

Passion Struck with John R. Miles
John R. Miles
Alternative Health. Intentional Living. Radical Self-Transformation.Winner of the 2025 Stevie Gold for Best Independent PodcastWinner of the 2024 Gold Davey Award for Social ImpactMost personal growth podcasts push productivity. Passion Struck goes deeper—into the mental, emotional, and energetic foundations of a meaningful life.Why do so many people do everything “right” and still feel unfulfilled?That’s where Passion Struck is different.Hosted by John R. Miles—award-winning author, Navy veteran, former Fortune 50 executive, and global expert on intentional living—this podcast isn’t about external success. It’s about internal transformation.Because mattering isn’t something you earn.It’s something you choose.In each episode, John brings together the world’s leading neuroscientists, psychologists, alternative health experts, and thought leaders to explore:The science of purpose—how your brain is wired for meaningThe psychology of transformation—why change is hard and how to make it lastThe mind-body connection—how holistic health fuels passion and performanceThe new rules of leadership, fulfillment, and human potentialIf you're tired of drifting through life, checking boxes, and still feeling unfulfilled—this podcast is your wake-up call.Stop existing. Start mattering.New episodes drop every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.👉 Follow now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform.
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Nov 15, 2022 • 59min
Max H. Bazerman on How to Overcome Complicity and Create a More Ethical World EP 215
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, investors, news organizations, employees, and others. And, whether we’re aware of it or not, most of us have been complicit in the unscrupulous behavior of others. We explore complicity through the stories of McKinsey, Arthur Andersen, Theranos, ExxonMobile, and BP and learn valuable lessons on not only what creates complicity but our role in allowing it to happen.
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Did you hear my interview with Robin Sharma, one of the top personal mastery and leadership coaches in the world and a multiple-time number-one New York Times best-selling author? Catch up with episode 209: Robin Sharma on Why Changing the World Starts by Changing Ourselves
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Nov 11, 2022 • 20min
What Does It Mean to Be a Person of Courage w/ John R. Miles EP 214
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.
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Nov 10, 2022 • 57min
Scott DeLuzio on How to Drive on and Reclaim Your Strength EP 213
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.
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What We Discuss with Scott Deluzio
Scott tells a compelling true story about the life of a U.S. Army combat infantryman fighting in Afghanistan at the same time as his younger brother, Steven, who was killed in action just miles away. We discuss how people from all walks of life who have faced incredible hardship can choose to survive, learn from the experience, and make themselves and those around them stronger.
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Nov 8, 2022 • 1h 24min
Jeff Struecker on the Importance of Being a Person of Your Word EP 212
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 Army, the faithful followers of his top-rated podcast.
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What We Discuss with Jeff Struecker
If you're looking for advice on achieving your goals, you need to listen to this episode of the Passion Struck Podcast. Jeff and John discuss the importance of being a person of your word and how it's critical for success in life. Jeff provides his perspectives from Black Hawk Down and the two discuss the importance of having a strong sense of moral conviction and how it can help you act in accordance with your commitments. Armed with this knowledge, you'll be able to take control of your life and achieve your dreams!
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Nov 4, 2022 • 20min
9 Ways to Protect Your Success w/ John R. Miles EP 211
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!
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What I Discuss About Why You Need to Protect Your Success
No one is immune to the dangers of success, and it's essential to be aware of the threats to your success if you want to stay focused on your mission. I provide you with nine strategies to help you protect yourself and your success from the dangers of self-doubt and criticism to external factors like temperamental coworkers and competitors.
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Nov 3, 2022 • 1h 2min
Juliet Funt on Why It Is Vital to Have a Minute to Think EP 210
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.
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What We Discuss with Juliet Funt
Juliet explains why reinserting “white space” is vital in our days. This is the time when we can breathe, contemplate, prepare, and create. The name came from looking at the literal white spaces on a lightly scheduled paper calendar and discovering that those open blocks reveal how many opportunities that day could hold. To access it, you take a strategic pause. Stop what you are doing, and white space will rush in.
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Did you hear my interview with Dr. Nate Zinsser, a West Point performance psychologist? Catch up with episode 204: Dr. Nate Zinsser on How Do You Create a Confident Mind
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Nov 1, 2022 • 46min
Robin Sharma on Why Changing the World Starts by Changing Ourselves EP 209
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.
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What We Discuss with Robin Sharma
Robin Sharma generously shares his deep understanding of the principles, protocols, and tactics you could attain to unleash productivity that opens up leading a world-class life and becoming a spiritual heavyweight that lifts the world. Our discussion focuses on the everyday heroes we meet in our life. The unsung people that significantly impact our lives and how each of us can manifest our hidden powers and talent to become the superheroes of our lives. Robin shares how we can attain a life filled with satisfaction, gratitude, positivity, and eagerness to help others.
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Oct 28, 2022 • 20min
The Power of Forgiveness and 5 Important Ways to Forgive w/John R. Miles EP 208
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.
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What I Discuss About the Power of Forgiveness
Forgiveness is difficult because evolution has taught us to avoid being exploited by others. One of the easiest ways to prevent exploitation is by retaliating or avoiding the offender. Choosing to forgive someone who has caused you pain can free you from the harm caused by others. However, unforgiveness can tie you to your past, stealing you of peace and joy.
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Did you hear my interview with Dr. Marisa G. Franco, a New York Times bestselling author and psychologist who is an expert on human connection? Catch up with episode 208: Dr. Marisa G. Franco on How to Nurture True and Deep Connections.
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Oct 27, 2022 • 57min
Dr. Marisa G. Franco on How to Nurture True and Deep Connections EP 207
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.
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What We Discuss with Dr. Marisa G. Franco
Dr. Franco generously shares her deep understanding of how to nurture true and deep connections. She explains why our connections underlie everything—our motivation, career, health, and sense of who we are. We discuss how to make and keep friends in a world that is filled with distraction, burnout, and chaos. Why we as a society place more emphasis on romantic love at the expense of other relationships and the sciences that is behind the bonds we form between us—for example, why your friends aren't calling you back (it's not because they hate you!).
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Oct 25, 2022 • 1h 16min
Jeremy Utley on Why Mastering Ideaflow Elevates Everything Else You Do EP 206
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 that advances everything else you do. The simple fact is that ideas matter. That is why innovators focus on inputs instead of outputs. According to Jeremy, innovators don't obsess over quality, they develop quantity.
Jeremy Utley is the Director of Executive Education at Stanford’s d.school and an Adjunct Professor at Stanford’s School of Engineering. He is the co-host of the d.school’s widely popular program, “Stanford’s Masters of Creativity.”
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-- John R. Miles is the CEO, and Founder of PASSION STRUCK®, the first-of-its-kind company, focused on impacting real change by teaching people how to live Intentionally. He is on a mission to help people live a no-regrets life that exalts their victories and lets them know they matter in the world. For over two decades, he built his own career applying his research of passion-struck leadership, first becoming a Fortune 50 CIO and then a multi-industry CEO. He is the executive producer and host of the top-ranked Passion Struck Podcast, selected as one of the Top 50 most inspirational podcasts in 2022. Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com/
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