On Passion Struck today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Mark Hyman, a prominent figure in the world of Functional Medicine with a global reputation as a leader, speaker, educator, and advocate. Dr. Hyman is the founder and director of The UltraWellness Center, as well as the Founder and Senior Advisor for the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. With fourteen New York Times best-selling books under his belt, he joins us to discuss his latest publication, Young Forever . Dr. ...
Feb 23, 2023•57 min•Ep 258•Transcript available on Metacast Oksana Masters, the most decorated U.S. Winter Paralympian or Olympian ever, reveals on the Passion Struck Podcast that people often express their admiration for her achievements and assume it was an easy path for her. However, she explains that she faced numerous challenges along the way. She did not qualify for her first Paralympic Games and failed to make the national skiing team. In fact, she was even homeless, living in a car just before the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, where she won silver ...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep 257•Transcript available on Metacast Are you experiencing the urge to express your creativity? Do you seek ways to connect with your inner artist and unleash your creativity? If the answer is yes, then it's high time to explore creative expression's mental, physical, and spiritual benefits. Let’s dive deep into understanding how to unleash your creativity and its benefits on Momentum Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, John R. Miles ( @John_R_Miles ) takes your comments and questions for Momentum Friday right here every...
Feb 17, 2023•22 min•Ep 256•Transcript available on Metacast Annie Duke, who gained expertise in quitting from her successful career as a professional poker player on the world stage, advocates for quitting things more frequently. In our interview, she delves into the science of quitting and teaches us how to overcome our obstacles and develop the ability to quit when it's necessary. We discuss her latest book: Quit: The Power of Knowing When to Walk Away . Annie Duke and I Explore How You Get Good at Quitting In our interview, Annie Duke imparts the skil...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep 255•Transcript available on Metacast I welcome Matt Higgins to Passion Struck, who is co-founder and CEO of private investment firm RSE Ventures and an executive fellow at Harvard Business School, where he co-teaches the course Moving Beyond DTC. A guest shark on ABC's Shark Tank seasons 10 and 11, he will soon star in a new spinoff, Business Hunters, also executive produced by Mark Burnett. We explore his new book Burn the Boats: Toss Plan B Overboard and Unleash Your Full Potential. Matt Higgins discusses why learning how to burn...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep 254•Transcript available on Metacast Are distractions the death of your creativity? Do you seek more persistence and consistency in your day? Do you want to take your life and career to the next level? As a regular listener to the Passion Struck podcast, you may have heard me discuss my morning routine, which involves waking up every day at 5 a.m. The reason for this is to get a head start on the day and gain a competitive advantage in life. I have discovered numerous benefits from being a part of this elite 5 AM club, including he...
Feb 10, 2023•23 min•Ep 253•Transcript available on Metacast I welcome Stefan Falk to Passion Struck, who is a senior executive and performance coach working with elite athletes, top executives, special operators in the armed forces, and leaders from all walks of life. We explore his new book Intrinsic Motivation: Learn to Love Your Work and Succeed as Never Before. Stefan Falk discusses why intrinsic motivation is vital to success Stefan Falk and I discuss why to achieve productivity and positivity in both personal and professional life, it's important t...
Feb 09, 2023•53 min•Ep 252•Transcript available on Metacast Are you sick and weary of being single? Are you prepared to overcome obstacles, claim power, and let go of your old baggage? If so, our guest today Jaime Bronstein, who Yahoo Finance recognized as "The Number One Relationship Coach Transforming Lives," is here to teach you how to manifest the love of your life. Jaime is the author of the new book which launches today, " MAN*ifesting: A Step-By-Step Guide to Attracting the Love That is Meant For You. " Jaime Bronstein discusses how to manifest th...
Feb 07, 2023•52 min•Ep 251•Transcript available on Metacast Do you constantly fear not doing things correctly? Do you strive for perfection in both your work and personal life? Does your fear of making mistakes and disappointing others drive you to push yourself excessively, making pursuing perfection a part of your daily routine? I understand the pressure you are under to be perfect. I've been there too. Let’s dive deep into understanding the need to be perfect and ways to stop chasing perfection in our lives here on Momentum Friday! And in case you did...
Feb 03, 2023•16 min•Ep 250•Transcript available on Metacast Today I am joined on the Pasion Struck podcast by Captain Sandy Yawn, the star of the Bravo TV hit series Below Deck Mediterranean . We discuss Captain Sandy's new book, Be the Calm or Be the Storm: Leadership Lessons from a Woman at the Helm . What We Discuss About How to Be the Calm or Be the Storm In our interview, Captain Sandy aims to inspire others to overcome adversity by recounting her journey from rock bottom to a successful leader in the maritime industry. She opens up about her family...
