John Miles

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Welcome to Passion Struck.

I'm your host, John Miles.

This is the show where we explore the art of human flourishing and what it truly means to live like it matters.

Each week, I sit down with changemakers, creators, scientists, and everyday heroes to decode the human experience and uncover the tools that help us lead with meaning, heal what hurts, and pursue the fullest expression of who we're capable of becoming.

Whether you're designing your future, developing as a leader or seeking deeper alignment in your life, this show is your invitation to grow with purpose and act with intention.

Because the secret to a life of deep purpose, connection and impact is choosing to live like you matter.

Hey, friends, and welcome back to Episode 766 of Passion Struck.

We're continuing our May series, Forged in Adversity.

And last week, we explored what it means to endure hardship from two very different perspectives.

Last Tuesday, I spoke with Kathy Giusti about surviving a terminal cancer diagnosis and transforming that experience into purpose and service for millions of other people.

Then last Thursday, with Dr. Majid Fatouhi, we explored the hopeful science of neuroplasticity and how the brain is far more resilient and adaptable than many of us have been led to believe.

But what stayed with me after both conversations was this.

Adversity doesn't just change our circumstances, it changes us internally.

I know for me, after trauma, military service, TBIs, and some of the darker periods of my life,

There were moments where I didn't fully realize how much those experiences had shaped the lens through which I saw myself and the world around me.

And I think a lot of people carry those invisible emotional effects for years without fully understanding what's happening underneath them.

That's why I'm so excited for today's conversation with Dr. Paul Conte.

Paul is a psychiatrist, trauma expert, and author of the brand new book, What's Going Right?

A Powerful New Method for Optimizing Your Mental Health.