

Passion Struck with John R. Miles
Passion Struck Network
Welcome to Passion Struck, the #1 Alternative Health podcast, where we uncover what it truly means to matter.I’m John Miles, author, Navy veteran, and former Fortune 50 executive. You built a life that looks good; now let’s build one that feels true.Each week, I sit down with leading neuroscientists, psychologists, health experts, and thought leaders to explore the science of purpose, the psychology of lasting change, and the mind–body connection that fuels a meaningful life.This is your corner of the internet to pause, reflect, and reimagine who you are and who you can become.Because mattering isn’t something you earn. It’s something you choose.Stop existing. Start mattering.New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
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Dec 17, 2021 • 58min
Christina Sparks On How to Turn a Passion For Giving Into a Business EP 90
Christina Sparks is a Technology Executive turned E-Commerce Fashion CEO and the Founder and CEO of Soulgani Activewear. She sits down with John R Miles to talk about how to turn a passion for giving into a business. For the entire show notes go to https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-podcast/.
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Soulgani Activewear is offering a generous 20% discount for our audience. Go to www.soulgani.com and use passion20 at checkout.
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Thank you for joining us today on the Passion Struck podcast. Christina and I discuss how to turn your passion into a business where you do good. Be good.
New Interviews with the World’s GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message!
Learn more about me: https://johnrmiles.com.
SHOW NOTES
0:00 Introduction
4:18 Christina Sparks entry into the Tech World
8:00 The lessons Christina learned from product management
14:08 The trip that led her to found Soulgani
15:59 What Soulgani means
17:44 How focused on her goals
20:30 How she got on QVC
26:15 Why you can never stop progressing
32:12 Where you can buy the product
35:10 Her focus on charities and giving back
39:04 The keys to her success
42:35 Her decision to make the product in the U.S.
44:11 Why do people do the reverse of their true calling
50:38 Quick question and answer round.
===== FOLLOW CHRISTINA SPARKS SOULGANI =====
• Website: www.soulgani.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulgani.activewear
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/soulgani-activewear
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinamajeed/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulgani.activewear/
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/soulganiactive
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiHV_P0lWpnRUzSrxtI_SOA/featured
===== FOLLOW JOHN R. MILES 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/company/JohnMiles
* Blog: https://passionstruck.com/blog/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast
====== ABOUT JOHN ======
John R. Miles leads a global movement called Passion Struck. He is passionate about being the catalyst who helps individuals expand into the most excellent version of themselves, unlocking the most no regrets life possible. He is a combat veteran, multi-industry CEO, successful entrepreneur, top podcast host, and author who is helping people worldwide regain their passion. John is one of the most-watched, quoted, and followed high-performance trainers globally, and his leadership acumen spans more than two decades. He's founded or co-founded more than half a dozen successful start-ups, was a Fortune 50 CIO and CISO, mentors rising entrepreneurs, and invests in successful tech ventures. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, where he learned vital leadership skills and was a multi-sport Division 1 athlete.
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Dec 14, 2021 • 1h 10min
Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas On How to Improve Your Inner Self Confidence EP 89
Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas is an internationally acclaimed confidence expert and 8x international #1 bestselling author. She sits down with John R Miles to talk about how to improve your inner self-confidence. For the full show notes go to For the full show notes go to https://passionstruck.com/passion-struck-podcast/ where we have links to Nathalie's books and other unique content..
New to this channel and the passion-struck podcast? Check out our starter packs which are our favorite episodes grouped by topic, to allow you to get a sense of all the podcast has to offer. Go to https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs/.
Have You Tried Athletic Greens?
Athletic Greens is a custom formulation of 75 vitamins, minerals, and other whole-food sourced ingredients that make it easier for you to maintain nutrition in just a single scoop. It tastes great and gets you the nutrients you need, whether you’re working on the go, fueling an active lifestyle, or just maintaining your good health. Visit https://athleticgreens.com/passionstruck to get a FREE year supply of Liquid Vitamin D + 5 FREE Travel Packs with the subscription.
Do You Need to Ship Packages? Try ShipStation
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Thank you for joining us today on the Passion Struck podcast. Learn how you can improve your inner self and unlock your full potential.
New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message!
