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Why We Feel So Disconnected (And How to Find Our Way Back) | John R. Miles - EP 780
Jun 12, 2026
26m 14s
Can Love Be a Fierce Business Force? | Marcus Buckingham - EP 779
Jun 11, 2026
54m 08s
Why People Hear Something Different Than What You Said | Greg McKeown - EP 778
Jun 9, 2026
1h 11m 40s
Why You Feel Invisible in a Connected World | John R. Miles - EP 777
Jun 5, 2026
26m 46s
Why Living Indoors Is Making You Sick, Tired, and Burned Out | Dr. John La Puma - EP 776
Jun 4, 2026
1h 04m 31s
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| 6/12/26 | ![]() Why We Feel So Disconnected (And How to Find Our Way Back) | John R. Miles - EP 780 | 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 history.Drawing on insights from Greg McKeown and Marcus Buckingham, the historical lessons of Acts 10, behavioral science, and themes from his forthcoming book The Mattering Effect, John reveals how millions of people are living in a state of what he calls The Great Disconnection—surrounded by digital networks, professional titles, and constant communication, yet increasingly cut off from belonging, significance, and genuine human connection.From middle school cafeterias to corporate boardrooms, many of us spend years trying to earn belonging through performance, achievement, and success. We convince ourselves that if we accomplish enough, we'll finally feel secure, valued, and accepted. Instead, many high achievers find themselves trapped in what John calls the Admission Ticket Problem—using success to purchase significance, only to discover that visibility is not the same as being known.Through powerful stories, historical insights, and practical reflection, John explores why performance can never satisfy our deepest need for belonging, how old stories about acceptance continue shaping our adult lives, and why feeling truly seen remains one of the most transformative experiences a human being can have.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why the modern world makes it easier than ever to be noticed but harder than ever to be genuinely known.• How the search for belonging shapes far more of our lives than we realize.• Why many adults are still navigating the same social dynamics they first experienced in middle school.• The hidden cost of turning achievement into an admission ticket for acceptance.• Why success can increase visibility without increasing significance.• How old stories about belonging continue influencing adult relationships and decisions.• What Acts 10 teaches us about expanding the circle of who belongs.If you've ever felt lonely despite your accomplishments, invisible inside the rooms you fought so hard to enter, or disconnected despite being constantly connected, this episode offers a powerful framework for understanding why feeling seen changes everything—and a roadmap for finding your way back to what matters most.Passion Struck is the award-winning podcast hosted by John R. Miles, helping millions of people live intentionally, unlock human potential, and create lives filled with meaning, purpose, and mattering.Limited Time OffersFODZYME: Get 30% off your first order at ICanEatAgain.com/PASSIONSTRUCKShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial at SHOPIFY.COM/PASSIONSTRUCKResources:Get the Companion WorkbookFull Show NotesConnect with John Pre-Order The Mattering Effect: https://matteringeffect.com/Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking/Keynotes, books, podcast, and resources: https://linktr.ee/John_R_MilesChildren’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/Support the Movement: https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it.DisclaimerThe Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. | 26m 14s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | ![]() Can Love Be a Fierce Business Force? | Marcus Buckingham - EP 779 | 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, to explore one of the most provocative ideas in modern leadership: love as a fierce business force.Marcus reveals why extreme positive experiences, which people spontaneously describe using the word “love,” are the only true drivers of lasting customer loyalty, employee engagement, resilience, and performance. Drawing on extensive research, he introduces the five sequential feelings (control, harmony, significance, warmth, and growth) that leaders must intentionally design into every experience to help people flourish. In this episode, you'll learn:Why love is the most powerful predictor of productive human behavior in businessThe J-curve effect and why average experiences create zero behavioral changeThe five sequential feelings required to design love into customer and employee experiencesHow to become an “experience maker” who treats every interaction as a cohesive stage playWhy the founder’s flame matters and what happens when organizations drift into loveless machinesThe difference between fleeting moments and transformative experiences that shape long-term loyalty and growthPractical ways to design more loving experiences in meetings, customer interactions, and team leadershipThis conversation reframes leadership as the art of designing human experiences that allow people to shed their armor and become more fully themselves — turning love from a soft concept into a measurable, strategic force for human flourishing and business vitality.Passion Struck is the #1 Health and Wellness Podcast and personal growth podcast dedicated to helping people live intentionally, unlock human potential, and create lives filled with meaning, purpose, and mattering.Limited Time Offers:FODZYME: Get 30% off your first order when you go to: ICanEatAgain.com/PASSIONSTRUCKShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at SHOPIFY.COM/PASSIONSTRUCKFull Show Notes HereDownload the Digital WorkbookRead the Companion Substack ArticleLearn more about Marcus Buckingham:Website: https://marcusbuckingham.com/Book: Design Love InConnect with John Pre-Order The Mattering Effect: https://matteringeffect.com/Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking/Keynotes, books, podcast, and resources: https://linktr.ee/John_R_MilesChildren’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/Support the Movement: https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it.DisclaimerThe Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. | 54m 08s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | ![]() Why People Hear Something Different Than What You Said | Greg McKeown - EP 778 | 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 University of Cambridge — to explore the hidden barrier holding back relationships, teams, and personal growth: confident misunderstanding.Greg reveals why most of us dramatically overestimate how well we understand others and how well we are understood. This gap, fueled by emotional noise, creates disconnection in marriages, parenting, workplaces, and society at large. Together, John and Greg examine how reducing emotional noise can dramatically improve clarity, rebuild mattering, and unlock better communication in every area of life.In this episode, you'll learn:Why confident misunderstanding is the primary bottleneck to living an essential and effortless lifeHow clarity equals signal divided by noise — and why lowering noise matters more than raising your voiceThe powerful 4-step Listening Loop (Listen → Reflect → Speak → Confirm) that creates safety and real understandingHow Satya Nadella transformed Microsoft’s culture using nonviolent communication and deep listeningThe remarkable story of how interrogator Eric Maddox located Saddam Hussein by “erasing his mind” and truly listeningWhy the deepest insights about ourselves come through interpersonal dialogue, not solitary overthinkingPractical ways to reduce emotional noise and rebuild mattering in relationships, leadership, and polarized conversationsThis conversation is ultimately about the foundation of human flourishing: the ability to truly see, hear, and understand one another. In a world of increasing disorientation and division, Greg McKeown offers a practical path to close the understanding gap and create deeper connection.Passion Struck is the #1 Health and Wellness Podcast and personal growth podcast dedicated to helping people live intentionally, unlock human potential, and create lives filled with meaning, purpose, and mattering.Limited Time Offers:FODZYME: Get 30% off your first order when you go to: ICanEatAgain.com/PASSIONSTRUCKShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at SHOPIFY.COM/PASSIONSTRUCKFull Show Notes Here: https://passionstruck.com/greg-mckeown-confident-misunderstanding/Download the Companion Workbook and Substack ArticleLearn more about Greg McKeown:Website: https://gregmckeown.com/Podcast: What’s Essential Books: Essentialism and Effortless Free Course: Less But Better (gregmckeown.com)Connect with John Pre-Order The Mattering Effect: https://matteringeffect.com/Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking/Keynotes, books, podcast, and resources: https://linktr.ee/John_R_MilesChildren’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/Support the Movement: https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it.DisclaimerThe Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. | 1h 11m 40s | ||||||
| 6/5/26 | ![]() Why You Feel Invisible in a Connected World | John R. Miles - EP 777 | 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 the Civil War phenomenon of acoustic shadows, insights from Eric Ries and Dr. John La Puma, and themes from his forthcoming book The Mattering Effect, John reveals how millions of people are living in a state of quiet disconnection—surrounded by information, productivity tools, and digital networks, yet increasingly cut off from belonging, significance, and genuine human connection.As artificial intelligence reshapes careers, institutions become more impersonal, and digital life pulls us further indoors, many people find themselves trapped in what John calls the "pinball life"—a reactive existence spent bouncing between demands, notifications, metrics, and expectations. The result is a growing mattering gap: the painful feeling that your output is valued while your humanity is overlooked.Through powerful examples from WALL-E, modern workplace culture, parenting, environmental psychology, and behavioral science, John explains why optimization alone cannot solve our loneliness, why survival mode often disguises itself as ambition, and how reclaiming presence is the first step toward rebuilding a life rooted in significance rather than performance.In this episode, you'll learn:The Civil War phenomenon of acoustic shadows offers a powerful metaphor for modern loneliness and disconnection.How AI-driven uncertainty is reshaping careers and contributing to a growing crisis of visibility and relevance.The hidden psychological cost of treating yourself like a machine in a performance-driven culture.Why many high achievers are trapped in survival mode while mistaking it for ambition.How the Indoor Epidemic is shrinking our world and weakening the everyday interactions that build belonging.Why digital proximity often creates the illusion of connection without delivering genuine human significance.The concept of the "pinball life" and how reactive living erodes agency, presence, and self-worth.What WALL-E teaches us about optimization, awareness, and reclaiming our humanity.Three practical ways to step out of survival mode and reconnect with yourself and the people around you.Why mattering is not something you achieve through proof, but something you experience through presence.If you've ever felt exhausted despite your accomplishments, invisible despite your efforts, or disconnected despite being constantly connected, this episode offers a powerful framework