On this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Stefanie Wilder-Taylor, author and TV personality, to discuss her journey of loving and leaving alcohol through her new memoir “Drunk-ish.” Stephanie shares her experiences with alcohol, from her early introduction to it in high school to how motherhood influenced her drinking habits. […]
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As the final days of 2023 unfold, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment, ideal for engaging in a meaningful year-end reflection. This isn’t merely a recap of the year’s events; it’s an opportunity to deeply appreciate and learn from each experience we’ve encountered. Throughout this year, every moment has been a crucial step on
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As the final days of 2023 draw to a close, marking both an end and a beginning, we stand at a unique crossroads of reflection and anticipation. In this pivotal episode of the Passion Struck podcast, I invite you to join me on a journey of looking back to move ahead and discovery. This isn’t
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On this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles interviews M.T. Connolly, an elder justice expert and MacArthur Genius Grant recipient. In their conversation, they delve into the complexities of aging and the challenges that come with living longer lives. M.T. Connolly shares insights from her book, “The Measure of Our Age: Navigating Care,
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In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles interviews Dr. BJ Fogg, an esteemed behavior scientist at Stanford University and personal development and author of the NY Times bestselling book “Tiny Habits.” Dr. Fogg shares his insights on creating habits, the intersection of persuasion and technology, and the power of behavior change. They
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Welcome to another engaging episode of Passion Struck, where we explore the concept of value creation with our distinguished guest, Lee Benson. This episode places particular emphasis on Benson’s influential book “Value Creation Kid” and underscores the importance of living in harmony with our deepest values. Benson shares his insights on the vital role of
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In this insightful episode of the Passion Struck podcast, host John R. Miles is joined by Dr. Nicole LePera, a #1 New York Times bestselling author and pioneer in holistic psychology. Dr. LePera brings a revolutionary approach to understanding and nurturing our most vital familial, romantic, and platonic connections. She discusses the innate human need
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In this engaging episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles, the spotlight is on Drew Plotkin, a multifaceted entrepreneur and author. Drew opens up about his life’s rollercoaster journey, detailed in his book “Under My Skin.” The conversation revolves around transforming life’s challenges into a relentless pursuit of success, and how Drew has used
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In this episode, I interview Amy Morin, a renowned psychotherapist and author. We discuss Amy Morin’s new book, “13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don’t Do.” Morin, acclaimed for her groundbreaking work in individual mental strength, now focuses on relationship dynamics. Our interview examines how couples can collaborate to grow stronger and enhance their relationships. It
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In this heartfelt episode of the Passion Struck podcast, host John R. Miles engages in a deeply personal and timely conversation with Dr. Lynn Matrisian, the Chief Science Officer at the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN), in recognition of World Pancreatic Cancer Day. John shares the story of his sister Carolyn’s brave fight against pancreatic
In this episode of the Passion Struck podcast, host John R. Miles welcomes cognitive performance expert Jim Kwik. Jim, renowned for his book ‘Limitless,’ delves into his expanded edition, which explores breaking mental barriers and embracing learning, growth, and change. The conversation covers various topics, including debunking learning myths, adapting to different work environments, improving
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Join us on the Passion Struck podcast as I converse with Staff Sergeant Travis Mills, a retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and resilient warrior who has triumphed over immense adversity. As one of the five surviving quadruple amputees from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, Travis brings a powerful testimony of resilience and perseverance. He shares
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