Passion Struck with John R. Miles

The ancient practice of meditation is as pertinent today as it was two millennia ago when it was discovered. Amid the turmoil of life, we all could use the scientific benefits of meditation which provides a simple yet effective and convenient way to relax your body, calm your mind, and find inner peace amongst the chaos.  Meditation allows one to observe the mind and still our thoughts, letting the mind perform at its highest levels.   As Jeff Warren expressed, “Meditation forces you into a direct collision with a fundamental fact of life that is not often pointed out to us: we all have a voice in our heads.” --► Full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/benefits-of-meditation-transforming-mind-body/  --► Subscribe to My YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283. *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. Thank you for listening to this podcast. I hope you keep up with the weekly videos I post on the YouTube channel, subscribe to, and share your learnings with those who need to hear them. Your comments are my oxygen, so please take a second and say 'Hey' ;). Passion Struck Podcast Starter Packs New to the show? These Starter Packs are collections of our most popular episodes grouped by topic, and we now have them also on Spotify. You can also browse starter packs for existing listeners to find your old favorites. Every week, John interviews everyday heroes from all walks of life. Learn how to subscribe to the show and never miss a new episode and topic. What I discuss about the benefits of meditation: In today's episode, I will be enlightening you on how the power of meditation can be effectively harnessed for transcending the limitations of self and how it can positively influence our minds and bodies to get into their best states. I do this through the story of former journalist Dan Harris. 0:00 Introduction and announcements 2:44 Why Navy SEALs practice meditation 5:55 The meditation and mindfulness journey of Dan Harris 10:57 What is meditation 12:32 How do you meditate? 14:22 10 scientific benefits of meditation 20:51 Why meditation needs to be experienced 22:41 Analysis and future guest promo Show discussion questions: How do elite special forces operators utilize meditation and mindfulness? Why is meditation a hard topic for people to grasp? What were the things that Dan Harris learned about the benefits of meditation? What are some of the different forms of meditation? Who are some of the leading meditation practitioners in the world? What are your key takeaways on how to meditate? How can you apply the 10 powerful benefits of meditation? What three things can you do to alter how you approach meditating? What steps will you take after hearing today's episode to change your approach to how you handle stress? Show Links Interested in reading the transcript for the episode: https://johnrmiles.com/10-benefits-of-meditation/  My interview with Dave Vago Ph.D. on How To Experience Personal Growth And Awakening Through Meditation And Meta Awareness: https://passionstruck.com/dr-david-vago-on-self-transcendence/  My interview with former Navy SEAL Mark Divine on the power of meditation: https://passionstruck.com/mark-divine-living-a-life-of-excellence/  My interview with David Yaden Ph.D. on Self-Transcendence, Psychedelics, and Behavior Change: https://passionstruck.com/david-yaden-on-self-transcendence-experiences/  My interview with Elise Micheals on How Men Can Take Back their Power: https://passionstruck.com/elise-micheals-the-power-of-being-a-man/  My interview with Cathy Heller on How Do You Find Your Life's Passion: https://passionstruck.com/cathy-heller-how-do-you-find-your-lifes-passion/  Are you having trouble prioritizing yourself? I discuss the importance of self-love in Episode 104 Mastering Mediation: https://amzn.to/3AD7sKm (Amazon link) Practicing Meditation: https://amzn.to/3Rc74bL (Amazon link) Follow John on the Socials: * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles ​* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck/ -- 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. John is also a prolific public speaker, venture capitalist, and author. Passion Struck is a full-service media company that helps people live intentionally by creating best-in-class educational and entertainment content. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nothing passes the time like a good spy thriller and Steven Konkoly is a master at creating books with action, and intrigue, and has an eye for plot intricacies. His books include Deep Sleep, The Jakarta Pandemic, Fractured State, and Hot Zone. Steven Konkoly is the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and repeated #1 Amazon bestseller of over twenty thriller novels. Steven graduated from the United States Naval Academy and served the next eight years on active duty, traveling the world as a naval officer assigned to various Navy and Marine Corps units. His extensive journey spanned the globe, including a two-year tour of duty in Japan—and travel to more than twenty countries throughout Asia and the Middle East. Purchase a copy of Steven Konkoly's books: Deep Sleep - https://amzn.to/3Pa7uxy (Amazon Link) Vindicta - https://amzn.to/3yljoxM (Amazon Link) Coming Dawn - https://amzn.to/3ABIYkV (Amazon Link) --► Get the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/steven-konkoly-on-the-lure-of-spy-thrillers/  --► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. What I discuss with Steven Konkoly in this episode of the Passion Struck Podcast Steven Konkoly joins us to discuss his journey from Naval Officer to one of the top thriller authors in the world. Konkoly gives us some tips on his writing process which has helped him write so many bestsellers.  