for understanding the forces shaping modern life—and a roadmap for finding your way back to what matters most.Passion Struck is the #1 alternative health and personal growth podcast dedicated to helping people live intentionally, unlock human potential, and create lives filled with meaning, purpose, and mattering.Limited Time OffersFODZYME: Get 30% off your first order at ICanEatAgain.com/PASSIONSTRUCKShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial at SHOPIFY.COM/PASSIONSTRUCKResources: Get the Companion WorkbookFull Show NotesConnect with John Pre-Order The Mattering Effect: https://matteringeffect.com/Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking/Keynotes, books, podcast, and resources: https://linktr.ee/John_R_MilesChildren’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/Support the Movement: https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it.DisclaimerThe Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. | 26m 46s | ||||||
| 6/4/26 | ![]() Why Living Indoors Is Making You Sick, Tired, and Burned Out | Dr. John La Puma - EP 776 | 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 disconnect between the environments humans evolved to live in and the environments where we now spend nearly 93% of our lives.From artificial light and screen saturation to poor indoor air quality and the loss of daily contact with nature, Dr. La Puma explains how modern indoor living may be quietly contributing to fatigue, burnout, brain fog, poor sleep, chronic stress, and declining well-being. He argues that many of the symptoms we blame on mindset, aging, or productivity pressures may actually stem from environmental dysregulation.Together, John and Dr. La Puma explore the science behind morning sunlight, outdoor exercise, forest bathing, healthy soil, immune function, cognitive performance, and why nature may be one of the most overlooked forms of medicine available today.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why burnout may be an environmental problem—not just a psychological one• How indoor living disrupts sleep, energy, focus, and recovery• The surprising cognitive costs of poor air quality and excessive screen time• Why morning sunlight is critical for deep sleep and long-term health• How forest bathing strengthens immunity and reduces stress• Simple ways to turn everyday outdoor moments into powerful health interventions This conversation is ultimately about alignment—whether the environments we've created are supporting the biology we've inherited, and what happens when we reconnect with the natural rhythms that help us thrive.Passion Struck is the #1 Health and Wellness Podcast and personal growth podcast dedicated to helping people live intentionally, unlock human potential, and create lives filled with meaning, purpose, and mattering.Limited Time Offers:FODZYME: Get 30% off your first order when you go to: ICanEatAgain.com/PASSIONSTRUCKShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at SHOPIFY.COM/PASSIONSTRUCKFull Show Notes HereDownload the companion Substack Article and WorkbookLearn more about Dr. John La Puma:Website: https://www.drjohnlapuma.com/Get the book: Indoor Epidemic Connect with John Pre-Order The Mattering Effect: https://matteringeffect.com/Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking/Keynotes, books, podcast, and resources: https://linktr.ee/John_R_MilesChildren’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/Support the Movement: https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it.DisclaimerThe Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. | 1h 04m 31s | ||||||
| 6/2/26 | ![]() Why Good Companies Lose Their Humanity | Eric Ries - EP 775 | 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 in plain sight: why so many people no longer trust the institutions that shape their lives. From global corporations and banks to everyday organizations, many entities begin with a clear mission to serve but gradually drift away from the core values that made them meaningful in the first place.Drawing from his groundbreaking new book, Incorruptible: Why Good Companies Go Bad and How Great Companies Stay Great, Eric explains how mission-driven organizations become vulnerable to "financial gravity"—the powerful systemic force that slowly pulls leaders away from long-term value creation and toward short-term extraction. Together, John and Eric examine why trust is the most valuable asset an organization can possess, how successful companies lose their soul, and what leaders can do to build institutions that remain aligned with their purpose for generations.Through the lens of real-world stories involving Costco, HEB, FedMart, Silicon Valley Bank, Walmart, Microsoft, and Amazon, this conversation reveals why organizational trust is eroding across society and what it takes to create companies that people genuinely believe in.In this episode, you will learn:The hidden force of financial gravity and how it quietly reshapes organizational behavior.Why organizations routinely lose their humanity as they become more successful.The tragic story of Sol Price, FedMart, and the governance secrets that protect Costco today.The critical operational difference between shareholder primacy and mission primacy.Why Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse offers vital lessons about corporate purpose and integrity.The concept of the invisible leader and why shared purpose shapes behavior more powerfully than hierarchy. Practical blueprints for founders, executives, entrepreneurs, and leaders who want to build organizations that endure without losing their soul.Passion Struck is the #1 Health and Wellness Podcast and personal growth podcast dedicated to helping people live intentionally, unlock human potential, and create lives filled with meaning, purpose, and mattering.Limited Time Offers:FODZYME: Get 30% off your first order when you go to ICanEatAgain.com/PASSIONSTRUCKShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at SHOPIFY.COM/PASSIONSTRUCKFull Show NotesDownload the companion Substack Article and WorkbookLearn More About Eric Ries: https://www.ericries.comGet Eric's New Book: Incorruptible: Why Good Companies Go Bad and How Great Companies Stay GreatConnect with John Pre-Order The Mattering Effect: https://matteringeffect.com/Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking/Keynotes, books, podcast, and resources: https://linktr.ee/John_R_MilesChildren’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/Support the Movement: https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it.DisclaimerThe Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. | 53m 41s | ||||||
