In todayโs episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Zach Mercurio for a powerful and timely conversation about what it really means to feel seen, heard, and valuedโespecially in the places we work and lead. Zach is a researcher, speaker, and one of the worldโs leading voices on purposeful leadership and […]
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You’re not alone if life feels uncertain or heavy right nowโI’ve felt that weight too. In this episode, I’m sharing five powerful mental health habits that have helped me stay grounded when everything around me felt chaotic. These aren’t complicated hacks or rigid routines. They’re simple, science-backed practices that offer real support, especially when you’re
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What happens when success looks perfect on paper, but feels empty in your soul? In this illuminating episode of Passion Struck, Dr. Tiffany Moonโboard-certified anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, and former Real Housewives of Dallas starโjoins John R. Miles to share the raw, transformative journey behind her new book, Joy Prescriptions: How I Learned to Stop Chasing Perfection
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In this thought-provoking episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles is joined by renowned neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Newberg, a pioneer in the field of neurotheologyโthe science at the intersection of the brain, belief, and spirituality. Together, they explore a powerful question: What makes us feel like we matter? Dr. Newberg shares groundbreaking research on
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In this episode, I explore a truth we donโt talk about enoughโmental health is the root of a meaningful life. Itโs not just about managing stress or coping with anxiety. Itโs about understanding that our inner world shapes everything we doโhow we love, how we lead, how we show up for ourselves and others. Iโve
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In this powerful episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles is joined by journalist and applied behavioral scientist Elizabeth Weingarten, author of How to Fall in Love with Questions. Together, they explore the transformative potential of living with uncertainty โ and why our biggest, most uncomfortable questions might be our most valuable teachers. Drawing on
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In this inspiring live episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with New York Times bestselling author Gretchen Rubin to explore the powerful insights from her new book, Secrets of Adulthood. Recorded at the Oxford Exchange in Tampa, the conversation dives into the small truths and big realizations that shape a meaningful life.
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What does it take to become the youngest skater to ever land a 1080? Grit, resilience, and the courage to fallโagain and again. In this electrifying episode, pro skater and Olympian Tom Schaar joins John R. Miles to share his incredible journey from backyard ramps to global podiums. But this isnโt just about tricks and
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Career growth isnโt just about talent or hard workโitโs about whoโs willing to vouch for you when youโre not in the room. This week on the Passion Struck Podcast, I sat down with Dr. Rosalind Chowโa Carnegie Mellon researcher and author of The Doors You Can Openโto explore the difference between mentorship and sponsorship and
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In this deeply inspiring episode, world-renowned meditation master and bestselling author Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche joins us to explore the timeless wisdom of presence, joy, and the nature of finding our innate basic goodness. Known for his international bestseller The Joy of Living: Unlocking the Secret and Science of Happiness, Rinpoche shares how the answers we
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