0:00 Announcements 2:47 Introducing Steven Konkoly 4:08 Naval Academy experience 9:09 Navy SEAL BUD/S training 12:47 Navy and Marine Corps experience 18:11 Becoming a spy thriller officer 22:21 The Jakarta Pandemic 26:00 How to write a thriller novel 34:44 Successful writing habits 40:50 Advice for aspiring authors 47:26 Art to self-publishing 53:53 Taking books to Hollywood 57:25 Upcoming books Coming Dawn and Wide Awake 59:46 Wrap up and synthesis Where you can find Steven Konkoly: * Website: https://stevenkonkoly.com/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.konkoly * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_steven_konkoly/ * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenkonkoly/ Links from the show * My interview with Admiral James Stavridis: https://passionstruck.com/admiral-james-stavridis-to-risk-it-all/  * My interview with Vice Admiral Ted Carter, President of the University of Nebraska: https://passionstruck.com/the-key-to-personal-growth-ted-carter/ * My interview with former NASA astronaut Captain Wendy Lawrence: https://passionstruck.com/how-to-dream-the-dream-you-want/ * My interview with Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, the former Undersecretary of Transportation: https://passionstruck.com/tim-gallaudet-leading-in-turbulent-times/ * My interview with former Navy Seal and NASA Astronaut Captain Chris Cassidy: https://passionstruck.com/vital-importance-in-life-of-being-present/ * My solo episode on why micro choices matter: https://passionstruck.com/why-your-micro-choices-determine-your-life/ * My solo episode on why you must feel to heal: https://passionstruck.com/why-you-must-feel-to-find-emotional-healing/   -- Welcome to Passion Struck podcast, a show where you get to join me in exploring the mindset and philosophy of the world's most inspiring everyday heroes to learn their lessons to living intentionally. Passion Struck aspires to speak to the humanity of people in a way that makes them want to live better, be better and impact. Learn more about me: https://johnrmiles.com. Stay tuned for my latest project, my upcoming book, which will be published in summer 2022. ===== FOLLOW JOHN ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_sruck_podcast  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vice Admiral Sandy Stosz shares why the world needs leaders with the moral courage to stand strong and steady. Leaders who are capable of uniting people in support of a shared purpose. Leaders who want to make a difference by helping people become their best. Admiral Sandy Stosz served for 40 years in the US Coast Guard, including 12 years at sea. Her career was filled with leadership lessons gleaned while breaking ice and breaking glass as the first woman to command an icebreaker on the Great Lakes and to lead a US armed forces service academy. She has lectured widely on leadership and has been featured on CSPAN and other media outlets. In 2012, Newsweek’s “The Daily Beast” named Sandy to their list of 150 Women who Shake the World. She is the author of Breaking Ice and Breaking Glass: Leading in Uncharted Waters. Purchase a copy of Admiral Sandy Stosz' book Breaking Ice and Breaking Glass: Leading in Unchartered Waters. --► Get the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/admiral-sandy-stosz-leader-with-moral-courage/  --► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. What I discuss with Admiral Sandy Stosz in this episode of the Passion Struck Podcast Admiral Sandy Stosz joins us to discuss her simple but powerful set of leadership principles. These are ideas that if studied diligently, can become the very foundation of your core values and a sounding board to assess performance and behavior throughout one's life. Admiral Stosz provides a structural framework for success that everyone can learn from.  0:00 Announcements 3:01 Introducing Sandy Stosz 4:49 Lessons learned from Track and Field 7:28 First class of women at a service academy 13:58 Admiral Linda Fagan 17:20 Superintendent of the Coast Guard Academy 23:11 Wearing my heart on my sleeve 28:11 Be a leader of moral courage 31:31 Overcoming being an introvert 36:37 Commitment to lifelong learning 42:11 The importance of self-awareness 45:33 The three P's of power 50:02 Kung Fu Panda 1:01:39 Why it's so difficult for people to change 1:13:29 Wrap-Up and Synthesis Where you can find Admiral Sandy Stosz: * Website: https://sandrastosz.com/ * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandy.stosz * Twitter: https://twitter.com/SandraStosz * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-stosz-584a652b/ Links from the show * My interview with Admiral James Stavridis: https://passionstruck.com/admiral-james-stavridis-to-risk-it-all/  * My interview with Vice Admiral Ted Carter, President of the University of Nebraska: https://passionstruck.com/the-key-to-personal-growth-ted-carter/ * My interview with former NASA astronaut Captain Wendy Lawrence: https://passionstruck.com/how-to-dream-the-dream-you-want/ * My interview with Rear Admiral Tim Gallaudet, the former Undersecretary of Transportation: https://passionstruck.com/tim-gallaudet-leading-in-turbulent-times/ * My interview with former Navy Seal and NASA Astronaut Captain Chris Cassidy: https://passionstruck.com/vital-importance-in-life-of-being-present/ * My solo episode on why micro choices matter: https://passionstruck.com/why-your-micro-choices-determine-your-life/ * My solo episode on