Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine sits down with John R Miles to talk about the secrets to living a life of excellence. Becoming passion-struck is all about living a life of excellence. Setting goals, overcoming challenges, getting results, and celebrating victories make living so rich and worthwhile. Like this? Please subscribe to the channel, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/. Please post a screenshot of you listen...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 65
Kayla Barron is one of the first females in the U.S. Armed Forces to serve on submarines and was selected as part of the NASA Artemis program. Kayla reveals her belief in the work it takes to bring out the best version of yourself in this episode of the Passion Struck podcast with John R. Miles. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/. Kayla's Path to Becoming an Astronaut Astronaut Kayla Bar...
Sep 17, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 64
This is a true story about the operation “Pineapple Express” and helping Afghani allies escape Afghanistan. In this Passion Struck podcast episode, John R Miles interviews retired Navy SEAL Dan O’Shea on how he guided a family of fourteen to safety, successfully evading the Taliban. Dan describes the harrowing details of their 96 hours of terror and what it took to get the family safely to the Kabul airport. This is just one story out of more than 700 people the “Pineapple Express” helped save. ...
Sep 16, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 63
In this powerful Episode, John R. Miles interviews former Astronaut Wendy Lawrence on why it is vital to permit yourself to dream the dream and how she followed that advice throughout her own career. What Does Dreaming the Dream Mean? To dream the dream is to live life to its fullest, making the best of every situation and transforming our life into who we aspire to be. It’s the state of becoming passion-struck in the pursuit of your dream with a focus on achieving it regardless of the setbacks ...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 45
For Naval Officer and NASCAR driver Jesse Iwuji, becoming a race driver was a dream that seemed unreachable. But after deciding to pursue his passion, he told himself he could do it and started to take daily actions that led him closer to a dream that is now a reality. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/ . Here is a link to the video featured at the beginning of this podcast (Credit the U...
Sep 10, 2021•35 min•Ep. 61
John R Miles interviews the Blackall racing team featuring military veterans Tony and Janet Blackall, who race in the MotoAmerica Supersport division and are a privateer team. When they founded Blackall Racing, they did it to race on the national stage and created a motorsport voice for veterans. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/ . Who Is Blackall Racing? John discovered the Blackall Ra...
Sep 07, 2021•50 min•Ep. 60
Ready for one of the most important life lessons you will ever learn? YOU are the most challenging critic you will ever face. When you realize that you are your biggest obstacle, you can start to take steps to silence your own inner critic and move toward the passion-struck life you've dreamed of. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/. Also, join the passion-struck community on Facebook: ht...
Sep 03, 2021•14 min•Ep. 59
What innovative power is waiting to be unleashed by you? Michelle Royal discusses how she uses visualization and facilitation to create breakthroughs in state of mind and behavior. She brings visual stories to life, unlocking the hidden collective power of organizations and individuals. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/. Creating Your Innovative Power Thank you for Watching the Passion ...
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 58
In this episode, John breaks down his 7 secrets to build mental strength. He describes how mental strength is having the capacity to deal with stressors, fears, pressures, obstacles, and life challenges, regardless of the circumstances that you find yourself in. It is understanding that you are so much more powerful than you realize you are. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/. Thank you ...
Aug 27, 2021•20 min•Ep. 57
John interviews Dr. Michael Lewis about recovering from traumatic brain injury and how his 30-plus years of military experience, with a special emphasis on TBI, is working towards improving the care and outcomes of people who have experienced psychological or physical trauma the brain. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/ . Why is Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment so Misunderstood? It is es...
Aug 24, 2021•59 min•Ep. 56
Today’s episode is a solo round with John all about how your mental health impacts your relationships, which is a topic that continues to fascinate him the more he speaks to guests about it on the podcast and the more he sees results show up in his life and for those of you who have shared your experiences with him on social media. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/ . Why Does Mental Hea...
