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
In this powerful episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles welcomes renowned media coach and Emmy-winning journalist Bill McGowan, author of the new book Speak, Memorably: The Art of Captivating an Audience. With a client list that includes global leaders, celebrities, and top executives, Bill distills decades of experience into practical tools that anyone […]
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In this eye-opening episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles is joined by Dr. Anna Lembke, renowned psychiatrist, Stanford professor, and bestselling author of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. Together, they dive into the deep end of our modern addictions—from social media and overwork to substance use and emotional numbing—and explore
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What if the real story behind a $745 million exit wasn’t just the pitch decks, product-market fit, or funding rounds, but the emotional toll it took to get there? In this episode of Passion Struck, I sit down with serial entrepreneurs Kass and Mike Lazerow for a brutally honest conversation about the unseen side of
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What if the key to real productivity isn’t doing more, but leaking less? In this episode, I delve into the concept of Return on Energy—a radical reframe that’s become essential in the age of burnout. I unpack the invisible patterns that drain our energy, like over-functioning, over-identifying, overexposure, and over-responsibility, and explore why traditional ROI
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In this episode, Andrew Brodsky, author of Ping: The Secrets of Successful Virtual Communication, dives deep into the challenges and opportunities of connecting in today’s digital workplace. As virtual communication continues to shape how we work and build relationships, Andrew shares powerful insights from his PING framework to help you be seen and heard, without
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In today’s productivity-driven world, many high achievers live with a painful paradox: thriving on the outside while unraveling inside. On this episode of Passion Struck, Dr. Judith Joseph joins John R. Miles to discuss high-functioning depression—a form of mental health struggle that hides behind success, accolades, and outward competence. Dr. Joseph, a psychiatrist, clinical researcher,
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In this thought-provoking episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles is joined by renowned neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Newberg, a pioneer in the field of neurotheology—the science at the intersection of the brain, belief, and spirituality. Together, they explore a powerful question: What makes us feel like we matter? Dr. Newberg shares groundbreaking research on
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In this episode, I explore a truth we don’t talk about enough—mental health is the root of a meaningful life. It’s not just about managing stress or coping with anxiety. It’s about understanding that our inner world shapes everything we do—how we love, how we lead, how we show up for ourselves and others. I’ve
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In this powerful episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles is joined by journalist and applied behavioral scientist Elizabeth Weingarten, author of How to Fall in Love with Questions. Together, they explore the transformative potential of living with uncertainty — and why our biggest, most uncomfortable questions might be our most valuable teachers. Drawing on
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In this inspiring live episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with New York Times bestselling author Gretchen Rubin to explore the powerful insights from her new book, Secrets of Adulthood. Recorded at the Oxford Exchange in Tampa, the conversation dives into the small truths and big realizations that shape a meaningful life.
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