| 5/29/26 | ![]() How to Make Your Struggles Meaningful | John R. Miles - EP 774 | 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 Eric Zimmer, and Say It Now founder Walter Green to confront a challenging human truth: why your greatest struggles are never meant to be private secrets. We live in a hyper-optimized culture that treats growth like a localized fortress—focusing heavily on our own routines, boundaries, and self-preservation. This intense focus on individual performance often leaves us isolated, trapped on an endless corporate scoreboard while forgetting that true human flourishing requires an outward pivot toward generative contribution.Through a profound exploration of Andy Dufresne’s quiet prison library campaign and the three major chapters of human development, John reveals how turning adversity into contribution can permanently break through the isolation that lines our daily lives. This episode explores why massive lifestyle overhauls fail due to biological friction, how a series of small, low-resistance actions build invisible momentum until a little becomes a lot, and how to practice the art of specific, living gratitude before it is too late. John models this vulnerability through his own story of unexpressed appreciation for a high school teammate, offering a gentle roadmap to put a clear flashlight on our closest relationships today.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why massive life overhauls trigger biological friction and cause an endless cycle of starting over.How Andy Dufresne used low-resistance actions to turn a brutal prison environment into a generative space.The three life chapters—knowing yourself, making yourself, and becoming yourself—and how to navigate them.The hidden trap of the making chapter and why elite success often leaves high performers feeling isolated and lonely.Why our culture routinely postpones deep validation for the funeral and how to permanently break that custom.The profound psychological difference between generic compliments and radical, explicit relational specificity.How to tell someone they matter using a simple, three-step practice for turning outward.Why the human mind craves outcome-independent giving and how to let go of needing a specific response.How to use your scars as a clear mirror to ignite a compounding ripple effect of hope across your community.If you’ve ever struggled with optimization fatigue, the isolating weight of professional achievement, or a nagging feeling that you are hoarding your hard-won wisdom inside a quiet fortress of self-preservation, this episode offers an honest, deeply human roadmap to turn your suffering into a living legacy.Passion Struck is the #1 alternative health and personal growth podcast dedicated to helping people live intentionally, unlock human potential, and create lives filled with meaning, purpose, and mattering.Limited Time OfferFODZYME: 30% off your first order when you go to I Can Eat Again dot com slash PASSIONSTRUCK.Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH passionstruck.Full Show Notes HEREGet the Companion Workbook:Connect with John Pre-Order The Mattering Effect: https://matteringeffect.com/Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking/Keynotes, books, podcast, and resources: https://linktr.ee/John_R_MilesChildren’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/Support the Movement: https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it.DisclaimerThe Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. | 17m 32s | ||||||
| 5/28/26 | ![]() Why You Need to Say It Now Rather Than Regret It Later | Walter Green - EP 773 | 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 regret it later. We live in a fast-paced, performance-driven culture where we routinely postpone deep expressions of gratitude, leaving a profound emotional deficit in our closest relationships. This hesitation forces millions of people to walk through life feeling completely invisible, only for their loved ones to finally articulate their value during a funeral when it is too late for them to hear it.Through his global initiative, the Say It Now movement, and his foundational book, This Is the Moment, Walter reveals how replacing traditional, posthumous eulogies with living tributes can fundamentally heal our relationships. This conversation explores the hidden grief of unspoken gratitude, the vital difference between being loved for what you do versus being valued for who you are, and how to move past social awkwardness to communicate specific appreciation while the people we care about are still here to hear it.