The Purpose Filter

Our guest today grew up in a family that encountered substance abuse, incarceration, unstable housing, food insecurity and more before she was emancipated at the young age of 15.
Nowadays, Elaine Stageberg, MD, MHA is a psychiatrist, mother of 4, & Owner of Black Swan Real Estate. She owns & manages a portfolio of >$200 million in assets under management.
It took her 10 years before she realized that she is precisely the person she is today because of her prior challenges, rather than in spite of them.
In this powerful episode, we discuss mindset, purpose, guidance from the universe, and SO much more.
Time stamps:
06:30 harnessing the power of outsourcing while balancing different roles

09:00 “Don’t optimize a process that doesn’t need to exist”

11:00 how a challenging childhood shaped Dr. Stageberg into the person she is today

14:37 healing intergenerational trauma and rewriting the narrative of a family

17:40 envisioning a different life as a young child

24:00 the single instant that changed the course of her life forever

35:00 how silence provides clarity and a deeper connection to the self

38:20 the importance of mindset and how to use it effectively

44:00 how to create a strong sense of purpose/why

47:00 recognizing and reminding others of their innate power

52:00 finding her purpose at the intersection of providing quality housing for

55:00 the “purposeful 3” questions

Dr. Stageberg reached financial freedom in her 30s through real estate investing and now helps others to do the same. Black Swan has delivered exceptional returns to hundreds of passive investors through their unique investor-focused private equity funds which enjoy no sponsor fees whatsoever, 100% return of capital to investors before any splits, and long-term tax advantages, all coupled with socially conscious investing and at least 5% of profits donated to charity. Connect with her at meetblackswan.com.
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What do Vincent van Gogh, a museum visit and the world of personal development have to do with each other?
Well, as it turns out, a lot!
Join me in this episode and discover the captivating world of van Gogh as I delve into his life and reveal the extraordinary lessons hidden within the ordinary, and what his struggles and triumphs can teach you about what it means to live a fulfilling, meaningful life
In this episode, you'll be able to:

• Embrace the beauty in the ordinary and focus on the progress and good in your own life
• Learn how creating a supportive environment can propel your mental well-being
• Draw inspiration from the trials and triumphs of the legendary Vincent van Gogh
• Realize the potential of consistent learning and heartening community support
• Grasp the art of tapping into your social circle to navigate through challenges and opportunities
• Understand the paramount importance of ongoing education and a nurturing community
• Unveil the essence of maintaining mental stability by surrounding oneself with positivity and support

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• how movement strengthens the mind-body connection and reinforces confidence and self-agency
• why dance is an amazing tool not only for physical fitness but mental health as well
• how to reconnect to our inner playful and creative side to steer our lives in the direction we want to go
• the incredible benefits of having an intentional daily movement practice
• the relationship between searching versus creating energy in our daily lives
• societal and cultural upbringing and how it relates to how we show up for ourselves (or not)

Have you ever returned from a trip and thought, "WOW, what a spectacular experience we just had!"
Well, this week the podcast is back with part 2 of the lessons learned from traveling through Costa Rica and how we can immediately apply those lessons to radically improve our quality of life NOW
This episode discusses:

• what is pura vida and why is everyone so obsessed with it?
• how to incorporate more of the pura vida mindset and lifestyle into our daily lives
• 1 simple and surefire way of bringing more peace and calm into your life
• how the physical act of washing one's hands can become a symbolic practice of cleansing the mind
• the "mindful hand on doorknob" exercise that can help bring your attention back to the present when you feel overwhelmed
• the distinction between primary and secondary forest and how it's possible not only to rebuild but to come back even better than before
• the powerful realizations that occur when you step away from the noise of your mental chatter and become more in tune with nature and eventually, yourself

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If you're feeling overwhelmed and frustrated by the constant arguments and tension that arise during family gatherings, then you're not alone!
Luckily, I've learned a thing or two about managing large family gatherings during my time as a hospice doctor
And in today's episode, I share with you the best tips and tricks to help you navigate a situation that often fills people with dread during the holiday season
Say goodbye to awkward and explosive conversations around the dinner table and say hello to more peaceful and harmonious family reunions
In this episode, you'll hear:

• how to prepare in advance for a potentially stressful family reunion
• what you can do to cultivate physical and psychological safety for yourself
• the most important aspect about boundary setting that most people forget to do
• 3 specific communication phrases that we use in hospice discussions that you can steal for yourself
• how to manage your own well-being during anxiety-provoking family events
• the mindset shift that will turn neutralize anyone's criticism of you in a matter of seconds

Podcast episode mentioned: The 3 "W" Statements to Uplevel Your Communication: Listen Here
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Even if your 2023 hasn't gone according to plan, it's never too late to get back on track
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Connect with me:
Instagram: purposefilter
LinkedIn: luyikathyzhang
Website: https://luyikathyzhang.com/
If you love listening to this podcast, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps me support more people — just like you — to enjoy the life they want most while they're here. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

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