Best Passion Struck Network Podcasts (2025)

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Dr. Sunita Sah on How to Stand Firm When It Matters Most | EP 679 58:30

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In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Sunita Sah—physician, behavioral scientist, and author of Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes—to explore one of the most overlooked yet essential human forces: defiance. Part of our ongoing series The Forces That Shape Us, this conversation dives into why we stru…

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The Hidden Rules of Luck: How to Design Your Own Breaks w/John R. Miles | EP 678 24:18

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What if luck isn’t a matter of chance—but a hidden design you can learn to navigate? In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles explores how some people seem to “always be in the right place at the right time” — not because they’re blessed by fate, but because they’ve learned to read the invisible rulebook of luck. Drawing on the groundbreaki…

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Judd Kessler on How to Become Lucky by Design | EP 677 55:18

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John brings on Wharton economist Judd B. Kessler to unpack why outcomes that look like luck are usually the product of hidden market designs. Kessler explains the three E’s—equity, efficiency, and ease—and why designers must make those tradeoffs explicit. He shows how to win in choose-me markets (jobs, dating, college admissions) by signaling clear…

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Amy Leigh Mercree on Unlock the Power of Your Energy Field | EP 676 1:00:39

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In this live episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with bestselling author and medical intuitive Amy Leigh Mercree to explore the profound connection between energy, awareness, and intentional living. They discuss how tuning into your personal energy field can enhance emotional regulation, deepen intuition, and improve how you show up …

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The Gravity of Doubt: How to Harness Uncertainty as a Force for Meaning | EP 675 23:16

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What if doubt isn’t a weakness to overcome, but a gravitational force that pulls us toward meaning? In this powerful solo episode, John R. Miles kicks off the new Forces That Pull Us series by exploring doubt—an invisible psychological and cultural force that shapes our choices, our growth, and our sense of self. Drawing on insights from performanc…

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Dr. Bobby Parmar on Why Great Leaders Embrace Radical Doubt | EP 674 54:50

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In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Bidhan “Bobby” Parmar, Shannon G. Smith Bicentennial Professor of Business Administration at UVA’s Darden School and author of Radical Doubt: Turning Uncertainty into Surefire Success. Together, they unpack why doubt isn’t a weakness to overcome but a force to harness. Bobby explai…

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Brennan Spiegel on Graviception: The Hidden Force Shaping Your Life | EP 673 55:31

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The Stories That Shape Us: Why Your Narrative Defines Your Future | EP 672 30:58

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What is the story you’re telling yourself right now? It may not feel like it, but every single one of us is living inside a story. Psychologists call it a self-narrative — the ongoing script that explains who we are, how we got here, and where we’re headed next. These stories shape what we notice, what we ignore, and what we believe is possible. If…

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Sandy Yozipovic on Surviving Paralysis, Beating Stage 4 Cancer, and Choosing Faith Over Fear | EP 671 52:46

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Life has a way of testing us in ways we never imagined. For some, those tests are inconveniences or temporary setbacks. For others, like Sandy Yozipovic, there are battles that most of us could not even fathom. Imagine one day waking up paralyzed from Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare autoimmune disease that attacks the nervous system. And then, year…

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Joel Beasley on Starting Over, Stand-Up, and Self-Discovery | EP 670 58:49

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What does it really take to start over — to walk away from something you’ve built and chase something entirely new? In this inspiring conversation, John R. Miles sits down with Joel Beasley, technologist, entrepreneur, and host of Modern CTO, one of the most respected podcasts for technology leaders worldwide. But this episode isn’t about scaling t…

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BELONGING: The Secret to a Life of Deep Impact and Connection | EP 668 29:20

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Most of us spend much of our lives trying to fit in, smoothing our edges, editing our quirks, and becoming who the world wants us to be. But fitting in isn’t the same as belonging. Belonging is about coming home to yourself and then building spaces where others can do the same. It’s about creating deep connection and living a life that feels both m…

