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 captivating episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with the incredibly talented Glen Phillips, the frontman of Toad the Wet Sprocket and a remarkable solo artist. With a career spanning over three decades, Glen shares his profound insights on creativity, resilience, and the emotional journey of navigating life’s challenges. From […]
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In this powerful episode, John sits down with Israa Nasir, a psychotherapist, writer, and the founder of WellGuide, a digital community dedicated to mental health awareness, especially for first—and second-generation immigrants. Israa’s groundbreaking insights challenge the common perceptions of productivity, self-worth, and success in a world that constantly demands more. Her book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your
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In this insightful episode of the Passion Struck podcast, host John Miles sits down with Dr. Lisa Miller, psychologist, researcher, and author of The Awakened Brain, to uncover the powerful relationship between life’s challenges and spiritual growth. Dr. Miller explains how moments of struggle, including experiences of depression and despair, can serve as catalysts for
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In this powerful episode of the Passion Struck podcast, John R. Miles dives deep into the story of Andy Dunn, the founder of Bonobos, and his battle with a “lost mind.” Dunn’s gripping memoir Burn Rate: Launching a Startup and Losing My Mind takes us through his personal journey of building a successful company while
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In this inspiring episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles welcomes Nausheen Chen, a visionary in public speaking coaching who exemplifies what it means to embrace your unique self. Nausheen shares her transformative journey from a top management role at Procter & Gamble to an award-winning filmmaker, ultimately finding her purpose as a public
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In this inspiring episode of Passion Struck, host Jon R. Miles welcomes Bo Eason, a former NFL safety turned acclaimed playwright and storyteller. Bo shares his extraordinary journey, highlighting how his early determination and a powerful declaration at just nine years old set the foundation for his success. Drawing from his book, There’s No Plan B
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In this inspiring episode of Passion Struck, we dive deep into the remarkable Josh Hamilton redemption story, tracing the extraordinary journey of a baseball star who turned his life around from the depths of addiction. Hamilton’s story goes beyond a baseball comeback; it’s a powerful testament to resilience, purpose, and the courage to build a
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In this episode of Passion Struck, we dive deep into the transformative insights of Jason Silver, a multi-time founder and startup advisor, as he discusses his new book, Your Grass is Greener: Use What You Have. Get What You Want. At Work and In Life. Jason’s journey from pioneering AI startups to advising billion-dollar companies has
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In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Eric Edmeades, entrepreneur and creator of the WildFit program, to explore a powerful approach to taking control of our food habits. Eric reveals the concept of the “Six Hungers” that drive our eating behavior and shares actionable insights on how understanding these hungers
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In this special solo episode of The Passion Struck Podcast, host John R. Miles delves into the inspiring story of environmental activist Julia Butterfly Hill, who made headlines for her courageous 738-day tree sit in the branches of Luna, a 1,000-year-old redwood tree. Julia’s powerful stand against environmental destruction serves as a testament to the