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why we routinely postpone our deepest expressions of appreciation and how to break that loop.The profound psychological difference between being loved for a role and feeling like your existence truly matters.How Walter Green transitioned from a 25-year corporate career to launching a global movement of human connection.The anatomy of a living tribute and how to celebrate the people you love while they are still alive.Why the human brain craves relational safety and how unspoken gratitude creates a hidden, long-term grief.Practical ways to move past social awkwardness and articulate specific, unconditional appreciation.Lessons on performance, leadership, and authentic validation from Walter’s time lecturing at Wharton.How a single, intentional cross-country journey to visit 44 life mentors sparked a global ripple effect.How to step off the daily performance scoreboard and find true significance beyond what you produce.Actionable steps to cultivate deeply meaningful relationships and permanently eliminate the prospect of deathbed regrets.If you’ve ever struggled with unspoken regrets, the weight of a busy schedule pulling you away from loved ones, or a nagging feeling that your worth is tied only to your daily utility, this episode offers an honest, deeply human roadmap toward authentic connection and mutual validation.Passion Struck is the #1 alternative health and personal growth podcast dedicated to helping people live intentionally, unlock human potential, and create lives filled with meaning, purpose, and mattering.Limited Time OfferFODZYME: 30% off your first order when you go to I Can Eat Again dot com slash PASSIONSTRUCK.Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH passionstruckFull Show Notes: https://passionstruck.com/feel-like-they-matter-walter-green/Get the Companion WorkbookLearn More About Walter and the Movement: https://www.sayitnow.orgConnect with John Pre-Order The Mattering Effect: https://matteringeffect.com/Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking/Keynotes, books, podcast, and resources: https://linktr.ee/John_R_MilesChildren’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/Support the Movement: https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it.DisclaimerThe Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. | 1h 12m 29s | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | ![]() Why Lasting Change Happens One Small Choice at a Time | Eric Zimmer - EP 772 | 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 to maintain consistent habits, the hidden psychological exhaustion of constant self-reinvention, and the science behind his upcoming book, How a Little Becomes a Lot. We live in a culture obsessed with radical life overhauls and hyper-optimization, yet this big-bang approach to personal growth often triggers burnout, friction, and an endless cycle of starting over.Through his extensive work in behavioral psychology, Eric reveals a truth that changes how we approach self-improvement: lasting transformation occurs through low-resistance actions consistently taken in the same direction over time. This conversation explores how to navigate the dry stretch of the long middle, neutralize the emotional drama of a setback using the renew framework, and shift away from a harsh internal critic toward a neuroscience-backed habit of self-compassion.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why massive self-improvement overhauls often lead to burnout and failureHow to design low-resistance actions that bypass your brain's natural frictionThe psychology of the long middle and how to maintain momentum when progress feels invisibleHow to distinguish between habits of behavior and automated habits of thoughtThe five steps of the renew framework to recover quickly from any routine disruptionWhy neutralizing emotional drama after a setback is the key to rebuilding self-trustThe biological reason why self-criticism paralyzes growth while self-compassion accelerates itHow to cultivate still points throughout your day to manage modern anxiety and uncertaintyThe danger of weaponizing your suffering and confusing control with true emotional freedomPractical ways to stop treating your worth like a daily performance scoreboardIf you’ve ever struggled with optimization fatigue, perfectionism, self-sabotage, a loud internal critic, or the frustrating cycle of constantly restarting your routines, this episode offers a practical, human-centered roadmap toward sustainable growth and genuine self-trust.Passion Struck is the #1 alternative health and personal growth podcast dedicated to helping people live intentionally, unlock human potential, and create lives filled with meaning, purpose, and mattering.Limited Time Offer FODZYME: 30% off your first order when you go to I Can Eat Again dot com slash PASSIONSTRUCK.Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH passionstruckFull Show Notes: https://passionstruck.com/small-changes-create-lasting-transformation/Get the Companion Workbook: https://www.theignitedlife.net/p/why-so-many-people-keep-startingLearn More About Eric: https://www.oneyoufeed.netConnect with John Pre-Order The Mattering Effect: https://matteringeffect.com/Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking/Keynotes, books, podcast, and resources: https://linktr.ee/John_R_MilesChildren’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/Support the Movement: https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it.DisclaimerThe Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. | 1h 02m 35s | ||||||
| 5/22/26 | ![]() Why Success Won’t Save You: The Alchemy of Real Change | John R. Miles - EP 771 | 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 requires.Most of us treat personal growth like a home renovation project: we try to stack better habits, tighter routines, and sharper skills on top of the same old foundation. But true change—the kind that rewires who you are at the core—doesn’t work through simple addition. It demands dissolution.In part three of our solo series, Forged in Adversity, John explores the hidden architecture of profound human change through raw, unvarnished conversations with Amy Purdy and Blake Mycoskie, weaving in the timeless, cautionary, and triumphant lessons from The Count of Monte Cristo.Together, their stories expose a critical truth: Healing is not about patching up or returning to your old self. It is an alchemical process of burning away the armor that once saved you so