Best John R Miles Podcasts (2026)

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Sacred Values: How Our Deepest Convictions Lead Us Astray | Dr. Steven Sloman – EP 715 53:34

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What if many of our most heated debates and divisions aren't really about facts or outcomes, but about clinging to sacred values that feel absolute and non-negotiable? In this eye-opening episode of Passion Struck, cognitive scientist Dr. Steven Sloman joins John R. Miles to unpack his groundbreaking book, The Cost of Conviction: How Our Deepest Va…

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Legal Grounds | John R. Miles on Leading with Your Feet, Why Your Circumstance Doesn't Define You, & the Nuances of Situational Leadership 54:23

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As we approach the New Year, it's almost inevitable that we’ll find ourselves taking stock of all that came and went in the year prior. For most of us, this happens because we are trying to pinpoint those things we hope to improve on over the next 12 months. But as my guest and I discuss in today's episode, when it comes to leadership, these sorts …

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Sol Smith: The Autistic's Guide to Self-Discovery 1:11:34

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Live Authentically and Function Effectively in All Areas of Your Life In this first-of-its-kind book, Sol Smith combines current research, his personal experience as a late-diagnosed autistic adult, and lessons learned as an educator to show how you can transcend common mischaracterizations, overcome shame, and gain the skills to flourish. Sol know…

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Dean Radin: The Science of Magic: How the Mind Weaves the Fabric of Reality 1:11:09

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A science-backed guide to discovering the real power of magic and implementing it in your life, from the renowned author of Real Magic There is an idea that shakes the core of our scientific principles: That our consciousness participates in creating our physical reality. It's an idea that runs counter to the materialist worldview we're all taught …

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How to Build an Architecture of Significance in Your Life | EP 714 w/John R. Miles 22:31

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What if the quiet emptiness after achieving "success"—the promotion, the house, the milestone—isn't failure, but a signal to build deeper meaning? In this solo episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles introduces the architecture of significance: a blueprint for shifting from a life that's a monument to yourself to one that becomes a shelter fo…

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Mark Nepo on What It Means to Live with an Open Heart | EP 713 1:09:22

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What if living with an open heart, especially in times of loss, uncertainty, and division, is not a matter of willpower or optimism, but a quiet and courageous practice of presence? In this episode of Passion Struck, poet, philosopher, and cancer survivor Mark Nepo joins John R. Miles for a deeply human conversation about acceptance, aliveness, and…

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Destiny: Graham Phillips, The Original Zodiac 1:14:25

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Discover the world’s earliest known system of astrology • Explores ancient Mesopotamian astrology, which originated with those who created Göbekli Tepe, and details the system’s eighteen zodiac signs • Shares the author’s decades-long research to decipher the meanings and characteristics behind each of the original eighteen signs • Shows how the or…

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Dr. Stephen Post: Pure Unlimited Love & 7 Paths to Inner Peace | EP 712 1:14:11

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What if the most powerful force for healing division, reducing stress, and finding lasting inner peace wasn't elusive or mystical, but a practical, science-backed way of living accessible to everyone? In Episode 712 of Passion Struck, renowned researcher, bestselling author, and founder of the Institute for Research on Unlimited Love, Dr. Stephen G…

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Observations and Insights on Maya Ruins in Guatemala 51:12

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GUATEMALA: Temple Energy ActivationAncient Sites, Sacred Traditions, and Hidden WisdomA private tour with the host of Earth Ancients, Cliff Dunning. Organized by Geophilia, Dr. Lydia & Arturo de León.December 1 – 12, 2025Embark on a Transformative Journey into the Heart of Ancient Mesoamerica Join Earth Ancients’ host Cliff Dunning and Geophilia’s …

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How to Thrive in 2026: The Power of Dunbar’s Number | EP 711 w/ John R. Miles 23:07

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What if the key to thriving in 2026 isn't expanding your network or chasing global impact, but intentionally shrinking your world to the size your brain was built for? In this first solo episode of 2026, Episode 711 of Passion Struck, John R. Miles explores the profound mismatch between our hunter-gatherer brains (evolved for tribes of under 150 pe…

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Egg Freezing Choice: Why Authenticity Wins | EP 710 46:39

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What if one of the most personal decisions a woman can make (when and whether to become a mother) became a public act of courage that shifted the conversation for an entire generation? In Episode 710 of Passion Struck, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA) joins John R. Miles for a deeply human conversation that has nothing to do with politics and every…

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Destiny: Ellen Evert Hopman, Ancestral Celebrations, New Year's Eve 1:17:02

