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Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Dr. Kate Bowler on Why There is No Cure for Being Human EP 371

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

Mental Health, Alternative Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 779 Ratings

🗓️ 10 November 2023

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

Join John R. Miles on "Passion Struck" as he converses with the inspiring Dr. Kate Bowler, a New York Times bestselling author and a beacon of hope in understanding the complexities of the human spirit. In a world that often glosses over the messiness of life with superficial platitudes, Dr. Bowler brings a raw, unfiltered perspective on dealing with life's harshest realities. Kate is the author of Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I've Loved and No Cure for Being Human. Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/kate-bowler-why-there-is-no-cure-for-being-human/  Passion Struck is Now Available for Pre-Order Want to learn the 12 philosophies that the most successful people use to create a limitless life? Get over $300 in free gifts when you pre-order John R. Miles’s new book, Passion Struck, which will be released on February 6, 2024. Sponsors Brought to you by OneSkin. Get 15% off your order using code Passionstruck at https://www.oneskin.co/#oneskinpod. Brought to you by Indeed: Claim your SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT now at Indeed dot com slash PASSIONSTRUCK. Brought to you by Lifeforce: Join me and thousands of others who have transformed their lives through Lifeforce's proactive and personalized approach to healthcare. Visit MyLifeforce.com today to start your membership and receive an exclusive $200 off. Brought to you by Hello Fresh. Use code passion 50 to get 50% off plus free shipping!  --► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to: https://passionstruck.com/deals/ Facing Life's Storms: Dr. Kate Bowler on Finding Meaning Amidst Trials In this emotionally stirring episode of "Passion Struck" with John R. Miles, we delve into the heart of human resilience with the remarkable Dr. Kate Bowler. As an author, professor, and guiding light of hope, Dr. Bowler shares her profound journey through the trials of a stage IV colon cancer diagnosis, questioning the cliché that "everything happens for a reason." She opens up about her search for meaning in the chaos of life and her courageous battle against the false narrative of a perfect life promoted by a culture obsessed with relentless positivity.   Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! How to Connect with John Want to uncover your profound sense of Mattering? I provide my master class on five simple steps to achieving it. Want to hear my best interviews? Check out my starter packs on intentional behavior change, women at the top of their game, longevity, and well-being, and overcoming adversity. Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/ 

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Coming up next on Passion Stride.

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One of the common myths that I see in American religion

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is really fundamentally about, and this is where I think of it not as civil religion

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like worshiping the founding of America itself, but what stories do we have about Americans?

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And I think among religions that have popped up in America, almost all of them share some common myths, which is in the power of righteous

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individuals. It's in the overwhelming faith in the power of the mind. Try doing this in France. Go ahead and going drop this theology

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down in the middle of Paris and be like your optimism changes your life. These are deeply

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American beliefs that we have that counter a lot of wonderful European skepticism.

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And also it's a trajectory toward unlimited progress and unlimited resources.

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None of these beliefs assume that anything is ever a scarce resource, but more will always make more.

0:58.0

Welcome to Passion Struck.

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Hi, I'm your host John R Miles and on the show we decipher the secrets, tips, and guidance of the

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world's most inspiring people and turn their wisdom into practical advice for

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you and those around you. Our mission is to help you unlock the power of

1:15.4

intentionality so that you can become the best version of yourself. If you're

1:19.8

new to the show, I offer advice and answer listener questions on Fridays.

1:24.9

We have long-form interviews the rest of the week with guests ranging from astronauts to

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authors, CEOs, creators, innovators, scientists, military leaders, visionaries, and

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athletes. Now let's go out there and become Passion Struck.

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Hello everyone and welcome back to episode 371 of Passion Struck.

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Ranked by Apple is one of the top 10 most popular health podcast and the number one

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alternative health podcast. And thank you to all of you who come back weekly to listen

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