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Passion Struck with John R. Miles

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

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 proof you're waiting for never comes?

The apology. The promotion. The recognition.

Someone finally admitting they were wrong about you. Someone finally telling you that you belong.

What if you're waiting for proof that you don't actual... more

Why do you still feel like you're not enough—even when your life looks successful from the outside?

You can have a successful career, loving relationships, and people who genuinely care about you—and still struggle to believe you're worthy of love, ... more

What happens when someone tells you that you're too small to do the thing you've been working toward your entire life?

For Cole Brauer, that moment could have been the end of the story. Instead, it became part of the beginning. Cole was told she was... more

What if having more freedom doesn't always make you more free?

We tend to believe that adaptability means having more options, more resources, more independence, and more control. But after conversations with Martin Seligman and David Epstein, I beg... more

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Cole Brower
Sailor who became the first American woman to race solo, nonstop, and unassisted around the world
Sailor
Episode: The Agency Paradox: Why Real Adaptability Starts Inside the Box | John R. Miles - EP 819
David Epstein
New York Times bestselling author of Range and Inside the Box
Author
Episode: You Don't Need More Freedom. You Need Better Constraints | David Epstein - EP 818
Martin Seligman
Renowned psychologist and author of Agency
University of Pennsylvania (Professor)
Episode: World’s Most Influential Psychologist: The Hidden Force That Drives Human Progress | Dr. Martin Seligman – EP 817
Jared Diamond
Pulitzer Prize–winning author and thinker on leadership and civilizations
Author, Profits, Coaches and Kings; The Adaptive Human series
Episode: World-Renowned Historian: When Leaders Actually Change History | Jared Diamond - EP 815
Caleb Campbell
West Point graduate, former Army officer, NFL player, author of Unstriving
Author and Speaker
Episode: How to Stop Feeling Like You’re Never Doing Enough | Caleb Campbell - EP 813
Margie Lachman
Developmental psychologist; leading MIDAS researcher
Midlife in the United States (MIDAS) study
Episode: 30 Years of Research Reveals Why Midlife Isn’t a Crisis | Margie Lachman - EP 812
Dan Ariely
Behavioral economist, professor, bestselling author of Predictably Irrational
Duke University (implied by context)
Episode: Duke Behavioral Economist: Why You’ll Regret the Risks You Don’t Take | Dan Ariely - EP 811
Josh Duhamel
Actor, entrepreneur, and father
Gatlan (telemedicine company) and other ventures
Episode: How to Stop Caring What Everyone Thinks of You & Find Yourself Again | Josh Duhamel - EP 810
David Perlmutter
Neurologist, board certified; New York Times bestselling author
Brain health advocate, author of Brain Defenders
Episode: How to Change Your Brain's Destiny Before It's Too Late | Dr. David Perlmutter – EP 809

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

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 29.9k ratings
  • Great content !

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jennprid
    United States2 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 States3 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
  • 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 Statesa year ago

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Guests are described as easy to engage with and the host lets them fully express their ideas.

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How to Stop Feeling Like You’re Never Doing Enough | Caleb Campbell - EP 813
Q: What does healthy striving look like now?
Healthy striving is pursuing growth with a sense of intrinsic worth and purpose, not to prove value, but to serve and align with one's inner compass and meaningful goals.
How to Stop Feeling Like You’re Never Doing Enough | Caleb Campbell - EP 813
Q: When did you realize performance had become more than competition?
He recalls moments from childhood where praise was tied to scoring and success, then later a pivotal NFL experience where he felt the weight of needing to perform perfectly, highlighting the shift from achievement to identity.
How to Stop Feeling Like You’re Never Doing Enough | Caleb Campbell - EP 813
Q: Why that name Unstriving?
Caleb explains that unstriving emerged from a healing journey away from endless striving toward a life defined by wholeness, purpose, and alignment, rather than performance for external validation.
Why You’re Not Changing Even Though You Know What to Do | Mark Manson - EP 808
Q: How do you explain the role of environment in changing behavior?
Environment acts as a practical lever; by changing surroundings or contexts, you trigger new adaptations that better fit the new setting, making enduring change more feasible than trying to rewrite internal traits alone.
How to Stop Caring What Everyone Thinks of You & Find Yourself Again | Josh Duhamel - EP 810
Q: Why did you decide to pursue wellness optimization ( TRT, peptides, yoga) and how do you address the stigma around men talking about health?
He describes personal health decisions as part of staying capable and present, and notes that normalizing discussions around men's health, therapy, and wellness helps reduce stigma and encourages others to seek improved well-being.

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2. David Epstein
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