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Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Passion Struck with John R. Miles
Mental Health
Resilience
Personal Growth
Leadership
Burnout
Mattering
Mindfulness
Connection
Self-Awareness
Intentional Living
Anxiety
Identity
Presence
Wellness
Purpose
Loneliness
Empathy
Communication
Creativity
Trauma

You built the life you were supposed to want. So why doesn't it feel like enough?Passion Struck with John R. Miles is the #1 alternative health podcast exploring the deepest questions of human well-being — how we think, how we feel, how we connect, and how we build lives that don't quietly hollow us out from the inside. Hosted by bestselling author, Navy veteran, and former Fortune 50 executive Jo... more

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In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Greg McKeown — bestselling author of Essentialism and Effortless, host of the What’s Essential podcast, and doctoral researcher at the University of Cambridge — to explore the hidden bar... more

In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles explores one of the defining challenges of modern life: why so many people feel invisible in a world that has never been more connected. Drawing on the Civil War phenomenon of acoustic shadows, insight... more

In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with physician, bestselling author, and lifestyle medicine pioneer Dr. John La Puma to explore what he calls the Indoor Epidemic—the growing disconnect between the environments humans evolved... more

Why do good companies lose their humanity? In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with entrepreneur, author, and Lean Startup creator Eric Ries to explore a growing crisis hiding in plain sight: why so many people no longer trust ... more

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Recent Guests

Greg McKewan
Author of Essentialism and Effortless; host of What's Essential; doctoral researcher at University of Cambridge
Author, researcher
Episode: Why People Hear Something Different Than What You Said | Greg McKeown - EP 778
John La Puma
Physician, best-selling author, lifestyle medicine advocate
Indoor Epidemic / Physician
Episode: Why Living Indoors Is Making You Sick, Tired, and Burned Out | Dr. John La Puma - EP 776
Eric Ries
Entrepreneur, author of The Lean Startup
Inc., Lean Startup
Episode: Why Good Companies Lose Their Humanity | Eric Ries - EP 775
Walter Green
Founder of the Say It Now movement; leader in conference-center industry
Say It Now movement / Say It Now documentary
Episode: Why You Need to Say It Now Rather Than Regret It Later | Walter Green - EP 773
Eric Zimmer
Host of The One You Feed
Episode: Why Lasting Change Happens One Small Choice at a Time | Eric Zimmer - EP 772
Amy Purdy
Prolific author and Paralympian, author of Bounce Forward
Episode: Why Success Won’t Save You: The Alchemy of Real Change | John R. Miles - EP 771
Blake Mycoskie
Entrepreneur, founder of Tom's Shoes, creator of the Enough movement
Tom's Shoes, Enough movement
Episode: The Courage to Believe You Are Enough | Blake Mycoskie - EP 770
Guy Winch
Clinical psychologist, TED Speaker, and author of Mind Over Grind
Author of Mind Over Grind
Episode: What to Do When Work Hijacks Your Life | Dr. Guy Winch - EP 767
Paul Conti
Stanford-trained psychiatrist, trauma and mental health expert
Episode: Why Does Adversity Reveal Character Instead of Building It? | John R. Miles - EP 765

Host

John Miles
Host of the show, frequently guiding conversations on resilience, personal transformation, and purposeful living.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 29.4k ratings
  • 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
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    bluecat 21
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • AI drivel written for SEO purposes

    Junk AI and commercials for the first 6 min.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ada Michigan
    United States9 months ago
  • Dr. Jodi Blinco

    I had the privilege of joining John R. Miles on the Passion Struck podcast, and it was such a rewarding experience. John created space for an in-depth, meaningful, and relevant conversation that I know will bring value to listeners. He was a thoughtful and easy-to-talk-with host, making the entire process seamless from start to finish. Thank you again, John, for the invitation. It was an honor to be your guest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. Jodi Blinco
    United States9 months ago
  • Dr Kevin Tracy -vagus nerve

    I came across this podcast by chance.. I was shocked

    I’ll be buying his book for sure.. I have issues with mine and I massage daily

    I have brain inflammation..people are not aware .. I listened today as well. I’ll be a constant visitor

    Thank you👏

    Apple Podcasts
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    Clary’s Mom
    United States9 months ago
  • Ugh

    Ten minutes into the first episode my eyes are rolling so hard they’re competing with Simone Byles for the Gold

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    A. Maguire
    United Statesa year ago

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Why Good Companies Lose Their Humanity | Eric Ries - EP 775
Q: Are you familiar with Franson's B team concept?
Ries confirms awareness and discusses how the B Team sought to shift leadership metrics toward long-term, human-centric outcomes rather than short-term shareholder value, advocating for a broader, mission-driven approach.
Why You Need to Say It Now Rather Than Regret It Later | Walter Green - EP 773
Q: How did the Say It Now movement begin to scale beyond personal practice into schools and communities?
The guest explains partnering with a long-time collaborator to adapt Say It Now into educational materials, producing a documentary, and developing teaching guides to reach 85 countries and thousands of students.
Why You Need to Say It Now Rather Than Regret It Later | Walter Green - EP 773
Q: When did you first understand that the issue of mattering was true?
Walter describes an early awakening to mattering following family disruptions and the realization that relationships shape one's sense of self, leading to a lifelong focus on expressing gratitude while alive.
Why People Hear Something Different Than What You Said | Greg McKeown - EP 778
Q: What is the primary bottleneck to implementing essentialist or effortless ideas in practice?
The bottleneck is confident misunderstanding—the tendency to believe we understand others when we actually do not, which leads to persistent miscommunication and poor outcomes.
What to Do When Work Hijacks Your Life | Dr. Guy Winch - EP 767
Q: How does burnout manifest differently in people who love their work versus those who don't?
Burnout can affect anyone; even those who are passionate can become numb and cynical, losing touch with themselves and their personal life, which is a core warning sign.

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A thoughtful, high-impact show focused on transforming adversity into growth, resilience, and purpose. Episodes frequently center on authentic self-work, mental and physical health, and practical strategies for leading a more intentional life. Guests span neuroscience, psychology, health, entrepreneurship, and personal development, with recurring emphasis on energy, presence, and meaningful contribution. Listeners are drawn to evidence-based insights, actionable takeaways, and a host who asks probing yet considerate questions. A standout is the series arc around Forged in Adversity, which threads personal narratives with scientific frameworks to illustrate lasting identity change and real-world impact.

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Recent guests on Passion Struck include:

1. Greg McKewan
2. John La Puma
3. Eric Ries
4. Walter Green
5. Eric Zimmer
6. Amy Purdy
7. Blake Mycoskie
8. Guy Winch

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