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Robert Glazer on How to Transform Your Life Using the Compass Within | EP 668 52:54

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In this episode of Passion Struck, I sit down with Robert Glazer — serial entrepreneur, five-time best-selling author, and founder of Acceleration Partners — to explore his powerful new book The Compass Within. Robert shares why success can still feel empty if your life is out of alignment, and how identifying your actionable core values becomes th…

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Olga Khazan on The Science and Promise of Personality Change | EP 667 47:21

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In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles is joined by Olga Khazan, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of Me, But Better, for a transformative conversation about the science and promise of personality change. For much of the 20th century, psychologists assumed that our personalities were largely fixed by adulthood — that who we are at 3…

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How to Build a Personal Legacy (Using the C.H.O.I.C.E. Framework) | EP 666 with John R. Miles 25:55

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What if legacy isn’t what you leave behind, but what you build every day? In this solo episode, John R. Miles shares how to build a personal legacy using the C.H.O.I.C.E. framework: six daily principles that turn values into action and intention into impact. Discover why your quiet choices matter more than loud success and how to lead a life that l…

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William von Hippel on The Social Paradox: Why Autonomy Is Making Us Lonely | EP 665 54:54

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In this insightful episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with psychologist and author William von Hippel to unpack the central theme of his latest book, The Social Paradox: Autonomy, Connection, and Why We Need Both to Find Happiness. Together, they explore how modern life has tilted heavily toward autonomy—careers, smartphones, and en…

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Cheryl McKissack Daniel on Create a Legacy That Matters | EP 664 48:32

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In this Passion Struck episode, John R. Miles sits down with Cheryl McKissack Daniel, President and CEO of McKissack & McKissack—the nation’s oldest minority-owned design and construction firm—to explore what it takes to build a life and legacy that truly matter. From the story of her ancestor, Moses McKissack, who learned the art of brickmaking wh…

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Invisible Trauma: How to Heal It with the H.E.A.L. Method w/ John R. Miles | EP 663 20:33

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Not all trauma is visible—but that doesn’t mean it stops shaping us. In this episode, John R. Miles explores the concept of invisible trauma and introduces H.E.A.L., a four-part framework for confronting what’s hidden, softening self-judgment, identifying destructive patterns, and stepping into liberation. You’ll hear powerful insights from experts…

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Dr. Nicole Cain on How to Build Your Panic-Proof Plan | EP 662 1:05:35

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In this episode, Dr. Nicole Cain—naturopathic doctor, clinical psychologist, and author of Panic Proof—shows how to design a personalized Panic-Proof plan that addresses anxiety at its source. We unpack the nine anxiety types and why labeling everything as “panic” misses the root drivers. She lays out a practical blueprint: nervous-system regulatio…

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Dr. Ingrid Clayton on How to Heal the Chronic Fawn Response | EP 661 53:08

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In episode 661 of Passion Struck, trauma psychologist Dr. Ingrid Clayton explains why so many high-achievers, caregivers, and leaders default to “keep the peace at any cost,” and how that pattern quietly erodes identity, boundaries, and well-being. We unpack how complex/relational trauma encodes “safety over self,” why talk-only approaches often st…

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The Living Code: Four Pillars of a Life Built on Rock w/ John R. Miles | EP 660 25:38

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In the debut of the Decoding Humanity series, John R. Miles explores what he calls The Living Code: the deeper foundation beneath our lives that determines whether we stand strong or collapse when the inevitable storms come. Drawing on timeless wisdom from the Gospel of Matthew, insights from neuroscience, and reflections from recent guests Dr. Bru…

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Caroline Fleck on Why Validation Fuels Our Sense of Mattering | EP 659 1:04:26

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In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Caroline Fleck—clinical psychologist, researcher, and author of Validation—explores why so many of us struggle with anxiety, perfectionism, and burnout, not because we’re broken, but because our need for validation has gone unmet. She explains how validation is more than comfort—it’s proof that we matter. Drawi…