that something entirely new can emerge.In this episode, you will learn:The Modification Myth: Why trying to fix your life with new habits on a broken foundation is doomed to fail.The Scoreboard Trap: How to stop tying your inherent worth to external achievements and performance.The "Enough" Realization: How Blake Mycoskie transcended the hollow trap of "having it all."Bounce Forward vs. Bounce Back: Why Amy Purdy’s philosophy of innovation is the key to surviving any crisis.The Alchemy of Suffering: How to stop rearranging the furniture in a burning house and allow true transmutation.Radical Identity: How to move from performance-based value to the liberating truth: I am enough simply because I exist.If you’ve ever succeeded on paper but felt hollow inside, lost your identity after a major crisis, or sensed that you are being asked to dismantle your old life to make room for something new—this episode will give you the vocabulary and the hope to step directly into the fire.Passion Struck is the #1 alternative health and personal growth podcast dedicated to helping you live intentionally, unlock your human potential, and create a life filled with meaning, purpose, and mattering.Special Offer: Take control of your health with Function Health—160+ lab tests a year for $365. Join at https://www.functionhealth.com/tcm/passion or use code PASSION25 for a $25 credit toward your membership.Full Show Notes & Resources: https://passionstruck.com/how-to-achieve-personal-transmutation/Download the Workbook for episode 771Connect with John Pre-Order The Mattering Effect: https://matteringeffect.com/Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking/Keynotes, books, podcast, and resources: https://linktr.ee/John_R_MilesChildren’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/Support the Movement: https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it.DisclaimerThe Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. | 20m 51s | ||||||
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| 5/21/26 | ![]() The Courage to Believe You Are Enough | Blake Mycoskie - EP 770 | 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 crisis affecting high-achievers, and the powerful message behind the We Are Enough movement. After building one of the world’s most iconic purpose-driven brands and donating over 100 million shoes, Blake had everything society tells us should create happiness—wealth, recognition, impact, and success. Yet beneath it all, he was privately battling depression, burnout, feelings of inadequacy, and suicidal ideation.Through his healing journey, Blake discovered a truth that changed his life: nothing external can heal the belief that you are not enough. This conversation explores why so many people tie their worth to achievement, productivity, comparison, and validation—and how reclaiming intrinsic self-worth can transform mental health, leadership, relationships, and purpose.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why success and achievement often fail to create lasting fulfillmentHow the belief of “not enough” shapes identity, ambition, and mental healthThe hidden emotional toll of entrepreneurship and high-performance cultureWhy comparison and external validation keep people trapped in cycles of inadequacyHow Blake Mycoskie’s healing journey inspired the We Are Enough movementPractical tools for emotional healing, vulnerability, and self-acceptanceWhy redefining worth can transform leadership, parenting, and relationshipsHow to stop chasing external validation and build a life rooted in intrinsic valueThe importance of normalizing conversations around depression, burnout, and mental wellnessWhy human connection is one of the most powerful antidotes to shame and isolationIf you’ve ever struggled with burnout, anxiety, perfectionism, identity loss, emotional emptiness, or the feeling that no matter what you achieve, it’s never enough, this episode offers a powerful roadmap toward healing, authenticity, and self-worth.Passion Struck is the #1 alternative health and personal growth podcast dedicated to helping people live intentionally, unlock human potential, and create lives filled with meaning, purpose, and mattering.Limited Time Offer – Check out Function Health— 160+ lab tests a year for $365. Join at https://www.functionhealth.com/tcm/passion or use gift code PASSION25 for a $25 credit toward your membership.Full Show Notes: https://passionstruck.com/mycoskie-how-to-stop-chasing-external-validation/Get the Companion Workbook: https://www.theignitedlife.net/p/why-high-achievers-never-feel-like-enough-blake-mycoskieJoin the Movement: We Are EnoughConnect with John Pre-Order The Mattering Effect: https://matteringeffect.com/Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking/Keynotes, books, podcast, and resources: https://linktr.ee/John_R_MilesChildren’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/Support the Movement: https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it.DisclaimerThe Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. | 55m 08s | ||||||
