Life Crafting & Pursuing Purpose
FEBRUARY 21ST, 2024
EPISODE 30: Life Crafting & Pursuing Purpose
Ever wondered how passion and purpose intertwine to shape our lives? Or considered the role of adaptability and vision in navigating our paths?
In this episode, Dr. Scott explores these questions with John Miles, author of Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life. John brings unique insights from his experiences in the Navy and Fortune 50 companies, highlighting the power of long-term vision and the importance of being adaptable. Together, they’ll explore the power of mattering, the impact of loneliness, and the influence of relationships and environments on our sense of self.
Tune in as they connect the dots between passion, purpose, and play to discover how we can all be a little more “passion struck”.
Topics We Break Down
How different experiences and exposure enrich our perspective.
What play can teach us about ourselves and others in our adult life.
How tapping into different sides of your true self supports honing your craft.
The power of passion combined with perseverance.
Allowing your uniqueness to make its impact on the world.
Discerning between misalignment and a lack of resilience.
The true equation behind the path to happiness.
What it might look like to embody other people with the sense that they matter.
Finding self-compassion along the journey.
LISTEN TO THE EPISODE
Show Notes
Episode Links:
Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life by John R Miles
The Importance of Play as an Adult by John R Miles
Gratitude Revealed: Catch the Wave (Film)
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Special Guest
JOHN R MILES
John R. Miles is the dynamic force behind Passion Struck®, captivating millions with his globally-renowned podcast and national radio show, and cementing his status as a guiding voice in alternative health and leadership. A former U.S. Navy officer and Fortune 50 senior executive, he is celebrated as a transformative leader in intentional behavior change and personal mastery. As an author, entrepreneur, and podcast host, John's profound insights and inspirational guidance have earned him accolades as a visionary in modern leadership. John is the author of "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life."
Your Host
DR. SCOTT LYONS
Dr. Scott Lyons is a licensed holistic psychologist, educator and author of the book Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others, with Hachette publishing. Scott is also the host of The Gently Used Human Podcast, a delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used.
As a renowned body-based trauma expert, Doctor of Osteopathy (Spain) and Mind-Body Medicine specialist, Scott helps people to break free from cycles of pain, limited beliefs, and trauma. Scott is an innovator in transformative wellness and trauma therapy, teaching over half a million people internationally over the past twenty years how to relieve stress and restore vitality. Scott has worked with many of the country’s top leaders and CEOs as an executive coach and wellness consultant.
Scott is the creator of The Embody Lab—the largest online learning platform for body-based trauma therapies—and developer of Somatic Stress Release™, a holistic process of restoring biological resilience, taught in over 20 countries. Scott is also the founder and progressive designer of Omala, a wellness brand dedicated to creating sustainably sourced tools for transformation.
About the Podcast
THE GENTLY USED HUMAN
Dr. Scott Lyons and his world renowned guests take us into the delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used. From passion to pain, glory to defeat, comedy to drama to tragedy, we’ve all been through it. This show unpacks the psychology and humor needed to keep you thriving on the roller coaster of being human.