This episode will help you ask and answer the big questions in life! Dr. Varun Soni is the Dean of Religious Life at USC, where he is the chief religious and spiritual leader for over 45,000 students. He has been featured on ABC News, Forbes, NPR, and The Los Angeles Times, he was also mentored by His Holiness the 14th Dali Lama of Tibet. On this episode Victoria and Dr. Soni discuss the mental health crisis that's facing our world and why so many are struggling to discover their own sense of meaning, purpose, and identity. Not to mention, how can we connect with others, make more friends, and truly feel fulfilled in our lives? This eye-opening conversation is one of Victoria's favorite Real Pod episodes EVER! Sponsors Away: Start your 100-day trial and shop the entire Away lineup of travel essentials at awaytravel.com/real Ned: Go to www.helloned.com/REALPOD or enter REALPOD at checkout for 15% off your first one-time order or 20% off your first subscription order plus FREE shipping. Function of Beauty: Go to FunctionofBeauty.com/realpod to take your quiz and save 20% on your first order! Produced by Dear Media