor, coach and podcast host, Dr. Kathy Zhang has so much to offer people. With a first hand account of the struggles and the toll of treating COVID patients in New York City in 2020, Kathy brings a wealth of experience and perspective to her clients as a coach or her patients as a doctor. You can find her at her website or on LinkedIn, Instagram, and her podcast The Purpose Filter.
2023-05-2244 min
Doctor Me First with Errin Weisman DO407: Purpose Filter with Dr. Kathy ZhangGrowing up as a lover of science, Dr. Kathy Zhang found herself on the road to medical school as a young adult. Starting her career as a hospitalist for four years, she quickly realized that the expedited culture of the patient experience was not how she envisioned serving her patients as a young girl. While deep in the throws of burnout as a hospitalist, Kathy found her way into a fellowship that was more in line with her calling and how she wanted to serve her patients. What was initially a quick way out turned into a t...
2023-05-2229 min
The Purpose Filter"My Heart Attack Was A Gift": Surviving the Widowmaker, Finding Purpose and Coming Home to Oneself with Adrian JonesAfter surviving a "widowmaker" heart attack, Adrian Jones is confronted with a life-changing irony: He must find his birth parents to fulfill his newfound mission of helping and inspiring others. His story is full of twists, turns and life-altering lessons that you can apply immediately to feel more present, connected to your loved ones and reinvigorated to wake up each day. In this episode, you'll hear: 1. The dramatic story of Adrian Jones surviving a heart attack and the life-chang...
2023-03-1543 minThe Purpose FilterFeeling Stuck? This One Simple Action Will Help You Feel Better TodayHave you ever felt better just going outside and getting some fresh air? Well, there's a reason for that, and in today's episode, you'll discover why reconnecting with nature is such an incredible way to help us manage overwhelm, improve attention, ramp up productivity, regulate our mood and decrease stress In this episode, you'll learn: how spending the equivalent of 0.3% of your day on this one action can help restore your attention and reduce stresshow society's obsession w...
2023-03-0811 minThe Purpose FilterAll or Nothing Thinking: The Sneaky Way You're Sabotaging Yourself and How To Overcome It Instead"Why am I ALWAYS such an idiot?" "Oh, my friends NEVER want to do what I want" "You literally do this ALL THE TIME!" If you are like most people, this is what your internal monologue sounds like or you've exchanged or received some of these remarks during a heated conversation These common and seemingly normal phrases are particularly dangerous for your mental health and in this episode you'll discover: How subtle shifts in language can manifest in powerful ...
2023-03-0114 minThe Purpose FilterPerfectionism Unpacked: When Striving For Excellence Becomes ToxicDo you constantly strive for flawlessness in everything you do, but you find yourself feeling anxious, overwhelmed, and even paralyzed by the pressure to be perfect? What if I told you there's a way out that you can let go of the need to be perfect and EMBRACE your imperfections? This week, we're diving into perfectionism—examining its origins, its impact on our lives and how we can break free from its grasp Together we'll uncover the hidden costs of perfectionism, learn ...
2023-02-2119 min
Mindful Living with Dr SogolE103. I need help with Dr. Kathy Zhangjoin wait list for healing circle:https://www.cprforthesouls.com/set up 1:1 consult with dr sogol https://www.drsogol.comImagine finally getting to practice medicine in the field that is aligned with your soul’s calling. As a palliative care attending, freshly graduated Dr. Zhang was eager to connect with her patients until she found herself 8 months after graduating facing the heart wrenching and physical and emotional impact on covid at Bellevue hospital in the deadliest surge of our times. An average of 2 patient deaths a wee...
2023-02-1637 minThe Purpose FilterThe Real Truth About Work-Life Balance You Can't Afford NOT To KnowAre you feeling overwhelmed and unable to find a balance between your professional and personal life? Have you been trying to find a way to get more stress relief, peace, and balance with no success? If so, this episode is for you Learn how to maximize productivity, save time, money and energy with actionable strategies to give you back HOURS of your time and replace the myth of work-life balance with work-life integration. Here’s what I cover: 1. Discover how to maximize prod...
2023-02-1528 min
Love Lab MD with Dr. Kate MangonaHow To Create Stronger Emotional Bonds with Dr. Kathy Zhang Making Marriage Work for Couples Waitlist is open! Join the couples party inside:) Where to find Dr. Kathy Zhang: instagram.com/purposefilter Luyikathyzhang.com
2023-02-1445 min
Love Lab MD with Dr. Kate MangonaHow To Create Stronger Emotional Bonds with Dr. Kathy Zhang Making Marriage Work for Couples Waitlist is open! Join the couples party inside:) Where to find Dr. Kathy Zhang: instagram.com/purposefilter Luyikathyzhang.com
2023-02-1445 minThe Purpose FilterScience-based Tools to Heal After Trauma & Why You're Never Too Busy to Say "I Love You" with Hilary RussoWhen Hilary Russo, a health and wellness journalist for over 25 years, receives a phone call from her father just hours before his unexpected death, she is compelled to use her superpowers of storytelling, amplification and connection to help those in need and ultimately find purpose and peace in her own life. "We have no idea what tomorrow will bring, but the whole point of that episode was, which I called Pick Up the Phone, is to encourage you that you're never too busy. So I encoura...
