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Volunteering Without the Applause: Finding Purpose in Quiet Service | The Healing Lab
In this episode of The Healing Lab, host Alice McKinley explores the profound psychological shift required to find genuine purpose in volunteering without seeking external validation. This discussion is essential for anyone struggling with 'performance altruism'—the tendency to seek social media likes, public praise, or a curated identity through acts of kindness. We dissect the uncomfortable truth that much of our giving is driven by a hidden need for ego-stroking and recognition, which leaves our sense of self-worth fragile and dependent on applause. By stripping away the audience, we…
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