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Topic: Belonging

Belonging is the fundamental human need to feel accepted, included, and connected within a community or group.

More on: Belonging

The concept of 'belonging' is a central theme across the diverse range of podcast episodes provided, explored from various perspectives.

Several episodes delve into the importance of fostering a sense of belonging, especially for marginalized or underrepresented individuals and communities, as a key aspect of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work. For example, episode E322: Voices From the Will to Change: Pride Month Roll Up with Jennifer and Doug discusses the life-changing impact of cultivating a sense of belonging for LGBTQ+ employees in the workplace.

Other episodes examine the complex relationship between individual identity, cultural heritage, and the search for a sense of belonging, as seen in episodes like Is "home" still home after 30 years away? and Rachel Khong's new novel explores who gets to be 'Real Americans'.

The theme of belonging is also explored through the lens of personal growth, authenticity, and the balance between fitting in and embracing one's uniqueness, as demonstrated in episodes such as Homaira Kabir on How You Overcome the Tyranny of Perfection EP 455 and Sneak preview: The Caggie Dunlop episode.

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