2023-02-0838 minThe Purpose FilterFear of Failure Got You Stuck? Here's the 1 Question You Need To Ask Yourself to Unlock Your True PotentialFailure SUCKS. Let's face it—no one wants to feel it and it's so painful that most of us will do ANYTHING to avoid feeling like a failure. Unfortunately for many, that avoidance of the feeling of failure is exactly what keeps us stuck. We don't want to risk failure, so we stay safe and don't step out of our comfort zones. Luckily, in this episode, you'll learn the 1 question to ask yourself about what it means to fail so you can finally get out of your head, take risks and pursue y...
2023-02-0110 minThe Purpose FilterHere's The Biggest Reason Why You’re Unhappy—And What To Do About It InsteadHave you ever wanted to feel happier but just didn't know how? Or when you do feel happy, it's temporary and just doesn't seem to last? You might feel like you're chasing little slivers of happiness and life is the daily slog that happens in between those moments. Well, the good news is it doesn't have to be that way This week, you'll hear about the ONE concept I learned that fundamentally changed my perspective on what it means to live and to be happy. At the end of thi...
2023-01-2517 minThe Purpose FilterAn Honest, Open and Vulnerable Conversation about Self-DoubtHas anyone ever told you that you seem to have it all together and that they never would have guessed you struggle with self-doubt from the way your carry yourself? Well, that's exactly what my friend and former podcast guest Katrina Mcghee said to me in a recent phone call And my immediate thought was "actually, I struggle with CRIPPLING self-doubt!" Our discussion was so honest and open and raw that I knew we needed to share it so that you know you're not alone T...
2023-01-1831 minThe Purpose Filter5 Wildly Effective Ways to Make 2023 Your Best Year EverIf you've ever set New Year's resolutions in the past only to break them by the third week of January, then consider this a sign to listen in so you can finally break that old habit for good! In this week's episode, we'll uncover FIVE wildly effective ways to make 2023 your BEST. YEAR. EVER! Topics discussed: the #1 reason why starting the new year off with intention is so effectivehow having a unifying theme to your year will harness your unconscious mind to help you achieve yo...
2023-01-1121 minThe Purpose FilterResting Over The Holidays: New Episodes Return January 11, 2023!As we wrap up another year, I hope you take some time for restoration and rejuvenation this holiday season That's why The Purpose Filter podcast is taking a much needed winter break New episodes return on Wednesday January 11th, 2023! And as a reminder for the rest of this year, there are no "should"s and there is no "supposed to". This holiday season, I hope that you get to surround yourself with the people who bring you joy, and I hope that you get some much needed rest. I hope tha...
2022-12-2102 minThe Purpose FilterYou Are Not A Fraud: 5 Myths About Impostor Syndrome to Stop Believing NOWYou learned last week on episode 62 about the 5 personality subtypes of impostor syndrome, so we’re taking you even deeper and discussing the 5 myths you NEED to know to finally stop feeling like the fraud that you’ve NEVER been Topics discussed in this episode: refresh of the 5 personality subtypes of impostor syndrome from episode 62the 5 myths of impostor syndrome and why people fall into the trap of believing them The one and ONLY difference between people who feel like impo...
2022-12-0724 minThe Purpose FilterThe FIVE Subtypes of Imposter Syndrome and How to Conquer Each OneHow is it that every single time you try something new, imposter syndrome seems to rear its ugly head? Well, maybe because there's actually FIVE different personality subtypes of imposter syndrome! That's exactly what we'll be discussing in this episode so you can determine exactly which one of these personalities you resonate with the most, what problems are often associated with it and how to shift your mindset so you can stop feeling like a fraud NOW Topics discussed during ...
2022-11-3018 minThe Purpose FilterThe Secret to Feeling Gratitude All Year Round (That Really Works!)What's something that has significantly makes us happier, healthier and more fulfilled, that the vast majority of people only do once a year? If you guessed gratitude (judging by the title), then you're absolutely RIGHT! We already know that gratitude has INCREDIBLE health benefits, like lowering the risk of major depression, generalized anxiety disorder, phobias, nicotine, alcohol, drug dependence, and abuse, not to mention all of the emotional benefits on our mental health as ...
2022-11-2316 minThe Purpose FilterChanging This ONE Thing Will Exponentially Increase Your Chances of Achieving Your GoalsHave you ever tried to quit a bad habit yet failed to make a lasting change? You were motivated, you knew what was at stake and yet you went back to your old ways faster than you could say "whiplash" What if I told you there something you could do that would EXPONENTIALLY increase your chances of achieving any goal you set for yourself? Well, that's exactly what this week's episode is all about! Tune in this week to learn how to leverage the power of this lesson and use it in y...
2022-11-1621 minThe Purpose FilterThese 4 Words Will Help You Break Free From the Past and Discover the REAL YouHow is it that two people who start out under the exact same circumstances can get to the end of their life in totally different places? How does one radically transform their life while the other stays exactly where they are? The answer, as with most things is MINDSET. In this week's episode I share with you the 4 words that could be the difference between being chained to your past or breaking free and creating your own destiny. Topics discussed in this episode: Profo...