SHOW NOTES
0:00 Show Introduction
3:08 How Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas discovered Neuroscience
8:31 The Olympics for smart people
13:22 Why her self-talk was wrong
19:20 Why we do the reverse of what we should
32:11 How she helps people build self-confidence
39:38 How to be present in the moment
45:48 Why so many people are disengaged
47:37 Creating an unbeatable mind
53:18 How to deal with stuck points
58:50 Her book Adventures of Captain Vic
===== FOLLOW NATHALIE PLAMONDON-THOMAS =====
Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas is the founder and CEO of Think Yourself Academy offering keynotes and training, leading edge online courses, laser focused business strategy, and one on one transformational coaching. She's an international number one best seller on 15 books covering success, communication, wellness and empowerment.
*Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/nathalie.plamondonthomas
*LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalie-plamondon-thomas-6b3262a/
*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nathaliepthinkyourself/
*Website:thinkyourself.com
===== FOLLOW JOHN R. MILES 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/company/JohnMiles
* Blog: https://passionstruck.com/blog/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast
====== ABOUT JOHN ======
John R. Miles leads a global movement called Passion Struck. He is passionate about being the catalyst who helps individuals expand into the most excellent version of themselves, unlocking the most no regrets life possible. He is a combat veteran, multi-industry CEO, successful entrepreneur, top podcast host, and author who is helping people worldwide regain their passion. John is one of the most-watched, quoted, and followed high-performance trainers globally, and his leadership acumen spans more than two decades. He's founded or co-founded more than half a dozen successful start-ups, was a Fortune 50 CIO and CISO, mentors rising entrepreneurs, and invests in successful tech ventures. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, where he learned vital leadership skills and was a multi-sport Division 1 athlete.
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Dec 10, 2021 • 18min
Stop Hiding the True You EP 88
John R. Miles discusses why it is so vital that you stop hiding the true you. It's an episode that is core to why he started the Passion Struck movement. In the podcast, John will explain why he believes so many today hide behind a mask we wear that hides who we are and the superpower we are meant to bring to the world.
Instead of living an intentional life, we live a life in a shroud of pretense.
New to this channel and the passion-struck podcast? Check out our starter packs which are our favorite episodes grouped by topic, to allow you to get a sense of all the podcast has to offer. Go to https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs/.
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Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/.
Thank you for Watching the Passion Struck podcast. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message!
Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com.
SHOW NOTES
Introduction
Pretending to be someone you are not
Why do we subconsciously sabotage ourselves
Is hiding behind pretense always conscious
Ways to break free from the matrix
Be true to yourself
Have the courage to change
Stop trying to fit in
Stand up for what you actually believe in
Stay on the right track
The key takeaway
===== FOLLOW JOHN R. MILES 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/company/JohnMiles
* Blog: https://passionstruck.com/blog/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast
====== ABOUT JOHN ======
John R. Miles leads a global movement called Passion Struck. He is passionate about being the catalyst who helps individuals expand into the most excellent version of themselves, unlocking the most no regrets life possible. He is a combat veteran, multi-industry CEO, successful entrepreneur, top podcast host, and author who is helping people worldwide regain their passion. John is one of the most-watched, quoted, and followed high-performance trainers globally, and his leadership acumen spans more than two decades. He's founded or co-founded more than half a dozen successful start-ups, was a Fortune 50 CIO and CISO, mentors rising entrepreneurs, and invests in successful tech ventures. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, where he learned vital leadership skills and was a multi-sport Division 1 athlete.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 7, 2021 • 1h 2min
Lily Walford On: How to Create Compatible Love EP 87
Lily Walford is an international dating coach who specializes in using behavioral Psychology, profiling, and body language to help clients meet a compatible partner. She and John R Miles discuss how to create compatible love and how everyone deserves real, honest and genuine love, but not everyone knows how to get it.
New to this channel and the passion-struck podcast? Check out our starter packs which are our favorite episodes grouped by topic, to allow you to get a sense of all the podcast has to offer. Go to https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs/.
Have you heard of ISSUU?
Issuu is the all-in-one platform to create and distribute beautiful digital content, from marketing materials to magazines, to flipbooks and brochures, and more. Get started with Issuu today for FREE, or if you sign up for a premium account, you will get 50% off when you go to ISSUU.com/podcast and use promo code PASSIONSTRUCK.
Like this? Please subscribe, and join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/.
Thank you for Watching the Passion Struck podcast. New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message!
Learn more about John: https://johnrmiles.com.
