Passion Struck with John R. Miles
Dr. Dave Vago on the Neuroscience of Mattering: How to Feel Valued & Seen | EP 565
28 Jan 2025
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The idea behind decentering is to provide a healthy psychological distance between oneself and one's thoughts. So you can then take your thought and put it out in front of you and say, well, I'm not angry. I am having a thought that I'm angry or it's not that I am not good enough. It's just a thought that I am not good enough.
And that distance, that disidentification from that internal experience is probably one of the most critical mechanisms by which any clinical intervention functions to improve our relationship to our own thoughts and feelings. And this requires strengthening the capacity of what we refer to as meta-awareness.
Welcome to Passion Struck. Hi, I'm your host, John R. Miles. And on the show, we decipher the secrets, tips, and guidance of the world's most inspiring people and turn their wisdom into practical advice for you and those around you. Our mission is to help you unlock the power of intentionality so that you can become the best version of yourself.
If you're new to the show, I offer advice and answer listener questions on Fridays. We have long form interviews the rest of the week with guests ranging from astronauts to authors, CEOs, creators, innovators, scientists, military leaders, visionaries, and athletes. Now let's go out there and become passion struck. Hey, passion struck fam. Welcome back to episode 565.
Have you ever stopped to reflect on the profound impact of mattering? It's more than just feeling seen. It's the foundation of belonging, the key to unlocking your purpose and a vital part of living a truly intentional life. Whether it's in our careers, our relationships, or even our personal sense of self, the deep human need to matter drives our choices, our connections, and our growth.
But in today's hyper-distracted, fast-paced world, the question, do I matter, is one many of us wrestle with in silence. Today, we are diving into this life-altering topic, but from a fresh and profound perspective, through the lens of neuroscience, mindfulness, and the mind-body connection.
Before we dive into this transformative conversation, let's take a moment to highlight the incredible episodes we had last week. On Tuesday, I spoke with number one New York Times bestselling author Dan Heath, who shared insights from his latest book, Reset. How to Change What's Not Working.
We explored how identifying leverage points can help you break through inertia and create lasting, meaningful change in your habits, relationships, and systems. Then, on Thursday, I had the honor of hosting Dr. Allison Woodbrooks, Harvard professor and author of the new book, Talk, The Science of Conversation, The Art of Being Ourselves.
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