Andrew Marr is a retired Green Beret, co-founder of the Warrior Angels Foundation, and author of " Tales from the Blast Factory. " He is also featured in the new documentary "Quiet Explosions." In this Pasion Struck podcast episode, Andrew sits down with John R. Miles to discuss his never-quit mentality overcoming the wounds of war and his traumatic brain injuries. The two veterans discuss: Andrew's 2013 tour of duty in Afghanistan and his underlying medical issues upon returning home. From pers...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 95
Chet W. Sisk is a futurist, entrepreneur, author, consultant, speaker, and workshop developer. He talks with John R. Miles about his ten predictions for the future of society in 2022. Have you ever wondered what the future holds for everyone in 2022? Chet uses his skills as a futurist to assess the past to offer insights that predict what’s going to happen in the future. New to this channel and the passion-struck podcast? Check out our starter packs which are our favorite episodes grouped by top...
Dec 31, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 94
Jess Faulds is a certified holistic nutrition consultant diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (M.S.) at the age of 15. Through her M.S. journey, she suffered through different disease-modifying drugs and treatments before having a stem cell transplant! She sits down with John R. Miles on The Passion Struck Podcast to discuss how Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HSTC) cured her M.S. and the nutrition science that promoted recovery. New to this channel and the passion-struck podcast? Check o...
Dec 28, 2021•59 min•Ep. 93
Sharon Rolph is a behavioral scientist who works as a retirement and essence coach. She sits down with John R Miles to discuss how to find your essence in retirement and how to empower everyone to win satisfaction. New to this channel and the passion-struck podcast? Check out our starter packs which are our favorite episodes grouped by topic, to allow you to get a sense of all the podcast has to offer. Go to https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs/ . Have You Tried Talkspace? Talkspace: The onli...
Dec 24, 2021•57 min•Ep. 92
Cristina Pujol Jensen is a Coach, Trainer, Speaker, and Author of Ignite Female Change Makers, Co-Founder of Tú y Tu Mente Coaching, and Hips On Fire Dance specializing in leadership, clarity, and focus. She sits down with John R. Miles to discuss how your mind can free your body and start living intentionally. New to this channel and the passion-struck podcast? Check out our starter packs which are our favorite episodes grouped by topic, to allow you to get a sense of all the podcast has to off...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 91
Christina Sparks is a Technology Executive turned E-Commerce Fashion CEO and the Founder and CEO of Soulgani Activewear. She sits down with John R Miles to talk about how to turn a passion for giving into a business. For the entire show notes go to https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-podcast/. New to this channel and the passion-struck podcast? Check out our starter packs which are our favorite episodes grouped by topic, to allow you to get a sense of all the podcast has to offer. Go to htt...
Dec 17, 2021•58 min•Ep. 90
Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas is an internationally acclaimed confidence expert and 8x international #1 bestselling author. She sits down with John R Miles to talk about how to improve your inner self-confidence. For the full show notes go to For the full show notes go to https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-podcast/ where we have links to Nathalie's books and other unique content.. New to this channel and the passion-struck podcast? Check out our starter packs which are our favorite episodes gr...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 89
John R. Miles discusses why it is so vital that you stop hiding the true you. It's an episode that is core to why he started the Passion Struck movement. In the podcast, John will explain why he believes so many today hide behind a mask we wear that hides who we are and the superpower we are meant to bring to the world. Instead of living an intentional life, we live a life in a shroud of pretense. New to this channel and the passion-struck podcast? Check out our starter packs which are our favor...
Dec 10, 2021•18 min•Ep. 88
Lily Walford is an international dating coach who specializes in using behavioral Psychology, profiling, and body language to help clients meet a compatible partner. She and John R Miles discuss how to create compatible love and how everyone deserves real, honest and genuine love, but not everyone knows how to get it. New to this channel and the passion-struck podcast? Check out our starter packs which are our favorite episodes grouped by topic, to allow you to get a sense of all the podcast has...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 87
In this solo episode, John R. Miles discusses how our limits result from the mindset that we choose to live and act by. Often we develop beliefs that are not real and only exist in our minds. What could you accomplish if you could break free from this mindset and live to your potential? John provides the examples of Michael Jordan and John Bassinger to illustrate those who pushed past their limits and explores this through the lens of Dr. Carol Dweck's work on mindset. New to this channel and th...
