The Space Where You Matter
John R. Miles—on identity, intentionality, and inner truth
Explore The Power to Matter. In this solo series, I explore one of the most essential—and overlooked—needs of our time: the need to matter. From the psychology of identity to the micro-moments that build self-worth, these episodes offer a blueprint for living a more intentional, purpose-driven life. Whether you're facing burnout, disconnection, or simply asking “Do I count?”—this playlist is your reminder that you do.
Learn how to rebuild significance from the inside out, and spark meaningful change in your relationships, career, and community.
The Miracle on the Hudson and the Culture of Mattering
Greatness isn’t improvised—it’s prepared in quiet moments through how we treat one another.
Overcoming Quiet Desperation
When your life looks fine on the outside but feels hollow on the inside, it’s time to listen to what your soul is trying to say.
Why Serendipity Isn’t an Accident—And How It Reveals What Truly Matters
We often think of serendipity as a fluke. A lucky break. A random spark in the middle of the chaos. But what if serendipity isn’t about chance at all—and instead, about presence?
How Deep Work Unlocks the Five Keys to a Life That Matters
In a culture that equates busyness with success and distraction with normalcy, we’ve lost touch with what it really means to be present. Deep work isn’t just about concentration—it’s about reconnection. To purpose. To clarity. To yourself.
5 Lessons I Learned From Surviving Hurricane Helene
We often talk about resilience in theory—something to call on when life gets hard. But when disaster actually strikes and you lose everything, resilience stops being a concept and becomes a lifeline.
Fading into Insignificance
Because being ignored hurts more than being opposed—and belonging is a human need, not a bonus.
Why We All Crave to Matter
In this episode of the Passion Struck podcast, I take you on a journey into a concept that’s reshaping how I see the world—and I believe it can reshape yours too: mattering.
The Spirit of Mattering: What Scrooge Really Discovered
The greatest transformation isn’t generosity—it’s the realization that you matter.
Find Your Matter Meter
We live in a world that tells us to earn our worth, to chase applause, and to prove ourselves at every turn. But I’ve learned—sometimes the hard way—that the deepest kind of confidence doesn’t come from external validation. It comes from within.
The Cracks That Make Us Whole
Perfection isn’t the goal. Presence is. And your cracks? They’re where the light gets in.
When Success Becomes the Distraction: Reclaiming What Matters
It wasn’t a dramatic collapse. No flashing red lights. No existential rock bottom.
The Hidden Crisis of Family Mattering
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?
Why Mattering Is the One Metric Leaders Can’t Ignore
Have you ever worked tirelessly, hit every target—and still felt… invisible? Like your effort could vanish tomorrow and no one would even notice? I’ve felt that too. And I know I’m not alone.