Passion Struck with John R. Miles
How to Build a Mental Health Ecosystem That Honors Who You Are w/John R. Miles | EP 615
23 May 2025
What if the problem isn’t that you’re broken, but that your environment no longer reflects who you are?In this solo episode, John takes you inside one of the most overlooked truths about mental health: it doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It lives in the patterns, people, and places you move through every day. Sharing a personal story of hidden anxiety during a high-functioning season of life, he introduces H.O.M.E.—a four-part framework to help you build a mental ecosystem that supports resilience, alignment, and real emotional well-being.Click here for full show notes!Introducing — The Ignited LifeIn our weekly Substack, I share tools, stories, and strategies to help you live with clarity, alignment, and purpose.Subscribe to theignitedlife.net — and start building a life that reflects who you really are.You’ll learn:Why habits alone won’t save you if they’re misaligned with your identityHow relationships either reinforce your truth or drain itThe role of meaning as a daily anchor, not just a big ideaWhy emotional space is the key to long-term sustainabilityThis episode is a blueprint for creating the internal and external conditions where you don’t just survive—you belong.How to Connect with John:Connect with John on Twitter at @John_RMilesFollow him on Instagram at @John_R_MilesSubscribe to our main YouTube Channel and to our YouTube Clips ChannelFor more insights and resources, visit John’s websiteWant to explore where you stand on the path to becoming Passion Struck? Take our 20-question quiz on Passionstruck.com and find out today!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Full Episode
Coming up next on Passion Struck, have you ever felt like you're doing everything right, but still feel like something's wrong? You've got the habits, the structure, maybe even the success, but deep down, you're misaligned. This episode isn't about more mindset hacks. It's about the quiet reason your clarity, peace, and energy keep slipping through the cracks. Because maybe the problem isn't you.
Maybe it's the system you're living in. Today, I'm walking you through a powerful framework, not to fix yourself, but to build a life that finally fits. It's not just about mental health. It's about coming home to who you really are. 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 PassionStruck. Hey everyone, John here, and welcome to episode 615 of Passion Struck.
Before we get into today's conversation, I want to share something that's been a long time coming. We have officially launched the Ignited Life, our new Substack platform this week. It's not just a newsletter. It's a home for everything we talk about here, written, unpacked, and made real. If the podcast is where you hear the spark, The Ignited Life is where you hold the flame.
Each week, I'm sharing ideas on personal mastery, emotional fitness, and the quiet architecture of a meaningful life. Tools and stories I've never shared anywhere else. No clickbait, no noise, just real clarity for people who want to live intentionally. especially when the world gets loud. You can sign up now at theignitedlife.net or by going to passionstruck.com.
I promise it'll stretch you in the best way. And if you're already a subscriber, thank you. This movement is growing because of you. Now onto today's episode. We've spent May honoring Mental Health Awareness Month, not just by talking about symptoms, but by asking deeper questions. In episode 606, we explored why mental health is the root of everything that matters.
In episode 609, I shared five practices that help anchor you in seasons of uncertainty. And in episode 612, we dug into how to reframe your inner world for resilience. And the conversations this past week pushed that even further. On Tuesday, I was joined by Joseph Nguyen.
author of Don't Believe Everything You Think, where we unpack how our thoughts can become prisons and how releasing your grip on mental stories opens the door to clarity, peace, and self-compassion. Then on Thursday, Janet Edley joined me to explore the intersection of Eastern philosophy, healing, and the art of living consciously.
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