The Hidden Crisis of Family Mattering—And How to Fix It

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John R. Miles

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🗓️ 7 March 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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In this episode, John uncovers a silent epidemic affecting families everywhere—the loss of mattering—and explores how small daily actions can rebuild connection, trust, and belonging.

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0:00.0	What if the strength of your family doesn't come from grand gestures, but from the small moments you don't even notice?
0:06.4	In episode 582, I dive into how tiny, everyday choices can either bring you closer together or slowly create distance.
0:15.0	Join me as we uncover the quiet, often overlooked actions that truly hold families together.
0:20.8	Welcome to Passionstruck. Hi, I'm your
0:22.7	host, John R. Miles, and on the show, we decipher the secrets, tips, and guidance of the world's
0:28.6	most inspiring people and turned their wisdom into practical advice for you and those around you.
0:34.8	Our mission is to help you unlock the power of intentionality
0:39.3	so that you can become the best version of yourself. If you're new to the show, I offer advice
0:44.3	and answer listener questions on Fridays. We have long-form interviews the rest of the week
0:50.3	with guests ranging from astronauts to authors, CEOs, creators, innovators, scientists, military leaders,
0:58.2	visionaries, and athletes. Now, let's go out there and become Passionstruck.
1:03.6	Hey there, Passionstruck, fam. Welcome to episode 582. Whether you've been with me for a while
1:08.7	or this is your first time this is where we challenge
1:12.0	conventional thinking and create lives of impact earlier this week we explore two incredible
1:16.8	conversations that reshaped how we think about human potential and purpose on tuesday i sat down
1:22.8	with natalie namaste a renowned holistic healer to explore the power of the solar plexus chakra and how
1:29.1	tapping into your inner energy can transform your confidence, relationships, and well-being.
1:34.2	Then on Thursday, Dr. Sam Wilkinson joined me to dive into the evolutionary science of Perkis.
1:39.0	How our biology and psychology shape the meaning of our existence, and why free will plays a crucial role in
1:44.9	our lives. And today, we're bringing it back to something even more personal, the way we
1:49.8	experience connection in our families. At first glance, everything looks fine, a family sharing a meal,
1:56.0	a couple sitting together in the same room, parents checking in with their kids. Beneath the surface,
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