why you must feel to heal: https://passionstruck.com/why-you-must-feel-to-find-emotional-healing/   -- Welcome to Passion Struck podcast, a show where you get to join me in exploring the mindset and philosophy of the world's most inspiring everyday heroes to learn their lessons to living intentionally. Passion Struck aspires to speak to the humanity of people in a way that makes them want to live better, be better and impact. Learn more about me: https://johnrmiles.com. Stay tuned for my latest project, my upcoming book, which will be published in summer 2022. ===== FOLLOW JOHN ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_sruck_podcast      See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John R. Miles - The Reverse Aging Effect: How to Stay Young and Healthy  | Brought to you by AppSumo (https://social.appsumo.com/passion) and Gusto  (https://www.gusto.com/passionstruck.) New research indicates that Ponce de Leon's much-hoped-for Fountain of Youth may be closer to reality than we imagined. And, that, my friends, is no science fiction. However, You don't have to imagine or hope for a mythical fountain of youth that holds the secret of reverse aging. You can decide daily to turn back the clock, slow the aging process, and reset your age.   --► Full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/the-reverse-aging-effect-stay-young-and-healthy/  --► Subscribe to My YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283. *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. Thank you for listening to this podcast. I hope you keep up with the weekly videos I post on the YouTube channel, subscribe to, and share your learnings with those who need to hear them. Your comments are my oxygen, so please take a second and say 'Hey' ;). Thank You To Our Sponsors: More Info At PassionStruck.Com/Deals Thank You, Gusto For Sponsoring. Gusto offers all-in-one payroll and HR for growing businesses. From full-service payroll and benefits to team management tools, Gusto makes it easy to support your hardworking team in one intuitive platform. Gusto is offering our listeners three months free: https://www.gusto.com/passionstruck. Thank You AppSumo For Sponsoring. Over 1 million entrepreneurs and creators trust AppSumo to help them discover, buy, and sell the products they need to grow their business and audience. As a special bonus, AppSumo is giving 10% off the already discounted price to the first 100 people who click the link in the show notes: https://social.appsumo.com/passion. Passion Struck Podcast Starter Packs New to the show? These Starter Packs are collections of our most popular episodes grouped by topic, and we now have them also on Spotify. You can also browse starter packs for existing listeners to find your old favorites. Every week, John interviews everyday heroes from all walks of life. Learn how to subscribe to the show and never miss a new episode and topic. What I discuss about the reverse aging effect: In this episode, I will discuss how we can intentionally slow down our biological aging process. Yes, you heard that right. Finding the core reason for aging and learning how diet, lifestyle choices, and exercise affect extending your life places the power of perspective and knowledge within your control. 0:00 Introduction and announcements 3:02 The quest for the fountain of youth 5:23 Why biological aging is influenced by our behavior 10:13 The science behind reverse aging 13:24 How Epigenetics and DNA Methylation impact reverse aging 16:16 Six secrets to reverse aging 23:04 Our future health is in our own hands 25:11 Analysis and future guest promo Show Links Show discussion questions: What is the history of the search for the fountain of youth? Why is reverse aging a hard topic for people to grasp? What were the key results of Ellen Langer's experience with the older men? What is the difference between chronological age and biological age? What other research has Dr. David Sinclair been involved with? What are your takeaways on epigenetics? How can you apply the six ways to reverse aging? What three things can you do to alter how you approach aging? What steps will you take after hearing today's episode to change your approach to how you are approaching your aging process? Interested in reading the transcript for the episode: https://johnrmiles.com/the-reverse-aging-effect-how-to-live-longer/  Lifespan: Why We Age and Why We Don't Have to By David Sinclair Ph.D.: https://amzn.to/3a1aaP7  Younger You: Reduce Your Bio Age And Live Longer, Better by Dr. Kara Firzgerald: https://amzn.to/3AgDYlf  My episode on why you should Why the Journey Is More Important Than the Destination: https://passionstruck.com/life-is-about-the-journey-not-the-destination/  My interview with Katy Milkman Ph.D. on how to create lasting behavior change: https://passionstruck.com/katy-milkman-behavior-change-for-good/  My interview with David Yaden Ph.D. on Self-Transcendence, Psychedelics, and Behavior Change: https://passionstruck.com/david-yaden-on-self-transcendence-experiences/  My interview with Elise Micheals on How Men Can Take Back their Power: https://passionstruck.com/elise-micheals-the-power-of-being-a-man/  My interview with Cathy Heller on How Do You Find Your Life's Passion: https://passionstruck.com/cathy-heller-how-do-you-find-your-lifes-passion/  Are you having trouble prioritizing yourself? I discuss the importance of self-love in Episode 104 Follow John on the Socials: * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles ​* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck/ -- 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. John is also a prolific public speaker, venture capitalist, and author. Passion Struck is a full-service media company that helps people live intentionally by creating best-in-class educational and entertainment content. