The Ignited Life: Philosophical First Aid for Being Human

The Ignited Life: Philosophical First Aid for Being Human

Astronaut Chris Cassidy on the Importance in Life of Being Present

Episode 26

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John R. Miles
May 20, 2025
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Leadership isn’t just about where you’re going. It’s about who you’re being in the moment.

In this high-impact episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Captain Chris Cassidy—Navy SEAL, NASA astronaut, and former Chief Astronaut of the United States—to explore what it means to lead through adversity, show up fully, and find clarity in even the most extreme environments.

From surviving the grueling trials of SEAL BUD/S training to conducting spacewalks on the International Space Station, Chris’s path has been anything but ordinary. Yet his most powerful insights come from moments that forced him to slow down, refocus, and be completely present.

Together, they explore:

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