2022-11-0913 min
Create an Unstoppable Life by Dena George, MDEp #162 - Intentional & Meaningful with Dr. Kathy ZhangThis real conversation is with Dr. Luyi Kathy Zhang, a palliative care & hospice physician, podcaster, author, and life coach who helps people build a purposeful life. We cover how she thinks about her life, adds more intention into her work, and keeps growing in a meaningful way. You’ll hear her journey of discovering her voice and sharing it with others. You’ll also hear gems of wisdom, and what she wants everyone in the world to know.
Kathy’s mission is to bring the clarity, purpose and meaning that comes with confronting one’s mortality to...
2022-11-0434 minThe Purpose FilterIf You Don't Ask, The Answer Is "No"Picture this: you spot an attractive person across the room and you start walking over to introduce yourself but they panic sets in and you awkwardly run away to hide Or you finally muster up the courage to ask your boss for a promotion, only to talk yourself out of it because "what's the point in even asking?" Sound familiar? If you've ever been on the brink of putting yourself out there, whether in pursuit of a romantic partner, a job opportunity or even a discount on your ne...
2022-11-0218 minThe Purpose FilterThe Price of Your Mental HealthPlease note that this episode carries a trigger warning, as it covers topics related to death and suicide. Please listen with care. Whether or not we are aware of them, mental health issues exist within our families, workplaces, and communities and have a profound impact on nearly everyone we know. Today, I'm opening up and being completely vulnerable as I share my own mental health story in the hopes that it will shed some light on these issues, normalize the experiences that so many of ...
2022-10-2625 minThe Purpose FilterToday Could Be The First Day of the Rest of Your LifeHow would you like to be remembered? What are the stories that you want people to tell about you once you’re gone? Answering these questions has everything to do with the legacy you’d like to leave behind. By knowing and understanding this, you can reverse engineer your life so that you are living with purpose and passion today. We can all name someone who has left a profound and lasting impression on us, even long after they are gone. Whether it’s someone you knew personally or a famous ...
2022-10-1922 min
The Worthy PhysicianLiving with Intention, Discussing Burnout with Dr. Kathy Zhang, MDSend us a textPhysician’s are trained to put patients’ needs above their own at all costs. Sick? Take medicine and power through. Feeling depressed and lethargic? Suck it up and think about the patient’s problems instead of your own. This learned act of putting your own needs to the side time after time causes suffering on both a physical and emotional level.On the show today to speak about her journey to find balance being a medical professional and healthy human is Dr. Luyi Kathy Zhang, a hospice & palliative care p...
2022-10-1935 min
The Honestly Unfiltered PodcastAdult ADHD with Dr. Kathy ZhangWe have followed Dr. Luiyi Kathy Zhang on Instagram for quite some time. Her podcast, The Purpose Filter, is one that we try to listen to when life does not get in the way. Her podcast covers health, relationships, mindset, and the meaning of happiness. As a life coach, she teaches her clients how to apply the lessons of dying before it is too late so that they can create a life they genuinely love. Dr. Zhang is a hospice and palliative care physician. She has a front-row seat to the end of life and all of the regrets...
2022-10-1751 minThe Purpose FilterHow to Stop People-Pleasing and Live the Life YOU WantImagine what life would be like if you didn’t care about the opinions of others. If the thought of being judged by family, friends or colleagues didn’t make you pause and factor into your decision-making. Picture yourself wearing the clothes you feel comfortable in, and going after the job you are passionate about. If this sounds like a dream, then you’re in the right place. People pleasing is the topic of today’s episode, and Dr. Kathy Zhang opens the conversation with a thought-provoking ...
2022-10-1219 min
Food Business Success® with Sari KimbellEp #111 Your Purpose Filter with Kathy ZhangThis is one of those episodes that will leave you different than when you started if you let it. You may be wondering why I interviewed the amazing Kathy Zhang, a palliative care physician and life coach to help you with your packaged food business. Honestly, this conversation couldn't have come at a BETTER time as we are all facing more uncertainty and anxiety about our businesses in the face of inflation. Having a purpose filter is MOST important when we are in challenge and hard times. Take some time with us to dial in your own...
2022-10-1154 min
Message In The MiddleWhat Can We Learn About Living, From The Dying With Dr. Kathy ZhangWhat can the living, learn from the dying? What are five phrases we can use with someone who is dying, someone we love, or on ourselves? How can we close the gap between our expectations of how things should be vs how things really are? If you would like to dig into these questions, join me as I talk with Dr. Luyi Kathy Zhang. Dr. Zhang is a hospice & palliative care physician, mindset & life coach, an author and the host of The Purpose Filter podcast which helps living people apply dying lessons before it’s too late.K...
2022-10-0842 minThe Purpose FilterSex as the Final Frontier of Personal Growth with Dr. Kelly CaspersonThere are so many aspects to living a life of fulfillment, but what if there was one area of your life you could improve that would spill over into all others? Sounds like a bit of a life hack. Well, it is, and we want to share it with you on today’s episode. Is your sex life fulfilling, or are you just going through the motions? The empowerment you get from knowing what you want in the bedroom and being able to speak up and ask for it, or the ability to say no, when no means no, is ...