Feb 02, 2023•55 min•Ep 249•Transcript available on Metacast Today I am joined on the Pasion Struck podcast by author, award-winning speaker, and personal branding expert Rory Vaden, who reveals the hidden power of finding our uniqueness and exploiting it in the service of others. Rory is the NY Times bestselling author of " Take the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success. " What We Discuss About How to Find Your Uniqueness The most successful people in the world realize that the meaning of their lives is about addressing the problem they solve in the ...
Jan 31, 2023•40 min•Ep 248•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever been in a challenging circumstance where it seemed like everything was going wrong? It's not just you. Everyone has these moments, but what if we told you that you have a superpower within you that can help you get out of them? The remedy to your issues is the psychological immune system! Let’s dive deep into understanding our amazing mental immune system here on Momentum Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, John R. Miles ( @John_R_Miles ) takes your comments and questio...
Jan 27, 2023•17 min•Ep 247•Transcript available on Metacast This episode features an interview with Dr. Neeta Bhushan, author of the soon-to-be-released book That Sucked, Now What?: How to Embrace the Joy in Chaos and Find Magic in the Mess . This how-to manual offers grace to the human experience by reassuring listeners that life may throw them a curveball now and then, but they can bounce back and even fly forward. What Dr. Neeta Bhushan and I Discuss About How You Overcome the Suck and Find Joy In my conversation with Dr. Neeta Bhushan, we explore a c...
Jan 26, 2023•46 min•Ep 246•Transcript available on Metacast Today I am joined on the Pasion Struck podcast by the award-winning psychologist and author Dr. Ethan Kross, who reveals the hidden power of our inner voice and how we can harness it to live healthier, more satisfying, and more productive lives. Dr. Kross is the author of " Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It. " What We Discuss About The Power of Our Inner Voice Ethan Kross delves into the inner dialogue we engage in with ourselves. Through research from his lab...
Jan 24, 2023•57 min•Ep 245•Transcript available on Metacast Do you find yourself feeling stuck? Maybe you feel like you're not where you want to be in your life. Maybe you're not living your passion. You may wonder what does it feel like to be stuck? What causes you to be stuck? What are strategies to stop feeling stuck? How does science play into feeling stuck? I'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Momentum Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, John R. Miles ( @John_R_Miles ) takes your comments and questions for Momentum Friday ...
Jan 20, 2023•16 min•Ep 244•Transcript available on Metacast In today's Passion Struck episode, I interview John U. Bacon, the New York Times bestselling author of Let Them Lead: Unexpected Lessons in Leadership from America's Worst High School Hockey Team . John is a highly sought-after expert on shared leadership, and this episode is a must-listen for leaders of any type. What We Discuss About Leading the Way so Everyone Can Impact a Great Team Shared leadership is one of the most important leadership concepts today, and in this interview, John U. Bacon...
Jan 19, 2023•57 min•Ep 243•Transcript available on Metacast I am joined today on Passion Struck by Uri Levine, co-founder of Waze and author of Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution , who shares his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. What We Discuss About Falling in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution Tesla, Waze, Google, WhatsApp, Facebook, Uber, and Netflix are some of the most successful tech firms in the world that were start-ups not long ago. And according to our guest today, Uri Levine, the co-founder of Waze, the next generation of i...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep 242•Transcript available on Metacast Listeners often ask me about the importance of struggle for their growth, including how can struggling and facing challenges help them to grow and develop as a person? What are some specific ways that struggle can contribute to personal growth? Is it possible to grow and develop without experiencing struggle or adversity? How can they balance the need for struggle and growth with the need for self-care and well-being? How can they support others in their struggles while also encouraging growth? ...
Jan 13, 2023•22 min•Ep 241•Transcript available on Metacast Today we welcome Jennifer Edwards and Katie McCleary, authors of Bridge the Gap: Breakthrough Communication Tools to Transform Work Relationships From Challenging to Collaborative . They urge us to use "simplexity" and the psychology of human connection to promote effective communication. What We Discuss How to Bridge the Gap Authors and Fortune 500 coaches Jennifer Edwards and Katie McCleary examine how your biology and biography shape and hone your behavior in connections-challenging situation...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep 240•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode, I talk to Harvard Professor Dr. Robert Waldinger about the keys to living a good life. Dr. Waldinger is the current Director of the Harvard Study on Aging and author of the book "The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness." --►Purchase The Good Life : https://amzn.to/3XcpVFy (Amazon Link) What We Discuss About the Keys to Living a Good Life What is the key to a good life? It is a question that preoccupies us all and one that the longest and ...
Jan 10, 2023•57 min•Ep 239•Transcript available on Metacast Whether we recognize it or not, hope is a part of everyone's existence. It is a basic characteristic of being human. But with all the chaos that is around us, how do you find hope and put it into action? I'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Momentum Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, John R. Miles ( @John_R_Miles ) takes your comments and questions for Momentum Friday right here every week! If you want him to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your ...
