Dr. Cynthia Li is a leading expert in ecosystem medicine, Qigong, efficient healing, and intuition, and in this episode, she shares with you the journey to optimal health. Dr. Li takes you on a guided tour of the many facets of optimal health, from food and lifestyle choices to physical and emotional health. Purchase Brave New Medicine : https://amzn.to/3UX3G55 (Amazon Link) What I Discuss with Dr. Cynthia Li About Intuitive Healing Are you looking for an alternative to traditional medical treat...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep 228•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode, Dr. Jonah Berger, a bestselling author and University of Pennsylvania Wharton School marketing professor, shares how great catalysts remove the barriers to change. By understanding and tapping into these drivers of change, you can become more effective in your own life, career, and relationships. We discuss his latest book, The Catalyst . Purchase The Catalyst by Jonah Berger: https://amzn.to/3Y9Rh0q (Amazon Link) What I Discuss with Dr. Jonah Berger About How We Change Dr. J...
Dec 13, 2022•51 min•Ep 227•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, I discuss the significance of knowing when to quit vs. when to persevere. Quitting is crucial for your long-term personal development, and knowing when to leave can be the wisest choice you make, whether it's a career that's not satisfying you or a relationship that's not suitable for you. Welcome to Momentum Friday! What I Discuss About Knowing When to Quit In today’s episode, I’ll explain why perseverance is a good trait. I will then discuss the human tendency to persevere for...
Dec 09, 2022•23 min•Ep 226•Transcript available on Metacast Johns Hopkins gastrointestinal oncologist Dr. Michael Pishvaian joins us with special guest host Carolyn Miles (John's sister) to examine advances in pancreatic cancer diagnosis and treatment. They discuss why hope is the key to fighting pancreatic cancer, and this interview gives you some tips on how and where to find it. What I Discuss with Dr. Michael Pishvaian About Advances in Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment In this episode of Passion Struck, Dr. Pishvaian, John, and Carolyn Miles...
Dec 08, 2022•57 min•Ep 225•Transcript available on Metacast A former attorney and top Hollywood agent, Dr. Elisa Hallerman, pivoted her career to create the first recovery agency devoted to assisting addicts to recover from their addictions. She joins me to discuss her new book, Soulbriety: A Plan to Heal Your Trauma, Overcome Addiction, and Reconnect with Your Soul. Soulbriety is out now and available wherever books are sold. Get yours here: https://amzn.to/3P14wMI (Amazon Link) What I Discuss with Dr. Elisa Hallerman About Her New Book Soulbriety In th...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Ep 224•Transcript available on Metacast One of the most important things you can master is controlling anger before it controls you. In this Momentum Friday episode of Passion Struck, I will share with you eight simple steps that work for everyone regarding how you control your anger. What I Discuss About How to Control Your Anger Anger is a normal stress reaction that can adversely affect your life. I'll teach you how to manage your anger and control your emotions. I believe that every person has the power to use our choices for good...
Dec 02, 2022•19 min•Ep 223•Transcript available on Metacast Today I talk to Wendy K. Smith, a professor of management and faculty director at the Women’s Leadership Initiative at the University of Delaware, and Marianne W. Lewis, the dean of Carl H. Lindner College of Business at the University of Cincinnati, about the power of using both/and thinking to solve your biggest problems. Go here to purchase their book Both/And Thinking: https://amzn.to/3Ff0flx . What We Discuss with Marianne W. Lewis and Wendy K. Smith About Both/and Thinking Both/and thinkin...
Dec 01, 2022•56 min•Ep 222•Transcript available on Metacast In honor of Giving Tuesday 2022, today I talk to Joshua Greene, a Professor of Psychology and a member of the Center for Brain Science faculty at Harvard University, about the power of effective altruism and the concept of the giving multiplier, which is the idea that the more people donate to highly effective charities, the more good that can be done. To learn more and make a donation through Giving Multiplier, visit https://givingmultiplier.org/passionstruck . What We Discuss with Dr. Joshua G...
Nov 29, 2022•52 min•Ep 221•Transcript available on Metacast In today's Momentum Friday episode of Passion Struck, I share with you how to unlock the regenerative power of gratitude. By understanding the power of gratitude, we can tap into the strength to heal ourselves and bring about real change in our lives. Listen and learn why the regenerative power of gratitude is the key to a satisfying and meaningful life. What I Discuss About the Regenerative Power of Gratitude Gratitude has long been known to be a powerful force that can improve our lives. Altho...
Nov 25, 2022•15 min•Ep 220•Transcript available on Metacast Today I talk to Dr. Sherry Walling ( @sherrywalling ), a clinical psychologist, speaker, podcaster, best-selling author, yoga teacher, and mental health advocate. Dr. Walling and I discuss her new book " Touching Two Worlds " and how to engage with grief and find hope after loss. What We Discuss with Dr. Sherry Walling Dr. Sherry Walling and John R. Miles provide expert advice for those seeking hope in the aftermath of loss. Dr. Walling shares moving, intimate stories while proposing a broad ran...
