Patty Van Cappellen
Associate research professor at Duke University who studies spirituality, social connection, and meaning in life and presents empirical findings on religion's role in fostering a sense of mattering.
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Jan 25, 2026 • 35min
Mattering
Patty Van Cappellen, Duke researcher of spirituality and meaning, and Jennifer Wallace, award-winning journalist and author of Mattering, explore why feeling valued is a basic human need. They discuss how recognition, dependence, rituals, religion, and daily practices foster a sense of mattering. Conversations touch on societal shifts, caregiver strain, and practical ways to add value and reinforce worth.
