You built the life you were supposed to want. So why doesn't it feel like enough?Passion Struck with John R. Miles is the #1 alternative health podcast exploring the deepest questions of human well-being — how we think, how we feel, how we connect, and how we build lives that don't quietly hollow us out from the inside. Hosted by bestselling author, Navy veteran, and former Fortune 50 executive John R. Miles, this is the show for anyone who wants to understand themselves more deeply and live more fully.Every week, John sits down with the world's leading voices across neuroscience, psychology, medicine, philosophy, sports, business, and the arts — guests like Seth Godin, Ryan Holiday, Susan Cain, Mark Hyman, Angela Duckworth, and Arthur Brooks. Together, they explore what it actually takes to build a life that feels like yours—how to strengthen your mind and body, build relationships that sustain you, find purpose before you’ve lost it or reclaim it after you have, and break free from stress, numbness, and the quiet drift of going through the motions.Whether you're 26 and trying to build your life the right way from the start, or 43 and wondering why the life you built doesn't feel like yours, this show meets you exactly where you are. Because the questions you're carrying deserve real answers.New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.85 Million Downloads | Gold Stevie Award | Davey Gold for Social Impact
PodSkip has analyzed 27 episodes of Passion Struck with John R. Miles, averaging 6.3 ads per episode (12% of runtime).
The Courage to Become Yourself: Remembering Who You Are | John R. Miles - EP 786
Jun 25, 2026
In this solo episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles explores perhaps the deepest form of disconnection we experience—not from other people, but from ourselves.Every stage of life quietly asks us to…
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The Gratitude Gap: How Great Leaders Make People Feel Seen | Adrian Gostick - EP 785
Jun 24, 2026
In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with bestselling author, workplace culture expert, and leadership researcher Adrian Gostick to explore one of the most overlooked forces…
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How to Overcome Identity Distortion and Live Authentically | Spencer West - EP 784
Jun 22, 2026
In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with internationally acclaimed speaker, activist, and best-selling author Spencer West to explore the journey of breaking free from external…
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What Are The Hidden Attachments Running Your Life | John R. Miles - EP 783
Jun 18, 2026
In this solo episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles continues the Connection Crisis series by exploring one of the most overlooked reasons we feel disconnected—not from other people, but from…
How to Rewire Your Attachment Style | Adam Lane Smith - EP 782
Jun 17, 2026
In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with attachment expert, former licensed marriage and family therapist, and relationship coach Adam Lane Smith to explore why so many people…
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Why Do We Keep Repeating the Same Mistakes? | Kati Morton - EP 781
Jun 15, 2026
In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with licensed therapist, bestselling author, and mental health educator Kati Morton to explore why so many of us continue repeating…
Why We Feel So Disconnected (And How to Find Our Way Back) | John R. Miles - EP 780
Jun 11, 2026
In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles explores one of the defining challenges of modern life: why so many people feel disconnected despite living in the most interconnected era in human…
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Can Love Be a Fierce Business Force? | Marcus Buckingham - EP 779
Jun 10, 2026
In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Marcus Buckingham, who is a global researcher, pioneer of the strengths movement, and bestselling author of First Break All the Rules…
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Why People Hear Something Different Than What You Said | Greg McKeown - EP 778
Jun 08, 2026
In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Greg McKeown — bestselling author of Essentialism and Effortless, host of the What’s Essential podcast, and doctoral researcher at the…
Why You Feel Invisible in a Connected World | John R. Miles - EP 777
Jun 04, 2026
In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles explores one of the defining challenges of modern life: why so many people feel invisible in a world that has never been more connected. Drawing on…
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Why Living Indoors Is Making You Sick, Tired, and Burned Out | Dr. John La Puma - EP 776
Jun 03, 2026
In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with physician, bestselling author, and lifestyle medicine pioneer Dr. John La Puma to explore what he calls the Indoor Epidemic—the growing…
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Why Good Companies Lose Their Humanity | Eric Ries - EP 775
Jun 01, 2026
Why do good companies lose their humanity? In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with entrepreneur, author, and Lean Startup creator Eric Ries to explore a growing crisis hiding…
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How to Make Your Struggles Meaningful | John R. Miles - EP 774
May 28, 2026
In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles pulls back the curtain on the final phase of personal transformation, drawing on the timeless narrative of The Shawshank Redemption, behavioral coach…
