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.
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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
Adam Galinsky on How Great Leaders Inspire Their Teams | EP 560
In this episode of Passion Struck, Dr. Adam Galinsky, renowned social psychologist and author of the compelling book Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others, delves into what make…
01:07:11 |
Thu 16 Jan 2025
Dr. Rick Hanson on How to Focus On the Good in Life | EP 559
In this compelling episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with the esteemed psychologist and acclaimed author Dr. Rick Hanson to explore how we can find the good in life amidst its c…
01:12:46 |
Tue 14 Jan 2025
Why Hope Matters: Believe You Matter and Create Big Ripples of Change | EP 558
Why hope matters is a question we often overlook in the chaos of our daily lives. Yet, hope is far more than a fleeting emotion—it’s a transformative force that fuels resilience, rebuilds communities…
00:31:17 |
Fri 10 Jan 2025
Esther Dyson on the Impact of Technology on Humanity | EP 557
Today we have an extraordinary guest, Esther Dyson, a true visionary at the intersection of technology, health, and humanity. Esther is renowned for her transformative investments in groundbreaking c…
01:13:19 |
Thu 09 Jan 2025
Max Lugavere on How to Boost Brain Health Through Diet | EP 556
In this deeply insightful episode of Passion Struck, we have the honor of hosting Max Lugavere, an acclaimed health journalist, filmmaker, and bestselling author. A personal experience profoundly inf…
00:57:38 |
Tue 07 Jan 2025
Own Your Cracks: Embrace Wabi-Sabi to Grow Into What Matters | EP 555
In this first solo episode of 2025, John explores the profound lessons of the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi and how it can transform the way we approach imperfection, growth, and purpose. Wabi-Sab…
00:26:36 |
Fri 03 Jan 2025
Kari Leibowitz on How to Overcome the Winter Blues | EP 554
In this transformative episode, John sits down with Dr. Kari Leibowitz, a Stanford-trained health psychologist and mindset science expert, to uncover the secrets to thriving during winter's toughest …
00:56:43 |
Thu 02 Jan 2025
Shira Gill on How to Adjust the Volume of Your Life | EP 553
In this episode, Shira Gill shares insights from her newest book, LifeStyled, which breaks down how to streamline and simplify each area of your life. The book is designed to help readers clarify wha…
00:56:01 |
Tue 31 Dec 2024
A Christmas Carol’s Hidden Gem: The Spirit of Mattering | EP 552
If you were visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come, what would they show you about how you’re living?
Welcome to this special episode of the Passion Struck Podcast, where …
00:31:47 |
Fri 27 Dec 2024
James and Bersabeh Ray on How to Master the 3 Human Dilemmas | EP 551
In this episode of the Passion Struck Podcast, James Arthur Ray and Bersabeh Ray delve into the profound forces that shape our lives—God, Money, and Sex. Together, they explore how mastering these th…
01:16:31 |
Thu 26 Dec 2024
Creating a Legacy of Hope: Dr. Abraham George on Educating India’s Underrepresented | EP 550
In this inspiring episode of the Passion Struck Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Abraham George, a visionary philanthropist and founder of the Shanti Bhavan Residential School. For over two decades, Sha…
01:06:55 |
Tue 24 Dec 2024
Unlocking the Richard Branson Formula: Why Happiness Leads to Success | EP 549
In this episode of the Passion Struck Podcast, John R. Miles dives into why happiness leads to success and how embracing joy, curiosity, and purpose can transform your life. Through the lens of Richa…
00:28:04 |
Fri 20 Dec 2024
Caroline Adams Miller on the Keys to Achieving Big Goals | EP 548
In this enlightening episode of Passion Struck, we’re joined by Caroline Adams Miller, a trailblazing positive psychology expert and author of Big Goals. With a career spanning decades of research, c…
01:13:13 |
Thu 19 Dec 2024
Madison Marsh on Courage, Confidence, and Compassion
In this captivating episode of Passion Struck, we are joined by Madison Marsh, the reigning Miss America and a trailblazer in every sense of the word. At just 23 years old, Madison is making history …
01:00:04 |
Tue 17 Dec 2024
The Art of Listening: How to Make People Feel Like They Matter | EP 546
In a world where so many people feel unseen and unheard, the art of listening is more important than ever. In this episode, John R. Miles dives into how listening deeply and intentionally can validat…
00:25:13 |
Fri 13 Dec 2024
George Appling on How to Make Intentional Career Choices | EP 545
In this insightful episode, John sits down with George Appling, author of Don't Settle and a self-proclaimed "passionpreneur," to explore how to make intentional career choices that align with your p…
01:10:09 |
Thu 12 Dec 2024
Jessica Zweig on How to Be the Light You Seek in the World | EP 544
In this inspiring episode of Passion Struck, bestselling author Jessica Zweig shares her transformative approach to unlocking your inner and outer light. Drawing from her book, The Light Work: Reclai…
01:00:55 |
Tue 10 Dec 2024
4 Inspiring Ways to Bridge the Gap Between Theory and Action | EP 543
In this solo episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles reflects on the challenge we all face: turning inspiration into action. Whether it’s a powerful idea from a book, TED Talk, or podcast, too …
00:27:03 |
Fri 06 Dec 2024
Kim Scott on How to Foster Honest Feedback and Build Trust | EP 542
In this episode of the Passion Struck podcast, John R. Miles sits down with bestselling author and workplace culture expert Kim Scott to explore the transformative power of honest feedback and trust …
01:08:59 |
Thu 05 Dec 2024
Codie Sanchez on the Secret for How to Gain Financial Freedom EP 541
In this episode, Codie Sanchez, author of Main Street Millionaire, reveals the secret to gaining financial freedom by acquiring cash-flowing “Main Street” businesses. Drawing from her experience as a…
00:50:49 |
Tue 03 Dec 2024
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