2022-10-0544 minThe Purpose FilterTaking Up Space: 7 Ways to Ask For What You Want When You Feel UnsureWhen someone compliments you, do you receive it with a thank you, or do you go on to diminish the compliment to make everyone feel more comfortable? Do you apologize for things that aren’t your responsibility? This is a common societal issue, especially for women. We’ve been taught that it is a bad thing to take up space in the world, and putting yourself last is praised. This whole structure is upside down and needs to be corrected, because every single person deserves to have space and to...
2022-09-2841 min
Yes I KanLiving with the End in Mind with Dr. Kathy ZhangDeath is an incredibly difficult subject for most and is one that is not easy to talk or think about. We often stay focused on the present or reminisce on the past but how often do we take the time to reflect on what matters the most at the end of our lives? What we worry about today, will it be what is most important when we evaluate our lives as a whole? Today, I had a powerful conversation with Dr. Kathy Zhang, a doctor in palliative care who works alongside death every day. In her journey, she’s le...
2022-09-2142 min
The Yes I Kan Podcast26. Living with the End in Mind with Dr. Kathy Zhang#026- Death is an incredibly difficult subject for most and is one that is not easy to talk or think about. We often stay focused on the present or reminisce on the past but how often do we take the time to reflect on what matters the most at the end of our lives? What we worry about today, will it be what is most important when we evaluate our lives as a whole? Today, I had a powerful conversation with Dr Kathy Zhang, a Doctor in palliative care who works alongside death everyday. In her journey, she’s le...
2022-09-2142 minThe Purpose FilterThe Duality of LifeTwo things can be true at the same time, like a half full or half empty water glass. I've seen my fair share of duality play out in palliative care where immense suffering can exist side by side with infinite love. And you can nurture this exact duality in your own life can help nurture more inner peace and comfort. This is the paradox that, if mastered, could totally change the your experience of life. It's a muscle that can be strengthened just by practicing changing your persp...
2022-09-2118 min
HIListically Speaking with Hilary RussoDr. Kathy Zhang: Finding Purpose in Palliative CareWhen you take care of the dying all the time, you learn a thing or two about living. And for Dr. Kathy Zhang, that care moved her to take a hard look at her own life and her purpose. Now, she is taking those skills even further by coaching others with the wisdom she has learned from her patients at the end of their lives and their families. On this episode of HIListically Speaking: Discover how Dr. Zhang's passion created a new awareness for her purpose. Discover how Dr. Zhang's passion created a new aw...
2022-09-2157 minThe Purpose FilterYour Authentic Self is a Priceless Gift to Others"He did the crossword puzzle in INK." The sentence above doesn't make sense now, but once you listen to the episode, you'll understand why it's such a profound sentence and the inspiration for this week's message Most of us spend our days hiding our true nature because we're afraid of judgment or shame. We believe we won't fit in or be accepted by our peers. It seems easy, but we make it tough on ourselves because we are scared to uncover our truths, but the rewards are s...
2022-09-1421 minThe Purpose FilterScars and The Stories They Tell: Turning Our Pain Into Our Greatest PowerWe all have scars. Sometimes there’s an exciting story, or perhaps they’re from something a little less ‘cool’ and light-hearted. But what about the scars that aren’t visible? The ones that serve as a constant reminder of a past trauma, or something you’re ashamed to talk about. No matter how obvious your scars are to the outside world, each and every one of them has a story to tell. In the final throwback episode of this little break, we explore how to sta...
2022-09-0717 minThe Purpose FilterThe Unshakeable Power of Knowing Your WorthMost of us don't feel as though we're good enough. Sound familiar? Confidence is a fickle figure and is closely related to feelings of self-worth. So many of us don’t feel confident in every, or even any aspect of our lives. But what if you understood that identity actually plays a significant role in how you perceive yourself? It can determine how you think, feel and plan for your future self, and can creep into all the different parts of your life. For some people, when your identity as...
2022-08-3129 minThe Purpose FilterCultivating Stillness in a Noisy and Distracted WorldIn a society built on instant gratification, from texts to same day shipping, when was the last time you gave yourself some peace and quiet? We have become so accustomed to daily distractions and chatter that even the thought of sitting in silence or there being a silent moment in a conversation creates a ton of anxiety. Join Dr. Zhang in this enlightening episode as she discusses how to she uses silence in her conversations with end of life patients to elicit profound and powe...
2022-08-2419 minThe Purpose Filter5 Dying Phrases You Should Start Using TodayToday’s episode may be one of our most important episodes we have aired. What you are about to listen to will change your perspective and the course of your relationships forever. After witnessing death time and time again in the palliative care unit, a common theme has emerged from the patients and their loved ones. There are typically FIVE phrases that are said at the end of life that we want to share with you on today’s episode. The purpose of sharing these phrases is not f...
2022-08-1727 minThe Purpose FilterHow Taking a Break From Your Job Can Lead to a More Fulfilling and Happier Life with Katrina McGheeHow can something as counterintuitive as leaving your job become the exact catalyst needed to reinvigorate your work and personal life? Do you ever feel like a robot could replace you because your life is on autopilot? After all, you wake up, go to work, come home, eat dinner, go to bed and do it over and over again. Day in, day out. You ask yourself “How did it get like this? What am i even doing with my life right now?” That’s exactly what happened to our guest...
