In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Laurie Santos, host of The Happiness Lab podcast, unpacks the powerful connection between happiness and mattering. She explains how feeling like we genuinely make a difference — both in our relationships and the world around us — is a cornerstone of well-being.
In this episode of Passion Struck, John explores the silent epidemic of disconnection that’s slowly eroding our connections within our homes—how the feeling of not mattering in families is at the core of this struggle. It’s not that families don’t love each other; the sense of being truly seen, valued, and acknowledged has been lost
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In this thought-provoking episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Samuel Wilkinson to explore one of life’s most profound questions: Is existence a test of good and evil? Dr. Wilkinson, a psychiatrist and professor at the Yale School of Medicine, brings a unique perspective—one rooted in both science and spirituality. Drawing
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Have you ever felt an unshakable inner knowing or a sudden surge of confidence, only to have it fade just as quickly? In this transformative episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles is joined by Natalie Namaste — a spiritual teacher and energy healer — to uncover the hidden power of the solar plexus chakra
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In this powerful follow-up to last week’s episode, Mattering in Love: Stop Settling—Choose Love That Sees You, John R. Miles dives even deeper into the transformative concept of mattering in relationships. In Part 2, The Mattering Mindset in Love — Choose the Love You Deserve, John unpacks how adopting a mattering mindset shapes not only
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In this eye-opening episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Sandra Matz, a psychologist and data scientist, to reveal the invisible forces shaping your thoughts, decisions, and behaviors. From social media algorithms to targeted advertising, we explore how data-driven systems are quietly hacking your free will—often without you even realizing
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In this thought-provoking episode, Edward Fishman unpacks the strategic role of chokepoints in shaping global influence and the hidden mechanics of economic warfare — concepts he explores deeply in his groundbreaking book, Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare. He explains how nations leverage critical trade routes, financial systems, and technological dominance to
What if the love you’ve been accepting is a reflection of what you believe you deserve? Welcome to Part 1 of a two-part series on mattering in love—a deep dive into why so many people settle for relationships that leave them feeling unseen, undervalued, and emotionally drained. Too often, we settle for relationships that leave
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In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Scott Sherr takes us deep into the fascinating world of GABA—your brain’s primary calming neurotransmitter and the key to reducing stress, improving sleep, and enhancing focus. As a leading expert in health optimization and the founder of Troscriptions®, Dr. Sherr breaks down the science behind GABA’s crucial role in mental
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What if your greatest struggles could become your greatest strengths? In this powerful conversation, Lamb of God frontman Randy Blythe shares his journey of making peace with the wars inside his head—from battling addiction to finding healing through creativity and intentionality. Randy opens up about the moment that changed everything, how getting sober on tour
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