Luck is one of life’s great paradoxes. Some people seem to catch every break while others struggle for a single opportunity. In this solo episode of the Passion Struck Podcast, I uncover the hidden rules of luck that silently shape our chances, choices, and outcomes. Most of us move through life assuming luck is random. […]
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Every human being carries an invisible force that shapes how we experience the world — our energy field. Bestselling author and medical intuitive Amy Leigh Mercree joined me on the Passion Struck podcast to break down the science behind energy fields and how they influence our thoughts, emotions, and interactions. While many think of auras
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What if The Gravity of Doubt is not a weakness to conquer but one of the most powerful forces shaping who we become? In this solo episode of the Passion Struck Podcast, host John R. Miles explores how The Gravity of Doubt acts as an invisible yet constant force that anchors us to meaning, challenges
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What if one of your most powerful senses has been hiding in plain sight? In this thought-provoking episode of the Passion Struck podcast, John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Brennan Spiegel, physician, professor at UCLA and Cedars-Sinai, and author of the groundbreaking book Pull: How Gravity Shapes Your Body, Steadies the Mind, and Guides
What if the story you are telling yourself right now is not the full truth but only a draft? In this episode, I share how you can rewrite your life with the help of the STORY framework, a practical guide for transforming limiting narratives into empowering ones. By learning to make sense of your experiences,
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What if you could redesign your life by reshaping your personality? For years, psychology told us that who we are is fixed by adulthood. But new science reveals that personality is far more flexible than we once believed. In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles speaks with Olga Khazan, award-winning journalist for The
Modern life promises us everything our ancestors could never imagine: comfort, freedom, security, and endless choice. Yet beneath this abundance, millions of people feel lonelier, more anxious, and more invisible than ever. Why does success so often leave us unfulfilled? Why does freedom without belonging quietly erode our happiness? In this episode of Passion Struck,
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We often think legacy has to come from privilege. Big names. Big fortunes. Stories of families like the Rockefellers and Vanderbilts, whose wealth and influence shaped American history. But there is another kind of legacy. One that rises from hardship. One built on resilience, faith, and relentless determination. This is the story of the McKissack
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We often think trauma has to be loud. Car crashes. War. Abuse. These are the stories we associate with trauma. They’re the ones that make headlines, that come with visible wounds and ER visits. But there’s another kind of trauma. It’s quieter. Harder to name. And often, even harder to heal. It’s the trauma of
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Dr. Nicole Cain knows what it feels like to live in the grip of anxiety. As both a naturopathic doctor and clinical psychologist, she has spent years helping people who feel trapped in cycles of panic, fear, and emotional overwhelm. Her new book, Panic Proof: The New Holistic Solution to End Your Anxiety Forever, takes
