What Does It Truly Mean To Matter In A World That Feels Disconnected? With John Miles

21/11/2025 20 min
What Does It Truly Mean To Matter In A World That Feels Disconnected? With John Miles

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On this episode of the Inner Peace, Better Health Podcast, we sit down with John Miles, award-winning author, visionary speaker, and founder of the Passion Struck Movement. This conversation cuts straight into the real stuff: why so many people feel invisible even while achieving more than ever, how modern culture confuses validation with true mattering, and what the science and spirituality of mattering teach us about belonging, identity, and meaning.
John breaks down how micro-choices shape purpose. He also explains why today’s digital culture erodes deep connection and why children must learn the language of mattering early to build a more resilient, empathetic society. This is a grounded, practical, and bold conversation that challenges the way we define success, fulfillment, and human impact.
ABOUT THE GUEST :
John Miles is the creator of Passion Struck, a global movement empowering millions to live intentionally. He’s an award-winning author, behavioral science researcher, and podcast host known for bridging psychology, spirituality, and purpose-driven leadership. A former Fortune 50 executive, John now teaches the science of mattering and human flourishing worldwide.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
• Mattering is not the same as belonging. Belonging means being included. Mattering means being valued for your impact.
• A lack of mattering leads to psychological and physical consequences including anxiety, depression, cardiovascular stress and emotional withdrawal.
• Modern digital culture amplifies isolation by promoting individualism instead of human connection.
• True success is not status-driven. It is impact-driven and rooted in relationships, meaning and contribution.
• Intentional living starts with micro-moments and daily choices. These decisions ultimately shape identity and fulfillment.
• Spiritual traditions across the world validate the universal human desire to matter. This parallels modern behavioral science.
• Children must learn the foundations of mattering early. Their values are shaped between ages 4–10 and determine future emotional resilience.
• Society becomes more empathetic when individuals transform one-to-one relationships. Change starts with personal connection, not mass movements.
• Parents who feel they don’t matter struggle to model emotional connection for their children. This influences Gen Z and Gen Alpha deeply.
• Teaching mattering creates ripple effects—one act of acknowledgement can alter hundreds of lives indirectly.

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