Closing the Exposure Gap: Why Comfort Zones Become Cages w/John R. Miles | EP 651
15 August - 27 minsIn this pivotal episode of the Reclaiming Wellness series, John R. Miles tackles the hidden cost of safetyism — the cultural obsession with eliminating risk — and how it’s creating what he calls the “Exposure Gap.” Drawing on insights from Dr. Wolfgang Linden’s work on exposure therapy, Jonathan Haidt’s research on safetyism, and Dr. Kevin Tracey’s groundbreaking vagus nerve science, John explains why avoiding discomfort weakens our nervous system and resilience over time. You’ll learn why controlled exposure to manageable stress is crucial for developing emotional and physical resilience. With real-world examples, a practical four-step “Bridge Crossing Plan,” and actionable strategies, this...
Series Episodes
Jennifer Tosti-Kharas & Christopher Wong Michaelson on the Work Worth Doing | EP 652
John Miles speaks with Jennifer Tosti-Kharas and Christopher Wong Michaelson about redefining success and uncovering what truly makes work worth doing.
50 mins
19 August Finished
Dr. Kevin Tracey on How the Vagus Nerve Fights Rheumatoid Arthritis | EP 650
Discover how Dr. Kevin Tracey’s groundbreaking research on the vagus nerve is revolutionizing medicine — from rheumatoid arthritis breakthroughs to the future of inflammation treatment.
1 hour 8 mins
14 August Finished
Wolfgang Linden on How to Know When It’s Time to Take a Risk | EP 649
On Passion Struck, Dr. Wolfgang Linden reveals how to recognize the pivotal moments when taking an emotional or life-changing risk can lead to healing, growth, and stronger relationships.
57 mins
12 August Finished
Is Your Wellness Routine Backfiring? Meet the Absorption Gap w/ John R. Miles | EP 468
Discover why your perfectly optimized wellness routine might be making you feel worse—and how to close the invisible Absorption Gap that’s silently draining your energy.
24 mins
8 August Finished
Dr. Erika Schwartz on Why You Don’t Feel Like You Anymore | EP 647
In episode 647, Dr. Erika Schwartz uncovers the hidden hormonal, emotional, and systemic causes behind why so many people feel off—and how to reclaim your health and vitality.
59 mins
7 August Finished
