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Passion Struck with John R. Miles

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Passion Struck® is more than just a show; it’s a journey into the minds and philosophies of the world’s most insightful people. Hosted by John R. Miles, this podcast unpacks the wisdom of its guests, offering practical advice to infuse intentionality and purpose into your career, well-being, life, and relationships. From renowned leaders like Robin Sharma, Admiral Stavridis, Daniel Pink, and Scott Galloway to accomplished women at the top of their fields, such as Susan Cain, Gretchen Rubin, Rachel Hollis, Gabby Bernstein, and Sharon Salzberg, and even scientists, founders, and diverse captivating minds like astronaut Kayla Barron, David Rubenstein, Angela Duckworth, and Arthur Brooks, Passion Struck is a place where mattering takes center stage, and insights from these exceptional individuals inspire intentional action. However, this podcast transcends mere self-improvement; it dives deep into the science of human behavior change, demystifying our actions and motivations. It speaks to the essence of our humanity, igniting the spark within each of us to live better, become better, and leave a lasting impact on the world. With its inspiring, lively, positive, and incredibly useful content, new episodes drop every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The show is hosted by John R. Miles - a serial entrepreneur, creative amplifier, Navy Veteran, and multi-industry CEO. Miles is known for his passion, preparation, and gift of teasing out how his guests overcome adversity and embrace life-changing opportunities with the resounding mantra of ”I MATTER.” At Passion Struck, our purpose is clear: -We are here to serve. -We share profound ideas. -We tell captivating stories. -We facilitate enriching discussions. -We embrace life, fully passion-struck. -We empower people to think, act, and transform their lives. Follow John @John_R_Miles on Instagram for daily doses of inspiration. Subscribe to Passion Struck and share the show with someone who could benefit from its transformative message. Pre-order Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life at https://amzn.to/3PXKMfh.

Episodes

Jeff Karp on How to Ignite the Spark That Lights Us Up EP 438

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Apr 05, 20241 hr 15 min

Ethan Mollick on the Impact of AI on Life and Work EP 437

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024. In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Ethan Mollick, a Wharton professor and author of the groundbreaking book Co-Intelligence . They delve into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact ...

Apr 04, 202458 min

Sean Foley on Crafting a Winning Mindset for Success EP 436

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024. In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with renowned golf coach Sean Foley to discuss crafting a winning mindset for success. Sean shares insights from his remarkable journey, discussing pivotal moments of self-realization an...

Apr 02, 20241 hr 16 min

The Beauty of Surrender: Unlocking the Power of Letting Go as Demonstrated by Jamie Kern Lima EP 435

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024. In this episode of the Passion Struck podcast, host John R. Miles delves into the profound theme of letting go and its transformative power. Drawing from the inspiring journey of Jamie Kern Lima, founder of IT Cosmetics, John explores the concept of ...

Mar 29, 202424 min

Marie Butler on How to Create Confidence in the Pursuit of Your Dreams EP 434

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024. On this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles delves into the captivating journey of Marie Butler, a woman whose life story embodies the essence of passion-driven transformation. From navigating challenges in her upbringing to excelling in va...

Mar 28, 202450 min

Eric Edmeades On The Essential Keys To Postdiabetic Transformation EP 433

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024. I had the honor of discussing groundbreaking insights on type 2 diabetes with Eric Edmeades on the latest episode of Passion Struck. We delved into the revolutionary concept of reversing diabetes and the impact of sugar addiction on our health. Eric ...

Mar 27, 202458 min

Richard Dolan On the Importance of Financial Health in Life EP 432

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024. On this episode of Passion Struck, host Jon R. Miles interviews Richard Dolan, a financial fulfillment coach, about the significance of financial health in life. Richard shares his inspiring journey from working with high-profile individuals to trans...

Mar 22, 20241 hr 4 min

Dr. Stephen Cabral on the Secret to Conquering Chronic Illness EP 431

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024. In this captivating episode of the Passion Struck Podcast, Dr. Stephen Cabral delves deep into the intricate web of chronic illness, offering a roadmap to optimal health. Dr. Cabral's expertise in functional medicine elucidates the underlying causes ...

Mar 21, 20241 hr 10 min

Sharon Salzberg on Finding Balance, Strength and Equanimity EP 430

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024. Sharon Salzberg, a meditation pioneer, discussed the importance of mindfulness and meditation in everyday life on the Passion Struck podcast. She shares insights on how individuals can practice equanimity by being present with their experiences, peel...

Mar 19, 202459 min

The Unmatched Power of Writing in Building a Better Brain w/John R. Miles EP 429

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Mar 15, 202429 min

Dr. Casey Means on Mastering Metabolism for Limitless Health EP 428

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024. In this enlightening episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles engages with Dr. Casey Means, a pioneer in the field of metabolic health, to unravel the common root cause of a myriad of health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, heart disease...

Mar 14, 20241 hr 13 min

Jason Redman on How You Confront the Dragon in Your Mind EP 427

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024. In this episode, retired Navy SEAL Jason Redman shares his profound insights on overcoming extreme adversity and confronting the dragon in your mind. He delves into his journey of resilience, leadership, and triumph after facing life-changing injurie...

Mar 12, 202458 min

Small Steps, Big Results: 5 Ways to Embrace an Action-Oriented Mindset w/John R. Miles Episode 426

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024. On this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles delves into the transformative power of an action-oriented mindset. He explores how taking small steps can lead to significant results and shares practical advice on how to cultivate this mindset....

