BELONGING: The Secret to a Life of Deep Impact and Connection | EP 668

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

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🗓️ 26 September 2025

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Most of us spend much of our lives trying to fit in, smoothing our edges, editing our quirks, and becoming who the world wants us to be. But fitting in isn’t the same as belonging.

Belonging is about coming home to yourself and then building spaces where others can do the same. It’s about creating deep connection and living a life that feels both meaningful and aligned.

In episode 669 of Passion Struck, John tackles the question of how to build belonging using a simple, yet powerful framework he developed called BELONG — six choices that help you reclaim your identity, stop performing for approval, and create a life of purpose.

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0:00.0	Coming up next on Passionstruck, the greatest crisis in the world today might not be
0:06.2	disconnection, but dislocation from our truest selves.
0:10.6	We spend so much of our lives trying to fit in, smoothing our edges, editing our quirks,
0:17.8	pretending to be who the world wants us to be. But belonging isn't the same as blending.
0:24.8	Belonging isn't about erasing yourself to feel accepted. It's about coming home to who you truly are
0:32.4	and inviting others to do the same. And when we get belonging wrong, we don't just lose connection. We lose
0:40.2	ourselves. Today, we're going to explore how to find our way back, not by waiting for
0:46.4	permission, but by building belonging one choice at a time. Welcome to Passionstruck. I'm your host,
0:54.0	John Miles. This is the show where we
0:56.7	explore the art of human flourishing and what it truly means to live like it matters. Each week,
1:02.5	I sit down with change makers, creators, scientists, and everyday heroes to decode the human
1:07.8	experience and uncover the tools that help us lead with meaning, heal
1:11.9	what hurts, and pursue the fullest expression of who we're capable of becoming.
1:17.2	Whether you're designing your future, developing as a leader, or seeking deeper alignment
1:21.0	in your life, this show is your invitation to grow with purpose and act with intention.
1:26.6	Because the secret to a life of deep
1:28.8	purpose, connection, and impact is choosing to live like you matter. Welcome to episode 669
1:35.7	of Passion Struck and week four of our decoding humanity series. To all of you who come back
1:41.9	week after week, thank you.
1:49.0	Your support has helped build not just a podcast, but a mattering revolution.
1:56.6	If this show has helped you live more intentionally or lead more authentically, I'd love your help in two quick ways.
1:59.6	First, share this episode with someone who needs it.
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