<p>Most people think of <em>flow</em> the way psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi described it — being “in the zone” during peak performance. But in this episode of <em>Passion Struck</em>, John R. Miles redefines flow as something much deeper: the coherence of living one life instead of many fractured selves.</p><p>Drawing on conversations with Dr. Jodi Blinco and Jay Vidyarthi, John explores the <strong>Fragmentation Gap</strong> — the hidden divide between the roles we perform (at work, at home, online, and in private) and the integrated life we long to live. Jodi reveals what it feels like to appear whole on the outside while unraveling on the inside, and Jay shows how our digital world slices our attention into pieces, leaving us scattered and spiritually depleted.</p><p>Through powerful stories and a four-step framework — <em>Notice, Name, Nurture, Navigate</em> — this episode explores how to close the Fragmentation Gap, reclaim your attention, and integrate your values, roles, and identity into a cohesive, authentic whole.</p><p>Because the opposite of fragmentation isn’t productivity.</p><p> The opposite of fragmentation is <strong>wholeness</strong>.</p><p> And that’s the flow that truly sustains us.</p><p><strong>Visit the Link for the Full Show Notes.</strong></p><p>Drawing on personal stories, expert interviews, and real-world insights, John explores the science behind why work is quietly making us sick—and invites listeners to realign with what their body and mind truly need.</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, deeper dives into the episodes, workbooks, science-backed tools, and personal reflections to help you turn intention into action.</p><p>Get the<strong> full companion workbook</strong> 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>