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Why You Volunteer: Finding Purpose Without Seeking Applause | The Healing Lab
In this episode of The Healing Lab, host Elizabeth Dunleavy explores the psychological roots of why we volunteer and how to find genuine purpose without seeking external validation. Many people struggle with a subtle desire for recognition after performing acts of kindness, wondering if their efforts were noticed or appreciated. This episode addresses that human wiring for connection and explains how tying self-worth to external applause can lead to emotional burnout and transactional relationships with service. By understanding that our need to be seen stems from ancient evolutionary…
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