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• Explores in depth the medicinal and magical properties of the many herbs, barks, and berries associated with the Christmas and Yuletide season • Looks at the origins of the Christmas tree and Santa Claus, as well as female gift bringers, holiday Spirits, and Yuletide animals • Shares crafts such as how to make a Yule Log, practices such as Winter…

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David Nurse on How to Unlock the Flow Code Formula | EP 709 45:27

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What if entering "the zone" wasn't a rare accident reserved for elite athletes, but a repeatable skill anyone could train, just like strength or focus? In Episode 709 of Passion Struck, NBA mindset coach, bestselling author, and peak performance expert David Nurse joins John R. Miles to reveal why flow state has been misunderstood as elusive when a…

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Jack R. Bialik: Lost in Time 1:15:35

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What if the knowledge we depend on today... disappeared tomorrow? Have you ever wondered how much of humanity's greatest achievements have already been lost to time? Do you suspect that ancient civilizations knew things we are only now beginning to rediscover? Do you worry that our own digital civilization might be far more fragile than we think? I…

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Mark Murphy on 5 Ways to Build Teams That Actually Work | EP 708 1:04:15

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What if the real reason most teams fail has nothing to do with talent, effort, or motivation? In Episode 708 of Passion Struck, New York Times bestselling author and Leadership IQ founder Mark Murphy joins John R. Miles to reveal why even the most innovative, most driven teams quietly fall apart. Drawing on decades of research and his latest work o…

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Before the New Year Begins, Let Something End | A Christmas Reflection EP 707 w/ John R. Miles 22:12

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What if real transformation does not begin with what we add, but with what we finally allow to end? In this deeply reflective Christmas Day solo episode of Passion Struck, Episode 707, John R. Miles invites listeners into the quiet, liminal space between the year that is closing and the life that is still taking shape. Rather than rushing toward re…

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Destiny: Tammy Billups: Your Animal Your Soul Mirror 1:15:12

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Your Animal - Your Soul Mirror is an extraordinary resource on fostering emotional wellness for animals and their people. Tammy’s newest book provides animal lovers with ways to identify which emotional wound pattern - The Scared One, Needy One, Sensitive One, Protector, or Perfect One - is operating within their companion and how to expedite the h…

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Nir Bashan on How to Master the Solution Mindset | EP 706 1:02:20

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What if creativity were just the spark, and the real power lay in turning ideas into unbreakable solutions? In Episode 706 of Passion Struck, innovation expert Nir Bashan returns (his first appearance was Episode 36) to unveil the repeatable framework behind his new book The Solution Mindset. He reveals why brilliant ideas alone leave most people s…

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Adam Young: Out-of-Place Artifacts from Ancient Egypt 1:29:52

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The Artifact Research Foundation conducts archaeological, metrological, and historical research to explore the technological capabilities of prehistoric human cultures.Human evolution is long and mysterious. Today, we know very little about our ancient ancestors, save for stories passed down through time. Physical remains of archaic human civiliza…

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How to Matter to the People Who Matter Most | EP 705 w/ John R. Miles 24:44

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What if the most profound regret we carry isn’t about what we did, but about the quiet ways we slowly drifted from the people we love most? In this heartfelt solo episode of Passion Struck, Episode 705, John R. Miles explores why the greatest gift we can give those who matter most isn’t more time, more gifts, or even more love, but simple, undivide…

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How Leslie Jones Became a Comedian 31:00

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Comedian and actress Leslie Jones has lived a lot of life and she wants you to know it. The Saturday Night Live alum and veteran stand-up comic returns with a new special, called “Leslie Jones: Life Part 2.” In this interview, Jones traces the long road to discovering her comedic voice. She speaks candidly about family life and the comedians like R…

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Rick Hanson & Joshua Greene on From Us and Them to All of Us | EP 704 1:07:52

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What if the most significant leadership challenge of our time isn’t strategy, speed, or scale but our shrinking capacity to care for one another? In an era of deepening polarization and quiet loneliness, this special episode of Passion Struck confronts the root of division: our brain's ancient "us vs. them" wiring that once ensured tribal survival …

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Destiny: Dr. Matt McKay, Seeking Your Loved One on the Other Side 1:14:51

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Shares a proven process that has worked for the author as well as thousands of others to communicate with deceased loved ones Explores the use of mediums, past-life and between-life hypnotic regressions, a technique called Induced After-Death Communication, and channeled writing Presents revelations about the soul’s life after death, the structure …

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LH163—Changing Minds in a Post-Truth World 57:53

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The world feels more divided than ever and facts alone aren’t closing the gap. In this episode of The Life Habits Podcast, we explore why intelligent, well-meaning people can look at the same information and come to completely different conclusions.Drawing on psychology, neuroscience, and global research, we unpack how misinformation spreads, how o…

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Oli Raison & Boris Maguire on Leadership Beyond the Boardroom | EP 703 55:32

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What if the leadership answers you’ve been searching for can’t be found in another keynote, framework, or performance review but only by stepping completely out of the world you know? In Episode 703 of Passion Struck, John R. Miles is joined by Oli Raison and Boris Maguire, founders of Safarini Leadership, for a conversation that challenges everyth…

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Catherine & Robert Schoch: The Ancient Burial of Egypt 1:30:19

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Catherine (Katie) Ulissey, wife and research partner of geologist Dr. Robert Schoch, found her early years shaped by dance. Conservatory trained, she turned professional at the age of 16, performing with classical ballet and contemporary dance companies, and later transitioning to musical theater, performing on Broadway in a number of productions i…

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Why Courage Is a Daily Choice, Not a Personality Trait | EP 702 w/ John R. Miles 20:38

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What if the only thing standing between you and the person you’re meant to become isn’t talent, time, or even confidence, but one small, uncomfortable decision you haven’t made yet? In this powerful solo episode, Episode 702 of Passion Struck, John R. Miles closes the Season of Becoming by distilling the single most consistent lesson from hundreds …

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Henna Pryor on How to Get Good at Being Awkward | EP 701 54:00

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What if the very thing you’ve been trying to hide, your awkwardness, was actually the key to deeper connection, stronger leadership, and unbreakable confidence? In Episode 701 of Passion Struck, workplace performance expert and bestselling author Henna Pryor joins John R. Miles to unpack her groundbreaking book Good Awkward and expose the hidden cr…

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Destiny: Wouter Bijdendijk, Plant Power 1:13:18

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A full-color reference guide to beneficial plants and mushrooms “An excellent resource about the natural properties of plants.”—Kirkus Reviews • Explores the ethnobotany and practical applications of 30 plants, fruits, nuts, bulbs, roots, flowers, and mushrooms that support the immune system, digestion, endurance, vitality, and the brain • Examines…

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Legal Grounds | Brent Turman on the Portrayal and Practice of Law, Being Willing to Adjust the Narrative, & the Outsized Impact of Unseen Work. 42:10

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When someone asks what I ‘do’ for a living, there are times I want to respond with, “I tell stories.” After all, most attorneys spend their time trying to get the “full picture” of what’s happening in a given case, and the best narratives give us just that. Now, unfortunately, somewhere along the way the expression, “telling stories”, became short-…

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Brent Gleeson on How to Go All In on a Life That Matters | EP 700 52:45

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What if becoming who you are meant to be depends less on adding more and more… and more on eliminating the things holding you back? In this special EPISODE 700 of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with fellow veteran and former Navy SEAL combat operator Brent Gleeson, bestselling author of Embrace the Suck and All In. This milestone conversat…

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Rafael Eissmann: Echoes of an Unknown History 1:20:31

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The historiographical studies developed by Ruth Rodríguez Sotomayor, a graduate librarian of the University of Guayaquil, researcher at the Historical Archive of Guayas, and lecturer, are extraordinary. Her studies go beyond the limits of traditional historiography, or rather, they transcend the boundaries of the orthodox history, as Ruth Rodríguez…

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The Moment You Choose Yourself Again w/ John R. Miles | EP 699 23:21

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There is a moment when you look at your life and realize something important. You have been waiting. You have been giving your energy away. You have been putting everyone else first. And somewhere along the line, you started disappearing from your own story. This solo episode is about that moment. The moment you choose yourself again. John R. Miles…

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Anne Libera on How to Find Yourself Again Through Humor | EP 698 1:00:36

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What if becoming who you want to be has less to do with control and more to do with letting go? In this insightful episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Anne Libera, longtime Second City director, educator, and author of Funnier: A New Theory for the Practice of Comedy. Together, they explore how improvisation offers a powerful mo…

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Destiny: Dr. Greg Mahr, Nightmares and the Dream Wisdom Oracle 1:14:25

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A hands-on tool to explore the inner world of dreams • Includes 46 full-color cards that explore common dream plots, settings, feelings, and figures as well as guidance on remembering dreams and interacting with them, inducing lucid dreams, and the wisdom of nightmares • Gain insight to better interpret your dreams, incubate a specific dream topic,…

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Susan Grau on 10 Signs Your Are Ignoring Your Intuition | EP 697 1:01:48