2022-08-1046 minThe Purpose FilterYou Are The Creative Force of Your LifeWhat if I told you that you're already an artist and you don't need a shred of artistic or drawing ability to prove it? YOU are the painter/sculptor/writer/glassblower of your OWN life. But so many of us operate as the observers of our lives, rather than the creative directors we all should be. How can viewing yourself as the artist of your own life help you live more authentically and in alignment with who you really are? From coming up with design ideas and concepts to executing and ...
2022-08-0322 minThe Purpose FilterIt's Time To Let Go of What's Holding You BackThink about a situation or person in your life where you have held on so tight, refusing to let go, all while knowing keeping that person around, or staying in that situation is not serving your highest good. How does it make you feel to feel stuck there? Pretty terrible I’m guessing. Letting go is never easy, but it might be the last barrier between the life you have now and a life of peace and purpose. Not being in alignment can cost you the inner and outer peace that y...
2022-07-2720 minThe Purpose FilterTake Back Your Time By Avoiding These 5 Common Time Management PitfallsHow do some people manage to work, spend time with their families, exercise, read, meditate, work on their business AND get a full 8 hours of sleep?? How do people prioritize their time and balance their various obligations? What do time management and productivity have to do with living a fulfilling and meaningful life? What if YOU always had enough time for exactly what you needed to do? How would that transform your life? After listening to this episode, you...
2022-07-2030 minThe Purpose FilterHow To Overcome Negative Self Talk and Love Yourself UnconditionallyIf your daily internal monologue were to be blasted on a boombox for everyone to hear, how would it sound? If you're like most people, your inner voice can be mean or even downright nasty. In this jam-packed episode, you'll learn proven strategies to help you overcome that negative self talk and to nurture the self-compassion needed to love yourself unconditionally. You'll learn: the tools you can immediately apply to self soothe, comfort and support ourselves when we start to ...
2022-07-1332 minThe Purpose FilterThe Key to Creating Meaningful, Lasting Connection and Why It's Essential To Our Life's PurposeYou've been here before: You meet someone new and the conversation is so awful you'll make up ANY excuse just to run away. But what if it didn't have to be that way? What if you were able to form deep, fulfilling and meaningful connections with complete strangers with ease? How would that enhance your life? How would that change how you relate to others? How would that change how you relate to yourself? What aspects of your own life would you rediscover by being able to have amaz...
2022-07-0620 min
Healing Is PossibleDr. Kathy Zhang: Healing with Traditional Chinese MedicineTianyu (Kathy) Zhang graduated from Anhui College of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in 1985, where she studied both TCM and Western Medicine for five years to earn a Bachelor of Medicine. In 1992, she earned a Master Degree in Public Health from Faculte de Medecine, Universite Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) in Belgium. She is now a licensed Acupuncturist in the state of California, USA and a Registered Acupuncturist in the Province of British Columbia, Canada. Kathy has been working in the field of TCM more than 30 years and has helped thousands of people worldwide using her wisdom and knowledge of Traditional C...
2022-07-0233 minThe Purpose FilterLessons From Costa Rica Part 2: Embracing the Pura Vida Lifestyle at HomeHave you ever returned from a trip and thought, "WOW, what a spectacular experience we just had!" Well, this week the podcast is back with part 2 of the lessons learned from traveling through Costa Rica and how we can immediately apply those lessons to radically improve our quality of life NOW This episode discusses: what is pura vida and why is everyone so obsessed with it? how to incorporate more of the pura vida mindset and lifestyle into our daily lives 1 simple an...
2022-06-2928 minThe Purpose FilterMindset Shift: How is Life Happening FOR You Rather Than TO You? Lessons From Costa RicaA few years ago, this concept mentioned in the title would have driven me up a wall and totally turned me off. “What do you mean life is happening FOR me?! Clearly things are not going my way, how is this beneficial for me in any way, shape or form?” Ever since leaving that mentality behind, life just feels SO MUCH more fun, free, exhilarating and peaceful. Trust me when I say life is WAY better when you embrace this idea rather than the other way around. This episode teaches y...
2022-06-2228 min
Re-Mind YourselfPhysicians are human too. Lessons learned from caring for the dying with Dr Kathy ZhangPhysician life coach Michelle Chestovich MD explores the mental health stress of being at epicenter of the pandemic and how she used trauma therapy and then coaching to go from hardly surviving to thriving. Her insight into her own issues along with insight of working in palliative care makes for an unforgettable conversation.Dr. Luyi Kathy Zhang is a palliative medicine physician, author, speaker and transformational life coach. She also hosts The Purpose Filter podcast, where she shares stories and insights from her time spent with patients with life threatening—often terminal—illnesses to help transform the way...
2022-06-1541 minThe Purpose FilterProtect Your Peace: How to Create and Maintain Healthy BoundariesYou've heard of that cute little phrase: "You Have the Power to Protect Your Peace" If you've ever read that quote and thought "ok, that's nice and all, but HOW do I actually do that??" Then this week's episode is a MUST listen, as it's all about how to CREATE and more importantly, MAINTAIN healthy boundaries After listening to this week's episode, you'll learn: how boundaries can help foster healthier interpersonal relationshipswhy maintaining boundaries is so much harder th...
