John R. Miles

I'm your host, John Myles.

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.

Happy almost 2026, friends, and welcome back to episode 709 of Passion Struck.

I find that there's a moment at night that often goes unnoticed, especially in this quiet window after Christmas and before the new year truly begins.

The energy of the past few days has passed.

The wrapping paper is tucked away, the house is quieter, and the lights feel softer somehow.

For a brief, sacred window, the world stops asking us to produce, improve, or perform.

Nothing new is being demanded of us.

That moment matters more than we think.

It's a gentle pause.

an invitation to notice what we're still carrying from 2025 and whether it truly belongs in the year ahead.

We are in our final week of our series, The Season of Becoming.

This hasn't been a year of neat resolutions.

It's been a year of noticing where we've been and intentionally choosing to engage life with a little more courage and agency.

Last week, my friend Nirbhashan showed us how to transition from a creator mindset to a solution mindset, turning problems into invitations.

Then, New York Times bestselling author Mark Murphy broke down the five roles of high-performing teams, reminding us that we don't need to be everything to everyone.

We just need to be exactly who we're meant to be.