The Model Health Show

The Amazing Connection Between Longevity & Purpose - With Dr. Sue Varma

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May 28, 2025
In this conversation, Dr. Sue Varma, a renowned psychiatrist and cognitive behavioral therapist, sheds light on the profound connection between purpose and longevity. She discusses how having a strong sense of purpose can enhance health outcomes and alleviate mental health issues. Dr. Varma also explores the misconceptions about purpose, emphasizing its role beyond career success—focusing instead on personal fulfillment and community impact. Listeners will discover the importance of practical optimism and daily habits in fostering a happy, resilient life.
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ANECDOTE

Dr. Varma's Therapy Journey

  • Dr. Sue Varma shares her experience using cognitive behavioral therapy to resolve her physical symptoms under stress.
  • She discovered that optimism and learned skills help people flourish after trauma, inspired by 9/11 survivors.
INSIGHT

Purpose Fuels Health and Life

  • Purpose is the driving life force that mobilizes mental, physical, and spiritual resources.
  • A sense of purpose correlates with significant reductions in stroke, heart attack, and mortality risks.
ADVICE

Find or Craft Job Purpose

  • Find meaning in your current job by identifying who benefits from your work and crafting your role.
  • If your job lacks purpose, separate your paycheck from your larger life purpose to find fulfillment elsewhere.
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