How far can a sense of purpose take us?

08/11/2025 16 min

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Episode Synopsis

Jordie Poncy was about to start a job counseling cancer patients when he learned he had cancer himself. Three years later, his health is stable — and he’s finding meaning by helping others fight.If you want to hear more from The Optimist, follow our newsletter. Subscribe to The Washington Post here.