| 5/19/26 | ![]() Amy Purdy on Resilience, Adversity, and How to Bounce Forward | EP 769 | 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 of surviving meningococcal meningitis at age 19, losing both legs below the knee, rebuilding her life through adaptive snowboarding, and later facing another devastating health crisis that inspired her new book Bounce Forward. The conversation explores how to transform grief into hope, navigate uncertainty, build emotional resilience, and create meaning through hardship.In this episode, you’ll learn:How Amy Purdy transformed unimaginable adversity into purpose and possibilityWhy resilience is about “bouncing forward,” not bouncing backThe mindset shift that helped Amy rebuild her identity after losing both legsHow uncertainty can become a gateway to growth and reinventionWhy Paralympians often develop a deeper relationship with purpose and meaningPractical tools for moving from grief to hopeHow gratitude can reshape your perspective during difficult seasonsWhy taking small, intentional steps creates lasting momentumThe importance of passion, creativity, and self-definition in overcoming hardshipHow to stop letting adversity define your futureIf you’ve ever faced loss, uncertainty, burnout, identity shifts, physical challenges, or moments where life forced you to rebuild from the ground up, this conversation offers powerful insights on resilience, hope, and living beyond perceived limits.Passion Struck is the #1 alternative health and personal growth podcast dedicated to helping people live intentionally, unlock human potential, and create lives filled with meaning, purpose, and mattering.Limited Time Offer – Check out Function Health— 160+ lab tests a year for $365. Join at https://www.functionhealth.com/tcm/passion or use gift code PASSION25 for a $25 credit toward your membership.Full Show Notes: https://passionstruck.com/amy-purdy-how-to-overcome-adversity/Get the Companion Workbook: https://www.theignitedlife.net/p/identity-after-trauma-amy-purdyOrder Amy Purdy's new book, Bounce Forward: https://amzn.to/4tItuU4Connect with John Pre-Order The Mattering Effect: https://matteringeffect.com/Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking/Keynotes, books, podcast, and resources: https://linktr.ee/John_R_MilesChildren’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/Support the Movement: https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it.DisclaimerThe Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. | 1h 12m 50s | ||||||
| 5/15/26 | ![]() The Prison of Protection: Why Your Armor is Blocking Your Life | John R. Miles - EP 768 | 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 phase of the human journey. He dives into the "Birth of Survival Identities," explaining how the nervous system prioritizes safety over authenticity, creating protectors such as the perfectionist, the achiever, and the intellectual.Drawing on the cinematic archetypes of Iron Man and Will Hunting, John breaks down the distinction between Armor (protection) and Strength (capacity). He challenges the listener to move beyond "polishing the hood" of their external performance and start the internal work of reclaiming their Generative Drive.Key Discussion Points:The Birth of Survival Identities: Why the brain creates adaptive strategies to navigate emotional unpredictability and trauma.The Iron Man Paradox: Lessons from Tony Stark on how survival strategies can rescue us in one season only to imprison us in the next.Will Hunting and Emotional Safety: Why the collapse of armor is the prerequisite for true connection and intimacy.Armor vs. Strength: Redefining resilience as emotional flexibility and the capacity to feel without being destroyed.Taxonomy of Protection: Identifying the Achiever, the Caretaker, and the Intellectual armor in your own life.Previewing Transformation: A look ahead at next week’s guest, Amy Purdy, and the shift from survival to significance.Full Shownotes: https://passionstruck.com/survival-identity-john-r-miles/Explore the Companion Episode Workbook: https://www.theignitedlife.net/p/survival-identity-emotional-armor Passion Struck is the #1 alternative health and personal growth podcast dedicated to human flourishing and the science of mattering.Connect with John Pre-Order The Mattering Effect: https://matteringeffect.com/Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking/Keynotes, books, podcast, and resources: https://linktr.ee/John_R_MilesChildren’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/Support the Movement: https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it.DisclaimerThe Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. | 29m 26s | ||||||
| 5/14/26 | ![]() What to Do When Work Hijacks Your Life | Dr. Guy Winch - EP 767 | 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, chronic work stress, emotional exhaustion, and the modern culture of overwork.Drawing from his new book Mind Over Grind: How to Break Free When Work Hijacks Your Life, Dr. Winch explains why so many high performers feel emotionally numb, disconnected, and trapped in survival mode despite outward success. He reveals how work stress quietly spreads into every area of life—impacting relationships, identity, mental health, emotional presence, and even our ability to experience meaning and joy.Together, John and Dr. Winch discuss burnout recovery, work-life balance, rumination, emotional regulation, workplace pressure, boundaries, and why many people unknowingly normalize functioning while emotionally disconnected. They also explore how chronic stress keeps the nervous system in a constant state of activation and why intentional recovery is essential for emotional health and resilience.Throughout the conversation, John reflects on his own experiences with corporate burnout, emotional numbness, and the feeling of insignificance that can emerge when work slowly consumes every other part of life.This episode is part of Passion Struck’s May series: Forged in Adversity — How Struggle Shapes Meaning, Resilience, and Transformation.In this episode, you’ll learn:The hidden emotional signs of burnoutWhy high performers often feel emotionally disconnectedHow chronic work stress impacts relationships and mental healthThe difference between exhaustion and emotional numbnessWhy rumination keeps people trapped in stress loopsHow survival mode gradually becomes identityPractical strategies for burnout recovery and emotional resilienceWhy intentional recovery matters for emotional well-being and performanceIf you’ve ever felt emotionally exhausted, detached from yourself, consumed by work stress, or unable to fully disconnect from performance mode, this conversation offers practical and psychologically grounded insights for reclaiming your emotional health and life.Passion