{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"230 The Purpose of Purpose with Debra Caldow","description":" In this episode, host Debra Caldow explores the idea of purpose and engaging with purpose. She discusses why  having a day-to-day purpose\u2014something meaningful to engage with, not a single life mission\u2014is especially valuable for people with additional needs because it enhances self-worth, emotional wellbeing, independence, and dignity. She discusses why purpose shift\u2019s identity from being defined by support needs to being valued for strengths and contribution. Debra also talks about how engaging with purpose fosters resilience, skill-building, stronger social connections, and reduces isolation, while also providing structure and predictability.  If you would like to support this podcast then visit buymeacoffee.com\/expandingworlds ","author_name":"The Expanding Worlds Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/journeyskills.libsyn.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40684900\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40684900"}