Jan 06, 2023•17 min•Ep 238•Transcript available on Metacast Bernie Marcus is the co-founder, former Chairman, and CEO of the Home Depot. He appears on the show to talk about Kick Up Some Dust: Lessons on Thinking Big, Giving Back, and Doing It Yourself , his most recent book. --►Purchase Kick Up Some Dust : https://amzn.to/3jTamod (Amazon Link) What We Discuss About Going For Your Strengths Our guest, the co-founder of Home Depot Bernie Marcus, explains to me why it takes a do-it-yourself mindset and going for your strengths to create a Fortune 500 compa...
Jan 05, 2023•58 min•Ep 237•Transcript available on Metacast Organizational psychologist Benjamin Hardy is the bestselling author of books on self-control, self-limiting thoughts, cooperation, and the pursuit of happiness. He appears on the program to talk about Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation , his most recent book. --►Purchase Be Your Future Self Now: https://amzn.to/3WDEmm9 (Amazon Link) What We Discuss About How to Be Your Future Self Now In this episode, Dr. Benjamin Hardy discusses his most recent book, Be Your Fut...
Jan 03, 2023•58 min•Ep 236•Transcript available on Metacast In today's final Passion Struck episode of 2022, I talk about the significance of finishing your year strong to feel good about your progress, prepare for a prosperous new year, and pinpoint opportunities for development. What I Discuss About the Finishing Your Year Strong The passion-struck podcast's final episode of the year is here, and it's designed to help you finish the year strong. As the new year approaches, it is essential to finish strong to maintain your momentum into the new year and...
Dec 30, 2022•20 min•Ep 235•Transcript available on Metacast Today’s special episode of the Passion Struck podcast highlights some of our best interviews from 2022, showcasing the power of intentional behavior change. There is growing interest in the intersection of neuroscience, behavior science, and alternative health. By studying these fields together, we can better understand the various factors influencing our behavior and well-being and develop more effective approaches to promoting health and reducing suffering. The Power of Intentional Behavior Ch...
Dec 29, 2022•56 min•Ep 234•Transcript available on Metacast Today's special year-end episode of the Passion Struck podcast features some of our best moments of 2022, showcasing the power of intentional greatness. You must not undervalue the effort required to change your life. There are habits to break, ideas to reconsider, and abilities to hone as you aim higher, which I explore with our guests in today's episode. The Power of Intentional Greatness Show Notes Jen Bricker-Bauer, Susan Cain, Seth Godin, Rachel Hollis, Jean Oelwang, Daniel Pink, Gretchen R...
Dec 27, 2022•1 hr•Ep 233•Transcript available on Metacast In today's special episode, I share how the true spirit of the holidays is all about spreading joy, love, and compassion to those around us. Whether through gift-giving, acts of kindness, or spending time with loved ones, the holiday season is a time to come together and celebrate all that is good in the world. What I Discuss About the True Spirit of the Holidays The spirit of the holidays is often thought of as a feeling of joy, love, and generosity that is associated with the holiday season. I...
Dec 23, 2022•13 min•Ep 232•Transcript available on Metacast In this powerful Passion Struck episode, author, speaker, and missionary, James H. Belt and I discuss his book Hope Realized: How the Power of Practical and Spiritual Development Can Diminish Poverty and Expose the Lie of Hopelessness which challenges the prevailing wisdom on poverty and offers listeners a new perspective on the global poverty crisis and how each of us can have a role to play. --►Purchase Hope Realized: https://amzn.to/3YE1FOh (Amazon Link) What I Discuss with James H. Belt Abou...
Dec 22, 2022•44 min•Ep 231•Transcript available on Metacast Today on Passion Struck, I interview family therapists John Kim and Vanessa Bennett, who reveal the honest truth about why it's so hard to find love and the keys to creating a lasting relationship. We discuss their new book: It's Not Me, It's You: Break the Blame Cycle. Relationship Better. Purchase It's Not Me, It's You : https://amzn.to/3jfOcMs (Amazon Link) What I Discuss with John Kim and Vanessa Bennett About Finding Love That Lasts. After years of failed relationships, John and Vanessa hav...
Dec 20, 2022•53 min•Ep 230•Transcript available on Metacast Too often, we allow our psyche to control our lives. We become prisoners of our own minds and victims of our own circumstances. In this episode, John shares an important message about six ways to recognize we are playing the victim and seven steps to overcome our victim mentality and live intentionally. What I Discuss About Playing the Victim By nature, nobody is a victim. Playing the victim is not a psychological feature but rather a learned behavior. Most of the time, those with victim mentali...
Dec 16, 2022•24 min•Ep 229•Transcript available on Metacast 