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Bruce Miller & Virginia Sturm on Why the Social Brain Holds the Key to Our Humanity | EP 658 52:36

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In Episode 658 of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with renowned neuroscientists Dr. Bruce Miller and Dr. Virginia Sturm, co-authors of the book "Mysteries of the Social Brain," to explore their groundbreaking work on the social brain. Together, they explore how empathy, fairness, altruism, and connection are not just cultural ideals bu…

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Finding Flow: 4 Powerful Ways to Heal the Fragmentation Gap w/ John R. Miles | EP 657 26:18

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Most people think of flow the way psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi described it — being “in the zone” during peak performance. But in this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles redefines flow as something much deeper: the coherence of living one life instead of many fractured selves. Drawing on conversations with Dr. Jodi Blinco and Jay Vidy…

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Jay Vidyarthi on How to Reclaim Your Mind in the Digital Age | EP 656 55:59

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In today’s hyperconnected world, our attention has become one of the most valuable—and contested—resources. In this Passion Struck episode, John speaks with Jay Vidyarthi, author of Reclaim Your Mind, about why technology feels so addictive, how it fragments our lives, and what we can do to take back control. Jay shares practical tools for mindful …

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Dr. Jodi Blinco on the Inner Alchemy of Being Human | EP 655 53:17

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In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Jodi Blinco—educator, entrepreneur, and author of Inner Alchemy: Transforming Everyday Bullsht Into Sunshine.* Together, they explore how resilience is built rather than inherited, why energy matters more than time management, and how feminine leadership is redefining the future of…

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The Fulfillment Gap: When the Climb Costs More Than It Gives w/ John R. Miles | EP 654 33:18

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In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles unpacks the Fulfillment Gap—the hidden divide between the work we do every day and the meaning we hope it will bring. Drawing on Gallup’s latest research, personal stories, and powerful interviews, John reveals how misaligned work erodes health, fuels burnout, and undermines our sense of mattering. J…

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Tien Tzuo on Why Agility Is the Key to Finding Fulfillment | EP 653 51:00

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In this Passion Struck episode, I sit down with Tien Tzuo—visionary founder and CEO of Zuora, bestselling author of Subscribed and Founders, Keepers, and one of the early architects of Salesforce—to explore how agility, transformation, and purpose can redefine not just business success but personal fulfillment. Together, we explore why the future b…

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Jennifer Tosti-Kharas & Christopher Wong Michaelson on the Work Worth Doing | EP 652 50:36

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In episode 652 of Passion Struck, John Miles speaks with Jennifer Tosti-Kharas and Christopher Wong Michaelson, co-authors of Is Your Work Worth It? Together, they unpack the hidden costs of chasing achievement, the myths surrounding “do what you love,” and why meaning—not just money—drives true fulfillment. Drawing from research, stories, and prac…

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Closing the Exposure Gap: Why Comfort Zones Become Cages w/John R. Miles | EP 651 27:05

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In this pivotal episode of the Reclaiming Wellness series, John R. Miles tackles the hidden cost of safetyism — the cultural obsession with eliminating risk — and how it’s creating what he calls the “Exposure Gap.” Drawing on insights from Dr. Wolfgang Linden’s work on exposure therapy, Jonathan Haidt’s research on safetyism, and Dr. Kevin Tracey’s…

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Dr. Kevin Tracey on How the Vagus Nerve Fights Rheumatoid Arthritis | EP 650 1:08:52

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In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Kevin Tracey, a pioneer in neuroimmunology, to explore the remarkable healing potential of the vagus nerve. Dr. Tracey explains how this hidden superhighway between the brain and body regulates inflammation and how targeted stimulation is providing life-changing results for patient…

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Wolfgang Linden on How to Know When It’s Time to Take a Risk | EP 649 57:25

