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
Why Serendipity Is the Quiet Proof That You Matter | EP 600
We tend to think of serendipity as something that just happens—a lucky break, a happy coincidence, a moment of chance. But what if it’s something deeper?
In episode 600 of Passion Struck, host John …
00:26:35 |
Fri 18 Apr 2025
Dr. Steven Gundry on How Your Microbiome Shapes Your Identity | EP 599
Imagine that your thoughts, cravings—even your emotions—aren’t entirely your own. That they’re being driven by trillions of microscopic organisms living inside you. It sounds like science fiction, bu…
01:01:00 |
Thu 17 Apr 2025
Isabelle Hof and Laura Hof on the Secrets of the Icewomen | EP 598
In this deeply moving and empowering episode, John R. Miles sits down with Isabelle and Laura Hof—daughters of the legendary Wim Hof and trailblazers in their own right. They’ve taken the powerful te…
01:21:45 |
Tue 15 Apr 2025
Dr. Gordon Flett on the Urgent Need to Know You Matter | EP 597
In Episode 597 of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Gordon Flett, a pioneering psychologist whose decades of research have shaped our understanding of mattering—the feeling of bei…
01:17:56 |
Fri 11 Apr 2025
Dr. Emily Falk on How to Rewire Your Brain for Better Choices | EP 596
In Episode 596 of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Emily Falk, a leading neuroscientist and expert in the science of behavior change. Falk is the Vice Dean of the Annenberg Schoo…
01:04:07 |
Thu 10 Apr 2025
Humble the Poet on How to Stop Anxiety and Find Inner Peace | EP 595
In Episode 595 of the Passion Struck podcast, host John R. Miles sits down with bestselling author and spoken-word artist Humble the Poet to explore the emotional terrain of anxiety, self-worth, and …
01:09:03 |
Tue 08 Apr 2025
Christie Smith on How to Embrace Human-Powered Leadership | EP 594
What if the greatest disruption in business isn’t AI—it's a crisis of human connection? What if the leadership skills we once dismissed as “soft” are now the most essential powers for thriving in a f…
00:58:06 |
Fri 04 Apr 2025
Gregory Walton on Why Big Changes Start With Small Acts | EP 593
What if the secret to lasting transformation isn’t bold, sweeping moves—but quiet, intentional actions?
In this thought-provoking episode, John R. Miles interviews Stanford University psychologist D…
01:03:36 |
Thu 03 Apr 2025
Tasha Eurich on How to Create a Shatterproof Life | 592
In Episode 592 of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles welcomes renowned organizational psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Tasha Eurich to discuss her powerful new book, Shatterproof: How to Overc…
00:49:50 |
Tue 01 Apr 2025
Kurt Gray on How to Bridge Moral Divides and Rebuild Trust | EP 591
In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Kurt Gray, professor of psychology and author of the new book Outraged, joins John R. Miles to explore why we live in such a morally charged world—and what we ca…
00:54:39 |
Fri 28 Mar 2025
Donald Miller on the Secret to Making People Care About You
In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Donald Miller, bestselling author and founder of StoryBrand, to explore the transformational power of storytelling. They discuss t…
00:55:51 |
Thu 27 Mar 2025
Wes Adams and Tamara Myles on How to Create Meaningful Work | EP 589
What if the secret to career fulfillment isn’t a promotion, a new title, or more success — but something much deeper?
In this powerful episode, John R. Miles is joined by Wes Adams and Tamara Myles,…
01:01:14 |
Tue 25 Mar 2025
Vincent Zhou on How to Make Your Gold Medal Dreams a Reality | 588
In this powerful and inspiring episode of Passion Struck, Olympic figure skater and gold medalist Vincent Zhou joins John R. Miles to reveal what it truly takes to make your gold medal dreams a reali…
01:21:20 |
Fri 21 Mar 2025
Anne Marie Anderson on How to Build Your Front Row | EP 587
In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles welcomes Anne-Marie Anderson, an accomplished broadcaster and author of "Cultivating Audacity." They discuss the importance of audacity in person…
00:53:28 |
Thu 20 Mar 2025
Nir Eyal on How to Win Back Your Time and Attention | EP 586
In this episode of Passion Struck, John welcomes Nir Eyal, a behavioral designer and author known for his insights into human behavior and technology's impact on our lives. Eyal shares his journey in…
01:05:06 |
Tue 18 Mar 2025
Carrie Joy Grimes on How to Break Free from Financial Insecurity | EP 585
Financial security isn't just about numbers—it’s about emotions, security, and having control over your future. In this episode of Passion Struck, I bring you an insightful conversation from the Syst…
00:33:48 |
Fri 14 Mar 2025
Bryant Wood on How to Unlock Healing with Spiritual Biohacking | EP 584
In this enlightening episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Bryant Wood, a renowned breathwork coach, healer, and expert in spiritual biohacking, to explore the profound interse…
01:06:35 |
Thu 13 Mar 2025
Laurie Santos on How to Matter in a Busy World | EP 583
In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles welcomes Dr. Laurie Santos, a renowned psychologist and professor at Yale University, to discuss the importance of mattering in our increasingly …
00:55:45 |
Tue 11 Mar 2025
The Hidden Crisis of Family Mattering—And How to Fix It | EP 582
In episode 582, John explores the often overlooked yet crucial role that small, intentional actions and moments of presence play in maintaining strong family connections.
00:30:33 |
Fri 07 Mar 2025
Dr. Samuel Wilkinson on Why Life Is a Test of Good and Evil | EP 581
In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Sam Wilkinson to explore the profound impact of human connection on our sense of meaning and purpose. Dr. Wilkinson discusses …
00:58:03 |
Thu 06 Mar 2025
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