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Passion Struck with John R. Miles
30 episodes
Why Other People Have So Much Power Over You | John R. Miles - EP 807
Ep 808 · Aug 14, 2026 · 24 min
Why do other people's opinions have so much power over you? You may think your beliefs, opinions, and reactions are entirely your own. But your brain has been quietly keeping score of something much older and more powerful: whether you belong. In this solo episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles explores the social brain and the survival instinct that shape far more of your life than you realize. Research involving 105 different social groups found an astonishing .95 correlation between what pe…
You're Not Losing Time. You're Giving It Away. | Neal Schore – EP 806
Ep 807 · Aug 13, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Why do you never have enough time? Most of us assume that feeling overwhelmed is a problem with our calendars. But executive coach and leadership advisor Neal Schore offers a different perspective: much of the time we lose isn't consumed by the tasks themselves. It disappears into our reactions, assumptions, rumination, and the emotional “swirl” that follows difficult moments. In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Neal Schore, cofounder and CEO of The 25th Hour Group an…
Why Don’t Facts Change People’s Minds? | Dr. Jay Van Bavel - EP 805
Ep 806 · Aug 11, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Why do good people become so divided? Most of us assume that if people simply had the right facts, they would change their minds. But research tells a different story. More often than not, what shapes our beliefs isn't evidence—it's the groups we belong to and the identities we protect. In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with renowned social psychologist Dr. Jay Van Bavel, co-author of The Power of Us, to explore the hidden psychology behind polarization, tribalism, and h…
Why You're Not Stuck the Way You Think You Are | John R. Miles - EP 804
Ep 805 · Aug 7, 2026 · 21 min
What if the biggest lie you've ever believed is that this is just who you are? Most of us think our personality, habits, fears, and limitations are fixed. We tell ourselves, "I've always been this way," or "I guess this is just who I am." But modern neuroscience tells a very different story. In this solo episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles explores one of the most hopeful discoveries in brain science: your brain is not a finished product—it's constantly being reshaped by what you repeatedly…
You Were Born to Flourish. Here's the Science That Proves It. | Dr. Richard Davidson & Dr. Cortland Dahl – EP 803
Ep 804 · Aug 6, 2026 · 46 min
What if you've spent your whole life believing you needed to become someone different—when the qualities you need have been inside you all along? Most of us think flourishing is something we earn after we've accomplished enough, healed enough, or finally have everything figured out. But what if science says otherwise? In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with pioneering neuroscientist Dr. Richard Davidson and contemplative scholar Court Dahl to explore the groundbreaking sc…
How to Protect Your Brain Before It's Too Late | Dr. Daniel Amen – EP 802
Ep 803 · Aug 4, 2026 · 54 min
Your brain is changing every single day. The question is: Is it changing for the better or for the worse? Most people don't think about protecting their brain until something goes wrong. But according to renowned psychiatrist and brain health expert Dr. Daniel Amen, the decisions you make every day—from how you sleep and eat to how you manage stress, relationships, and negative thoughts—are either building a healthier brain or slowly damaging it. In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles…
The Person You Become Is the Person You Practice | John R. Miles - EP 801
Ep 802 · Jul 31, 2026 · 26 min
Most of us are waiting for the moment everything changes. The breakthrough. The perfect habit. The morning you finally wake up feeling motivated enough to become the person you've always wanted to be. But what if that moment never comes? In this solo episode, John R. Miles challenges one of the biggest myths in personal growth: that transformation happens in an instant. Instead, he reveals why the future version of you is created through the ordinary practices you repeat every single day. Drawin…
How to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself | Dr. D. Ivan Young - EP 800
Ep 801 · Jul 30, 2026 · 56 min