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In this powerful conversation, Dr. Wolfgang Linden—renowned psychologist and relationship expert—unpacks the psychology of risk-taking in relationships, career moves, and personal change. Drawing on decades of clinical experience, he explains how fear, avoidance, and repeating old patterns can keep us stuck, and why calculated risks are often the c…

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Is Your Wellness Routine Backfiring? Meet the Absorption Gap w/ John R. Miles | EP 468 24:40

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You’re meditating. Biohacking. Eating clean. But still feeling… off? In this solo episode, John R. Miles explores a silent disruptor in our wellness journey: The Absorption Gap. What if your body isn’t broken—but simply unable to receive the healing you’re offering? John shares his own story of optimizing everything—yet unraveling—and breaks down t…

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Dr. Erika Schwartz on Why You Don’t Feel Like You Anymore | EP 647 59:38

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In this powerful conversation, John R. Miles is joined by Dr. Erika Schwartz—pioneering physician and author of The New Hormone Solution—breaks down why so many people are silently suffering from hormonal imbalances and misdiagnosed symptoms. From misunderstood menopause and andropause to flawed healthcare models and outdated assumptions about agin…

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Dr. Drew Ramsey on Why You Are What You Eat—And Think | EP 646 55:14

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In this powerful conversation, psychiatrist and nutritional psychiatry pioneer Dr. Drew Ramsey joins John R. Miles to explore the critical intersection of food, thought, and mental health. Based on insights from his groundbreaking book Healing the Modern Brain, Dr. Ramsey challenges the outdated paradigm of reactive mental healthcare and instead in…

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The Wellness Gap: Why It Is Time to Heal From the Inside Out w/ John R. Miles | EP 645 29:37

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You follow the routine. You track the habits. You optimize everything… and yet you still don’t feel well. In this kickoff episode of the “Reclaiming Wellness” series, John R. Miles names the elephant in the room: the wellness gap. Why are so many people doing the right things—yet still feeling anxious, exhausted, or misaligned? John shares the deep…

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Brian Keane on How to Live With Unshakable Discipline | EP 644 56:58

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In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Brian Keane—bestselling author, ultra-endurance athlete, and one of Ireland’s leading voices in health and fitness—to unpack the mindset and habits behind sustainable discipline. Brian shares his personal transformation from professional footballer to fitness entrepreneur, detailing ho…

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Helen Ye Plehn on Your Soul Knows the Way — Follow It | EP 643 57:52

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In this illuminating episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles welcomes Helen Ye Plehn—intuitive spiritual psychologist, Zen Executive Coach, and author of The Aura Color Wheel: What Your Soul’s Aura Reveals About Your Inner Gifts, Wounds, and Lessons. Together, they unpack the soul’s inner knowing and how tuning into it can radically shift how we l…

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Create the Awe Map: How to Design a Life Worth Living w/ John R. Miles | EP 642 25:59

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In Episode 642 of Passion Struck, John R. Miles reveals how to move beyond the productivity trap and into a life of deep alignment. Drawing from conversations with Oliver Burkeman, Susan Kilrain, and research by Dacher Keltner, John introduces the Awe Map—a 4-part framework (Pause, Prioritize, Protect, Practice) for designing time around what truly…

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Astronaut Susan Kilrain on What It Really Takes to Get to Space | EP 641 1:07:45

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What happens after you’ve lived the dream—and it’s over? In this profound conversation, astronaut and Navy fighter pilot Susan Kilrain joins Passion Struck to explore her journey from humble beginnings in Georgia to piloting two Space Shuttle missions, becoming one of the few women to fly the F-14 Tomcat, and raising a family while married to a Nav…

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Oliver Burkeman on Stop Optimizing, Start Living What Matters | EP 640 58:50

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What if the real key to emotional wellness isn’t in doing more, achieving more, or finally “getting it all together”—but in letting go of the need to? In this deeply grounding episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Oliver Burkeman, acclaimed author of Four Thousand Weeks and Meditations for Mortals, to explore why our obsession wit…

