What if the very chaos, fear, and stuck points you face every day were actually the raw ingredients for your greatest transformation? In this episode of Passion Struck, I sit down with Dr. Jodi Blinco—founder of The U School, ZenLeader, and Yoga Cowgirl—to explore the alchemy of being human. Drawing from her groundbreaking book, Inner […]
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What if the very thing you’ve been working so hard for—the climb, the title, the success—ends up costing more than it gives? In this special solo episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles uncovers the Fulfillment Gap, the hidden divide between external achievement and internal meaning. Drawing on powerful research, real-life stories, and his own
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In this episode of Passion Struck, I’m joined by Tien Tzuo, Founder and CEO of Zuora, one of the earliest executives at Salesforce, and the bestselling author of Founders, Keepers: Why Founders Are Built to Fail, and What it Takes to Succeed. Tien pulls back the curtain on the paradox of being a founder—the very
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What makes work truly worth doing in a life worth living? In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Jennifer Tosti-Kharas and Christopher Wong Michaelson, celebrated professors and co-authors of the powerful new book Is Your Work Worth It?: How to Think About Meaningful Work. Together, they unpack some of the
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Over the years, I noticed something in conversations with leaders, athletes, educators, and even parents: the people struggling most when life blindsided them weren’t necessarily the least talented, least intelligent, or least ambitious. They were the least exposed. That’s why I coined the term The Exposure Gap—the widening space between the challenges we think we
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In this powerful conversation, psychiatrist and nutritional psychiatry pioneer Dr. Drew Ramsey joins John R. Miles to explore the critical intersection of food, thought, and mental health. Based on insights from his groundbreaking book Healing the Modern Brain, Dr. Ramsey challenges the outdated paradigm of reactive mental healthcare and instead introduces a proactive framework for
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In this powerful kickoff to the Reclaiming Wellness series, John R. Miles exposes the quiet crisis so many of us are living through: the wellness gap. Why are people who do “everything right”—from green smoothies to meditation—still feeling anxious, drained, or disconnected? In this eye-opening solo episode, John reveals the deeper truth behind high-functioning misalignment
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In this episode of Passion Struck, visionary spiritual psychologist and author Helen Ye Plehn joins John R. Miles to reveal how your soul’s own wisdom holds the map to your most authentic life. Drawing on insights from her new Hay House release, The Aura Color Wheel: What Your Soul’s Aura Reveals About Your Inner Gifts, Wounds, and Lessons, Helen shows
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In this transformative solo episode of Passion Struck, I explore a truth that’s reshaped the way I live: your time is your life—and most of us are spending that life rushing, reacting, and reaching, instead of inhabiting our days. Drawing from my recent experiences in nature and conversations with Oliver Burkeman (Four Thousand Weeks), astronaut
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In today’s hyper-connected world, your greatest vulnerability might be hiding in plain sight—your digital life. In this eye-opening episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles is joined by Brad Deflin, founder of Total Digital Security, a company dedicated to helping individuals take back control of their online privacy and protection. Brad shares why cybersecurity is
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In this powerful episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with renowned therapist, podcast host, and author Michelle Chalfant to explore the transformational framework at the heart of her groundbreaking book, The Adult Chair: Get Unstuck, Claim Your Power, and Transform Your Life. With over two decades of experience guiding people through emotional
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What if the way you see yourself isn’t who you truly are, but who your culture shaped you to be? In this eye-opening episode, John R. Miles sits down with pioneering cultural psychologist and author Steven Heine to unpack the hidden forces that define your identity, purpose, and even how you process failure. Drawing from
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