How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles

2026-01-02 · 23 min · episode 712 · 32 entities

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→ references Dunbars Number 150 Thrive website

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://open.substack.com/pub/passionstruck/p/dunbars-number-150-thrive-2026
→ appeared on Passion Struck with John R. Miles podcast

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How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles
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→ references youmatterluma.com website

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://youmatterluma.com/
→ references startmattering.com website

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://startmattering.com/
→ references matteringeffect.com website

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://matteringeffect.com/
→ references Speaking website

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://johnrmiles.com/speaking
→ references theignitedlife.net website

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://theignitedlife.net/
→ references Starter Packs person

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs
→ references johnrmiles.com website

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://johnrmiles.com/
→ references Dunbars Number Explained Why We Need 150 In website

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://passionstruck.com/dunbars-number-explained-why-we-need-150-in-2026

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mentioned Dunbars Number 150 Thrive website

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://open.substack.com/pub/passionstruck/p/dunbars-number-150-thrive-2026
references Dunbars Number 150 Thrive website

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://open.substack.com/pub/passionstruck/p/dunbars-number-150-thrive-2026
mentioned youmatterluma.com website

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://youmatterluma.com/
mentioned startmattering.com website

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evidence rules-v5
Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://startmattering.com/
mentioned matteringeffect.com website

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://matteringeffect.com/
mentioned Speaking website

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://johnrmiles.com/speaking
mentioned theignitedlife.net website

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://theignitedlife.net/
mentioned johnrmiles.com website

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evidence rules-v5
Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://johnrmiles.com/
mentioned Dunbars Number Explained Why We Need 150 In website

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://passionstruck.com/dunbars-number-explained-why-we-need-150-in-2026
references youmatterluma.com website

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://youmatterluma.com/
references startmattering.com website

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://startmattering.com/
references matteringeffect.com website

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://matteringeffect.com/
references Speaking website

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://johnrmiles.com/speaking
references theignitedlife.net website

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://theignitedlife.net/
references johnrmiles.com website

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://johnrmiles.com/
references Dunbars Number Explained Why We Need 150 In website

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://passionstruck.com/dunbars-number-explained-why-we-need-150-in-2026

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mentioned Education concept

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mentioned Health & Fitness concept

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Feed category: Health & Fitness
mentioned Self-Improvement concept

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Feed category: Self-Improvement
mentioned Alternative Health concept

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Feed category: Alternative Health
discusses Education concept

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Feed category: Education
discusses Health & Fitness concept

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Feed category: Health & Fitness
discusses Self-Improvement concept

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Feed category: Self-Improvement
discusses Alternative Health concept

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mentioned Mental Health person

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mentioned Starter Packs person

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs
discusses Mental Health person

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Feed category: Mental Health
references Starter Packs person

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Link in episode "How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles": https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs

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appeared on Passion Struck with John R. Miles podcast

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How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles

Episode description as stored

What if the key to thriving in 2026 isn't expanding your network or chasing global impact, but intentionally shrinking your world to the size your brain was built for?In this first solo episode of 2026, Episode 711 of Passion Struck, John R. Miles explores the profound mismatch between our hunter-gatherer brains (evolved for tribes of under 150 people) and the demands of an 8-billion-person world. Drawing on Dunbar's number, psychology, and the themes of The Season of Becoming, John unpacks why endless social feeds, polarized news, and constant connectivity leave us anxious, burned out, and divided.He explains how focusing on your true "tribe" of 150 restores peace, deepens connections, and amplifies your real impact, without the exhaustion of treating everyone as a potential ally or threat. This isn't about isolation. It's about reclaiming energy for what truly matters: presence, meaning, and relationships that sustain you.If you're entering 2026 feeling overwhelmed by the world's noise or ready to reset for deeper fulfillment, this episode offers a compassionate blueprint to come home to your natural scale.Before the goals and habits, reclaim the space where true flourishing begins.Resources and LinksCheck the full show notes here: https://passionstruck.com/dunbars-number-explained-why-we-need-150-in-2026/ All links gathered here, including books, Substack, YouTube, and Start Mattering apparel: https://linktr.ee/John_R_Miles Pre-order You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/ Tribe Mapping Companion WorkbookIdentify Your 150. Release the Rest. Build True Belonging.Reflection prompts and exercises to map your core tribe, name what to release from large-group weight, and create habits for deeper connections in 2026.Download the free Companion Workbook at: https://open.substack.com/pub/passionstruck/p/dunbars-number-150-thrive-2026/ In this episode, you will learn: Why our brains are wired for tribes of 150 and how modern life creates constant mismatch and exhaustion The science of Dunbar's number and its role in anxiety, burnout, and division How shrinking your world restores focus, empathy, and real impact without isolation Practical ways to identify and nurture your true tribe in 2026 Why large-group thinking treats others as threats and how small-scale living rebuilds peace Reflections on The Season of Becoming and stepping into a year of intentional presence Support the MovementEvery human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter.Wear it. Live it. Show it. https://StartMattering.com DisclaimerThe Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed are those of John R. Miles and do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a licensed physician, therapist, or other qualified professional. Connect with John Pre-Order The Mattering Effect: https://matteringeffect.com/ Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking/ Keynotes, books, podcast, and resources: https://linktr.ee/John_R_Miles Children’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/ Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/ Support the Movement : https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it. Disclaimer The Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. Pre-Order The Mattering Effect : https://matteringeffect.com/. Take the 90-second diagnostic to see if you're disappearing. Explore the Show : https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs/. New to Passion Struck? Start with the best episodes curated for you. Connect with John Website: https://johnrmiles.com Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles