In this special episode, I’m inviting you into the quiet but transformative space where real change begins—not with hustle or achievement, but with radical honesty. Unlocking Self-Leadership is about doing the inner work that most people avoid—because it’s hard, it’s confronting, and it doesn’t come with a gold star. But it’s also the key to […]
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What truly separates good leaders from great ones? In this inspiring episode of the Passion Struck Podcast, John R. Miles sits down with Christopher Connors, bestselling author of The Champion Leader: Harnessing the Power of Emotional Intelligence to Build High-Performing Teams. Together, they dive into what it means to lead with purpose, empathy, and emotional
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What if the key to your healing wasn’t out there, but buried within the very parts of yourself you’ve been taught to hide? In this powerful episode, John R. Miles sits down with Keila Shaheen, best-selling author of The Book of Shadow Work: Unlock the True You: The Must-Have Guide to Inner Healing and Authenticity.
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What if your daily to-do list was replaced by a to-die-for list—a purposeful reminder of the life you actually want to live before time runs out? In this inspiring episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with bestselling author, behavioral design expert, and speaker Karen Salmansohn to explore the powerful insights from her
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What if the biggest barrier to your growth isn’t a lack of motivation—but the story you keep telling yourself? In this transformative episode, John R. Miles sits down with renowned psychologist, CEO advisor, and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Bob Rosen to uncover the hidden emotional attachments that keep us stuck in survival mode.
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I invite you to join me in exploring the space between who we are on the inside and how we show up in the world. In this solo finale, Live Like You Mean It: The Compass of Congruent Connection, I reflect on the lessons I’ve learned through my own struggles with misalignment and through the
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What do you do when conflict doesn’t knock but barges in? No time to plan, no chance to step away—just 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 wasn’t just
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There’s a reason Taylor Swift connects so deeply—and it goes far beyond her fame or music. In this episode of Passion Struck, I explore the power of presence—how 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 isn’t 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 isn’t 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 journey—from a career in military intelligence to
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I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about why some people light up a room with their presence, and it’s 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 you’ve ever felt like people aren’t 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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