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.
Leadership
Mental Health
Alternative Health
Mindfulness
Self Help
Success
Self-Improvement
Purpose
Entrepreneurship
Health & Fitness
Fitness
Personal Growth
Health
Education
Meditation
Spirituality
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 49 minutes
- Episodes
- 661
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Kass and Mike Lazerow on Why Building Big Requires Feeling Deep | EP 620
Kass and Mike Lazerow reveal the emotional and relational truths behind scaling a business, surviving cancer, and choosing love in both boardrooms and backyards.
01:01:47 |
Thu 05 Jun 2025
Jon Kabat-Zinn on Why You Can’t Heal What You Won’t Feel | EP 619
Mindfulness pioneer Jon Kabat-Zinn joins John R. Miles to explore how true healing begins when we stop avoiding our pain and start feeling it fully.
01:13:38 |
Tue 03 Jun 2025
Return on Energy: Rethinking ROI in the Age of Burnout w/ John R. Miles | EP 618
In episode 618, John delivers a powerful solo reflection that caps off Mental Health Awareness Month with one essential question: "What’s the real Return on your Energy?"
00:32:03 |
Fri 30 May 2025
Andrew Brodsky on How to Be Seen Without Being Always Available | EP 617
In the Passion Struck episode 617, Dr. Andrew Brodsky reveals why being truly present, not just physically, but psychologically, has become a critical edge in today’s distracted workplace.
00:56:35 |
Thu 29 May 2025
Dr. Judith Joseph on The Hidden Epidemic of High-Functioning Depression | EP 616
In episode 616, Dr. Judith Joseph reveals the inner world of high-functioning depression—what it is, why it often goes undiagnosed, and how we can reclaim joy in a culture obsessed with doing more.
00:50:33 |
Tue 27 May 2025
How to Build a Mental Health Ecosystem That Honors Who You Are w/John R. Miles | EP 615
In this episode, John reveals a powerful framework for designing a mental health ecosystem that aligns with your identity, supports your growth, and helps you feel at home in your own life.
00:20:39 |
Fri 23 May 2025
Janet Ettele on How Joyous Effort Transforms Our Lives | EP 614
Author and Buddhist practitioner Janet Ettele joins John R. Miles to explore how Joyous Effort—one of the Six Perfections—can radically transform daily life.
01:08:11 |
Thu 22 May 2025
Joseph Nguyen on Why You Must Fight for Your Inner Peace | EP 613
In episode 613, Joseph Nguyen shares why reclaiming your peace from the chaos of your thoughts is the most powerful fight you'll ever take on—and how to begin today.
01:05:14 |
Tue 20 May 2025
The Lens Method: A New Way to Reframe Your Inner World | EP 612
In episode 612, John introduces the LENS method, a powerful framework for refocusing thoughts, reshaping emotional responses, and regaining control of one's inner world.
00:28:02 |
Fri 16 May 2025
Biet Simkin on How to Awaken Your Soul When Life Breaks You | EP 611
Biet Simkin joins John R. Miles to explore how hitting rock bottom became the beginning of her spiritual rebirth—and why true transformation starts with choosing to wake up.
01:01:50 |
Thu 15 May 2025
Dr. Zach Mercurio on How Leaders Can Help People Feel Seen | EP 610
In episode 610 of Passion Struck, discover how leaders can foster significance and belonging in the workplace with Dr. Zach Mercurio, author of The Power of Mattering.
00:59:22 |
Tue 13 May 2025
5 Mental Health Habits That Anchor You in Uncertain Times w/ John R. Miles | EP 609
In episode 609, John discusses five science-backed habits to stabilize your mental health and rebuild resilience during uncertain times. Practical tools for clarity, calm, and purpose.
00:28:22 |
Fri 09 May 2025
Tiffany Moon on How to Write Yourself a Prescription for Joy | EP 608
Dr. Tiffany Moon—a board-certified anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, and reality TV star—opens up about her journey from high-achieving perfectionist to someone learning to prioritize joy,
00:54:22 |
Thu 08 May 2025
Andrew Newberg on What Makes Us Feel Like We Matter | EP 607
In this thought-provoking episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles is joined by renowned neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Newberg, a pioneer in the field of neurotheology—the science at the intersectio…
00:55:07 |
Tue 06 May 2025
Why Mental Health Is the Root of a Meaningful Life w/John R. Miles | EP 606
In this solo episode, John R. Miles explores how mental health isn’t just about managing stress—it’s the invisible infrastructure of everything that gives life meaning. From personal breakdowns to so…
00:23:10 |
Fri 02 May 2025
Elizabeth Weingarten on How to Fall in Love With Questions | EP 605
What if the most important thing you could do in moments of confusion, fear, or identity crisis… was to pause and sit with the question, rather than race toward an answer?
In a world that values cer…
00:55:40 |
Thu 01 May 2025
Gretchen Rubin on the Secrets of Adulthood and Happiness | EP 604
In this special live episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles welcomes New York Times bestselling author Gretchen Rubin to explore the timeless wisdom captured in her latest work, Secrets of Adu…
01:15:33 |
Tue 29 Apr 2025
Skateboarding Legend Tom Schaar on How to Fall 999 Times and Still Win | EP 603
In this powerful episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Olympic silver medalist and skateboarding legend Tom Schaar, the first person in history to land a 1080—a mind-blowing three f…
00:54:10 |
Fri 25 Apr 2025
Rosalind Chow on How Sponsors Fuel Your Career Growth | EP 602
What if the key to unlocking your next big career move isn’t just mentorship—but sponsorship?
In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Rosalind Chow, a leading organi…
01:00:01 |
Thu 24 Apr 2025
Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche on Find Your Innate Basic Goodness | EP 601
In Episode 601 of the Passion Struck podcast, host John R. Miles sits down with renowned Tibetan Buddhist meditation master, Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, for a conversation that will stay with you long a…
01:01:36 |
Tue 22 Apr 2025
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