SHOW NOTES
0:00 Introduction
4:14 How she escaped a toxic relationship
8:25 How she became a body language and profiling expert
14:49 How she helps clients find compatible love
18:28 Emotional dependency
23:43 Most common mistakes on dating apps
28:16 Looking at the emotional range of a person's profile
33:34 How to know if someone has an interest in you
36:38 Why it's hard for people to commit to relationships
39:02 How are own body language impacts connections
40:58 Importance of a personal brand to dating
43:42 What you should not ask on a first date
46:05 Why it all boils down to the level of identity
48:13 Love languages and their importance
52:18 Importance of date nights
55:33 Rapid round of questions
===== FOLLOW LILY WALFORD =====
* Website: https://www.lovewithintelligence.com/
*LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lily-walford/
*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovewithintelligence/
===== 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/company/JohnMiles
* Blog: https://passionstruck.com/blog/
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_podcast
====== ABOUT JOHN ======
John R. Miles leads a global movement called Passion Struck. He is passionate about being the catalyst who helps individuals expand into the greatest version of themselves, unlocking the most no regrets life possible. He is a combat veteran, multi-industry CEO, successful entrepreneur, top podcast host, and author who is helping people worldwide regain their passion. John is one of the most-watched, quoted, and followed high-performance trainers globally, and his leadership acumen spans more than two decades. He's founded or co-founded more than half a dozen successful start-ups, was a Fortune 50 CIO and CISO, mentors rising entrepreneurs, and invests in successful tech ventures. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy, where he learned vital leadership skills and was a multi-sport Division 1 athlete.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dec 3, 2021 • 16min
How Can You Overcome Your Limits? EP 86
In this solo episode, John R. Miles discusses how our limits result from the mindset that we choose to live and act by. Often we develop beliefs that are not real and only exist in our minds. What could you accomplish if you could break free from this mindset and live to your potential?
John provides the examples of Michael Jordan and John Bassinger to illustrate those who pushed past their limits and explores this through the lens of Dr. Carol Dweck's work on mindset.
New to this channel and the passion-struck podcast? Check out our starter packs which are our favorite episodes grouped by topic, to allow you to get a sense of all the podcast has to offer. Go to https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs/.
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Like this? Please join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, self-improvement, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/ and sign up for our email list.
Thank you for joining us today on the Passion Struck podcast.
New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message!
SHOW NOTES
0:00 Introduction
2:22 The Importance of Managing Your Mindset
4:15 Push Beyond Your Self-Imposed Limits
5:09 Applying Dr. Carol Dweck's guidance
9:35 How Michael Jordan overcame a fixed mindset
11:05 See things in a new way
12:37 How will you seek to change?
ENGAGE WITH JOHN R. MILES
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PASSION STRUCK
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Nov 30, 2021 • 58min
Dr. Rubin Khoddam On: The Importance Of Holistic Mental Healthcare EP 85
This week’s Passion Struck podcast features Rubin Khoddam, Ph.D., a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in the treatment of addiction and trauma and mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression. He and John R. Miles discuss the importance of holistic mental healthcare and examine Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Prolonged Exposure for PTSD, as well as Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
New to this channel and the passion-struck podcast? Check out our starter packs which are our favorite episodes grouped by topic, to allow you to get a sense of all the podcast has to offer. Go to https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs/.
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Have You Tried Talkspace?
Talkspace: The online therapy company that believes that therapy should be affordable, confidential, and convenient. Join over 500,000 people who have used Talkspace for online treatment with their licensed therapist. Get $100 off your first month when you visit talkspace.com and use promo code PASSIONSTRUCK at sign-up.
LINKS
*Website: https://copepsychology.com/
*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cope.psychology/
*Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drrubinkhoddam/
About This Episode’s Guest Dr. Rubin Khoddam
Dr. Khoddam started COPE after growing his private practice and recognizing the need for quality, evidence-based mental health care. He has personally handpicked each team member and psychologist at COPE and is passionate about helping those who come to COPE learn the skills, tools, and insights they need to be able to do their life’s work.
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PASSION STRUCK
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Nov 26, 2021 • 24min
What 7 Skills Create High Achievers? EP 84
The seven skills that create high achievers: in this episode of the Passion Struck podcast John R Miles provides eye-opening advice on what defines a high achiever, what derails people from becoming high achievers, the seven skills that create high achievers, and the initial four steps you can take to become one.
The seven skills include:
Action Orienter
Visionary Strategiser
Cognition Crusader
Positivity Embracer
Resilience Builder
Constant Learner
Persistent Adapter
New to this channel and the passion-struck podcast? Check out our starter packs which are our favorite episodes grouped by topic, to allow you to get a sense of all the podcast has to offer. Go to https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs/.
This episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens, a custom formulation of 75 vitamins, minerals, and other whole-food sourced ingredients that make it easier for you to maintain nutrition in just a single scoop. It tastes great and gets you the nutrients you need, whether you're working on the go, fueling an active lifestyle, or just maintaining your good health. Visit https://athleticgreens.com/passionstruck to get a FREE year supply of Liquid Vitamin D + 5 FREE Travel Packs with the subscription.
