<p>What if the distance between you and the people who matter most isn’t measured in miles—but in missed conversations?</p><p>In this week’s episode of <em>Passion Struck</em>, host John R. Miles sits down with Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and bestselling author Charles Duhigg to explore how extraordinary conversations rebuild connection and trust.</p><p>Duhigg’s book, <a href="https://amzn.to/4o0ssk1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection</em></a>, decodes why some discussions deepen relationships while others quietly drive people apart. Together, we explore the neuroscience of belonging, how to reconnect when you’ve drifted apart, and why the key to stronger relationships starts with listening differently.</p><p>This conversation marks the fourth installment in our series <em>The Forces That Shape Us</em>—following episodes on gravity, doubt, luck, and defiance—by uncovering the invisible force that binds us together: communication.</p><p><strong>🎧 Listen + Watch + Go Deeper</strong></p><p>All episode resources—including guest links, my books <em>You Matter, Luma</em> and <em>Passion Struck</em>, <em>The Ignited Life</em> Substack, and <em>Start Mattering</em> store—are gathered here: 👉 <a href="https://linktr.ee/John_R_Miles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>linktr.ee/John_R_Miles</strong></a></p><p>To learn more about Charles Duhigg, visit <a href="https://charlesduhigg.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>charlesduhigg.com</strong></a>.</p><p><strong>🧠 About the Episode</strong></p><ul><li>Discover <em>The Secret Language of Connection</em>—and why some conversations transform relationships while others divide them.</li><li>Learn practical tools to rebuild trust when communication has broken down.</li><li>Explore <em>The Matching Principle</em>—the art of speaking the same emotional language as others.</li><li>Understand how to reconnect when you’ve drifted apart and create psychological safety through presence and empathy.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>✨ Join The Ignited Life Community</strong></p><p>If this episode stirred something in you, <em>The Ignited Life</em> is where the transformation continues. Each week, I share behind-the-scenes insights, science-backed tools, and reflections to help you turn intention into action.</p><p>🔗 Subscribe free at <a href="https://theignitedlife.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>TheIgnitedLife.net</strong></a></p><p><strong>💡 Support the Movement</strong></p><p>Everyone deserves to feel valued and important. Show it. Wear it. Live it.</p><p>Visit <a href="https://startmattering.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>StartMattering.com</strong></a></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>