2022-06-1525 minThe Purpose FilterPalliative Care Pearl: Ask This Simple Question to Instantly Uplevel Your Communication SkillsHere's a simple communication tip that will immediately uplevel your conversation with ANYONE, and it's only 6 words long: "What does that mean to you?" "What does ______ mean to you?" In this episode, I bring back another palliative care pearl and discuss: the importance of clarifying and diving deeper into why people say the things they sayhow our own internal implicit and explicit biases play a role in communicationwhy intentional connection through better discussions can hel...
2022-06-0812 minThe Purpose FilterFrom Humble Beginnings to a $200M Real Estate Portfolio: Rewriting Your Life Story with Dr. Elaine StagebergOur guest today grew up in a family that encountered substance abuse, incarceration, unstable housing, food insecurity and more before she was emancipated at the young age of 15. Nowadays, Elaine Stageberg, MD, MHA is a psychiatrist, mother of 4, & Owner of Black Swan Real Estate. She owns & manages a portfolio of >$200 million in assets under management. It took her 10 years before she realized that she is precisely the person she is today because of her prior challenges, rath...
2022-06-011h 04The Purpose FilterHow a Mindful Dance & Movement Practice Creates Confidence and a Strong Sense of Self with Wendy NgYou know the feeling when I ask you to picture yourself lounging on the couch and bingeing on your favorite Netflix show. And I bet you also know the feeling when the music is blasting and you should be so exhausted but you're dancing the night away as if you're 19 years old again. What's the difference between those 2 versions of you? Wendy Ng, a dance and movement coach, mom of 3 and occupational therapist, has an answer to that question that might surprise you. We chat about da...
2022-05-2536 minThe Purpose FilterHow Finding Clarity, Purpose and Fulfillment Helped a Burned Out Physician Become a Thriving Entrepreneur with Dr. Sharon McLaughlinCan women be great entrepreneurs? Can they build and manage a thriving business while juggling families and significant others, oh, and burnout too? Dr. Sharon McLaughlin certainly thinks so, and we discuss those topics along with focus, fulfillment and much more in this week's episode! Dr. McLaughlin is board certified plastic surgeon and the founder of Mind Lull, which helps small business owners slow down by providing tools and journals to improve focus and generate more fulf...
2022-05-1832 minThe Purpose FilterF*ck Your Comfort ZoneAre you sick of playing safe? Do you ever feel like there’s an invisible force field holding you back from the life you dream about? From the person you truly want to be? News flash: that’s called your comfort zone. And on this week, we’re saying “F*CK THAT!” I won’t lie, this episode is a little spicier than usual, as my alter ego, “Brooklyn KZ”, makes an appearance to help keep it real about how to get out of our own way so we can start living in alignment with who...
2022-05-1118 minThe Purpose FilterConquering Chaos Part 2: The 3 Things You DO Have Control Over & How To Immediately Feel More In Control of Any SituationLast episode we established the concept that the only thing we can truly control is ourselves. Not our families, not our partners, not kids or colleagues or the world around us. It's just US. This week I delve into what those things are: your focusyour bodyyour response This episode gets into self-awareness, the interplay between choice and control, the mind-body connection and gives specific tools to help us take action and feel like we're more in control immediately. ...
2022-05-0423 minThe Purpose FilterConquering Chaos: How to Cope When You've Lost ControlAre you a high-achieving, type A go-getter? On one hand, you're action-oriented, achieving big goals and taking names while you're at it. But what happens when things go awry? How do you deal with uncertainty? How do you cope with *gasp* not being in control? It's no joke when I tell you that relinquishing my deep need for control has changed my ENTIRE life. Do you get stressed and overwhelmed because you're constantly trying to make things happen according to plan and nothing seems to ...
2022-04-2720 minThe Purpose FilterCreating a Life of Radical Audacity with Tiphany KaneTiphany 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...
2022-04-2053 minThe Purpose FilterLetters From Your Highest Self: When You Feel You've Lost YourselfStarting 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...
2022-04-1408 minThe Purpose FilterHow to Believe You're Worth It and Show Up as Your Most Authentic SelfThis 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...
2022-04-0618 minThe Purpose FilterHow to Find Meaning During Challenging TimesEver 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...
2022-03-3018 minThe Purpose FilterThe Hard Truth About IndecisionHave 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...
2022-03-2326 minThe Purpose FilterThis is Why You're Afraid of Failure, Rejection, and Yes, Even SuccessOkay, 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...
2022-03-1624 minThe Purpose FilterHow to Take Action When Fear Holds You BackEver 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...
2022-03-0216 minThe Purpose Filter5 Lessons I've Learned In The Last Decade On My Journey Towards My Highest SelfI'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...
2022-02-2422 minThe Purpose FilterShifting Into Alignment with Our True Selves with Emily ShaulesHas 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 ...
2022-02-1657 minThe Purpose FilterThe 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:...
2022-02-1117 min
Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine LiHow Absolutely Anyone Can Conquer Procrastination and Win Their Time Back with Dr. Christine Li and Dr. Kathy ZhangSend Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.In this episode, I was a guest on The Purpose Filter podcast and interviewed by Dr. Kathy Zhang who asked me the most wonderfully deep and meaningful questions about procrastination. She even wove in a discussion about how she herself is a procrastinator.You probably think you've heard it all when it comes to procrastination, but Dr. Zhang and I took that conversation so much deeper. We not only unpack why people push off projects until the...