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Brad Deflin on How to Stay Safe and Private Online | EP 639 57:36

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In this essential episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with cybersecurity expert Brad Deflin, founder of Total Digital Security, to explore why digital protection is no longer optional—it’s personal. As cyber threats evolve faster than ever, most people still rely on outdated solutions or remain dangerously unaware of their vulnerabil…

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Michelle Chalfant on Are You Living From Your Adult Chair? |EP 638 53:16

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In Episode 638 of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Michelle Chalfant—renowned therapist, author, and creator of The Adult Chair model—to explore one of the most transformational frameworks for emotional and relational healing. At the heart of Michelle’s approach is a deceptively simple but powerful idea: we all live from one of three “c…

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Steven Heine on How Culture Shapes Who You Think You Are | EP 637 53:22

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In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Steven Heine—pioneering cultural psychologist and author of Cultural Psychology and Start Making Sense—joins John R. Miles to explore how the self is not something we’re born with, but something shaped by the cultural systems we inhabit. Drawing on decades of research, Heine reveals how East and West construct…

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From Shadow to Strength: The Power of the R.A.R.E. Method w/John R. Miles | EP 636 30:37

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In this powerful solo episode, John R. Miles explores the emotional architecture of transformation—starting with shadow awareness and ending with integration. You'll learn how your inner world shapes everything you lead, create, and care about. Through the R.A.R.E. Method (Recognize, Acknowledge, Reveal, Exchange), John offers a practical framework…

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Christopher D. Connors on How to Become a Champion Leader | EP 635 57:33

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In this powerful episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Christopher D. Connors—executive coach to Fortune 100 leaders, bestselling author of The Champion Leader, and top instructor on LinkedIn Learning—to explore what it really takes to lead with impact in today’s fast-moving world. Christopher breaks down the difference between re…

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Keila Shaheen on How to Heal the Self Through Shadow Work | EP 634 49:43

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In this raw and powerful conversation, Keila Shaheen—author of the bestselling Shadow Work Journal—joins John R. Miles to explore what it really takes to heal. They unpack how shadow work reveals the hidden parts of ourselves that still seek protection, how journaling becomes a tool for self-trust, and why real transformation starts with emotional …

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Become the You That Feels True: Tiny Shifts, Big Changes w/ John R. Miles | EP 633 21:34

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Episode 633 kicks off the Power to Change series by challenging the myth that change must be dramatic to be meaningful. Through insights from experts like Katy Milkman, BJ Fogg, and Jud Brewer—as well as a personal story from Randy Blythe—John unpacks how behavior loops, emotional rewiring, and identity-focused habits form the foundation for sustai…

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Karen Salmansohn on How to Live a Life You Would Die For | EP 632 55:18

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In this inspiring episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with bestselling author, behavioral design expert, and speaker Karen Salmansohn to explore the transformative lessons from her new book You're to Die For Life: How to Maximize Joy and Minimize Regret Before Your Time Runs Out. Together, they unpack what it means to escape a “near-…

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Dr. Bob Rosen on Why Change Begins Where Your Old Story Ends EP 631 56:15

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In Episode 631 of Passion Struck, John Miles sits down with bestselling author and global CEO advisor Dr. Bob Rosen to launch our new series The Power to Change. This episode delves into the often-overlooked truth behind personal transformation: that genuine change starts when we disentangle from the emotional narratives, behaviors, and beliefs tha…

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Live Like You Mean It: The Compass of Congruent Connection w/ John R. Miles | EP 630 29:16

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In this powerful close to The Connected Life series, John Miles pays tribute to the late Brian Wilson—co-founder of The Beach Boys—by exploring the theme of congruence: the often invisible alignment between our inner lives and outer expression. Using Wilson’s life as both mirror and message, this episode unpacks how misalignment creates disconnecti…