Nov 24, 2022•47 min•Ep 219•Transcript available on Metacast Today I talk to Scott Galloway ( @profgalloway ), a Professor at the NYU Stern School of Business and a Serial entrepreneur. While the current economic and social crisis in America seems complex, Galloway and I discuss how it can be fixed and examine the country's future in his new NY Times bestselling book "Adrift: America in 100 Charts." What We Discuss with Scott Galloway Galloway and Miles explore the history of the US and argue that despite its undeniable strengths, it is on a path toward s...
Nov 22, 2022•51 min•Ep 218•Transcript available on Metacast In today's Momentum Friday episode of Passion Struck, I share with you 8 highly effective ways to become and stay motivated. These tips will change your life and help you reach your goals. If you're struggling to find the motivation to pursue your goals, this episode is for you. What I Discuss on How to Stay Motivated Whether you're a student, athlete, or entrepreneur, finding motivation can be a challenge. Our ability to stay motivated is essential to success, and these 8 methods will help you ...
Nov 18, 2022•25 min•Ep 217•Transcript available on Metacast Today I talk to Dr. Chris Palmer ( @chrispalmermd ), a Harvard psychiatrist and neuroscientist researching the link between metabolism and mental health. He is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and the Director of the Department of Postgraduate and Continuing Education at McLean Hospital. What We Discuss with Dr. Chris Palmer If you're interested in alternative health and want to learn more about the role brain energy and metabolism play in our mental health, this ep...
Nov 17, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep 216•Transcript available on Metacast Today I talk to Dr. Max H. Bazerman, the Jesse Isidor Straus Professor of Business Administration at the Harvard Business School. Max and I discuss his new book, "Complicit," and explore the root causes of complicity, how it's enabled and how to stop it. What We Discuss with Max H. Bazerman While It is easy to blame obvious offenders, we rarely consider the many people supporting their unethical or criminal behaviors. There was a corroborating cast of people who were complicit: business partners...
Nov 15, 2022•59 min•Ep 215•Transcript available on Metacast In this week's Momentum Friday episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles, I explore what courage is and what it takes to be a person of courage. I will discuss different examples of courage and how courage is displayed in different situations. I will explore why courage is one of the most important qualities you can have in life and how it will enable you to face your fears, doubts, and disappointments head-on and continue moving forward. Full show notes and resources can be found here: https...
Nov 11, 2022•20 min•Ep 214•Transcript available on Metacast Today I talk to Scott DeLuzio ( @scottdeluzio ) about the need to drive on and reclaim your strength after experiencing hardship. Scott DeLuzio is an Army veteran who served in the CT Army National Guard as an infantryman between 2005-2011 and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2010. Scott is the author of surviving son and the host of the Drive On podcast. Purchase Scott's book Surviving Son : https://amzn.to/3NUqQqI (Amazon Link) Brought to you by Shopify. Discover the number one eCommerce platfor...
Nov 10, 2022•57 min•Ep 213•Transcript available on Metacast Today I talk to Jeff Struecker ( @jeffstruecker ) about the importance of being a person of your word. Jeff is a pastor, podcaster, author, and featured keynote speaker. He enlisted in the US Army at age 18 and served for almost 23 years before retiring with the rank of Major. He was inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame in 2017 and holds many decorations and recognitions for his military service, including the Silver Star from his service during Black Hawk Down. Jeff now leads the Unbeatable Ar...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep 212•Transcript available on Metacast In this week's Momentum Friday episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles, I share nine strategies to protect your success from yourself and those around you. Find out how to stay motivated, deal with setbacks, and prevent people from taking advantage of you. My advice will help you achieve your goals and protect your success from anyone trying to stop you. Tune in to learn what you need to do to maintain success! Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/9-way...
Nov 04, 2022•20 min•Ep 211•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, we talk with Juliet Funt ( @thejulietfunt ) about the importance of having a minute to think and how it can help us achieve our goals and live our lives to the fullest. Tune in to hear her insights and recommendations! Juliet is the author of A Minute to Think , nominated for the Next Big Idea Club curated by Malcolm Gladwell, Dan Pink, Susan Cain, and Adam Grant. She is an evangelist for freeing the potential of companies by unburdening their talent from busy work. Brought to y...
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 210•Transcript available on Metacast Today I talk to Robin Sharma ( @robinsharma ), a multiple-time #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's premier speakers on Leadership and Personal Mastery, named one of the World's Top Leadership Gurus . Robin is the author of the new book The Everyday Hero Manifesto: Activate your positivity, Maximize Your Productivity, Serve the World. Purchase The Everyday Hero Manifesto : https://amzn.to/3SQlqhE (Amazon Link) Brought to you by American Giant (get 20% off using code Passio...
