Passion Struck with John R. Miles

Episodios

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  Why Nothing You Achieve Will Ever Make You Feel Worthy | Marisa G. Franco – EP 821 17.09.2026 55m

  Psychologist Marisa Franco reveals why lasting self-worth doesn’t come from achievement, confidence, or validation from others, but from learning to trust yourself, process your past, and reconnect with the parts of yourself you’ve learned to ignore.
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  How to Believe in Yourself When Everyone Tells You “You Can’t” | Cole Brauer - EP 820 15.09.2026 1h 8m

  In episode 820 of Passion Struck, Cole Brauer shares how purpose, resilience, and self-trust helped her overcome doubt, adversity, and other people’s limitations to become the first American woman to race solo, nonstop, and unassisted around the world.
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  The Agency Paradox: Why Real Adaptability Starts Inside the Box | John R. Miles - EP 819 11.09.2026 22m

  In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles brings together two seemingly different ideas from his recent conversations with Martin Seligman and David Epstein to uncover what he calls The Agency Paradox: the belief that more freedom, more options, and more individual willpower will automatically make us more capable can actually leave us overwhelmed, disconnected, and unable to act.
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  You Don't Need More Freedom. You Need Better Constraints | David Epstein - EP 818 10.09.2026 1h

  In this episode, John R. Miles sits down with #1 New York Times bestselling author David Epstein, author of "Range" and "The Sports Gene," to explore a counterintuitive idea from his new book, "Inside the Box:" constraints can actually make us more creative, focused, and effective.
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  World’s Most Influential Psychologist: The Hidden Force That Drives Human Progress | Dr. Martin Seligman – EP 817 08.09.2026 1h 1m

  In this landmark conversation, John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Martin Seligman, one of the world’s most influential psychologists and a pioneer of positive psychology, to explore his new book, "Agency: The Psychological History of Human Progress."
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  You Are Not the Only Variable: When to Change Yourself and When to Change Your Environment | John R. Miles - EP 816 04.09.2026 23m

  In this solo episode 816, John R. Miles brings together two powerful ideas from his conversations with Angela Duckworth and Jared Diamond to explore a question that most of us rarely stop to ask: when does the situation shape the outcome, and when are we the person who uniquely matters?
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  World-Renowned Historian: When Leaders Actually Change History | Jared Diamond - EP 815 03.09.2026 1h 11m

  In this episode, John R. Miles sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, geographer, and bestselling author Jared Diamond to explore one of the most consequential questions in leadership: when does a leader actually matter?
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  World-Leading Psychologist: How to Change Your Life by Changing What’s Around You | Angela Duckworth - EP 814 01.09.2026 54m

  In this episode, John R. Miles sits down with Angela Duckworth, one of the world’s leading psychologists and bestselling author of "Grit," to explore a powerful idea from her new book, "Situated:" if you want to change your life, you may need to pay closer attention to what’s around you.
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  How to Stop Feeling Like You’re Never Doing Enough | Caleb Campbell - EP 813 28.08.2026 1h 8m

  John R. Miles sits down with Caleb Campbell, former NFL player and author of "Unstriving," to explore why so many of us tie our sense of worth to achievement.
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  30 Years of Research Reveals Why Midlife Isn’t a Crisis | Margie Lachman - EP 812 27.08.2026 56m

  John R. Miles sits down with developmental psychologist Margie Lachman, a leading researcher on midlife and the director of the MIDUS study, to challenge the idea that getting older means life is inevitably going downhill.
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  Duke Behavioral Economist: Why You’ll Regret the Risks You Don’t Take | Dan Ariely - EP 811 25.08.2026 53m

  John R. Miles sits down with behavioral economist and bestselling author Dan Ariely to explore why we often fear the risks we take today but regret the risks we never took—and how playing it safe can quietly keep us from the relationships, passion, and meaningful life we actually want.
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  How to Stop Caring What Everyone Thinks of You & Find Yourself Again | Josh Duhamel - EP 810 21.08.2026 51m

  In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with actor, entrepreneur, and father Josh Duhamel to explore how letting go of other people's expectations, redefining success, and creating a more intentional life helped him become more fully himself.
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  How to Change Your Brain's Destiny Before It's Too Late | Dr. David Perlmutter – EP 809 20.08.2026 1h 1m

  In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with neurologist and bestselling author Dr. David Perlmutter to reveal how the brain’s immune system responds to our everyday choices—and what we can do now to protect our brain health for life.
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  Why You’re Not Changing Even Though You Know What to Do | Mark Manson - EP 808 18.08.2026 53m

  In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with three-time New York Times bestselling author Mark Manson to uncover why knowing what you need to change isn't enough—and what it actually takes to break old patterns, let go of outdated identities, and create lasting change.
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  Why Other People Have So Much Power Over You | John R. Miles - EP 807 14.08.2026 23m

  Why do other people's opinions, approval, and behavior have so much power over you? In this solo episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles explores the behavioral science and neuroscience of belonging, revealing why our need to matter can shape what we believe, who we trust, and how much power we give other people over our lives.
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  You're Not Losing Time. You're Giving It Away. | Neal Schore – EP 806 13.08.2026 1h 1m

  Why do you never have enough time? Executive coach and leadership advisor Neal Schore reveals how emotional reactivity, mental “swirl,” and the urge to control what we cannot can quietly consume our attention—and how learning to manage yourself can help you reclaim your time, strengthen your leadership, and live more intentionally.
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  Why Don’t Facts Change People’s Minds? | Dr. Jay Van Bavel - EP 805 11.08.2026 1h 2m

  Why do good people become so divided? Social psychologist Dr. Jay Van Bavel explains how identity, belonging, and the groups we join quietly shape our beliefs, relationships, and ability to connect—and what it will take to bridge our deepest divides.
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  Why You're Not Stuck the Way You Think You Are | John R. Miles - EP 804 07.08.2026 21m

  What if the parts of yourself you've accepted as permanent are actually the result of what you've been practicing? In this episode, John R. Miles reveals why your brain is constantly changing—and how the thoughts, habits, and behaviors you repeat today are quietly shaping the person you'll become tomorrow.
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  You Were Born to Flourish. Here's the Science That Proves It. | Dr. Richard Davidson & Dr. Cortland Dahl – EP 803 06.08.2026 45m

  What if flourishing isn't something you achieve, but something you were born with? Dr. Richard Davidson and Dr. Cortland Dahl reveal the neuroscience behind awareness, connection, insight, and purpose, and explain why these four trainable skills can help anyone build a more resilient, meaningful life.
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  How to Protect Your Brain Before It's Too Late | Dr. Daniel Amen – EP 802 04.08.2026 54m

  What if the choices you make today are quietly shaping the health of your brain for decades to come? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen reveals the science-backed habits that can protect your brain, improve your mental health, and help you create lasting change at any age.