Unshackle Yourself from Shameflammation: How to Identify and Conquer Your Inner Demons
At some stage, we all feel shame, yet when it becomes a persistent presence in our lives, what then? That’s
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At some stage, we all feel shame, yet when it becomes a persistent presence in our lives, what then? That’s
Do you feel like you are in a rut? Are your feelings, thoughts, and ideas being repressed or disregarded? The
What Does It Mean to Have a Strong Moral Compass? (And How to Build One) When I was serving as
For as long as I can recall, I have been troubled by the belief that I am devoid of creativity.
If you are a frequent listener to the Passion Struck podcast, you have likely heard me talk about my morning
“Good is the enemy of great” is a phrase made famous by Jim Collins that refers to settling for less
Have you ever found yourself in a difficult situation and felt like everything was going wrong? You’re not alone. Everyone
Are you feeling stuck? Do you feel like your life is passing by, and all of a sudden, it’s been
I receive many listener inquiries about pain, trauma, challenges, and struggles. Many of these questions revolve around the idea of
Most people are familiar with the myth of Pandora’s box as the tale the ancient Greeks devised to justify the
The year 2022 has indeed been a year with its ups and downs. The war in Ukraine had detrimental effects
Experiencing the holiday spirit is a special time of year for many people around the world. It offers a chance
Life has its ups and downs for each one of us. Every day, bad things could happen to you or
“Never give up!”, “Don’t quit!” “Keep on going” and Vince Lombardi’s famous quote, “Winners never quit, and quitters never win,”
Anger is the sensation your brain gets when you feel you are shortchanged. Perhaps someone cuts in front of you
Thanksgiving Day is observed in the United States annually on the fourth Thursday in November. Today marks another of such
As humans, we tend to naturally gravitate towards pleasurable things and follow the path of least resistance. Therefore, when we
Two weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of forgiveness, and it had an unexpectedly strong response. It’s been a
You desire to be successful. You long to achieve or surpass a goal or expectation you have set for yourself.
We all make missteps. It’s part of human nature and seeing as no one is perfect, we’ve all likely been
You are waiting for an elevator. The doors slide open, you enter, and they close. As the elevator begins its
In my Passion Struck podcast episode from last week, I explained why experiencing pain is the pathway to growth. In
In the world of self-improvement, we often discuss “resiliency” as a barometer for mental performance. But, it wasn’t until I
Have you ever, with your best intentions, made a decision that turned out to be a poor or detrimental one?
There is a simple and insightful psychological test where a glass is partially filled with water, and people are asked
For centuries, theologians and philosophers have debated one of the most central questions of human existence: whether or not we
“Time is the currency of life” is a popular quote that emphasizes time’s importance. However, so few of us know
As humans, we are social beings who have evolved to co-exist and interact with one another. As a species throughout
The Dangers of Making Excuses: Why They’re Costing You More Than You Think In 2001, at the height of her
Over the past several weeks, I have interviewed several guests on the Passion Struck podcast who have experienced the consequences
John R. Miles is a culture and mattering keynote speaker, motivational speaker, leadership development expert, bestselling author, human performance coach, and host of the award-winning Passion Struck podcast.