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
How Do You Overcome Your Deep Insecurity? EP 80
Our deep insecurity reflects how we view ourselves and the impact that the world around us has on our self-perception. By allowing social media and others’ thoughts to dictate how we live, we will on…
00:16:35 |
Fri 12 Nov 2021
Amy Malin On: Living Life From a Place of Love EP 79
Amy Malin is a social entrepreneur, human trafficking survivor, philanthropist, and the co-founder of Trueheart, a search engine funding dreams worldwide. She sits down with John R Miles to talk abou…
00:57:25 |
Tue 09 Nov 2021
6 Ways to Build Resilience EP 78
In today’s episode, John R Miles reveals the most important ways we can develop resilience and learn to use pain for positive growth. Whether you struggle with resilience or not, this podcast will s…
00:19:54 |
Fri 05 Nov 2021
Gail Swift On: The Power of Taking Action EP 77
Gail Swift is Speaker, Kolbe Consultant, and Certified Life Coach. She sits down to talk to John R. Miles about the power of taking action. When people know how they take action, it's their, ideal sw…
01:01:40 |
Tue 02 Nov 2021
The Incredible Power of Being Resilient EP 76
Approximately 60 percent of people in North America report at least one traumatic event in their lifetime. Through this lens, John R Miles discusses why the human capacity for the incredible power of…
00:19:28 |
Fri 29 Oct 2021
Dr. Jay Lombard On: Brain Science for Better Lives EP 75
Dr. Jay Lombard is an internationally acclaimed neurologist, author, and keynote speaker who creates solutions for brain health and intractable neurological disorders. He sits down with John R Miles …
00:56:25 |
Tue 26 Oct 2021
The Importance of Play as an Adult EP 74
When we think of playing, we hark back to our childhood days of messing around on the beach, playing tag at recess, or spending hours with dolls or toys. However, we often fail to realize the importa…
00:16:11 |
Fri 22 Oct 2021
Shawn Springs On: How to Stay Grounded in Life EP 73
Former NFL pro bowl cornerback Shawn Springs sits down with John R Miles to discuss how to stay grounded in life. We discuss how a traumatic brain injury he suffered while playing for the Washington …
00:52:12 |
Tue 19 Oct 2021
8 Ways To Get Comfortable Doing Uncomfortable Things And Growing Through Them EP 72
In today's episode, John R Miles discusses 8 ways to get comfortable doing uncomfortable things and growing through them. When we get comfortable being uncomfortable, we put ourselves in situations w…
00:22:04 |
Fri 15 Oct 2021
Cindy Shaw On: The Six Pillars of Brain Health EP 71
Brain Health Coach Cindy Shaw sits down with John R Miles to discuss the six pillars of brain health which include: Physical Exercise, Food & Nutrition, Medical Health, Sleep & Relaxation, Mental Fit…
00:57:47 |
Tue 12 Oct 2021
Why Hustle Culture Is Toxic (And How to Break Free From It) EP 70
In this Momentum Friday episode of the passion struck podcast, John R. Miles discusses a critical topic. It is one he considers to be one of the main culprits leading to over 85% of the world’s worke…
00:21:14 |
Fri 08 Oct 2021
Nate Dukes On: You Will Never Change Syndrome EP 69
Nate Dukes sits down with John R Miles to discuss you will never change syndrome plaguing society. You Will Never Change. I bet you’ve heard that line before. From friends? Family? Maybe you’ve said …
00:52:36 |
Tue 05 Oct 2021
How to Ask For Advice (and Make the Most of It) | Momentum Friday EP 68
One of the questions John R Miles often gets is how to ask for advice (and make the most of it). Asking for advice the right way is one of the most important skills we can master. It’s an asset that …
00:14:16 |
Fri 01 Oct 2021
Navy SEAL William Branum On Why Transition Points are Vital to Success EP 67
Retired Navy SEAL William Branum sits down with John R Miles to discuss why transition points are vital to success. Transition points are those times in life where complacency can kill your dreams an…
01:00:28 |
Tue 28 Sep 2021
Colonel Bob Adams MD On How to Be Your Own Best Advocate EP 66
Retired Army Colonel and Navy SEAL Bob Adams, M.D. sits down with John R Miles to talk about being your own best advocate in life. He discusses why this is so vital through the viewpoint of over 30 y…
01:00:57 |
Fri 24 Sep 2021
Mark Divine On How to Live a Life of Excellence EP 65
Navy SEAL Commander Mark Divine sits down with John R Miles to talk about the secrets to living a life of excellence. Becoming passion-struck is all about living a life of excellence. Setting goals, …
01:12:07 |
Tue 21 Sep 2021
Astronaut Kayla Barron On Bring Out the Best Version of Yourself EP 64
Kayla Barron is one of the first females in the U.S. Armed Forces to serve on submarines and was selected as part of the NASA Artemis program. Kayla reveals her belief in the work it takes to bring o…
00:59:37 |
Fri 17 Sep 2021
Escaping Afghanistan: How a Navy SEAL Saved a Family of Fourteen w/ Retired Navy SEAL Dan O‘Shea EP 63
This is a true story about the operation “Pineapple Express” and helping Afghani allies escape Afghanistan. In this Passion Struck podcast episode, John R Miles interviews retired Navy SEAL Dan O’She…
01:12:25 |
Thu 16 Sep 2021
Permit Yourself to Dream the Dream w/ Former Astronaut Wendy Lawrence EP 62
In this powerful Episode, John R. Miles interviews former Astronaut Wendy Lawrence on why it is vital to permit yourself to dream the dream and how she followed that advice throughout her own career.…
01:02:16 |
Tue 14 Sep 2021
Jesse Iwuji On Creating an Unstoppable Life EP 61
For Naval Officer and NASCAR driver Jesse Iwuji, becoming a race driver was a dream that seemed unreachable. But after deciding to pursue his passion, he told himself he could do it and started to ta…
00:35:14 |
Fri 10 Sep 2021
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