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Why You Need to Say It Now Rather Than Regret It Later | Walter Green - EP 773
May 27, 2026
In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Walter Green, author, mentor, and former corporate CEO, to confront a universal human truth: why you need to say it now rather than…
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Why Lasting Change Happens One Small Choice at a Time | Eric Zimmer - EP 772
May 25, 2026
In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Eric Zimmer, behavioral coach, author, and host of the award-winning podcast The One You Feed, to discuss why so many people struggle…
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Why Success Won’t Save You: The Alchemy of Real Change | John R. Miles - EP 771
May 21, 2026
In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles reveals why achieving everything you ever wanted can still leave you feeling profoundly empty—and what real, radical transformation actually…
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The Courage to Believe You Are Enough | Blake Mycoskie - EP 770
May 20, 2026
In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Blake Mycoskie, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of TOMS, to discuss the hidden emotional cost of success, the mental health…
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Amy Purdy on Resilience, Adversity, and How to Bounce Forward | EP 769
May 18, 2026
In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Paralympic medalist and bestselling author Amy Purdy to discuss resilience, adversity, gratitude, and reinvention. Amy shares the story…
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The Prison of Protection: Why Your Armor is Blocking Your Life | John R. Miles - EP 768
May 14, 2026
What if the armor that once saved your life is now the very thing keeping you from living it?In this second solo installment of the Forged in Adversity series, John R. Miles explores the Recovery…
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What to Do When Work Hijacks Your Life | Dr. Guy Winch - EP 767
May 13, 2026
In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with clinical psychologist, TED speaker, and bestselling author Dr. Guy Winch to explore the hidden psychological effects of burnout…
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How to Rebuild Mental Health and Heal Emotional Wounds | Dr. Paul Conti - EP 766
May 11, 2026
What if healing isn’t about asking, “What’s wrong with me?”—but understanding what’s happening inside of me?In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with psychiatrist and trauma…
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Why Does Adversity Reveal Character Instead of Building It? | John R. Miles - EP 765
May 07, 2026
What if the struggle currently breaking you is actually the diagnostic tool required to reveal who you truly are?In this kickoff to the Forged in Adversity series, John R. Miles challenges the…
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Regrow Your Hippocampus: The Science of an Invincible Brain | Dr. Majid Fotuhi – EP 764
May 06, 2026
What if protecting your brain is not about fighting time, but about learning how to partner with it?In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Majid Fotuhi, world-renowned…
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From Passenger to CEO: The Mindset That Can Save Your Life | Kathy Giusti - EP 763
May 04, 2026
What if beating cancer isn’t just about survival, but about transforming your life in the face of it?In this episode of Passion Struck, I sit down with Kathy Giusti, two-time cancer survivor…
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How to Design a Life You Don’t Need to Escape From | John R. Miles - EP 762
Apr 30, 2026
What if the life you’ve spent years building is actually a masterpiece you’re just a guest in?In this installment of the Purpose by Design series, John R. Miles explores why so many people optimize…
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How Real Optimism Helps You Thrive in Uncertainty | Deepika Chopra - EP 761
Apr 30, 2026
What if optimism isn’t about staying positive but about facing uncertainty with courage?In this episode of Passion Struck, I sit down with clinical psychologist and optimism expert Deepika Chopra to…
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The Science of Connection and Why We Underestimate Others | Nicholas Epley - EP 760
Apr 27, 2026
What if the happiness, belonging, and meaning you are looking for is hiding in the conversations you never start?In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with social psychologist…
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The Identity Gravity Trap: Why We Snap Back to Old Habits | John R. Miles - EP 759
Apr 23, 2026
Does the silence of a new life feel like a threat to your safety?You’ve finally walked through the threshold, but the "silence" starts to itch. Suddenly, you feel a physical, vibrating urge to go…
How to Manage Energy Not Time: Dr. Diana Hill on Wise Effort | EP 758
Apr 22, 2026
What if the problem isn’t time management, but how you manage your energy?In this episode of Passion Struck, I sit down with psychologist Diana Hill to explore why energy management often matters…
Nobel Laureate Alvin Roth: How Incentives Shape Your Life | EP 757
Apr 20, 2026
What if the choices you make every day aren’t entirely your own?In this episode of Passion Struck, I sit down with Nobel Prize-winning economist Alvin Roth to explore how incentives, systems, and…
