#52 | Purpose with Dr. Vic Strecher
From Fulfillment Project by Fulfillment Project with: Andy Leonard
March 30, 2026 · 1h 7m · Season 2 · Episode 52
About this episode
Dr. Vic Strecher discusses the importance of purpose in life and its impact on well-being.
Vic's App: https://www.purposeful.io/ Vic's book: https://tinyurl.com/fulfillmentproject Vic's course available online: https://tinyurl.com/fulfillmentprojectcourse Promos: https://perfectsnacks.com/collections/bars https://freshpressedoliveoil.com/ -- -- -- -- -- In this episode of The Fulfillment Project, Andy Leonard sits down with Dr. Vic Strecher, professor at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, behavioral scientist, and one of the world’s leading researchers on the science of purpose. After the sudden death of his 19‑year‑old daughter, Julia, Vic was forced to confront a question many of us avoid until life makes it unavoidable: What actually makes a life worth living? Drawing from decades of research, neuroscience, psychology, and his own personal story, Vic explains how living with purpose fundamentally changes: - How we respond to stress - How we cope with grief and anxiety - How we make decisions under pressure - How long and how well we live In this episode, you’ll learn: - Why purpose is biological, not just philosophical - How purpose reshapes the brain and calms the fear center (amygdala) - Why people with purpose are more resilient, healthier, and…
People in this episode
Host: Andy Leonard
Guest: Dr Vic Strecher
Topics covered
- purpose
- behavioral science
- stress response
- grief
- anxiety
- decision making
- longevity
Keywords
- science of purpose
- University of Michigan
- personal story
- neuroscience
- psychology
Sponsors
Perfect Snacks, Fresh Pressed Olive Oil
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Vic's App, Vic's book, Vic's course
Books & works: Life on Purpose and On Purpose
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