Aug 20, 2021•18 min•Ep. 55
Has anyone ever inspired you to change your life in a significant way that made you healthier, happier, or more fulfilled? Inspiration is powerful, but it isn’t easy. In this Passion Struck podcast, Amanda Slavin discusses the life-altering moment that changed her life and how to change lives by inspiring change in others. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, self-improvement, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/ Link for Ama...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 54
Captain Steve Swift discusses how to create a career of service to others and how he did so through a 30-year career in the military and now as a running and triathlete coach. Careers helping people come in all shapes and sizes. You can get hands-on in a healthcare or emergency services job, think your way around problems as a social worker or lawyer, or create broader benefits for society in a career such as science or engineering. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for...
Aug 12, 2021•53 min•Ep. 53
Philip Anthony Mangan joins John R. Miles to talk about how he overcame his directionless Van Wilder life to become an actor, model, personal trainer, and coach. We discuss how after college, he was living the party lifestyle through his party bus company, how he discovered through a failed relationship the courage to turn his life around and create the best life possible for him. The steps he took on the journey including having to fire his best friend and the opportunity he took moving to New ...
Aug 10, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 52
In this powerful Momentum Friday Episode, John R. Miles discusses why humility is vital to your success, and specifically intellectual humility. The definition of intellectual humility, determining if we are practicing humility, what happens when we don't, and techniques to get better at being humble. Thank you for listening to the Passion Struck podcast. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for personal growth and life coaching: https://passionstruck.com/. Why is Humility...
Aug 06, 2021•18 min•Ep. 51
What would your perfect life look like? Everyone has trials and tribulations in life. How you react to those challenges determines how “perfect” you think your life is. The key to getting what you want out of this life is living with intention. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for personal development: https://passionstruck.com/ . Thank you for Watching the Passion Struck podcast. In this powerful interview, John R. Miles and his guest Dara Kurtz discuss creating a cra...
Aug 03, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 50
There is such a fine line between confidence and ego. You can have faith in your abilities and be a forceful leader without an ego. In this podcast, John R. Miles discusses what the ego is, how to know if your ego is running your life, why your ego is holding you back, and 5 ways to recognize if you have an ego problem. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for personal development: https://passionstruck.com/. Is Our Ego Getting in Our Way? We cross the lines into ego when ...
Jul 30, 2021•16 min•Ep. 49
Saskia Lightstar thought she was living it big when she enjoyed the party girl lifestyle in South Africa. It turns out it was her low point, as she dealt with eating disorders and self-image issues. Then her biggest test came when she learned she had cancer. It was at that point after beating breast cancer she learned the true meaning of how to create our best self. It starts with self-love and kindness. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for personal development: https:...
Jul 27, 2021•57 min•Ep. 48
In this powerful Passion Struck podcast episode, John R. Miles breaks down why we need to stop playing small and instead play big. He goes through what it means to play small vs playing big and 7 skills you can use to play big and live a no regrets life. Why So Many Are Playing Small in Their Life Did you know that Two-thirds of Brits and over seventy percent of Americans feel they are living an unfulfilled life, according to new research? When we are not living to our full capability, it is the...
Jul 23, 2021•16 min•Ep. 30
In this powerful episode of the Passion Struck podcast, John R. Miles interviews Victoria Humphries (Riches) about taking life to new heights by being willing to have an anything is possible attitude. By saying "I CAN" to life's opportunities, she found it to be the key to living her bucket list which she is doing in her 50 at 50 challenge. We discuss that and so much more during our inspirational conversation. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for personal development:...
Jul 20, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 46
We all have to communicate painful or sensitive information at some point in our careers. And, while it's important, to tell the truth, we need to think about how we do it. Tact allows us to be honest while respecting a person's feelings. Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for personal development: https://passionstruck.com/ . When we communicate tactfully, we can preserve relationships, build credibility, and demonstrate thoughtfulness. In today’s episode of the Passion Struck, Jo...