Are you your own harshest critic? If you constantly second-guess yourself, replay mistakes, or feel like you're never doing enough, this episode is for you. Today, you'll discover why self-compassion isn't about lowering your standards—it's about giving yourself the emotional foundation to become more resilient, more confident, and more fully present. You'll learn how your inner dialogue shapes your relationships, why high achievers often stay trapped in survival mode, and how changing the way y…
#1 Running Coach on the Daily Habits That Create Elite Performers | Sean Brosnan - EP 799
Ep 800 · Jul 28, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min
Today's episode is your ultimate guide to unlocking more potential than you ever thought possible. If you've ever wondered whether you're capable of more—but aren't sure how to break through self-doubt, build real confidence, or reach the next level in your life or career—this episode is a must-listen. Today, you'll learn why extraordinary performance isn't reserved for a gifted few. It's built through belief, culture, intentional habits, and a willingness to challenge the limits you've accepted…
How to Become the Person the People You Love Need Most | John R. Miles - EP 798
Ep 799 · Jul 24, 2026 · 24 min
If you've been feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or like you're carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, today's episode is for you. What if the most important thing you bring into every room isn't your talent, your success, or even your intentions—but your emotional state? In this episode, John R. Miles explores one of the most powerful shifts he's experienced through years of research, interviews, and personal reflection: every human being is an environment. The people you love don't j…
How to Protect Your Identity in a World Trying to Change You | Guy Kawasaki - EP 797
Ep 798 · Jul 23, 2026 · 56 min
Do you ever feel like technology knows you better than you know yourself? Every day, algorithms influence what you see, what you buy, what you believe, and even how you measure your worth. Most of us think the biggest risk is losing our privacy. But what if the real danger is slowly losing sight of who we are? In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with entrepreneur and bestselling author Guy Kawasaki to explore why protecting your privacy is about far more than securing your…
Stop Waiting to Feel Happy: The Mindset Shift Every Ambitious Person Needs | Jess Ekstrom - EP 796
Ep 797 · Jul 21, 2026 · 55 min
Have you ever reached a goal you worked incredibly hard for, only to find yourself asking, What's next? If you've ever believed that happiness, fulfillment, or peace would finally arrive after the next promotion, milestone, or accomplishment, this episode is for you. John R. Miles sits down with bestselling author, entrepreneur, and keynote speaker Jess Ekstrom to explore why so many high achievers unknowingly postpone their happiness. Jess calls it the Arrival Trap—the belief that the life we w…
Why You Keep Falling Back Into Old Habits (It's Not About Willpower) | John R. Miles - EP 795
Ep 796 · Jul 17, 2026 · 23 min
Today, you'll discover why some changes feel effortless while others seem impossible to stick with. In this solo episode, John R. Miles reveals one of the biggest reasons we struggle to change—and it has less to do with willpower than you think. If you've ever wondered why you keep checking your phone, overworking, getting distracted, or falling back into habits you wanted to leave behind, this episode will completely change how you think about personal growth. Drawing on powerful conversations…
How Your Environment Shapes Your Life (And What to Change Today) | Leidy Klotz - EP 794
Ep 795 · Jul 16, 2026 · 57 min
Today's episode will change how you think about the places you spend your life. Most of us believe that if we want to feel happier, more productive, or more connected, we need to change ourselves. But what if one of the biggest influences on your well-being isn't your mindset—it's your environment? If you've ever felt drained at work, disconnected at home, or wondered why certain places instantly make you feel calm, creative, or like your best self, this conversation will help you see your surro…
How to Raise Resilient Kids in the Age of AI: The Parenting Skills AI Can Never Replace | Dr. Dana Suskind - EP 793
Ep 794 · Jul 14, 2026 · 60 min
Today's episode will change how you think about parenting, childhood, and what it really means to be human in the age of AI. Artificial intelligence is changing education, work, relationships, and nearly every aspect of modern life. But according to today's guest, the greatest challenge isn't what AI is becoming—it's whether we will forget what makes us human. If you're a parent, grandparent, educator, leader, or simply someone who cares about the future of the next generation, this conversation…
