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Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Passion Struck with John R. Miles
Mental Health
Leadership
Mattering
Burnout
Personal Growth
Presence
Mindfulness
Wellness
Resilience
Identity
Loneliness
Creativity
Artificial Intelligence
Self-Awareness
Intentional Living
Flourishing
Connection
Disruption
Innovation
Communication

You built the life you were supposed to want. So why doesn't it feel like enough? Passion Struck is the #1 Health and Fitness podcast — and it exists to answer exactly that question. I'm John R. Miles — Navy veteran, former Fortune 50 executive, bestselling author — and I built this show because I lived the "successful but empty" version of life myself, and I wanted to find a better way. Each week... more

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Latest Episodes

What if the story you've been telling yourself about who you are was never really yours?

In 1979, a collection of interviews with college students disappeared into the archives. Decades later, Harvard developmental psychologist Alexis Redding helped... more

What if procrastination isn't a problem with your time, but a problem with what you believe you're capable of doing?

You know what you want to change. You have ideas, ambitions, and goals. Yet somehow, you keep waiting for the right moment, the perf... more

What if today's young people aren't as different from previous generations as we think?

When Alexis Redding and her colleagues uncovered interviews with college students from the 1970s, they found familiar stories of loneliness, academic pressure, f... more

What happens when the next achievement matters more than the one you just reached?

Even after The Mattering Effect landed on the USA Today bestseller list, John caught himself immediately checking where it might rank on the NYT bestseller list. That... more

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Alexis Redding
Harvard developmental psychologist who studies college student development and belonging
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Episode: Harvard Psychologist: College Students Have Always Struggled. So What Has Changed? | Alexis Redding – EP 838
Heather Monahan
Bestselling author, TEDx speaker, podcast host and confidence expert
Episode: Why You Keep Doubting Yourself and How to Rebuild Your Confidence | Heather Monahan - EP 836
Nir Halevy
Stanford professor of organizational behavior who studies social influence, power, and human behavior
Stanford University
Episode: Why Your Workplace Turns Colleagues Into Competitors | Dr. Nir Halevy – EP 835
Linda Hurtado
Emmy Award-winning Fox 13 anchor and author
Fox 13
Episode: Why Success Can Leave You Feeling Like You Don't Matter | John R. Miles & Linda Hurtado – EP 834
Kristin Neff
Pioneering self-compassion researcher and creator of the Self-Compassion Institute
Self-Compassion Institute
Episode: Stop Being So Hard on Yourself. It’s Not Helping You | Dr. Kristin Neff - EP 833
Terri Cole
Psychotherapist, relationship expert, and bestselling author
Episode: Why You Keep Repeating the Same Patterns | Terri Cole – EP 832
Shawn Achor
Bestselling author and positive psychology researcher
Episode: How Your Beliefs Shape Your Happiness, Success, and Future | Shawn Achor – EP 831
Mick Hunt
USA TODAY bestselling author and host of Mick Unplugged
Episode: You Can Be Successful and Still Feel Like You Don't Matter | Mick Hunt & John R. Miles – EP 830
Alec Litowitz
Investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Magnetar Capital
Magnetar Capital
Episode: You’re Not Stuck. You’re Swimming in the Wrong Direction | Alec Litowitz - EP 827

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John R. Miles
Host of Passion Struck, frequently guiding conversations on neuroscience, psychology, leadership, and personal growth.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 30.1k ratings
  • Great content !

    Great content coming from a passionate heart Thank you for sharing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jennprid
    United States3 months ago
  • Um

    Why are people so obsessed with stupid stuff. So like I get it you’re good 😊 but is that the only reason why people listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aveader
    United States3 months ago
  • Great show

    I listened to this 780 episode and found it really insightful. It clearly explains why we often feel disconnected and shares simple, practical ways to reconnect with ourselves. It’s relatable, engaging, and definitely worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Light era
    United States5 months ago
  • Just brilliant

    Thought provoking, personal and touching. Just what’s required in today’s wonderful crazy world ❤️ And a interviewer that lets his guest speak, without interrupting. Heavenly. Just listened to Dr Drew Ramsey. Everything he said and spoke about resonated with my life and my work within mental health. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bluecat 21
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • AI drivel written for SEO purposes

    Junk AI and commercials for the first 6 min.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ada Michigan
    United Statesa year ago

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You Can Be Successful and Still Feel Like You Don't Matter | Mick Hunt & John R. Miles – EP 830
Q: What was that really like for you to discover that within yourself?
Miles describes recognizing a gradual loss of his own identity and significance despite continuing to function and give to others. He connects this experience to his idea of the slow fade.
You Can Be Successful and Still Feel Like You Don't Matter | Mick Hunt & John R. Miles – EP 830
Q: What's your because? Why do you do the things that you do so well?
Miles says he felt called to serve lonely, broken, disengaged, and burned-out people, and came to see these struggles as connected to the deeper question of whether people matter.
How Your Beliefs Shape Your Happiness, Success, and Future | Shawn Achor – EP 831
Q: In a world where so many people are increasingly questioning whether they matter, what do you believe we need to do, not just to change what people believe about themselves, but to create a world that gives people real evidence that they do matter?
Achor describes changing beliefs through language, relationships, memories, and behavior. He recommends creating feedback that shows how actions affect others, citing school research and everyday gestures such as smiling, greeting people, and recognizing their contributions.
How Your Beliefs Shape Your Happiness, Success, and Future | Shawn Achor – EP 831
Q: Where's the line between a powerful belief and wishful thinking?
Achor says beliefs should be consistent with available evidence and strengthened with a reason for believing and an if-then plan linking the belief to concrete actions. Even when a goal is unlikely, pursuing it can still create valuable experiences and opportunities along the way.
Why You Keep Doubting Yourself and How to Rebuild Your Confidence | Heather Monahan - EP 836
Q: Why did you choose visibility when most people like myself would have chosen to hide?
After being fired, Monahan realized people in her professional network might not know she was available for help. She publicly shared what happened, asked for support, and quickly converted offers into introductions and opportunities, including a radio appearance that helped change her career.

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2. Heather Monahan
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