Like this? Please join me on my new platform for peak performance, life coaching, self-improvement, and personal growth: https://passionstruck.com/ and sign up for our email list.
Thank you for joining us today on the Passion Struck podcast.
New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message!
SHOW NOTES
0:00 Introduction
3:30 What defines high achievers
6:00 What derails people from becoming a high achiever
11:06 Seven skills that create high achievers
15:48 Four steps to become a high achiever
20:50 Key takeaways
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PASSION STRUCK
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Nov 23, 2021 • 55min
John Lewis On: How to Create Your Virtual Legacy EP 83
Today's episode is with entrepreneur John Lewis, a former division one athlete and founder and CEO of the Virtual Legacy. He and John R. Miles discuss how to create your virtual legacy and maximize your personal brand.
New to this channel and the passion-struck podcast? Check out our starter packs which are our favorite episodes grouped by topic, to allow you to get a sense of all the podcast has to offer. Go to https://passionstruck.com/starter-packs/.
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This episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens, which is a custom formulation of 75 vitamins, minerals, and other whole-food sourced ingredients that make it easier for you to maintain nutrition in just a single scoop. It tastes great and gets you the nutrients you need, whether you're working on the go, fueling an active lifestyle, or just maintaining your good health. Visit https://athleticgreens.com/passionstruck to get a FREE year supply of Liquid Vitamin D + 5 FREE Travel Packs with the subscription.
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Thank you for listening to the Passion Struck podcast. In this episode, John R Miles and John Lewis discuss his journey and his height disadvantage when he was trying to become a division one college basketball player, what that experience taught him about resilience, and how he has applied that into creating multiple million-dollar businesses. He talks about how he helps entrepreneurs find their niche, and more importantly, how they can navigate this new content economy that we're all in. And then lastly, we go into how you build a personal brand and create a virtual legacy, one that will make such a lasting difference for you. And its impact on the world around us.
New Interviews with the World's GREATEST high achievers will be posted every Tuesday with a Momentum Friday inspirational message!
SHOW NOTES
0:00 Introduction
3:14 Making it out of New Orleans through sports
6:29 How he started defying the odds in basketball
9:30 What got him into loving business
15:28 Why our minds are a battlefield
19:10 The older man in the dark story
20:23 You can't be casual in the world of entrepreneurship
23:28 How do you find your core audience
26:43 Importance of power statements
29:11 The key to delivering relative information
31:38 Where the education space is going in the future
34:37 How you create a virtual legacy
37:20 The workforce switch that is happening around us
40:57 The importance of making your brand searchable
43:37 Formula of Intensity over time
46:01 Your top four assets you need to develop
49:40 The importance of persistence and teamwork
ENGAGE JOHN LEWIS
*Website: https://thevirtuallegacy.com/
*Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevirtuallegacy/
*Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theathleticceo/
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Nov 19, 2021 • 27min
How Life‘s Transition Points Impact Your Success EP 82
Life's most important moments are not what you think. It is not the mega-events in our life that create success. Rather, what if everything hinged on infinite small moments; those transition points which occur every day in everything we do.
In this Momentum, Friday episode of the Passion Struck podcast, John R. Miles discusses how life's transition points impact your success in more ways than you may realize and how to approach them in your life for maximum impact.
Subscribe to the Passion Struck podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-passion-struck-podcast/id1553279283.
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3:18 Life is made up of minor transition points
4:37 What is a transition point?
7:03 Why do transition points matter?
12:12 Metaphor of sports to these small moments
14:21 Michael Jordan and Tom Brady example
16:50 Five ways to approach transition points
18:40 Create a system of prioritization
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Nov 16, 2021 • 52min
Flory Seidel On: How to Create a Happy Life EP 81
In 2013, Flory Seidel’s life and career changed in an instant when he was hit on the left side of his body by a large truck and suffered damages to almost every portion of his entire body. He shares with John R. Miles his incredible story of recovery.
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2:46 What made his childhood unique
6:17 His personal sacrifice to care for his sick father
10:45 How his life abruptly changed in an instant
18:46 The worse car ride home of his life
21:40 Florey's road to recovery
24:08 The small wins and devastating losses
28:08 The path to self-fulfillment and a happy life
30:48 Discussing his doctoral research
35:00 Answering the quintessential question
36:41 Focusing on life's intangibles
40:16 Discusses duality of single parenting
46:46 His advice on paying it forward
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