Passion Struck with John R. Miles

The Prison of Protection: Why Your Armor is Blocking Your Life | John R. Miles - EP 768

May 15, 2026·29 min·5-min readnarrativeself improvement
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The episode explores how the psychological 'armor' we develop to survive early adversity—such as perfectionism, hyper-independence, or relentless achievement—can become invisible prisons that prevent authentic connection and fulfillment. Host John R. Miles argues that healing isn’t about

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John R. MilesTony StarkAmy PurdyPaul ContiGuy Winch

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Good Will Huntingby Matt Damon and Ben Affleck

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Mental HealthPersonal FinanceSelf Improvement

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