Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Why Do We Keep Repeating the Same Mistakes? | Kati Morton - EP 781

June 16, 2026·1h 1m·5-min readnarrativeself improvement
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This episode of Passion Struck explores the deep emotional patterns rooted in childhood that drive adult behaviors like perfectionism, burnout, and people-pleasing, arguing that these habits were once protective adaptations rather than personal failings. Host John R. Miles and guest Kat

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Kati Morton

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Mentions

Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Kati MortonJohn R. MilesGordon Flett

Books

Why Do I Keep Doing This?by Kati MortonThe Mattering Effectby John R. MilesThe Power of Matteringby Zach Mercurio

Research & Papers

Self-Determination Theoryby Richard Ryan and Edward Deci

Topics

AnxietyDepressionHabitsMental HealthParentingProductivitySelf ImprovementTherapy

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