Passion Struck with John R. Miles
The Lens Method: A New Way to Reframe Your Inner World | EP 612
16 May 2025
In this powerful solo episode, John R. Miles explores a skill that could radically change how you experience adversity, uncertainty, and emotional overwhelm—reframing. But not the kind tied to false positivity or denial. Instead, John unveils the LENS Method, a practical, neuroscience-backed framework for transforming the story you tell yourself—so you can move from survival to self-mastery.Drawing from research by Dr. Daniel Siegel, Carol Dweck, Martin Seligman, and others, this episode unpacks why reframing isn’t spin—it’s strategy. Through storytelling, psychology, and personal insight, John shows how to use the four LENS steps to reduce emotional reactivity, activate resilience, and reconnect with the values that define your best self.Click here for the full shownotes: https://passionstruck.com/the-lens-framework-new-reframe-your-inner-world/Join the Ignition Room!Join the new free Passion Struck Community to win Passion Struck merchandise! - The Ignition Room: https://station.page/passionstruckKey Takeaways:Reframing is not about denial—it’s about redefining the story.Cognitive reappraisal can regulate the brain’s threat response.Neuroplasticity means your brain can be trained to think differently.Learned optimism and growth mindset are skills, not traits.The LENS Method (Label, Examine, Name, Step) provides a practical path forward.When you shift your story, you shift your life.If you liked the show, please leave us a review—it only takes a moment and helps us reach more people! Don’t forget to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.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 found yourself in a moment where everything looks fine on the outside, but inside it's like you're just not there? You're checking the boxes, showing up, but you've stopped feeling. In episode 612, we're not talking about burnout or breakdown. We're talking about something quieter and maybe even more dangerous. Because the real question isn't,
How do I stay strong? It's how do I shift the story I'm telling myself before it breaks me? What if resilience starts with one small internal change? And what if you already have the tools to make it? 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 612 of Passion Struck.
Before we dive in to today's conversation, I want to share a few updates that I couldn't be more excited about. First, after months of design and intention, we have launched the Passion Struck clothing line. This collection isn't just apparel. It's wearable belief. From You Matter, Live Like It, to Own Your Own Spark, every piece was created to reflect what we stand for as a movement.
Living with courage, clarity, and purpose. To celebrate, we're also running a giveaway. When you join the Ignition Room, our community for episode reflections, prompts, and behind-the-scenes conversations, you'll be automatically entered to win a PassionStruck t-shirt and hat from the new line. Joining is completely free. Just head to the show notes to sign up.
And while we're on the subject of deeper connection, I also want to tell you about something that we're also creating. We are replacing my newsletter, Live Intentionally, with our new sub stack, The Ignited Life.
it's the written companion to everything we're building here each week i'll share mental fitness tools behind the scenes stories and practices i don't publish anywhere else both spaces the ignition room and the ignited life are built to help you take what you hear in these episodes and actually apply it to your life now on to today's episode
We're deep into Mental Health Awareness Month now, and this episode keeps pulling on a thread we've been following together from the start, how we care for our inner world when life gets messy. In episode 606, I explored why mental health isn't just emotional, it's existential. And then in episode 609, I broke down five science-backed habits that can anchor you when everything feels unstable.
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