<p>In this episode of <em>Passion Struck</em>, host John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Sunita Sah—physician, behavioral scientist, and author of <a href="https://amzn.to/471Yqqf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes</em></a>—to explore one of the most overlooked yet essential human forces: defiance.</p><p>Part of our ongoing series <em>The Forces That Shape Us</em>, this conversation dives into why we struggle to say no, even when our inner voice knows we should. Dr. Sah reveals how subtle social pressures—from authority, hierarchy, and culture—can override our values and decisions without us realizing it. She explains the neuroscience behind compliance, why defying those pressures feels so uncomfortable, and how to develop the moral courage to stand firm when it matters most.</p><p>Catch more of Dr. Sunita Sah: <a href="https://www.sunitasah.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sunitasah.com/</a></p><p><strong>Click here for the full shownotes!</strong></p><p>Preorder John's new Children's Book, <strong><em>You Matter, Luma</em></strong><em>: </em><a href="https://youmatterluma.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youmatterluma.com/</a></p><p><strong>Go Deeper: The Ignited Life Substack</strong></p><p>If this episode stirred something in you, The Ignited Life is where the transformation continues. Each week, I share behind-the-scenes insights, science-backed tools, and personal reflections to help you turn intention into action.</p><p><a href="https://www.theignitedlife.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe</a>🔗  and get the companion resources delivered straight to your inbox.</p><p>If you liked the show, please leave us a review—it only takes a moment and helps us reach more people! Don’t forget to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.</p><p>Get the full companion workbook at <a href="https://www.theignitedlife.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TheIgnitedLife.net</a></p><p>Full episode on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JohnRMiles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@JohnRMiles</a></p><p>Listen on Apple Podcasts, <a href="https://spotify.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a>, or wherever you get your podcasts</p><p>Everyone deserves to feel valued and important. Show it by wearing it: <a href="https://startmattering.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://startmattering.com/</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>