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 eye-opening episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Sandra Matz, a psychologist and data scientist, to reveal the invisible forces shaping your thoughts, decisions, and behaviors. From social media algorithms to targeted advertising, we explore how data-driven systems are quietly hacking your free will—often without you even realizing […]
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In this thought-provoking episode, Edward Fishman unpacks the strategic role of chokepoints in shaping global influence and the hidden mechanics of economic warfare — concepts he explores deeply in his groundbreaking book, Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare. He explains how nations leverage critical trade routes, financial systems, and technological dominance to
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What if the love you’ve been accepting is a reflection of what you believe you deserve? Welcome to Part 1 of a two-part series on mattering in love—a deep dive into why so many people settle for relationships that leave them feeling unseen, undervalued, and emotionally drained. Too often, we settle for relationships that leave
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What if your greatest struggles could become your greatest strengths? In this powerful conversation, Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe shares his journey of making peace with the wars inside his head—from battling addiction to finding healing through creativity and intentionality. Randy opens up about the moment that changed everything, how getting sober on tour
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What if the secret to extraordinary leadership isn’t just results—but how much a leader influences mattering at work? In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles explores The Mattering Effect—the game-changing leadership principle that fuels engagement, loyalty, and long-term success. He breaks down why the best leaders aren’t just visionaries; they make people feel seen, heard,
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In episode 572, John sits down with Katherine Morgan Schafler, psychotherapist, speaker, and author of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power. Katherine’s groundbreaking approach challenges everything we think we know about perfectionism, showing us that it isn’t something we need to eliminate—but rather, something we can transform into a
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What if the key to living your best life isn’t about control, but surrender? In this powerful conversation, Eric Zimmer—behavior coach, host of The One You Feed podcast, and a man who has overcome extraordinary challenges—reveals why embracing uncertainty, struggle, and self-compassion can be the catalyst for real transformation. Eric shares his insights on resilience,
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How to Make Emotions Work for You is the central theme of this episode with Dr. Ethan Kross, a renowned expert in emotion regulation and the author of Shift: Managing Your Emotions–So They Don’t Manage You. Dr. Kross shares actionable insights on how we can learn to harness the power of our emotions to improve
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In this enlightening episode, Dr. Dave Vago, renowned neuroscientist and mindfulness expert, joins us to explore how to live a more meaningful life by rewiring the brain for mattering. Drawing on his groundbreaking research at the intersection of neuroscience, mindfulness, and human flourishing, Dr. Vago unpacks the science behind our deep need to feel valued,
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In this transformative episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles is joined by Dr. Alison Wood Brooks, a behavioral scientist, Harvard Business School professor, and author of the groundbreaking book TALK: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves. Together, they explore how intentional communication can deepen connections, affirm our sense of
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