Stop Numbing, Start Healing | Jon Kabat-Zinn on Living Awake | John R. Miles

In this powerful episode of Passion Struck, world-renowned mindfulness pioneer Jon Kabat-Zinn joins host John R. Miles for a transformative conversation on the link between awareness and healing. Drawing from decades of research and lived experience, Kabat-Zinn reveals why true healing—emotional, physical, and spiritual—only begins when we stop numbing and start feeling. Stop Numbing, Start Healing | Jon Kabat-Zinn on Living Awake | John R. Miles 💬 “The present moment is the only place healing can happen. And most of us are running from it.” — Jon Kabat-Zinn Together, they explore: - Why mindfulness isn’t about clearing your mind—but meeting it honestly - How disconnection and overachievement often mask deeper pain - What it means to “live awake” in a world that rewards distraction - The cost of avoiding our emotions—and the freedom on the other side - Simple, science-backed ways to ground yourself in the now If you’ve ever struggled with stress, avoidance, or a sense of emotional flatness, this episode offers a wake-up call—and a path forward. The Passion Struck Podcast is HERE!! 💥 https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-podcast/👈 Listen, follow, and rate wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts OR watch here on YouTube. New episodes drop every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday! --- Time stamps 00:00 – Introduction 03:18 – Why Presence is the Foundation of Healing 10:12 – The Myth of Avoidance as Strength 18:40 – Mindfulness vs. Performance Culture 24:55 – “You Can’t Heal What You Won’t Feel” 31:10 – Living Awake in a Numbed-Out World 41:07 – Practical Mindfulness for Everyday Life 49:20 – Final Thoughts from Jon Kabat-Zinn Thank You to Our Sponsors: Thank You, Hims, For Sponsoring Hims: Regrow your hair before it's too late! Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/PASSIONSTRUCK. Thank You, Mint Mobile, For Sponsoring Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at "MINT MOBILE dot com slash PASSION." Thank You, Rosetta Stone, For Sponsoring Unlock 25 languages for life at "ROSETTASTONE.com/passionstruck." Thank You, Prolon, For Sponsoring Reset your health with 15% off at "ProlonLife.com/passionstruck." --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283. --► Subscribe to Passion Struck Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@passionstruckclips *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. Want to watch more in-depth interviews with some of the world’s most insightful people? Find full episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles. Connect with John R. Miles: Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/ Visit the Passion Struck Podcast: https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-podcast/ Visit the John R. Miles BLOG: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ Follow John on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/john_rmiles/ Follow John on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles/ Like John on FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m #passionstruck #johnrmiles #intentionalliving #jonkabatzinn #podcast #mindfulness #healingjourney #livingawake #presentmoment #mindfulliving #awareness #consciousliving #mentalhealthawareness #emotionalhealing #selfawareness #meditationpractice #mindbodyconnection #wellness #selfhelp #personalgrowth #motivation #lifelessons #mindfulnesspractice This video highlights the importance of **awareness**, suggesting it's an overlooked **superpower**. Even a lot of the scientific discoveries come from moments of pure **observation** before any thinking even begins. Gain **wisdom nuggets** and insights into **higher consciousness** by tapping into this innate ability.