The Ignited Life with John R. Miles

The Ignited Life with John R. Miles

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The Ignited Life with John R. Miles
The Ignited Life with John R. Miles
The Hidden Crisis of Family Mattering
The Space Where You Matter: John R. Miles—on identity, intentionality, and inner truth.

The Hidden Crisis of Family Mattering

Why Feeling Seen at Home Shapes Everything

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John R. Miles
Jun 11, 2025
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Have you ever felt like you didn’t quite belong—even among the people closest to you? Like your voice, your needs, or even your presence was being overlooked in the one place it should never be?

In this solo episode, I open up about one of the most unspoken challenges in modern family life: the crisis of mattering. Drawing from attachment theory, developmental psychology, and my own reflections, I explore how feeling invisible within our families can shape everything from our self-worth to the way we love others.

Because here’s what I’ve learned—mattering isn’t just a bonus in families. It’s the foundation. When we feel seen, safe, and significant at home, everything else gets stronger. But when we don’t? That pain can echo for generations.

From this episode, you’ll learn:

Listen ad-free to this heartfelt conversation about why the most important place to feel you matter—is home.

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