Dec 03, 2021•16 min•Ep. 86
This week’s Passion Struck podcast features Rubin Khoddam, Ph.D., a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in the treatment of addiction and trauma and mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression. He and John R. Miles discuss the importance of holistic mental healthcare and examine Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure for PTSD, as well as Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. New to this channel and the passion-struck po...
Nov 30, 2021•58 min•Ep. 85
The seven skills that create high achievers: in this episode of the Passion Struck podcast John R Miles provides eye-opening advice on what defines a high achiever, what derails people from becoming high achievers, the seven skills that create high achievers, and the initial four steps you can take to become one. The seven skills include: Action Orienter Visionary Strategiser Cognition Crusader Positivity Embracer Resilience Builder Constant Learner Persistent Adapter New to this channel and the...
Nov 26, 2021•24 min•Ep. 84
Today's episode is with entrepreneur John Lewis, a former division one athlete and founder and CEO of the Virtual Legacy. He and John R. Miles discuss how to create your virtual legacy and maximize your personal brand. New to this channel and the passion-struck podcast? Check out our starter packs which are our favorite episodes grouped by topic, to allow you to get a sense of all the podcast has to offer. Go to https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs/. Subscribe to the Passion Struck podcast: h...
Nov 23, 2021•55 min•Ep. 83
Life's most important moments are not what you think. It is not the mega-events in our life that create success. Rather, what if everything hinged on infinite small moments; those transition points which occur every day in everything we do. In this Momentum, Friday episode of the Passion Struck podcast, John R. Miles discusses how life's transition points impact your success in more ways than you may realize and how to approach them in your life for maximum impact. Subscribe to the Passion Struc...
Nov 19, 2021•27 min•Ep. 82
In 2013, Flory Seidel’s life and career changed in an instant when he was hit on the left side of his body by a large truck and suffered damages to almost every portion of his entire body. He shares with John R. Miles his incredible story of recovery. Subscribe to the Passion Struck podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-passion-struck-podcast/id1553279283. Like this? Please join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, self-improvement, and personal growth: https:/...
Nov 16, 2021•52 min•Ep. 81
Our deep insecurity reflects how we view ourselves and the impact that the world around us has on our self-perception. By allowing social media and others’ thoughts to dictate how we live, we will only end up with deeper insecurities. The more we are not true to ourselves, the more we open ourselves up to criticism by the world around us. This criticism can cause us to be blinded by the unique gifts we have inside all of us. We can not let others’ opinions decide our future. In this Momentum, Fr...
Nov 12, 2021•17 min•Ep. 80
Amy Malin is a social entrepreneur, human trafficking survivor, philanthropist, and the co-founder of Trueheart, a search engine funding dreams worldwide. She sits down with John R Miles to talk about how she is living life from a place of love. New to the passion-struck podcast? Check out our starter packs which are collections of our favorite episodes grouped by topic, to allow you to get a sense of all the podcast has to offer. Go to https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs/. Like this? Please...
Nov 09, 2021•57 min•Ep. 79
In today’s episode, John R Miles reveals the most important ways we can develop resilience and learn to use pain for positive growth. Whether you struggle with resilience or not, this podcast will serve you. You'll learn what it means to build resilience and how we can build a stronger legacy on the foundation of struggle. Miles offers practical steps and encouraging insight backed by science on how you can overcome adversity. If you want all the resources, including recommended books from this ...
Nov 05, 2021•20 min•Ep. 78
Gail Swift is Speaker, Kolbe Consultant, and Certified Life Coach. She sits down to talk to John R. Miles about the power of taking action. When people know how they take action, it's their, ideal sweet spot. It's the nirvana of productivity. New to this channel and the passion-struck podcast? Check out our starter packs which are our favorite episodes grouped by topic, to allow you to get a sense of all the podcast has to offer. Go to https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs/. Like this? Please ...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 77
Approximately 60 percent of people in North America report at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. Through this lens, John R Miles discusses why the human capacity for the incredible power of being resilient is quite remarkable. Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MAUZCNWKXyE . Subscribe to the Passion Struck podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-passion-struck-podcast/id1553279283. Athletic Greens is a custom formulation of 75 vitamins, minerals, and other w...