2022-02-0342 minThe Purpose FilterWhy a Strong Mind-Body Connection is Critical for Emotional Resilience (Overwhelm series part 2)Be honest with me: when was the last time you actually felt good? We spend so much of our time trapped in our heads that we forget what it's actually like to feel great, play and experience life. Let's drop out of our heads and into our bodies so we can learn how to regain control over our emotions and our lives. This episode is part 2 of the series on overwhelm and delves a little bit deeper from the external world that we worked on in episode 19 (click here to listen) ...
2022-02-0217 minThe Purpose FilterLife Hacks To Stop Feeling Overwhelmed - Part 1: DeclutterYou're tired. You're overwhelmed. You have so much to do and never enough time to do it. You feel trapped in a cycle of wanting to be productive and yet paralyzed by the anxiety of everything you have to do. Sounds like you? Well then add this episode to your queue and listen up as we talk about overwhelm and more importantly, how to manage it. In this episode we discuss: debunking the biggest myth about what causes overwhelm in our liveswhy overwhelm keeps us stuck in a vicious cycle and w...
2022-01-2621 minThe Purpose FilterNew Year, Purposeful YOU Part 3: How to Achieve Any Goal You Set By Reshaping Your IdentityYou've heard the phrase before: "Mindset is everything". And it's true—a great mindset is one of the best tools we have to make positive changes in our lives. But despite having a great mindset, why do we still fall short of our goals? How do we explain that? The problem is that we often forget mindset alone isn't enough and that's what we'll be talking about on this episode, the final part of the New Year, Purposeful You series! In this episode we discuss: the incredible benefits of...
2022-01-1923 minThe Purpose FilterNew Year, Purposeful YOU Part 2: Conquer Procrastination, Create Better Habits and Regain Control Over Your Precious Time with Dr. Christine LiOh boy, if you've ever pushed something off to the last minute or thought "hmm, I can finish that tomorrow", then you've landed on the right episode! Part 2 of the "New Year, Purposeful You" series gets down and dirty with a topic we've all dealt with—Procrastination. (BTW, click here to listen to part 1 of the series where we talk all about how to set an intention for 2022 and play full out in the one and only game that is your beautiful life) You probably think you've heard it all when ...
2022-01-1241 minThe Purpose FilterNew Year, Purposeful YOU Part 1: Intentionally Playing Full Out in the Game of LifeAre you feeling an odd sense of deja vu this January 1st? Maybe it's because you realize you keep writing down the same few resolutions at the beginning of each year and you're ready for a REAL change. So why not try a different tactic for 2022? Enter our "New Year, Purposeful YOU" series. These 3 episodes will help set the tone for a year of intention and the pursuit of a life that makes you so EXCITED to be alive. In this episode you'll learn: a simple, yet POWERFUL strategy that ...
2022-01-0521 min
Make Time for Success with Dr. Christine LiFinding Your Meaning and Purpose by Looking at the End of Life with Dr. Kathy ZhangSend Dr. Li a text here. Please leave your email address if you would like a reply, thanks.The past couple of years, inside the COVID-19 pandemic, have caused us to reflect on the topics of death and dying. But they've also forced us to review how we're spending our time and leading our lives. In this episode, we have the reflections of Dr. Kathy Zhang, Palliative Medicine Physician, Author, and Podcast Host to help us think and feel our way through these difficult topics together.Dr. Luyi Kathy Zhang, is an Assistant Clinical Professor...
2021-12-3031 minThe Purpose FilterDo This 1 Exercise to End Your Year on a High NoteHave you ever gotten to December 31st and immediately thought, "How is this year already over? What have I even done all year?" If this sounds like you, then grab a pen & paper and pay attention as this episode walks you through an exercise that will completely change how you evaluate the past year and set you up for the best 2022 ever. In this episode we discuss: how the language you use to describe the events of your year affects your state of being and your lifethe radical diff...
2021-12-2918 minThe Purpose FilterFinding Gratitude In Our Everyday Lives with Lauren ZalewskiThis episode is an interview from a recent livestream recording for "Gratefully Living the Chronic Life" with Lauren Blanchard Zalewski. She runs the Attitude of Gratitude with Chronic Pain Facebook group which focuses on using GRATITUDE in order to enhance our healing from the emotional pain associated with chronic pain/illness/depression. Watch the video on YouTube here: In this episode we discuss: how naming what we're afraid of actually helps us reclaim power over itwhat it means to g...
2021-12-2257 minThe Purpose FilterRebuilding and Reconnecting to the Whole Self After Challenging Life Events with Dr. Sari GreenHave you ever had carefully laid plans that life decided to (not so) conveniently flip upside down? Well, that's exactly what Dr. Sari Green experienced when she uncovered the hidden reality behind her happy marriage just 4 months into her first pregnancy. What followed was a 6 year journey of self-exploration, resilience and healing. In this episode we discuss: how a complete life dismantling helped reawaken and realign what was once lostlearning to trust your instincts again a...
