The Kevin Miller Podcast

How We Perceive & Pursue Love Poorly & How To Recover w/ Spoken-Word Artist Humble The Poet

Feb 6, 2026
Humble The Poet, Canadian-born spoken-word artist, rapper, former teacher and bestselling author, shares his take on love as something to be realized rather than chased. He reframes love as a constant breeze, talks about training yourself to give and receive it, and explores solitude, social media’s validation trap, and building habits that create lasting connection.
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INSIGHT

Stop Treating Love As A Destination

  • Viewing love as a destination or prize creates chronic lack and anxiety.
  • Shift focus to the journey and progress rather than a final 'happily ever after'.
INSIGHT

Value Quality Of Living Over Status

  • Prioritize quality of living (how you live daily) over external quality of life.
  • Put values like gratitude, truth-telling and service in your "wallet"—they can't be taken away.
ADVICE

Experience Love By Giving It

  • Do give love as service; the act of giving lets you experience love immediately.
  • Begin with small, consistent acts instead of waiting to 'receive' love.
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