In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Janet Ettele, an author, musician, and student of Buddhist teacher Guymed Khensur Rinpoche Lobsang Jampa, to explore the transformative power of Joyous Effort, one of the Six Perfections in Buddhist philosophy. Through her novels rooted in the principles of Tibetan Buddhism and […]
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In this powerful and transformative episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles is joined by Joseph Nguyen, spiritual thought leader and author of the bestselling book Don’t Believe Everything You Think (Expanded Edition): Why Your Thinking Is The Beginning & End Of Suffering. Together, they dive deep into one of the most urgent inner battles
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In this special solo episode, I take you inside one of the most transformative tools Iโve ever usedโthe LENS frameworkโto help you rewrite the stories that reframe your inner world. Iโve been in that place where everything looks fine on the outside, but inside, you feel numb, stuck, or lost in a narrative you didnโt
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When life shatters you into pieces, how do you rise? In this raw and revealing conversation, spiritual teacher and artist Biet Simkin shares her extraordinary journey from addiction, loss, and chaos to awakening, creativity, and deep purpose. Biet opens up about the moments that broke her โ and the breathwork, music, and spiritual practices that
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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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