2021-12-1545 minThe Purpose FilterPalliative Care Pearls: Choosing A Health Care ProxyYou’re a responsible adult. You plan for retirement, set aside money for a rainy day, and even save for your children’s college tuition. But when it comes to planning for the future, chances are one of the most important decisions you could make is one you’ve never even considered. Until now! In this episode, we cover a fundamental topic in palliative care and discuss the importance of choosing a health care proxy. We cover what it is, why you need one, and what happens to you and your ...
2021-11-1825 minThe Purpose FilterNurturing and Healing Our Past Wounds and ScarsWe all have scars. There are visible ones that we can show others at cocktail parties as we trade stories of how we injured ourselves. And there's also the invisible ones that are too hurtful, traumatic or shameful to think of, let alone speak aloud. But whether we can see them or not, our scars, our wounds—they all carry a story. This episode explores the wounds and scars we carry with us—the ones that have deeply transformed us, exquisitely hurt us, or fundamentally altered our lives. ...
2021-11-0817 minThe Purpose FilterStorytime: How My Quest for a Luxury Hermes Handbag Turned Into a Journey of Self-DiscoveryReady to hear an embarrassing story? It's a tale of obsession and fixation on an object of desire—specifically the Hermes Kelly leather luxury handbag—that ultimately helped me realize an uncomfortable truth about who I was and where I wanted to take my life. It's a story of how I fell victim to external noise and expectations, how it clouded my judgment and kept me from finding my true self. This episode is about so much more than a handbag. We all spend precious time, energy and effort i...
2021-10-2824 minThe Purpose FilterHarnessing The Power of Silence To Foster A Deeper Connection to OurselvesIn palliative care, we are taught to embrace silence and even how to use it strategically when having difficult conversations. In this episode, we delve further into how we can use quiet reflection and silent space to have profound breakthroughs in our own lives and how to use it to cultivate a deeper connection with our world and ultimately, ourselves. Follow @purposefilter on Instagram for more inspiration and life lessons
2021-10-2018 minThe Purpose FilterReclaiming Your Inner Self-Confidence: How to Embrace Your Inherent Self Worth & Make Your Future Self ProudLet's face it: we all know someone who's so incredibly confident that we're secretly jealous and wish we could be more like them. My friend recently asked me "How are you so confident??" The thing is, I wasn't always this way. I grew up as a shy immigrant who was constantly bullied, which eventually led me to being taken advantage of in all aspects of my adult life—in school, at work, and in my relationships. In this episode we discuss: The 2 huge realizations that will transfo...
2021-10-0626 minThe Purpose FilterHow To Cope With LossIn this episode we explore grief and how to begin the process of healing after experiencing loss. Whether you have lost a job, a relationship, your health or the life of a loved one, this episode shares the strategies that will set you on the path towards feeling better. "...there is not a typical response to loss, as there is no typical loss. Our grieving is as individual as our lives." - Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Resources mentioned: Harvard Business Review - That Discomfort You're Feel...
2021-09-2427 minThe Purpose FilterReflecting on 9/11, Twenty Years Later: Part 2Part 2 of our special anniversary episode chronicles the experiences of 9 Americans, as told in their own words. Hear their powerful stories as they share their whereabouts that day, how 9/11 has shaped their thoughts about life, the pandemic, and the world. Two decades have passed since the crisp September morning that would alter the course of history. I was only 14 at the time, going to school just a few blocks away from the twin towers, so 9/11 is a day that carries a specia...
2021-09-1331 minThe Purpose FilterReflecting on 9/11, Twenty Years Later: Part 1Two decades have passed since the crisp September morning that would alter the course of history. A singular event that upended our lives, our world views and our country. I was only 14 at the time, going to school just a few blocks away from the twin towers, so 9/11 is a day that carries a special place in my heart. Join me for a special 2 part episode where we reflect on our experiences on the actual day but more importantly, how our lives have been shaped and altered by the events. ...
2021-09-1029 minThe Purpose FilterHow to Stop Living for the Future and Start Enjoying Your Life NOWTell me if you've ever said this to yourself: "Oh, We all know what a "bucket list" is—we all probably have one of our own. It's a list of items we'd like to accomplish before the proverbial bucket kicking aka the end of our lives. We think we'll be able to start crossing items off our bucket list at a later date. We wait until the time is "right", when we've achieved a big goal or turned a certain age. We believe that the opportunity to go on our dream vacation or pursue our passions ...
2021-08-3118 minThe Purpose FilterDiscovering The "Right" WayWhat's the right path, the right way to do something? Society, culture and the people around us often dictate we perceive as the "correct" path forward. But what happens when what we feel in our hearts differs from the typical, the normal, the socially accepted? This episode discusses how finding the "right" way requires one to look inward, and how things often work out even better than we could have imagined, despite being different than our original expectations.
2021-08-2431 min
A Mind of Her OwnEmbracing Life in the Face of Our Mortality: An Interview with Dr. Kathy ZhangJoin Dr. Reid for her interview with palliative care physician and Purpose Filter podcast host, writer and speaker, Dr. Kathy Zhang. As a physician at Bellevue Hospital during the initial Covid surge, Dr. Zhang tried to guide patients and their families through their most painful moments. She shares how difficult she found this time, the long path back to herself, and the meaning she continues to discover during her efforts to relieve human suffering. A beautiful, life affirming episode no one should miss. If you enjoy the episode, help spread the word by rating and following
2021-08-1644 min