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The Dr. Hyman Show

How a Sense of Purpose Changes Your Brain, Body, and Future

The Dr. Hyman Show

Dr. Mark Hyman

Health & Fitness, Nutrition, Medicine

4.6 • 8.7K Ratings

🗓️ 22 September 2025

⏱️ 74 minutes

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Summary

Many people feel caught in worry, fear, and constant striving—chasing achievements yet never feeling truly fulfilled. The restless “monkey mind” jumps from one thing to the next, amplifying stress and turning setbacks into heavy burdens. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. You can move from mindless tasks to a mindful purpose. The shift begins by setting a clear, heartfelt intention rooted in something bigger. When the focus moves from self-gain to contribution, the right people, resources, and opportunities often begin to flow toward you.  In this episode, Reverend Michael Beckwith, Lynne Twist, Jay Shetty, and I talk about how shifting from fear and self-focus to living with intention, surrender, daily spiritual practices, and a purpose larger than oneself can transform challenges into growth, bring deeper fulfillment, and open unexpected opportunities. For over 30 years now, Reverend Michael Beckwith has embraced a practical approach to spirituality and has helped people see the benefits of meditation, affirmative prayer, and life visioning, a process he originated. He has spoken at the United Nations, hosted conferences featuring some of the top thinkers and leaders in a variety of industries, and he is also the founder of the Global Association for New Thought. He is a teacher, a speaker, and the author of several books. He has shared his insights on a number of well-known television programs, such as Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday, Dr. Oz, Larry King Live, CNN, Tavis Smiley, and others. Lynne Twist has spent over 40 years working with more than 100,000 people in 50 countries in the realms of fundraising with integrity, conscious philanthropy, strategic visioning, and cultivating a healthy relationship with money. A renowned author and speaker, she has presented at the United Nations Beijing Women’s Conference, State of the World Forum, Synthesis Dialogues with Dalai Lama, and the Governor’s Conference on California Women. Recognized as a global visionary, Lynne has advised the Desmond Tutu Foundation and the Nobel Women’s Initiative. She co-founded the Pachamama Alliance, a nonprofit empowering Indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest to preserve their lands and culture. From serving with Mother Teresa in Calcutta to aiding refugee camps in Ethiopia and protecting the Amazon, her on-the-ground work has given her profound insight into the social fabric of the world and the defining challenges of our time. Jay Shetty is a storyteller, podcaster, and former monk. Jay’s vision is to Make Wisdom Go Viral. He is on a mission to share the timeless wisdom of the world in an accessible, relevant, and practical way. Jay has created over 400 viral videos with over 7.5 billion views, and hosts the #1 Health and Wellness podcast in the world, On Purpose. This episode is brought to you by BIOptimizers. Head to bioptimizers.com/hyman and use code HYMAN to save 15%. Full-length episodes can be found here: The Doctor's Farmacy: Episode 9 with Reverend Michael Beckwith The Power Of Finding A Purpose Bigger Than Yourself Finding Peace And Purpose By Thinking Like A Monk

Transcript

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coming up on this episode of the Dr. Hyman Show.

0:02.6

If you think about life as given to you, like a gift you received, then you want to give

0:07.3

that life as a gift to something that's bigger than yourself.

0:11.0

And when we do that, it's so amazing because we think that's sacrificial and, you know,

0:15.5

giving things up.

0:16.7

It's kind of the opposite.

0:20.9

You might be eating clean, working out, even meditating, but still feel anxious, wired, or totally exhausted.

0:26.2

The truth is, it's easy to become magnesium deficient in today's fast-paced world.

0:30.1

Stress, screens, sugar, caffeine, and even workouts.

0:32.9

They all deplete your magnesium stores.

0:34.9

And magnesium is involved in over 300 processes in your body

0:38.1

from sleep to stress regulation, muscle recovery, heart health, and hormone balance.

0:42.3

That's why I take magnesium breakthrough every night. It's the only supplement I've found

0:46.0

with all seven essential forms of magnesium your body needs in one formula. Most magnesium

0:50.5

supplements only give you one or two forms. That's not enough to make a difference.

0:54.9

If you feel burnout or constantly on edge, your body's likely needing more magnesium.

0:59.6

Try magnesium breakthrough and feel the difference in your sleep, your mood, and your energy.

1:05.5

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15% off your order. Before we jump into today's episode, I want to share a few ways you can go deeper on your health journey. While I wish I could work with everyone one-on-one, there just isn't enough time in the day, so I've built several tools to help you take control of your health. If you're looking for guidance, education, and community, check out my private membership,

1:29.6

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