Sebastian Galarza

The Social Paradox: William von Hippel on Happiness and Connection

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Modern life promises us everything our ancestors could never imagine: comfort, freedom, security, and endless choice. Yet beneath this abundance, millions of people feel lonelier, more anxious, and more invisible than ever. Why does success so often leave us unfulfilled? Why does freedom without belonging quietly erode our happiness? In this episode of Passion Struck, […]

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Legacy in Action: How Cheryl McKissack Daniel is Rewriting the American Dream

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We often think legacy has to come from privilege. Big names. Big fortunes. Stories of families like the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts, whose wealth and influence shaped American history. But there is another kind of legacy. One that rises from hardship. One built on resilience, faith, and relentless determination. This is the story of the McKissack

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Invisible Trauma: How to Begin Healing from Within

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We often think trauma has to be loud. Car crashes. War. Abuse. These are the stories we associate with trauma. They’re the ones that make headlines, that come with visible wounds and ER visits. But there’s another kind of trauma. It’s quieter. Harder to name. And often, even harder to heal. It’s the trauma of

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The 9 Anxiety Types & How to Treat Them with Dr. Nicole Cain
Dr. Nicole Cain on Why Panic Is an Alarm and How to Calm It

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Dr. Nicole Cain knows what it feels like to live in the grip of anxiety. As both a naturopathic doctor and clinical psychologist, she has spent years helping people who feel trapped in cycles of panic, fear, and emotional overwhelm. Her new book, Panic Proof: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever, takes

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Ingrid Clayton on How to Stop Fawning and Break Free From People-Pleasing

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We often hear about the classic trauma responses: fight, flight, or freeze. But there is a fourth response—one that hides in plain sight, masquerading as kindness or empathy—that keeps countless people stuck in cycles of self-abandonment. It is called fawning. In this episode of Passion Struck, I sit down with Dr. Ingrid Clayton, clinical psychologist

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The Living Code: How to Recode Your Humanity

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We live in a culture obsessed with appearances. Résumés, morning routines, highlight reels, curated social feeds—on the surface, everything looks impressive. But storms don’t test the surface. They test the foundation. That’s why I created something I call The Living Code. It’s not another hack, habit stack, or quick fix. It’s a blueprint for building

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Caroline Fleck on Why Validation Fuels Our Sense of Mattering
Caroline Fleck on Why Validation Is Key to Mattering in Life

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What if the key to healing anxiety, easing perfectionism, and building resilience isn’t working harder—but being truly seen? In this episode of Passion Struck, I sit down with Dr. Caroline Fleck—clinical psychologist, researcher, and author of Validation: How the Skill Set That Revolutionized Psychology Will Transform Your Relationships, Increase Your Influence, and Change Your Life—to

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Bruce Miller & Virginia Sturm: How the Social Brain Holds the Key to Our Humanity

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What if the key to understanding empathy, creativity, and even our sense of mattering lies within the circuits of the brain? In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles is joined by world-renowned neuroscientists Dr. Bruce Miller and Dr. Virginia Sturm to explore their groundbreaking new book, Mysteries of the Social Brain: Understanding Human

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Jay Vidyarthi on How to Reclaim Your Mind in the Digital Age

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In today’s hyperconnected world, technology has become as psychoactive as any substance—shaping how we feel, what we think, and even how we see ourselves. But what if the answer isn’t to reject our devices, but to transform our relationship with them? In this episode of Passion Struck, I sit down with designer, entrepreneur, and mindfulness

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Dr. Jodi Blinco on the Inner Alchemy of Being Human

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What if the very chaos, fear, and stuck points you face every day were actually the raw ingredients for your greatest transformation? In this episode of Passion Struck, I sit down with Dr. Jodi Blinco—founder of The U School, ZenLeader, and Yoga Cowgirl—to explore the alchemy of being human. Drawing from her groundbreaking book, Inner

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The Fulfillment Gap: When the Climb Costs More than It Gives

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What if the very thing you’ve been working so hard for—the climb, the title, the success—ends up costing more than it gives? In this special solo episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles uncovers the Fulfillment Gap, the hidden divide between external achievement and internal meaning. Drawing on powerful research, real-life stories, and his own

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Tien Tzuo on Why Agility Is the Key to Finding Fulfillment

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In this episode of Passion Struck, I’m joined by Tien Tzuo, Founder and CEO of Zuora, one of the earliest executives at Salesforce, and the bestselling author of Founders, Keepers: Why Founders Are Built to Fail, and What it Takes to Succeed. Tien pulls back the curtain on the paradox of being a founder—the very

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Legacy in Action: How Cheryl McKissack Daniel is Rewriting the American Dream

Invisible Trauma: How to Begin Healing from Within

The 9 Anxiety Types & How to Treat Them with Dr. Nicole Cain
Dr. Nicole Cain on Why Panic Is an Alarm and How to Calm It

Ingrid Clayton on How to Stop Fawning and Break Free From People-Pleasing

The Living Code: How to Recode Your Humanity

Caroline Fleck on Why Validation Fuels Our Sense of Mattering
Caroline Fleck on Why Validation Is Key to Mattering in Life

Jay Vidyarthi on How to Reclaim Your Mind in the Digital Age

Dr. Jodi Blinco on the Inner Alchemy of Being Human

The Fulfillment Gap: When the Climb Costs More than It Gives

Tien Tzuo on Why Agility Is the Key to Finding Fulfillment

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