Struck is the #1 alternative health and personal growth podcast dedicated to human flourishing and the science of mattering.Full Show Notes: https://passionstruck.com/burnout-recovery-guy-winch/Get the Companion Workbook: https://www.theignitedlife.net/p/when-you-fail-as-yourselfOrder Dr. Guy Winch’s new book, Mind Over Grind: https://amzn.to/4nw3PMWConnect with John Pre-Order The Mattering Effect: https://matteringeffect.com/Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking/Keynotes, books, podcast, and resources: https://linktr.ee/John_R_MilesChildren’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/Support the Movement: https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it.DisclaimerThe Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. | 56m 56s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | ![]() How to Rebuild Mental Health and Heal Emotional Wounds | Dr. Paul Conti - EP 766 | 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 expert Dr. Paul Conti to explore how adversity reshapes our emotional lives, identity, and sense of self—and what it truly means to heal what hardship leaves behind. Drawing from his new book What’s Going Right, Dr. Conti challenges the traditional way we think about mental health. Instead of reducing people to diagnoses or dysfunction, he explains how unresolved emotional pain, shame, trauma, and chronic stress quietly shape the stories we tell ourselves and the way we experience the world.John and Dr. Conti also explore emotional recovery after adversity, how trauma impacts self-worth and identity, why so many people feel emotionally disconnected, and what it takes to rebuild mental health from the inside out. Dr. Conti also shares powerful insights on cynicism, self-awareness, emotional repair, and what he calls the “generative drive”—our innate human capacity to heal, reconnect, and move toward wholeness even after hardship.This conversation is part of Passion Struck’s May series: Forged in Adversity — How Struggle Shapes Meaning, Resilience, and Transformation.In this episode, you’ll learn:How adversity reshapes identity and emotional healthWhy emotional wounds often linger after hardship endsThe hidden causes of emotional disconnectionHow self-awareness supports emotional healingWhy rebuilding mental health begins internallyPractical insights for emotional recovery and resilienceIf you’ve ever struggled with emotional exhaustion, disconnection, burnout, or the feeling that adversity changed you internally, this episode offers a powerful framework for healing and recovery.Passion Struck is the #1 alternative health and personal growth podcast dedicated to human flourishing and the science of mattering.Full Show Notes: https://passionstruck.com/rebuild-mental-health-heal-emotional-wounds/Get the Companion Workbook: https://www.theignitedlife.net/p/generative-drive-emotional-disconnection-paul-contiConnect with John Pre-Order The Mattering Effect: https://matteringeffect.com/Book John to Speak: https://johnrmiles.com/speaking/Keynotes, books, podcast, and resources: https://linktr.ee/John_R_MilesChildren’s Book — You Matter, Luma: https://youmatterluma.com/Substack: https://www.theignitedlife.net/Support the Movement: https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it.DisclaimerThe Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice. | 1h 11m 04s | ||||||
| 5/8/26 | ![]() Why Does Adversity Reveal Character Instead of Building It? | John R. Miles - EP 765✨ | adversitycharacter+4 | — | Cast AwayThe Dark Knight Rises | — | adversitycharacter+5 | — | 19m 37s | |
| 5/7/26 | ![]() Regrow Your Hippocampus: The Science of an Invincible Brain | Dr. Majid Fotuhi – EP 764✨ | neuroplasticitybrain health+5 | Dr. Majid Fotuhi | Johns Hopkins UniversityThe Invincible Brain | — | neuroplasticitybrain health+8 | — | 1h 13m 54s | |
| 5/5/26 | ![]() From Passenger to CEO: The Mindset That Can Save Your Life | Kathy Giusti - EP 763✨ | cancer survivorshiphealthcare advocacy+4 | Kathy Giusti | Multiple Myeloma Research FoundationPassion Struck Network+1 | — | cancersurvivorship+8 | HuelPASSION | 57m 11s | |
| 5/1/26 | ![]() How to Design a Life You Don’t Need to Escape From | John R. Miles - EP 762✨ | life designpersonal growth+4 | — | The Truman Show | — | life designpersonal growth+5 | — | 22m 27s | |
| 4/30/26 | ![]() How Real Optimism Helps You Thrive in Uncertainty | Deepika Chopra - EP 761✨ | optimismresilience+3 | Deepika Chopra | Passion Struck NetworkThe Power of Real Optimism | — | optimismresilience+5 | HuelPASSION | 1h 01m 34s | |
| 4/28/26 | ![]() The Science of Connection and Why We Underestimate Others | Nicholas Epley - EP 760✨ | human connectionsocial interaction+5 | Nicholas Epley | Passion Struck NetworkA Little More Social: How Small Choices Create Big Happiness | — | social psychologyhuman connection+5 | — | 59m 04s | |
| 4/24/26 | ![]() The Identity Gravity Trap: Why We Snap Back to Old Habits | John R. Miles - EP 759✨ | identityhabits+4 | — | TOMS | — | Identity GravityDefault Mode Network+5 | Function HealthPASSION25 | 27m 02s | |
| 4/23/26 | ![]() How to Manage Energy Not Time: Dr. Diana Hill on Wise Effort | EP 758✨ | energy managementpsychological flexibility+4 | Dr. Diana Hill | Passion Struck NetworkWise Effort: How to Focus Your Genius Energy on What Matters Most | — | energy managementburnout+5 | Huel15% | 56m 45s | |
| 4/21/26 | ![]() Nobel Laureate Alvin Roth: How Incentives Shape Your Life | EP 757✨ | incentiveshuman behavior+4 | Alvin Roth | Passion Struck NetworkMoral Economics: Why Good Incentives Are No Substitute for Good Citizens | — | incentiveshuman behavior+5 | HuelPASSION | 56m 24s | |
| 4/17/26 | ![]() Why We Circle Change (And How to Finally Step Through) | John R. Miles - EP 756✨ | psychology of resistanceburnout+4 | — | Passion Struck Network | — | changealiveness+4 | Function HealthPASSION25 | 17m 46s | |
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