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 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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Have you ever felt like you’re sitting in the back row of your own life—watching from a distance as opportunities pass you by? Emmy Award-winning broadcaster, keynote speaker, and author Anne Marie Anderson knows exactly what it takes to step up, own your space, and cultivate the audacity to chase what truly matters. In this
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In this eye-opening episode, Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life, reveals the hidden forces behind distraction and how you can reclaim your focus in a world designed to steal it. From the addictive pull of technology to the psychology of habit formation, Nir shares actionable strategies
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In this enlightening episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Bryant Wood, a renowned breathwork coach, healer, and expert in spiritual biohacking, to explore the profound intersection of mind, body, and spirit in personal transformation. Bryant shares his deeply personal journey—from a childhood rooted in faith to losing his spiritual connection,
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In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Laurie Santos, host of The Happiness Lab podcast, unpacks the powerful connection between happiness and mattering. She explains how feeling like we genuinely make a difference — both in our relationships and the world around us — is a cornerstone of well-being.
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In this powerful follow-up to last week’s episode, Mattering in Love: Stop Settling—Choose Love That Sees You, John R. Miles dives even deeper into the transformative concept of mattering in relationships. In Part 2, The Mattering Mindset in Love — Choose the Love You Deserve, John unpacks how adopting a mattering mindset shapes not only
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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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