Passion Struck with John R. Miles
Alternative Health. Intentional Living. Radical Self-Transformation.
Winner of the 2025 Stevie Gold for Best Independent Podcast
Winner of the 2024 Gold Davey Award for Social Impact
Most personal growth podcasts push productivity. Passion Struck goes deeper—into the mental, emotional, and energetic foundations of a meaningful life.
Why do so many people do everything “right” and still feel unfulfilled?
That’s where Passion Struck is different.
Hosted by John R. Miles—award-winning author, Navy veteran, former Fortune 50 executive, and global expert on intentional living—this podcast isn’t about external success. It’s about internal transformation.
Because mattering isn’t something you earn.
It’s something you choose.
In each episode, John brings together the world’s leading neuroscientists, psychologists, alternative health experts, and thought leaders to explore:
- The science of purpose—how your brain is wired for meaning
- The psychology of transformation—why change is hard and how to make it last
- The mind-body connection—how holistic health fuels passion and performance
- The new rules of leadership, fulfillment, and human potential
If you're tired of drifting through life, checking boxes, and still feeling unfulfilled—this podcast is your wake-up call.
Stop existing. Start mattering.
New episodes drop every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
👉 Follow now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform.
Meditation
Health & Fitness
Health
Education
Mindfulness
Leadership
Mental Health
Purpose
Self Help
Entrepreneurship
Self-Improvement
Spirituality
Alternative Health
Success
Personal Growth
Fitness
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 662
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Loneliness Is NOT a Joke. Here Are 9 Ways to Deal With It w/John R. Miles EP 181
Over the past few months, the growing chronic loneliness epidemic has come up repeatedly in my interviews on the Passion Struck podcast. Given its prevalence, I decided to devote this episode to addr…
00:23:31 |
Fri 26 Aug 2022
Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett (Ret.) On Leading with Integrity, Humility, and Humor EP 180
After 30 years in the US Navy, retired Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett has learned a lot about effectively leading at the highest levels.
She is insightful in everything that matters most if you want t…
01:02:41 |
Thu 25 Aug 2022
Alan Stein Jr. on Peak Performance: How to Create It and Keep It EP 179
Our guest today is ALAN STEIN JR., who is all about what it takes to achieve and sustain PEAK PERFORMANCE.
If you want to know what it takes to achieve more MENTAL TOUGHNESS in your life to give you…
00:54:51 |
Tue 23 Aug 2022
8 Ways to Stop Making Excuses in Order to Unlock an Intentional Life w/ John R. Miles EP 178
John R. Miles - Eight ways to stop making excuses to unlock an intentional life. Brought to you by Indeed. Receive a $75 credit at: https://www.indeed.com/passionstruck.
People often ask me, 'How …
00:22:40 |
Fri 19 Aug 2022
Ari Wallach on Unlock Your Purpose for Something Greater than Yourself EP 177
In this episode of Passion with John R. Miles, I interview Ari Wallach about the Longpath mindset and how to unlock your purpose for something greater than yourself. | Brought to you by Indeed. Recei…
01:10:03 |
Thu 18 Aug 2022
Ayelet Fishbach on Get It Done: Find the Fun Path to a Goal EP 176
In today's episode of the Passion Struck podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ayelet Fishbach to discuss her new book Get It Done as well as how to find the fun path to achieving a goal. | Brought to you by …
01:01:07 |
Tue 16 Aug 2022
Rabbi Avremi Zippel on How You Find Purpose in Your Pain EP 175
Rabbi Avremi Zippel shares his story of childhood abuse and how he changed his story to one of hope, strength, and inspiration by finding purpose through his pain. For victims of any form of trauma o…
01:13:06 |
Fri 12 Aug 2022
Dr. Kara Fitzgerald on How to Become a Younger You by Reversing Your Biological Age EP 174