Mar 08, 202422 min

Matt Abrahams on How to Think Faster and Talk Smarter EP 425

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024 and winner of the Best Business Minds book award. In this episode of Passion Struck, John interviews Matt Abrahams, a revered Stanford lecturer, and host of the Think Fast, Talk Smart podcast. They discuss Matt's new book, " Think Faster, Talk Smarter...

Mar 07, 202451 min

Dan Harris on Meditation's Powerful Mental Health Benefits EP 424

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024 and winner of the Best Business Minds book award. In this episode of Passion Struck, I interview Dan Harris, a former ABC News anchor and the driving force behind the transformative platform 10% Happier . Dan shares his personal journey from experienc...

Mar 05, 202454 min

6 Ways Acts of Service Enable You to Embrace Awe in Life w/John R. Miles EP 423

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024. In this episode of PassionStruck, host John R. Miles delves into the concept of awe and its connection to acts of service. He explores the research and insights of Dacher Keltner, a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, who challenges ...

Mar 01, 202420 minEp. 424

Dr. Julia DiGangi on How to Harness the Energy in Your Brain EP 422

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024 and winner of the Best Business Minds book award. In this fascinating Passion Struck episode, I am joined by Dr. Julia DiGangi, a leading neuropsychologist, who explains how electrical impulses in your brain fuel your drive to create change, catalyze ...

Feb 29, 202451 minEp. 423

Cass Sunstein on How You Break the Habituation Cycle EP 421

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024 and winner of the Best Business Minds book award. In this episode of Passion Struck, John interviews Cass Sunstein, a renowned legal scholar and co-author of the groundbreaking book "Nudge." Cass's latest collaboration with Tali Sharot, titled " Look ...

Feb 27, 202447 minEp. 422

Charles Duhigg on the Hidden Power of Supercommunicators EP 420

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024 and winner of the Best Business Minds book award. In this episode, host John R. Miles interviews Charles Duhigg, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of " Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. " Charles shares in...

Feb 23, 202432 minEp. 420

Hari Budha Magar on Defy Your Limits to Conquer Your Everest EP 419

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024 and winner of the Best Business Minds book award. In this episode, we dive into the incredible journey of resilience and determination with Harry Budha Magar, a man who turned adversity into triumph by becoming the world's first double-above-the-knee ...

Feb 22, 202458 minEp. 421

Jamie Kern Lima on the Power of Believing You Are Worthy EP 418

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024 and winner of the Best Business Minds book award. In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jamie Kern Lima, the self-made entrepreneur and former CEO of IT Cosmetics, who sold her company to L'Oreal for an incredible $1.2 billion. Jamie sh...

Feb 20, 202457 minEp. 419

7 Ways to Build a Grateful Workplace w/ John R. Miles EP 417

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024. In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles explores the transformative power of gratitude in the workplace. By shifting our focus from what's lacking to what's abundant, gratitude can significantly alter our work experience, leading to gre...

Feb 16, 202423 minEp. 418

Nate Klemp on How You Embrace Openness in Your Daily Life EP 416

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024. In this episode, host John R. Miles interviews Nate Klemp Ph.D., author of the book "Open:" as they discuss the concept of openness and how it can be embraced in our daily lives. Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck....

Feb 15, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 417

Morgan Housel on How to Use the Past Wisely to Forge the Future EP 415

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024. In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles interviews Morgan Housel, a renowned expert in finance, behavior economics, and psychology. Morgan shares insights from his book " Same as Ever " and discusses the power of human behavior in finan...

Feb 13, 202455 minEp. 416

Scott Simon and John R. Miles on Navigating the Journey to Becoming Your Ideal Self EP 414

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024. Today, I have the privilege of sitting down with Scott Simon, the visionary behind the Scare Your Soul movement and a dear friend who has played a pivotal role in empowering me to reach new heights. We'll be discussing my latest book, a project that ...

Feb 09, 202455 minEp. 415

The Real-Life Indiana Jones: Forrest Galante on Exploring the Edge of Extinction EP 413

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024. In this episode, host John R. Miles interviews Forrest Galante, an adventurer, wildlife biologist, and host of Shark Week. Forrest shares his journey from growing up on a farm in Zimbabwe to becoming a passionate advocate for wildlife conservation. H...

Feb 08, 202457 minEp. 414

Angela Duckworth on the Keys to Achieving Long Term Success in Life EP 412

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024. In this episode, host John R. Miles is joined by renowned psychologist Angela Duckworth to help launch his book Passion Struck. The two explore the keys to achieving long-term success in life. They discuss the concepts of personal agency, self-contro...

Feb 06, 202456 minEp. 413

Become Passion Struck: Ignite Your Inner Drive for Success w/John R. Miles EP 411

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024. In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles explores the concept of becoming passion-struck and igniting your inner drive for success. Drawing on insights from his new book, "Passion Struck," John delves into the transformative power of min...

Feb 02, 202436 minEp. 412

Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier on How You Create Your Resilience Plan EP 410

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024. In this episode of the Passion Struck podcast, host John R. Miles interviews Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier, an award-winning mental health expert and author of the book " The Resilience Plan: A Strategic Approach to Optimizing Your Work Performance and ...

Feb 01, 202452 minEp. 411

Robert I. Sutton on How You Become a Friction Fixer EP 409

https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-book/ - Order a copy of my new book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! Picked by the Next Big Idea Club as a must-read for 2024. In this episode of Passion Struck, we dive into the world of organizational dynamics with the remarkable guest, Robert I. Sutton. As a distinguished Stanford professor and bestselling author, Sutton has reshaped contemporary business thinking. In his...

Jan 31, 202458 minEp. 410