Life often feels like it’s rigged against us. But as Sandy Yozipovic’s journey shows, you can stack the odds in your favor even when everything seems impossible. Her story is a living example of resilience: battling paralysis from Guillain-Barré syndrome, then later facing Stage 4 cancer, and somehow finding a way to keep moving forward. […]
Most of the time on Passion Struck, we talk with people who are on the other side of their transformation. Bestselling authors, CEOs, scientists, and leaders who have already connected the dots and are reflecting on their journeys. But this week’s guest is different. Joel Beasley, technologist, entrepreneur, and host of Modern CTO, one of
In episode 669 of Passion Struck, John Miles guides you through how to build belonging using a simple yet powerful framework he developed, called BELONG. This framework offers six choices that help you reclaim your identity, stop performing for approval, and create a life of purpose. Most of us spend much of our lives trying
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What if success still leaves you empty? That’s the question I explored in my recent conversation with Robert Glazer on the Passion Struck podcast. Robert, a five-time bestselling author and founder of Acceleration Partners, joined me to discuss his newest book, The Compass Within, which offers a practical guide to uncovering your core values and
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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
How to build a personal legacy isn’t just a question for the end of your life; it’s something you answer every day, one quiet decision at a time. In Episode 666 of Passion Struck, I explore what it really means to build a personal legacy not someday in the distant future, but right now, through
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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
