John R. Miles's goal is to make passion go viral. He is a former combat veteran and multi-industry CEO turned entrepreneur and human performance expert. He founded Passion Struck to help the broken, beaten, and bored of the world regain their passion and unlock their hidden potential. Contact me at www.johnrmiles.com
We tend to think of serendipity as something that just happens—a lucky break, a happy coincidence, a moment of chance. But what if it’s something deeper? In episode 600 of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles explores a powerful idea: serendipity becomes mattering the moment someone feels seen without expectation. It’s not just about luck. […]
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Imagine that your thoughts, cravings—even your emotions—aren’t entirely your own. That they’re being driven by trillions of microscopic organisms living inside you. It sounds like science fiction, but in Episode 599 of Passion Struck, Dr. Steven Gundry explains why this is a scientific fact. Dr. Gundry, a former cardiothoracic surgeon turned gut health expert, joined
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In this captivating episode, John R. Miles sits down with Laura Hof and Isabelle Hof, two remarkable women carrying forward the legacy of the legendary Wim Hof while forging their own empowering path. Together, they dive into their groundbreaking new book, Secrets of the Icewomen: The Power of Cold and Breathwork to Balance Hormones, Bolster
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Do you ever feel invisible — like your presence, your pain, or your potential doesn’t really matter? In this powerful episode, Dr. Gordon Flett, one of the world’s foremost researchers on the psychology of mattering, joins John R. Miles to explore why so many people today feel unseen, unheard, and unvalued — and what we
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In a world where rapid technological advancements, generative AI, and shifting workplace dynamics are redefining leadership, how can leaders stay ahead while keeping humanity at the core? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Christie Smith—renowned leadership expert and author of Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts Are Creating a New Human-Powered Leadership—joins John
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What if the secret to lasting transformation isn’t bold, sweeping moves—but quiet, intentional actions? In this thought-provoking episode, John R. Miles interviews Stanford University psychologist Dr. Gregory Walton, whose groundbreaking research has reshaped how we understand belonging, mindset, and behavior change. Walton’s new book, Ordinary Magic, reveals how small, psychologically wise interventions can catalyze extraordinary
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In a world filled with constant change and uncertainty, how do you build a life that stands strong, no matter what comes your way? In today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Tasha Eurich, organizational psychologist, bestselling author, and one of the foremost experts on self-awareness and resilience. Dr. Eurich dives deep into the ideas presented
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In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Kurt Gray, a leading expert in moral psychology, unpacks the deep-rooted forces that shape our moral judgments and fuel political and social divides. As the author of Outraged: Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground, Dr. Gray reveals why we often see the world
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In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Donald Miller, bestselling author and founder of StoryBrand, to explore the transformational power of storytelling. They discuss the release of Building a StoryBrand 2.0 and how leaders can use narrative frameworks to connect, inspire, and drive action. Donald reveals how storytelling applies
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What does it take to turn your biggest dreams into reality? In this episode, Olympic figure skater Vincent Zhou shares the mindset, discipline, and resilience needed to push past setbacks and achieve greatness. He opens up about the unimaginable heartbreak of missing his individual Olympic event in 2022 due to COVID, the resilience it took
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