In today's episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles, I interview Dr. Kara Fitzgerald about her groundbreaking work in understanding how you can reverse your biological age and become a younger yo…
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Thu 11 Aug 2022
Dr. Valerie Young on Combating Imposter Syndrome, Perfectionism, and Playing Small EP 173
In today's episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles, I interview Dr. Valerie Young about the types and causes of imposter syndrome and how you combat it. | Brought to you by Gusto (https://www.gu…
00:52:00 |
Tue 09 Aug 2022
5 Ways to Heal From the Shattering Consequences of Abuse w/ John R. Miles EP 172
Over the past several weeks, I have interviewed several guests on the Passion Struck podcast who have experienced the consequences of abuse and neglect. These include my recent interviews with Kara R…
00:24:43 |
Fri 05 Aug 2022
Colin O’Brady on How a 12-Hour Walk Can Transform Your Life EP 171
In today's episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles, I interview Colin O'Brady about his new book The 12-Hour Walk: Invest One Day, Conquer Your Mind, and Unlock Your Best Life. | Brought to you …
01:08:16 |
Thu 04 Aug 2022
D.J. Vanas on Unleashing Your Warrior Within EP 170
In today's episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles, I interview D.J. Vanas about his new book, which launches today, The Warrior Within: Own Your Power to Serve, Fight, Protect, and Heal. | Brou…
01:05:33 |
Tue 02 Aug 2022
Why We Fail to Take Responsibility for Our Life w/John R. Miles EP 169
People often ask me, 'Why do we fail to take responsibility for our choices?'
In the words of Jim Rohn, "Either you run the day, or the day runs you." This illustrates how essential it is for us to …
00:18:30 |
Fri 29 Jul 2022
Abi Morgan on the Importance of Hope, Everyday Superheroes, and the Moments of Magic EP 168
Abi Morgan - The importance of hope, the power of everyday superheroes, and the moments of magic throughout daily life. | Brought to you by ZocDoc (https://www.zocdoc.com/passionstruck).
Abi Morgan …
00:50:25 |
Thu 28 Jul 2022
Kurt Wilkin On Who’s Your Mike? Addressing the Most Challenging People Decisions Holding You Back EP 167
Kurt Wilkin and I discuss his new book Who's Your Mike?: A No-Bullsh*t Guide to the People You'll Meet on Your Entrepreneurial Journey. | Brought to you by ZocDoc (https://www.zocdoc.com/passionstruc…
00:54:56 |
Tue 26 Jul 2022
Why Average Choices Lead to Mediocre Results w/ John R. Miles EP 166
John R. Miles - Why average choices lead to mediocre results. | Brought to you by AppSumo's application marketplace (https://social.appsumo.com/passion), Gusto's all-in-one HR solution https://www.gu…
00:27:20 |
Fri 22 Jul 2022
Kara Robinson Chamberlain on Why You Must Be Vigilant about Your Safety EP 165
Kara Robinson Chamberlain - Why you must be vigilant about your safety. | Brought to you by AppSumo's application marketplace (https://social.appsumo.com/passion), Gusto's all-in-one HR solution http…
01:16:34 |
Thu 21 Jul 2022
Jean Oelwang on Who and What Will You Love into Being? EP 164
Jean Oelwang and I discuss the power of partnering along with the importance of who and what you will love into being on this episode of Passion Struck with John R. Miles. Brought to you by AppSumo's…
01:09:07 |
Tue 19 Jul 2022
How Do You Overcome the Culture of Exceptionalism? w/ John R. Miles EP 163
So many of us struggle with a sense of inadequacy because we are immersed in a culture of exceptionalism. As a result, we will not dare even to consider being average, nor do we know how to accept it…
00:17:32 |
Fri 15 Jul 2022
Carrington Smith on Why We All Have Moments That Define Us EP 162
Carrington Smith and I discuss why we all have moments that define us on the Passion Struck podcast.
Carrington Smith is a single mom, attorney, business owner, and executive search professional. I…
00:57:57 |
Thu 14 Jul 2022
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