What do you do when conflict doesnโt knock but barges in? No time to plan, no chance to step awayโjust you, your emotions, and a choice. In this raw and revealing solo episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles shares a real-life confrontation that unfolded in the middle of his hurricane-damaged home. It wasnโt just […]
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Thereโs a reason Taylor Swift connects so deeplyโand it goes far beyond her fame or music. In this episode of Passion Struck, I explore the power of presenceโhow being fully attuned to others creates a lasting emotional impact. Taylor Swift embodies this kind of emotional leadership in ways that are subtle, intentional, and incredibly human.
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What if kindness isnโt just a virtue, but a biological force for healing? In this episode, Dr. David Hamilton joins John R. Miles to explore how everyday acts of kindness can literally rewire your brain, strengthen your heart, and ease emotional pain. Drawing from his powerful new book, The Joy of Actually Giving a Fck:
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What if death isnโt the end, but a doorway to a greater reality? In this profound episode, former Navy Commander turned renowned spiritual teacher and evidential medium Suzanne Giesemann joins John R. Miles to explore what it truly means to live the awakened way. Drawing from her extraordinary journeyโfrom a career in military intelligence to
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Iโve spent a lot of time thinking about why some people light up a room with their presence, and itโs not always charisma or confidence. In this episode, I explore four ways mastering inner awareness can completely transform the way we show up for others. If youโve ever felt like people arenโt truly hearing you,
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In this powerful episode, mindfulness pioneer Jon Kabat-Zinn joins John R. Miles for a profound exploration of awareness, healing, and the human condition. Best known for his groundbreaking work in bringing mindfulness into mainstream medicine and his beloved book Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life, Jon shares why tuning into
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Over the years, Iโve learned the hard way that pushing through isnโt the same as healingโand that true mental health doesnโt come from hacks, but from a system that actually fits you. In this episode, Iโm sharing the H.O.M.E. framework for the first timeโmy approach to building a Mental Health Ecosystem that supports you from
In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Janet Ettele, an author, musician, and student of Buddhist teacher Guymed Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa, to explore the transformative power of Joyous Effort, one of the Six Perfections in Buddhist philosophy. Through her novels rooted in the principles of Tibetan Buddhism and
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In this powerful and transformative episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles is joined by Joseph Nguyen, spiritual thought leader and author of the bestselling book Don’t Believe Everything You Think (Expanded Edition): Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End Of Suffering. Together, they dive deep into one of the most urgent inner battles
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In this special solo episode, I take you inside one of the most transformative tools Iโve ever usedโthe LENS frameworkโto help you rewrite the stories that reframe your inner world. Iโve been in that place where everything looks fine on the outside, but inside, you feel numb, stuck, or lost in a narrative you didnโt
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