Send us Fan Mail In Episode 672 of It’s Bizzy, I sit down with award-winning author, speaker, former Fortune 50 executive, Navy veteran, and Passion Struck podcast host John R. Miles for a conversation about something I think so many of us are struggling with today: Do I matter? John is the author of the upcoming book The Mattering Effect: Creating a Life of Meaning and Worth, and we talk about what happens when our identity becomes wrapped up in our titles, careers, money, accomplishments, productivity, and what other people think of us. John opens up about reaching a point in his own successful career when he began asking himself whether anyone would even notice if he were gone. Despite the titles and accomplishments, he realized that work had taken priority over his relationships, physical health, mental health, and the parts of life that actually mattered most. We talk about burnout, loneliness, feeling invisible, self-worth, faith, sobriety, and why learning to matter to yourself has to come before expecting someone else to make you feel valuable. John also walks us through his MATTER framework—Meaning, Autonomy, Trust, Time, Energy, and Reciprocity—and how each of these areas can help us create a life that feels more connected, meaningful, and whole. And, of course, we talk about God. John shares how a Bible study helped him realize that the path he was on was not the path he believed God intended for him, and how that realization eventually led him toward helping people who feel lonely, burned out, disconnected, and forgotten. This conversation really made me think about how often we ask ourselves, “What am I accomplishing?” instead of asking, “Do I believe I matter simply because I am here?” John’s new book, The Mattering Effect: Creating a Life of Meaning and Worth, will be available October 6, 2026. If you have ever felt invisible, burned out, lost in your career, disconnected from yourself, or wondered whether you are enough without all of your accomplishments, I think you’re going to love this conversation. Please subscribe to It’s Bizzy wherever you listen, and if this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who might need to hear it. Sometimes life gets lifey. Sometimes all we can do is take it one moment at a time, let go of what we cannot control, and trust that God has us. For coaching, podcast updates, and more, visit ElizabethChance.com. Connect with Me 🎙️ Patreon: patreon.com/elizabethchance 💙 Facebook: facebook.com/itsbizzypodcast 📸 Instagram: @itsbizzypodcast ▶️ YouTube: @elizabethchance 🎵 TikTok: @bizzychance 🐦 X: @itsbizzypodcast 📌 Pinterest: @BusyLivingSober 💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/elizabethchance 💌 Updates: eepurl.com/iDtRnw 📬 Story ideas: elizabeth@elizabethchance.com Email: elizabeth@elizabethchance.com To Reach John R. Miles and his book info: PERSONAL: https://johnrmiles.com/ BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1640659811?lv=shuf&dib_tag=se&_encoding=UTF8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.CpyMyYg6t7JeMa4kuGfnDC9NKVpqq2T-Bhd52-jm6bg.lq3fMERn6ySsr-ASyD5v_sO4dCVBgBvOnX4OhV5buQM&qid=1781702556&sr=8-1&channelId=500&ref_=tmm_hrd_swatch_0&plpRedirect=mhFallback FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m TWITTER: https://x.com/John_RMiles INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmileshumanperformanceexpert/ "Remember, you don’t have to navigate the mess alone. Whether you’re pivoting your career, your marriage, or your mindset, I’m here to walk that road with you. Let’s make 2026 the year you finally put your own oxygen mask on first." XO Elizabeth “Bizzy” Chance #JohnRMiles #ItsBizzy #ElizabethChance #PassionStruck #PersonalGrowth #PurposeDriven #IntentionalLiving #MindsetShift #SelfLeadership #Resilience #Reinvention #PersonalDevelopment #LifePurpose #GrowthMindset #SuccessMindset #LiveIntentionally #BecomeYourBestSelf #PodcastInterview #PodcastGuest #Motivation #Inspiration Support the show
