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EPISODE · Feb 5, 2026 · 51 MIN

forget happiness, JENNIFER WALLACE thinks mattering is the key to a life well lived

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Jennifer Wallace is an American journalist and author best known for her book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—and What We Can Do About It, which explores how high-pressure achievement environments impact mental health. Jennifer explores the concept of 'mattering' and distinguishes the difference between self-esteem and mattering.Keep up to date with Peter on SubstackKeep up to date with Kasia!Producer: Rachel BarrettThanks to our researcher Chris van Ryn! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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