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Elise Micheals - How to gain back the power of being a man. | Brought to you by AppSumo (https://social.appsumo.com/passion) and Gusto  (https://www.gusto.com/passionstruck.)   Elise Micheals is a trauma-informed Men's Mental Health coach who helps men find purpose and passion again by healing subconscious trauma. Originally a coach for women, she has dedicated her practice specifically to helping men after realizing their lack of support in the mental health space and has been doing it ever since. --► Get the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/elise-micheals-the-power-of-being-a-man/ --► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck.   Thank You Gusto for Sponsoring. This episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles is brought to you by Gusto. Gusto offers all-in-one payroll and HR for growing businesses. From full-service payroll and benefits to team management tools and more, Gusto makes it easy to support your hardworking team in one intuitive platform. Gusto is offering our listeners three months free https://www.gusto.com/passionstruck. Thank you AppSumo for Sponsoring. This episode is also sponsored by AppSumo. Over 1 million entrepreneurs and creators trust AppSumo to help them discover, buy, and sell the products they need to grow their business and audience. As a special bonus, AppSumo is giving 10% off the already discounted price to the first 100 people who click the link in the show notes: https://social.appsumo.com/passion. What I discuss with Elise Micheals In this episode of the Passion Struck Podcast Elise Micheals joins us to discuss how she is helping men overcome their mental trauma and bring back their power of being a man by being mentally stable and emotionally free. We discuss how she helps men to connect with their divine masculinity and live life with passion and purpose. 0:00 Announcements 2:36 Introducing Elise Micheals 3:49 Focus on men's mental health  5:25 Subconscious trauma 8:00 Why men are taught not to feel  12:12 Confronting burnout 14:23 4 pillars of men's mental health 18:03 Refraining our thoughts and feelings 25:43 The foundation for healing is always feeling safe 29:27 Psilocybin microdosing 38:20 Why do people want to feel like their winning 43:22 Emotions don't choose a gender 45:51 Nothing matters or everything matters 50:12 Rapid round of questions 54:37 Wrap-Up and Synthesis Where you can find Elise Micheals: * Website: https://www.elisemicheals.com/  * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisemicheals_/  * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elise.micheals.1  * Twitter: https://twitter.com/EliseMicheals  * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elise-micheals/  Links from the show * The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz: https://amzn.to/3NzFdz0 * Think and Grow Rich by Nopoleon hill: https://amzn.to/3nxOugl  * No More Mr. Nice Guy by Robert A. Glover: https://amzn.to/3QUeBvA  * The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida: https://amzn.to/3QUeBvA  * My interview with Katy Milkman Ph.D. on how to create lasting behavior change: https://passionstruck.com/katy-milkman-behavior-change-for-good/  * My interview with David Yaden Ph.D. on self-transcendence, psychedelics, and behavior change: https://passionstruck.com/david-yaden-on-self-transcendence-experiences/  * My solo episode on why you must feel to heal: https://passionstruck.com/why-you-must-feel-to-find-emotional-healing/ * My interview with Cathy Heller: https://passionstruck.com/cathy-heller-how-do-you-find-your-lifes-passion/ * My interview with Michael Slepian Ph.D.:  https://passionstruck.com/michael-slepian-the-secret-life-of-secrets/ * My interview with Jordan Harbinger on Why Legacy is Greater Than Currency:  https://passionstruck.com/jordan-harbinger-on-why-building-your-legacy-is-greater-than-currency/   -- Welcome to Passion Struck podcast, a show where you get to join me in exploring the mindset and philosophy of the world's most inspiring everyday heroes to learn their lessons to living intentionally. Passion Struck aspires to speak to the humanity of people in a way that makes them want to live better, be better and impact. Learn more about me: https://johnrmiles.com. Stay tuned for my latest project, my upcoming book, which will be published in summer 2022. ===== FOLLOW JOHN ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_sruck_podcast  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katy Milkman - Creating Lasting Behavior Change for Good.  | | Brought to you by AppSumo (https://social.appsumo.com/passion) and Gusto  (https://www.gusto.com/passionstruck.) Dr. Katy Milkman is the James G. Dinan Endowed Chair at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, host of Charles Schwab’s popular behavioral economics podcast Choiceology, and the former president of the International Society for Judgment and Decision Making. She is also the co-founder and co-director of the Behavior Change for Good Initiative, a research center with the mission of advancing the science of lasting behavior change. Her bestselling book How to Change: The Science of Getting From Where You Are to Where You Want to Be was named one of the eight best books for healthy living in 2021 by the New York Times, and Katy was also named one of the world’s top 50 Management thinkers by Thinkers50 in 2021. --► Buy Katy's Book How to Change: https://amzn.to/3bpqSb3  --► Get the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/katy-milkman-behavior-change-for-good/  --► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. Thank You Gusto for Sponsoring. This episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles is brought to you by Gusto. Gusto offers all-in-one payroll and HR for growing businesses. From full-service payroll and benefits to team management tools and more, Gusto makes it easy to support your hardworking team in one intuitive platform. Gusto is offering our listeners three months free https://www.gusto.com/passionstruck. Thank you AppSumo for Sponsoring. This episode is also sponsored by AppSumo. Over 1 million entrepreneurs and creators trust AppSumo to help them discover, buy, and sell the products they need to grow their business and audience. As a special bonus, AppSumo is giving 10% off the already discounted price to the first 100 people who click the link in the show notes: https://social.appsumo.com/passion.   What I discuss with Katy Milkman In this episode of the Passion Struck Podcast Katy Milkman joins us to discuss how she is advancing the science of behavior change to understand which strategies work best overall, what works best for whom, and how to most effectively use behavioral science to help people transform their lives for the better.  We go into why she created the largest interdisciplinary effort in history to solve the problem of enduring behavior change. 0:00 Announcements 2:36 Introducing Katy Milkman 4:47 Better Change for Good Initiative 11:35 Using a megastudy approach 12:21 Importance of intentionality in behavior change 14:54 How to master behavior change 23:09 We think we will change far less than we actually do 26:55 The micro-choices determine our lives 29:34 Internal barriers to change 35:20 Fresh start effect 42:43 The psychology of persuasion 44:34 Effortless perfection 50:02 How we live matches our goals 54:43 Why we chose immediate gratification 57:09 Wrap-Up and Synthesis Where you can find Katy Milkman: * Website: https://www.katymilkman.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katymilkman/ * Choiceology Podcast: https://www.katymilkman.com/podcast  * Twitter: https://twitter.com/katy_milkman * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-milkman/ * Behavior Change for Good Initiative: https://bcfg.wharton.upenn.edu/  Links from the show * My interview with David Yaden on self-transcendence, psychedelics, and behavior change: https://passionstruck.com/david-yaden-on-self-transcendence-experiences/  * My solo episode on why you must feel to heal: https://passionstruck.com/why-you-must-feel-to-find-emotional-healing/ * My interview with Cathy Heller: https://passionstruck.com/cathy-heller-how-do-you-find-your-lifes-passion/ * My interview with Michael Slepian:  https://passionstruck.com/michael-slepian-the-secret-life-of-secrets/ * My interview with Jordan Harbinger on Why Legacy is Greater Than Currency:  https://passionstruck.com/jordan-harbinger-on-why-building-your-legacy-is-greater-than-currency/ * My interview with Sarah Fay on the fallacies of the DSM: https://passionstruck.com/sarah-fay-pathological/  -- Welcome to Passion Struck podcast, a show where you get to join me in exploring the mindset and philosophy of the world's most inspiring everyday heroes to learn their lessons to living intentionally. Passion Struck aspires to speak to the humanity of people in a way that makes them want to live better, be better and impact. Learn more about me: https://johnrmiles.com. Stay tuned for my latest project, my upcoming book, which will be published in summer 2022. ===== FOLLOW JOHN ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_sruck_podcastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John R. Miles - What Is Unconditional Love and the 8 Ways to Create It. | Brought to you by Zocdoc. Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/passionstruck and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. What is unconditional love? Unconditional love does not mean endless or boundless love. It means, “I choose to love you willingly without limitation.” This means that when we offer love, we supply it without anticipating anything in exchange for it.   --► Full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/what-is-unconditional-love-8-ways-to-create-it/  --► Subscribe to My YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283. *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. Thank You Zocdoc for Sponsoring. This episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles is brought to you by Zocdoc which is the start of a better health care journey for you. Find and book top-rated local doctors, on-demand. Visit them in their offices, or video chat with them from home. Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/passionstruck. Download the Zocdoc app for FREE and start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Thank you for listening to this podcast. I hope you keep up with the weekly videos I post on the YouTube channel, subscribe to, and share your learnings with those who need to hear them. Your comments are my oxygen, so please take a second and say 'Hey' ;). What I discuss about what is unconditional love and the 8 ways to create it: In this podcast, I will be taking an in-depth look into what it means to live and love unconditionally, how to break free from the mindset of transactional love, and the need to show and spread unconditional love wherever we go. The focus here is not only on love between partners, families, and friends but on love for all mankind. 