Most people think becoming who you’re meant to be requires a massive upheaval—a new job, a dramatic move, or a total reinvention. But as we explore in Episode 633 of Passion Struck, the truth is far simpler—and far more powerful. Lasting change doesn’t start with drama. It starts with alignment. In this solo episode, John […]
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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 love science reveals often challenges everything we’ve been taught by pop culture. In this thought-provoking episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Eli Finkel and Dr. Paul Eastwick—two of the world’s leading researchers on relationships—to dissect the gulf between Hollywood’s version of love and what science actually shows makes relationships
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Why do we divide, and how can we begin to reconnect? In this powerful episode, host John R. Miles sits down with cultural psychologist and Columbia professor Dr. Michael Morris to unpack the hidden forces driving modern conflict. Drawing from his groundbreaking new book Tribal: How the Cultural Instincts That Divide Us Can Help Bring
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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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In this powerful episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles welcomes renowned media coach and Emmy-winning journalist Bill McGowan, author of the new book Speak, Memorably: The Art of Captivating an Audience. With a client list that includes global leaders, celebrities, and top executives, Bill distills decades of experience into practical tools that anyone
In this eye-opening episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles is joined by Dr. Anna Lembke, renowned psychiatrist, Stanford professor, and bestselling author of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence. Together, they dive into the deep end of our modern addictions—from social media and overwork to substance use and emotional numbing—and explore
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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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