Nov 01, 2022•46 min•Ep 209•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode, I tackle the power of forgiveness by examining it through the lens of neuroscience and psychology. I then provide five powerful ways to forgive. If you're like most people, the thought of forgiving someone who has hurt you probably seems like the last thing you want to do on earth. This doesn't make you resentful—it just makes you human. Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/the-power-of-forgiveness-and-5-ways-to-forgive/ . Brought to you ...
Oct 28, 2022•20 min•Ep 208•Transcript available on Metacast Today I talk to Dr. Marisa G. Franco ( @drmarisagfranco ), a New York Times bestselling author, professor, and psychologist. She communicates the science of connection in digestible ways and is passionate about sharing research with the people it could help the most. Dr. Franco is the author of the NY Times bestseller Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends as an Adult. Purchase Platonic: https://amzn.to/3zmTZ83 (Amazon Link) Brought to you by American Giant (g...
Oct 27, 2022•57 min•Ep 207•Transcript available on Metacast Stanford professor Jeremy Utley joins us on Passion Struck to discuss his new book Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric that Matters , co-written with Perry Klebahn. Brought to you by American Giant (get 20% off using code PassionStruck at https://www.american-giant.com/ ). Let's face it. We all strive for grand ideas, but very few truly comprehend how novel ideas are born. Innovation is not a one-time event, nor is it a sprint or a hackathon. It comes from the mastery of ideaflow, a technique tha...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep 206•Transcript available on Metacast In today's Momentum Friday episode of Passion Struck, I tackle digital addiction and five ways that you can break free from it. Brought to you by BiOptimizers ( Get 10% off at https://magbreakthrough.com/passionstruck) and Inside Tracker ( get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store at https://www.insidetracker.com/passionstruck). We are immersed in an era of smartphone obsession and digital addiction. I hear it all the time: “I can’t live without my smartphone,” or “I feel apprehensive when I’m ...
Oct 21, 2022•20 min•Ep 205•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Nate Zinsser joins me on Passion Struck to discuss how you create a confident mind. Brought to you by BiOptimizers ( Get 10% off at https://magbreakthrough.com/passionstruck) and Inside Tracker ( get 20% off the entire InsideTracker store at https://www.insidetracker.com/passionstruck). Have you ever wondered how best to harness your belief in yourself to succeed in any field? Dr. Nate Zinsser and I discuss why NFL quarterbacks like Eli Manning can rise to the moment and achieve peak perform...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr•Ep 204•Transcript available on Metacast Dolly Chugh joins me on the Passion Struck podcast to discuss her new book, A More Just Future. In our interview, Dolly provides a frank yet endearing compass for "embracing the paradox" that America was built on the idea that all people are equal. Yet it was founded on slavery. Chugh interweaves lessons on structural racism, the patriot's dilemma, and settler colonialism. We discuss her study of good people and why we should stop focusing on being a good person so that we can become a better on...
Oct 18, 2022•44 min•Ep 201•Transcript available on Metacast Learning to be vulnerable can be messy because it comes with significant risks and big rewards. It's difficult to put ourselves out there because we fear it could impact our reputation or may even cause us to lose our partners or friends. But, the power of vulnerability also leads to finding a beautiful sense of belonging and being embraced by others. In today's episode, I will tackle vulnerability by sharing the story of my friend who struggled with how to be vulnerable. I will discuss what bei...
Oct 14, 2022•22 min•Ep 203•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz joins me on Passion Struck to discuss why she is passionate about demystifying menopause and teaching women how to flourish as they age, optimize their health, the truth about hormones, deal with hot flashes, and so much more. Suzanne Gilberg-Lenz, MD, is deeply connected to her work as an OB-GYN. She is an enthusiastic science nerd with a profound respect for holistic health and life. She earned degrees from the Southern California School of Medicine and California Coll...
Oct 13, 2022•58 min•Ep 202•Transcript available on Metacast Laura Vanderkam joins me to discuss her new book Tranquility by Tuesday, where she lays out 9 steps to manage your productivity and time. Laura explains why we need to build the lives we want now and concrete strategies for getting more done—including having more fun. Laura Vanderkam is the author of several time management and productivity books, including her latest book, which releases today, Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters. She is the host of t...
Oct 11, 2022•58 min•Ep 200•Transcript available on Metacast Often times hardship halts even the best of us in our tracks. It becomes this heavy weight that stops us from becoming our best selves. But in this episode of the Passion Struck podcast, I will explain why experiencing pain in life allows the vast, dormant power within you to awaken and express itself. I will build upon this premise by discussing my own personal journey and how I experienced pain and grew from it. But, more importantly, I will explain how my story applies to you and how you can ...
Oct 07, 2022•18 min•Ep 199•Transcript available on Metacast 