Why You Keep Repeating the Same Patterns (And How Real Change Finally Happens) | John R. Miles - EP 792
Ep 793 · Jul 10, 2026 · 20 min
Today's episode will change the way you think about personal transformation. Have you ever caught yourself doing something you promised yourself you wouldn't do again? Maybe it's overworking when you said you'd slow down. Maybe it's checking your phone instead of being present. Maybe it's saying yes when you desperately wanted to say no. Or maybe you keep returning to the same habits, relationships, or patterns—even though you know they're no longer serving you. If you've ever wondered, "Why do…
The Power of Positive Habits: Simple Changes That Transform Your Life | Jon Gordon - EP 791
Ep 792 · Jul 9, 2026 · 53 min
In today's episode, you'll learn why the habits that shape your life aren't the obvious ones—they're the small, daily choices that quietly determine how you think, lead, and respond when life doesn't go according to plan. If you've ever found yourself battling negative thoughts, comparing your success to everyone else's, or wondering how to stay motivated when the excitement fades, this conversation will give you a practical framework for building habits that create lasting growth. Joining me is…
How to Rewire Your Brain, Let Go of Old Wounds, and Become Who You Were Meant to Be | Nick Ortner - EP 790
Ep 791 · Jul 7, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
Today's episode will change how you think about anxiety, fear, and the stories you've been telling yourself about who you are. Have you ever thought: Why do I keep repeating the same patterns? Why do certain memories still have power over me years later? Or maybe you've convinced yourself that this is just who you are. According to today's guest, that's not true. You can change your brain. You can change your emotional patterns. And you can become someone new without rejecting who you've been. J…
Three Conversations That Changed How I Think About Being Alive | John R. Miles EP 789
Ep 790 · Jul 3, 2026 · 31 min
What if flourishing isn't something you achieve someday—but something you practice in the life you're already living? In this episode, John R. Miles explores the first step toward becoming fully alive: presence. Drawing from three unforgettable conversations with Navy SEAL and Paralympian Dan Cnossen, entrepreneur Blake Mycoskie, and spiritual teacher Gabby Bernstein, he examines the questions that emerge when our old ways of living no longer work. If you've been waiting for life to settle down…
How to Stay Always Connected to Spirit – Even When Life Feels Hard or Overwhelming | Suzanne Giesemann - EP 788
Ep 789 · Jul 2, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
What if the guidance you’ve been searching for has been with you all along? In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to stay connected to something greater than yourself—even during grief, uncertainty, illness, or life's most overwhelming moments. If you've ever wondered whether you're truly alone, struggled to find peace in difficult seasons, or sensed that there is a deeper wisdom available to you, this conversation will give you practical tools to access it. John welcomes Suzanne Giesemann back t…
Healing Your Body Image From the Inside Out | Whitney Otto - EP 787
Ep 787 · Jun 30, 2026 · 55 min
In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with executive coach, former therapist, and former U.S. National Team rower Whitney Otto to explore one of the most personal struggles people carry: their relationship with their bodies. Drawing from her new book, Body Image Inside Out, co-authored with Deb Schachter, Whitney challenges the belief that body image is merely about appearance. Instead, she reveals how our feelings about our bodies are deeply intertwined with our experiences…
The Courage to Become Yourself: Remembering Who You Are | John R. Miles - EP 786
Ep 786 · Jun 26, 2026 · 20 min
What if the person you've been trying to become is actually pulling you farther away from who you really are? In today's episode, you'll discover why so many of us spend our lives performing, achieving, and adapting—only to wake up feeling disconnected from ourselves. Have you ever felt like you're living the life everyone expected you to build, but still wonder if something is missing? Do you find yourself chasing success, approval, or perfection, yet struggle to feel like you're enough? Or may…
Why Great Leaders Make People Feel Like They Matter | Adrian Gostick - EP 785
Ep 785 · Jun 25, 2026 · 57 min
