John R. Miles

How directing our energy towards what matters most becomes a design choice in itself.

Today, we bring those threads together because meaning, identity, mattering, energy all come alive through one essential force, connection.

Because maybe purpose isn't just about what you pursue, maybe it's also about who you reach toward.

And what if some of that meaning we long for is hiding in the smallest choices?

The conversation we don't start, the gratitude we don't express, the stranger we don't indulge, and the friendship we don't deepen.

That's why I wanted to bring Nick Epley on the show.

Nick is one of the world's leading social psychologists, and in his brilliant new book, A Little More Social, he reveals something deeply hopeful.

that happiness, health, and belonging often begin not with radical change, but with one small act of connection.

And in this conversation, we unpack why we consistently underestimate how much others want to connect, how tiny moments of reciprocity can transform wellbeing,

why our silence is often built on false assumptions, and how choosing connection may be one of the most important design decisions we make.

Because perhaps purpose is not only designed through what we build, but through the relationships that help us become.

Now, let's dive into my conversation with Nicholas Epley.

Thank you for choosing PassionStruck and choosing me to be your host and guide on your journey to creating an intentional life that matters.

Now, let that journey begin.

I am absolutely thrilled today to welcome Dr. Nick Epley to PassionStruck.

Nick, it's so great to see you today.

How are you?

Thanks, John.

I'm having a good day.

Well, I cannot wait for this discussion.