0:00 Introduction and announcements 2:39 Why unconditional love is misunderstood 5:09 The story of Nelson Mandela's unconditional love 12:37 How to love unconditionally 17:23 What is the importance of loving unconditionally? 18:23 Only you control what love you give and how you give it 20:00 Analysis and wrap-up Show Links Show discussion questions: Why do we put so much focus on transactional things in our lives? Why is loving unconditionally a hard topic for people to grasp? What did you find most inspiring about the story of Nelson Mandela? What can you learn from Mandela's unconditional love for his people? How can you apply the eight ways to create unconditional love in your life? What three things can you do to alter how you approach to love? What steps will you take after hearing today's episode to change your approach to how you show unconditional love? Interested in reading the transcript for the episode: https://johnrmiles.com/unconditional-love-what-it-means-8-ways-to-find-it/   My episode on why you should Why the Journey Is More Important Than the Destination: https://passionstruck.com/life-is-about-the-journey-not-the-destination/  My interview with David Yaden on Self-Transcendence, Psychedelics, and Behavior Change: https://passionstruck.com/david-yaden-on-self-transcendence-experiences/  My interview with Erin Diehl on Why Our Lives Are Living an Improv Scene: https://passionstruck.com/erin-diehl-every-day-is-an-improv-scene/  My interview with Cathy Heller on How Do You Find Your Life's Passion: https://passionstruck.com/cathy-heller-how-do-you-find-your-lifes-passion/  My interview with Jesse Gould on Saving Veterans One Heroic Heart at a Time: https://passionstruck.com/jesse-gould-heroic-hearts-project/  My interview with Jordan Harbinger on Why Legacy is Greater Than Currency:  https://passionstruck.com/jordan-harbinger-on-why-building-your-legacy-is-greater-than-currency/ Are you having trouble prioritizing yourself   John discusses the importance of self-love in Episode 104 Follow John on the Socials: * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles ​* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck/ -- John R Miles is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of Passion Struck. His full-service media company helps people live intentionally by creating best-in-class educational and entertainment content. John is also a prolific public speaker, venture capitalist, and author named to the ComputerWorld Top 100 IT Leaders.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin Diehl - Why every day of our lives is an improv scene. Brought to you by Zocdoc. Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/passionstruck and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Erin “Big” Diehl is a Business Improv Edutainer, Failfluencer, and Professional Zoombie. Through a series of unrelated dares, Erin created improve it!, a unique professional development company that pushes others to laugh, learn, play, and grow.  Erin is a graduate of Clemson University, and a former experiential marketing and recruiting professional as well as a veteran improviser. She is the proud host of The improve it! Podcast, which helps develop leaders and teams through play, improv, and experiential learning. -► Get the full show notes here: https://passionstruck.com/erin-diehl-every-day-is-an-improv-scene/ --► Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/lmkreZEQo_8  --► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. Thank You Zocdoc for Sponsoring. This episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles is brought to you by Zocdoc which is the start of a better health care journey for you. Find and book top-rated local doctors, on-demand. Visit them in their offices, or video chat with them from home. Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/passionstruck. Download the Zocdoc app for FREE and start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Thank you for listening to this podcast. I hope you keep up with the weekly videos I post on the YouTube channel, subscribe to, and share your learnings with those who need to hear them. Your comments are my oxygen, so please take a second and say 'Hey' ;). What I discuss with Erin Diehl In this episode of the Passion Struck Podcast Erin Diehl joins us to discuss how improvisational training can enhance professional development, team building, effective communication, networking, presentation skills, leadership capabilities, the act of thinking quickly on your feet, and everything in between.  0:00 Announcements 2:40 Introducing Erin Diehl 4:35 Dancing with the Clemson Rally Cats 7:13 Life lessons from dancing 9:40 Wanting to be Oprah 12:10 Why Bill Murray is the man of Charleston 14:57 Learning improv at the Second City 20:14 The five basic rules of improv 25:44 No open-ended questions 27:02 Improv on steroids 31:54 How Improv changed Erin's life 34:58 How improv helps with imposter syndrome 42:59 Failfluencing 49:24 Why Passion Struck is a state of being 50:20 John Miles and Erin Diehl Improvise 56:51 Rapid round of questions 1:00:16 Wrap-Up and Synthesis Where you can find Erin Diehl: * Website: https://www.learntoimproveit.com/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keepinitrealdiehl/ * Twitter: https://twitter.com/keepitrealdiehl * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erindiehl/ Links from the show * Rules of Improv: https://www.pantheater.com/rules-of-improv.html  * The Second City: https://www.secondcity.com/ * Rules of Improv: https://www.pantheater.com/rules-of-improv.html  * My interview with David Yaden on self-transcendence, psychedelics, and behavior change: https://passionstruck.com/david-yaden-on-self-transcendence-experiences/  * My solo episode on why you must feel to heal: https://passionstruck.com/why-you-must-feel-to-find-emotional-healing/ * My interview with Cathy Heller: https://passionstruck.com/cathy-heller-how-do-you-find-your-lifes-passion/ * My interview with Michael Slepian: https://passionstruck.com/michael-slepian-the-secret-life-of-secrets/ * My interview with Tricia Manning: https://passionstruck.com/tricia-manning-on-how-to-lead-with-heart/  * My interview with Jordan Harbinger on Why Legacy is Greater Than Currency:  https://passionstruck.com/jordan-harbinger-on-why-building-your-legacy-is-greater-than-currency/ * My interview with Sarah Fay on the fallacies of the DSM: https://passionstruck.com/sarah-fay-pathological/  -- Welcome to Passion Struck podcast, a show where you get to join me in exploring the mindset and philosophy of the world's most inspiring everyday heroes to learn their lessons to living intentionally. Passion Struck aspires to speak to the humanity of people in a way that makes them want to live better, be better and impact. Learn more about me: https://johnrmiles.com. Stay tuned for my latest project, my upcoming book, which will be published in summer 2022. ===== FOLLOW JOHN ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_sruck_podcast  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

David Yaden - Self-Transcendence, Psychedelics, and Behavior Change | Brought to you by Zocdoc. Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/passionstruck and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. --►Purchase David's book The Varieties of Spiritual Experiences: 21st Century Research and Perspectives with Oxford University Press: https://amzn.to/3n3BXkN  David B. Yaden, Ph.D. obtained his Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania and is currently an Assistant Professor at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His work in The Center for Psychedelic and Consciousness Research focuses on the psychology, neuroscience, and psychopharmacology of so-called spiritual, self-transcendent, and other positively transformative experiences. His scientific and scholarly work has been covered by outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and NPR. --► Get the full show notes here: https://passionstruck.com/david-yaden-on-self-transcendence-experiences/ --► Subscribe to My Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283 *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. Thank You Zocdoc for Sponsoring. This episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles is brought to you by Zocdoc which is the start of a better health care journey for you. Find and book top-rated local doctors, on-demand. Visit them in their offices, or video chat with them from home. Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/passionstruck. Download the Zocdoc app for FREE and start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Thank you for listening to this podcast. I hope you keep up with the weekly videos I post on the YouTube channel, subscribe to, and share your learnings with those who need to hear them. Your comments are my oxygen, so please take a second and say 'Hey' ;). What I discuss with David Yaden In this episode of the Passion Struck Podcast David Yaden joins us to discuss self-transcendence and the varieties of spiritual experiences. Specifically, he is interested in understanding how these kinds of altered states of consciousness can result in long-term changes to well-being, mental health, and prosocial behavior - while also studying their risks. 0:00 Announcements 2:12 Introducing David Yaden 4:33 The self-transcendent experience that changed his life 8:16 The overview effect 10:21 Understanding altered states of consciousness 11:53 Research on peak and mystical-type experiences 14:53 The influence of Andrew Newberg, Marty Seligman, and Roland Griffiths 21:27  Using fMRI to understand self-transcendent experiences 24:17 How meditation vs psychedelic self-transcendent experiences differ 26:31 Wow do you map the self-transcendent mind? 30:50 How can we make time malleable? 36:33 The Johns Hopkins Behavioral Pharmacology Research Unit 41:00 Why the Dali Lama is interested in neuroscience research  47:10 David discusses his new book The Varieties of Spiritual Experiences 50:25 Why Sigmund Freud was wrong and William James was correct 55:30 How 30% of people feel a sense of calling to their work 59:35 Wrap-Up and Synthesis Where you can find David Yaden: * Website: https://hopkinspsychedelic.org/yaden * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dbyaden/ * Twitter: https://twitter.com/ExistWell * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbyaden/ Links from the show ** Yaden, D. B., J. Haidt, R. W. Hood, D. R. Vago, and A. B. Newberg (2017). "The Varieties of Self-Transcendent Experience." Review of General Psychology 21(2): 143-160. [Link] * My interview with David Vago Ph.D. on Meditation in Self-Transcendent states: https://passionstruck.com/dr-david-vago-on-self-transcendence/  * My solo episode on why you must feel to heal: https://passionstruck.com/why-you-must-feel-to-find-emotional-healing/ * My interview with Cathy Heller: https://passionstruck.com/cathy-heller-how-do-you-find-your-lifes-passion/ * My interview with Michael Slepian: https://passionstruck.com/michael-slepian-the-secret-life-of-secrets/ * My interview with Tricia Manning: https://passionstruck.com/tricia-manning-on-how-to-lead-with-heart/  * My interview with Jordan Harbinger on Why Legacy is Greater Than Currency:  https://passionstruck.com/jordan-harbinger-on-why-building-your-legacy-is-greater-than-currency/ * My interview with Sarah Fay on the fallacies of the DSM: https://passionstruck.com/sarah-fay-pathological/  -- Welcome to Passion Struck podcast, a show where you get to join me in exploring the mindset and philosophy of the world's most inspiring everyday heroes to learn their lessons to living intentionally. Passion Struck aspires to speak to the humanity of people in a way that makes them want to live better, be better and impact. Learn more about me: https://johnrmiles.com. Stay tuned for my latest project, my upcoming book, which will be published in summer 2022. ===== FOLLOW JOHN ON THE SOCIALS ===== * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles​ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com/blog/ * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_sruck_podcast    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John R. Miles - Six Ways Patience Is an Important Virtue and How to Build It. | Brought to you by Masterworks. Go to https://www.masterworks.io/ and use code passion to start. Today, we live in a fast-paced world where we desire results at the speed of thought. We consume our fast foods, get our groceries and meals delivered to our house, drive our fast cars, and respond to the constant instant messaging, all of which can make us prone to impatience. Now, it is okay for some things to be done faster. But not for everything. And that is why it is so vital to understand the importance of patience. --► Full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/six-ways-patience-is-an-important-virtue/  --► Subscribe to My YouTube Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnRMiles --► Subscribe to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles/id1553279283. *Our Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/passionstruck. Thank You Masterworks for Sponsoring. This episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles is brought to you by Masterworks.  66% of Billionaires Collect Art, so Why Aren't You? Low Minimums, Simple and Exciting. You Can Use Art as an Alternative Investment to Diversify Your Portfolio. Blue-Chip Artwork. Go to https://www.masterworks.io/ and use code passion to start. Thank you for listening to this podcast. I hope you keep up with the weekly videos I post on the YouTube channel, subscribe to, and share your learnings with those who need to hear them. Your comments are my oxygen, so please take a second and say 'Hey' ;). What I discuss about the six ways patience is a virtue and how to build it: Speed has its benefits. But, many people misinterpret that real art comes in the form of understanding when to apply both: speed at a micro-level and patience at a macro one to ultimately accomplish our end goals. I will use the story of the Chinese Bamboo tree to illustrate the benefits of patience and six ways to practice it. 0:00 Introduction and announcements 1:53 What makes us prone to impatience? 4:33 The definition of patience 5:27 The parable of the Chinese Bamboo Tree 13:02 Why do we often lose our patience? 15:16 What are the six benefits of practicing patience? 18:19 What are six steps you can take to discover and practice patience? 21:00 Why patience is a critical component of success 22:30 Analysis and wrap-up Show Links Show discussion questions: Why do we put so much focus on the quick wins? Why can patience feel counterintuitive to the big goals we set for ourselves? What did you find most inspiring about the story of the Chinese Bamboo Tree? What can you learn from the farmer's dedication? Are you experiencing any hindrances to being patient? What three things can you do to alter how you approach impatience? What steps will you take after hearing today's episode to change your approach to how you combine speed and patience? Interested in reading the transcript for the episode: https://johnrmiles.com/six-ways-to-benefit-from-the-importance-of-patience/  My episode on why you should Why the Journey Is More Important Than the Destination: https://passionstruck.com/life-is-about-the-journey-not-the-destination/  My interview with Cathy Heller on How Do You Find Your Life's Passion: https://passionstruck.com/cathy-heller-how-do-you-find-your-lifes-passion/  My interview with Jesse Gould on Saving Veterans One Heroic Heart at a Time: https://passionstruck.com/jesse-gould-heroic-hearts-project/  My interview with Jordan Harbinger on Why Legacy is Greater Than Currency:  https://passionstruck.com/jordan-harbinger-on-why-building-your-legacy-is-greater-than-currency/ Are you having trouble prioritizing yourself   John discusses the importance of self-love in Episode 104 Follow John on the Socials: * Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnrmiles.c0m * Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles ​* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_r_miles * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milesjohn/ * Blog: https://johnrmiles.com * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast/ * Gear: https://www.zazzle.com/store/passion_struck/ -- John R Miles is a serial entrepreneur and the CEO and founder of Passion Struck. His full-service media company helps people live intentionally by creating best-in-class educational and entertainment content. John is also a prolific public speaker, venture capitalist, and author named to the ComputerWorld Top 100 IT Leaders.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.