Transforming Anxiety into Growth and Connection

In Episode 595 of the Passion Struck podcast, host John R. Miles sits down with bestselling author and spoken-word artist Humble the Poet to explore the emotional terrain of anxiety, self-worth, and resilience in a world that never slows down. 

They discuss themes from Humble’s new book Unanxious: 50 Simple Truths to Help Overthinkers Feel Less Stress and More Calm, including how modern society fuels anxiety, the trap of overachievement, and how to reclaim inner peace through vulnerability and self-compassion. This episode is a powerful reminder that anxiety isn’t something to fix—it’s something to feel, manage, and grow through.

Full Shownotes here:  https://passionstruck.com/humble-the-poet-on-stop-anxiety-find-inner-peace/

In this conversation, we explore tools and micro-practices to regulate emotion and build resilience. We dig into:

• Why anxiety isn’t a flaw—it’s feedback
• The connection between overachievement and chronic stress
• How shame sabotages personal growth
• Why we mistake success for self-worth
• How to shift from self-criticism to self-compassion
• The dangers of “fast food” emotional connections
• How to build authentic community in a disconnected world

Connect with Humble the Poet: https://www.humblethepoet.com/

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In the next episode of Passion Struck, John sits down with Anne Marie Anderson, an Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, sports journalist, and leadership expert. Anne Marie has spent years breaking barriers in sports media, navigating high-stakes environments, and coaching top athletes and executives on leadership, resilience, and communication. In our conversation, we'll dive into the mental frameworks of high performers, the art of storytelling, and how to build confidence in any field.

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Catch More of Passion Struck:

• My solo episode on The Success Edge: How to Be an Effective Anxiety Optimizer
• Can't miss my episode with Dr. Jud Brewer on Breaking Anxiety Shackles and Rewiring Habits
• My episode with Dr. John Delony on the 6 Wise Choices to Build a Non-anxious Life
• Catch my interview with Homaira Kabir on How You Overcome the Tyranny of Perfection

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