Do you ever feel like your hard work goes unnoticed? Or maybe you're a leader doing everything you can to build a great team—but people still seem disengaged, disconnected, or ready to leave. Here's what most leaders miss: People don't just want recognition. They want to know they matter. In this episode, John R. Miles sits down with bestselling author and workplace culture expert Adrian Gostick to explore why feeling valued is one of the most powerful drivers of engagement, resilience, innovati…
How to Stop Living for Everyone Else and Finally Become Yourself | Spencer West - EP 784
Ep 784 · Jun 23, 2026 · 55 min
Have you ever felt like you're living the life everyone expected you to build—but not the one you truly want? Maybe you've spent years chasing success, checking all the right boxes, or trying to fit into someone else's definition of who you should be. Yet deep down, something still feels missing. In today's episode, you'll discover why so many of us unknowingly build our lives around external expectations—and how to finally break free and become the person you were always meant to be. Joining Jo…
What Are The Hidden Attachments Running Your Life | John R. Miles - EP 783
Ep 783 · Jun 19, 2026 · 20 min
Have you ever wondered why you keep falling into the same patterns, even when you know they're hurting you? Maybe you overthink every decision. Maybe you struggle to ask for help, chase perfection, or constantly put other people's needs ahead of your own. You know these habits aren't serving you anymore—but letting them go feels almost impossible. In this solo episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles explores why the behaviors that frustrate us most often began as strategies that once protected…
Why You Keep Repeating the Same Relationship Patterns | Adam Lane Smith - EP 782
Ep 782 · Jun 18, 2026 · 59 min
Do you find yourself repeating the same relationship patterns over and over again? Maybe you pull away when people get too close. Maybe you constantly worry about being abandoned. Or perhaps you feel more comfortable succeeding at work than allowing yourself to be truly known by the people you love. The problem isn't that you're broken. It may be that your nervous system is still responding to the world exactly as it learned to in childhood. In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits…
Why You Keep Repeating the Same Patterns (And How to Finally Break Free) | Kati Morton - EP 781
Ep 781 · Jun 16, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
Today's episode will change the way you think about the habits, behaviors, and patterns that keep showing up in your life—even when you know they're holding you back. Do you ever wonder: Why do I keep people-pleasing even when it leaves me exhausted? Why do I overwork, overthink, or strive for perfection but still never feel like I'm enough? Why do I keep finding myself in the same relationships, making the same choices, or falling into the same emotional patterns? According to today's guest, th…
Why We Feel So Disconnected (And How to Find Our Way Back) | John R. Miles - EP 780
Ep 780 · Jun 12, 2026 · 26 min
In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles explores one of the defining challenges of modern life: why so many people feel disconnected despite living in the most interconnected era in human history. Drawing on insights from Greg McKeown and Marcus Buckingham, the historical lessons of Acts 10, behavioral science, and themes from his forthcoming book The Mattering Effect, John reveals how millions of people are living in a state of what he calls The Great Disconnection—surrounded by digita…
Why Great Leaders Make People Love Their Work | Marcus Buckingham - EP 779
Ep 779 · Jun 11, 2026 · 54 min
Why do some workplaces bring out the best in people while others slowly drain their energy? Most leaders believe engagement comes from better strategies, stronger incentives, or higher compensation. But according to leadership researcher Marcus Buckingham, the biggest driver of performance is something far more human: the way people feel every time they come to work. In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Marcus Buckingham—global leadership researcher, bestselling author…
The Communication Mistake Almost Everyone Makes (And How to Fix It) | Greg McKeown - EP 778
Ep 778 · Jun 9, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
Have you ever walked away from a conversation thinking, "That's not what I meant at all"? Whether it's with your partner, your child, a coworker, or a friend, being misunderstood can leave you feeling frustrated, disconnected, and unseen. The surprising truth is that most communication problems aren't caused by what we say—they're caused by the emotional noise that gets in the way of what others hear. In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with bestselling author Greg McKeown…
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