In this Passion Struck episode, John R. Miles is joined by Dr. Marty Makary, a world-renowned surgeon, public health expert, and best-selling author of Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health. Dr. Makary exposes the hidden blind spots in modern medicine, revealing how common misconceptions and outdated practices […]
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In this thought-provoking episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Alison Fragale, a leading expert on power, status, and negotiation, to unlock the science behind status and how women can leverage it to succeed in the workplace. Alison, author of the highly anticipated book Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success
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In this powerful episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Dan Cnossen, a former Navy SEAL and Paralympic gold medalist, to explore his extraordinary journey of resilience, mental toughness, and elite performance. After a life-altering injury on the battlefield, Dan refused to let adversity define him. Instead, he turned his setbacks into
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In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles takes us on a journey into the pioneering work of cognitive neuroscientist Emile Bruneau, who uncovered the psychological roots of conflict and how our brains can be trained to foster peace. From a brawl in Belfast to war zones like Gaza and Ukraine, John explains
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In this compelling episode of Passion Struck, we dive deep into the transformative world of storytelling with Gabriel Reilich, the visionary behind Upworthy and the author of the groundbreaking book, GOOD PEOPLE: Stories From the Best of Humanity. Gabriel joins us to share his insights on how the power of kindness, intentionality, and empathy can
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In the 501st episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles delves into the profound impact of Mean World Syndromeโa psychological phenomenon that distorts our perception of reality, making the world seem far more dangerous than it is. This episode explores how relentless exposure to fear-driven media influences our thoughts, behaviors, and the choices we
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In this transformative episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Lauren Handel Zander, renowned life coach, speaker, and co-founder of the Handel Group, to explore the profound impact of radical personal accountability. Lauren, the author of the game-changing book Maybe It’s You: Cut the Crap. Face Your Fears. Love Your Life, shares
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In this powerful episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Dr. David S. Yeager, a distinguished professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin, to explore the cutting-edge research behind his book, 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People: A Groundbreaking Approach to Leading the Next GenerationโAnd Making Your
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In this episode of the Passion Struck podcast, host John R. Miles explores 4 inspiring ways to Live Out Loud and reclaim your authentic voice. Inspired by Maya Angelouโs powerful journey from silence to fearless self-expression, John dives into how we can all break free from the fears and societal pressures that often hold us
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In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles interviews Michael Marquardt, the CEO of Epi-One, a biotech startup focused on revolutionizing early cancer detection. Michael shares his personal journey, including the loss of his first wife to cancer, which fueled his dedication to cancer advocacy. The episode delves into the vital work of
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