Jul 16, 2021•12 min•Ep. 45
Are you living the life you want to live? Creating your bucket list can be one of the most important things you can do to provide a roadmap for life. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for personal development: https://passionstruck.com/ . Thank you for Watching the Passion Struck podcast. In this powerful interview, John R. Miles interviews Trav Bell "The Bucket List Guy" to discuss how you implement your bucket list and create the life you always wanted. Trav and John ...
Jul 13, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 44
Just like “death and taxes,” conflict is inevitable! Why? Because no two individuals have the same needs and concerns. That is why it is essential to understand how to resolve conflict in 5 steps. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for personal development: https://passionstruck.com/ . In this powerful Momentum Friday Episode, John R. Miles discusses unhealthy vs. healthy conflict resolution and understanding the different conflict management styles. Conflict, or more sp...
Jul 09, 2021•15 min•Ep. 43
Have you ever wondered what the keys to becoming a lean startup are? Entrepreneur Sydney Wong discovered that while on a one-way ticket to San Francisco. From that experience, she decided to launch VenturX in Montreal to help startups achieve funding and overall success. Like this? Please subscribe and join me on my new platform for personal development: https://passionstruck.com/ Thank you for listening to the Passion Struck podcast. Sydney Wong's Journey to Creating VenturX In this powerful Pa...
Jul 06, 2021•51 min•Ep. 42
Earlier in my career, I was lucky to meet and work for Jay Skibinksi who is one of the best leaders I've ever met. Jay taught me many lessons over the years, but one of the best was understanding the secret to diplomacy. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for personal development: https://passionstruck.com/ Thank you for listening to the Passion Struck podcast. In this powerful Momentum Friday Episode, John R. Miles discusses what is the secret to diplomacy and provides ...
Jul 02, 2021•9 min•Ep. 41
The biggest thing that holds any of us back is our own minds - specifically, the thoughts our minds think and our willingness to believe them. Imagine the mindset shift for a person with chronic illness and the meditation benefits that they can achieve through mindfulness practice. Like this? Please subscribe, give us a 5-star rating and join me on my new platform for personal development: https://passionstruck.com/ . In this episode of the Passion Struck Podcast, John R. Miles interviews Steph ...
Jun 29, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 40
What is the key to tapping into your true self? Thank you for listening to the Passion Struck podcast. In this powerful Momentum Friday Episode, John R. Miles interviews Brad Yates, who is one of the foremost experts on EFT tapping and the art of using emotional freedom techniques (EFT). We used this discussion to uncover how EFT tapping can help you overcome trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as helping you overall with your mental health. We explore how to use tapping and Brad ...
Jun 25, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 39
Do you know how to turn your time into productivity? This search for a more productive life has led to a particular miscategorization about what time management is and how it relates to productivity-- the simple truth is that it is far more than simply having a to-do list and checking this off of it. The most productive people do not concentrate on doing more things. This is actually the opposite of being productive. If you really want to be effective, you've got to make a point of doing the rig...
Jun 22, 2021•53 min•Ep. 38
According to the 2020 National Veterans Suicide Prevention Annual report, suicide rates continue to increase in the U.S. adult population. There is also a growing correlation between post-traumatic stress disorder and suicide risk. In this episode of the Passion Struck Podcast, John R. Miles interviews Charles P. Smith on the growing suicide rate among veterans, active-duty military members, and the general population. Charles served 10 years as a Marine Corps officer. Through his TedX, viewed b...
Jun 18, 2021•54 min•Ep. 37
Do you know how to unleash the creator mindset? Learn from Nir Bashan, the author who wrote the book on it, the secret to unlocking your creativity and creating the passion-driven life you have always wanted. Thank you for listening to the Passion Struck podcast. In this powerful Episode, John R. Miles interviews Nir Bashan, author of the Creator Mindset. Nir Bashan is a world-renowned creativity expert. He has taught thousands of leaders and individuals across the globe how to harness the power...
Jun 15, 2021•55 min•Ep. 36