Oct 29, 2021•19 min•Ep. 76
Dr. Jay Lombard is an internationally acclaimed neurologist, author, and keynote speaker who creates solutions for brain health and intractable neurological disorders. He sits down with John R Miles to talk about brain science for better lives and his research that are allowing both the prevention and treatment of neurological disorders such as ALS, Parkinson’s disease, and Alzheimer’s. New to the passion-struck podcast? Check out our starter packs which are our favorite episodes grouped by topi...
Oct 26, 2021•56 min•Ep. 75
When we think of playing, we hark back to our childhood days of messing around on the beach, playing tag at recess, or spending hours with dolls or toys. However, we often fail to realize the importance of play as an adult and that is what John unpacks in this episode. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/. Thank you for listening to the Passion Struck podcast. In this powerful Momentum Fri...
Oct 22, 2021•16 min•Ep. 74
Former NFL pro bowl cornerback Shawn Springs sits down with John R Miles to discuss how to stay grounded in life. We discuss how a traumatic brain injury he suffered while playing for the Washington Redskins, changed his life and created his passion to create better protection for future generations. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/. Boulder Crest Foundation: https://bouldercrest.org/....
Oct 19, 2021•52 min•Ep. 73
In today's episode, John R Miles discusses 8 ways to get comfortable doing uncomfortable things and growing through them. When we get comfortable being uncomfortable, we put ourselves in situations where we force ourselves to address our self-limiting beliefs. You might even actively pursue activities you never thought you would. Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcaste...
Oct 15, 2021•22 min•Ep. 72
Brain Health Coach Cindy Shaw sits down with John R Miles to discuss the six pillars of brain health which include: Physical Exercise, Food & Nutrition, Medical Health, Sleep & Relaxation, Mental Fitness, and Social Interaction. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/. About Our Guest Cindy Shaw Thank you for listening to the Passion Struck podcast. Cindy Shaw is the founder of The Be...
Oct 12, 2021•58 min•Ep. 71
In this Momentum Friday episode of the passion struck podcast, John R. Miles discusses a critical topic. It is one he considers to be one of the main culprits leading to over 85% of the world’s workers becoming disengaged and complacent in their jobs. What is that topic, the hustle culture, why it is toxic, and more importantly, what can you do to break out of it? Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passion...
Oct 08, 2021•21 min•Ep. 70
Nate Dukes sits down with John R Miles to discuss you will never change syndrome plaguing society. You Will Never Change. I bet you’ve heard that line before. From friends? Family? Maybe you’ve said it to yourself. Regardless of the source, it hurts to hear. But it hurts even worse when you agree. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/ . And join the Facebook page to become part of the passi...
Oct 05, 2021•53 min•Ep. 69
One of the questions John R Miles often gets is how to ask for advice (and make the most of it). Asking for advice the right way is one of the most important skills we can master. It’s an asset that sharpens our instincts, exposes us to guidance, and brings us closer to our goals, abilities, and passion. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/. Thank you for listening to the Passion Struck po...
Oct 01, 2021•14 min•Ep. 68
Retired Navy SEAL William Branum sits down with John R Miles to discuss why transition points are vital to success. Transition points are those times in life where complacency can kill your dreams and aspirations because you're not locked on, you're not paying attention. They are those periods that are easy to overlook because they are not significant events. They are those moments of everyday life where you can choose comfort or stay locked in on achieving your dreams. Like this? Please subscri...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 67
Retired Army Colonel and Navy SEAL Bob Adams, M.D. sits down with John R Miles to talk about being your own best advocate in life. He discusses why this is so vital through the viewpoint of over 30 years as a doctor and applying the lessons he learned from BUD/S and his 12 years as a SEAL. Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/. Please post a screenshot of your listening on Instagram & t...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 66