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What if intuition isn’t mystical, but a form of deep perception we’ve forgotten how to trust? In this transformative episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with internationally respected intuitive and spiritual teacher Susan Grau, host of Infinite Life, Infinite Wisdom, to explore one of the most profound capacities of the human mind: o…

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Jack Kelley: The Atlantis Puzzle, Part 2 1:24:18

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Journey across 12,000 years of history, myth, and fresh discoveries to assemble the mystifying ancient puzzle that is Atlantis! Go beyond the hit documentary and dive far deeper into the history, science, and philosophy of the lost continent.Past mistranslations and bizarre fringe theories have long relegated Atlantis to the realm of fantasy. But t…

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LH162—Your Brain on AI 50:07

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Many people are is talking about the latest MIT research on AI, but are we missing the bigger picture? In this episode, we strip away the hype and conduct a critical reappraisal of the findings that the popular press describe as "AI is rotting your brain". IN THIS EPISODE: We dig into the actual study behind the headlines to separate evidence-based…

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James Kimmel Jr. On Why Your Brain Loves Revenge | EP 696 1:05:41

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What if revenge is not a moral failure, but a biological addiction? In this gripping episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Yale psychiatrist James Kimmel Jr., author of The Science of Revenge, to unravel one of the most dangerous and misunderstood forces shaping our lives, our politics, our relationships, and our inner worlds. Thi…

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Don Martin on Why We’re Never Meant to Go Through Life Alone | EP 695 55:32

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What if loneliness isn’t a personal failure, but a biological signal that you’re built for connection? In this powerful Thanksgiving Day episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with author, researcher, and longtime podcaster Don Martin, whose upcoming book, Where Did Everybody Go? unpacks one of the most misunderstood challenges of moder…

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Destiny: John Kokko, Meridians, Acupuncture, and old World Medicine 1:21:34

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John Kokko When I moved to the SF Bay area, a friend introduced me to Fu Yu-Tai, a renowned tui-na (traditional Chinese bodywork) practitioner in the Outer Richmond of the city. I became his first student, spending every Saturday from 8 am to 8 pm for a year studying under him and working with his patients. At the same time, I got a job working at …

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Jane Marie Chen on Letting Go and Becoming Your True Self | EP 694 1:08:33

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What if the moment your life collapses is not the end of your story, but the beginning of your becoming? In this intimate, live-recorded episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Jane Marie Chen, global humanitarian, cofounder of Embrace (the infant warmer that has saved more than 1 million premature babies), and author of the st…

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Michael Tellinger: The Torus Stones 1:15:57

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MICHAEL TELLINGER is a scientist, researcher, and regular guest on more than 200 radio shows in the United States, United Kingdom, and Europe, such as Coast to Coast AM with George Noory and the Shirley Maclaine Show. In March 2011 he hosted the Megalithomania Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, featuring Graham Hancock, Andrew Collins, and R…

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When AI Runs the World, What’s Your Competitive Edge? w/John R. Miles | EP 693 31:13

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What if the future belonged not to the fastest, the smartest, or the most optimized, but to the most human? In this milestone 200th solo episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles reveals why your humanity — your creativity, your emotional depth, your intentionality — is the sharpest competitive edge you have in an AI-accelerated world. Drawing from …

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Lynn Smith on How to Stop Letting the Brain Bully Win | EP 692 56:59

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What if the biggest barrier to your potential is not a lack of skill or opportunity but the quiet voice inside whispering, “You are not enough”? In this powerful episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with former national news anchor Lynn Smith, who spent 15 years at NBC, TODAY Online, and CNN Headline News before making the courag…

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Destiny: Dee Dee Goldpaugh, Embrace Pleasure 1:22:09

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“A compelling, radical exploration of psychedelics’ healing potential.”—Kirkus Reviews Explains how psychedelic experiences offer a way to reconnect with the body, reclaim pleasure, rekindle joy, and reawaken to love Explores how psychedelics can support our sexual healing and offers a range of psychedelic integration techniques and somatic exercis…

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Scott D. Anthony on 11 Epic Disruptions That Changed History 58:00

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What if the future isn’t something that happens to us… but something we shape? In this future-defining episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with innovation thinker and bestselling author Scott D. Anthony to explore the 11 epic disruptions that reshaped civilization and the hidden patterns that will shape the next era of human pos…

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Aloys Eiling: The True Prehistory 1:16:07

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This thought-provoking book presents a radically revised version of human prehistory. In a departure from previous works in this area, which have compiled puzzling phenomena and speculative ideas, this volume - the first in a series of four - provides a coherent and conclusive framework that offers a better understanding of our collective prehistor…

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Could the Human–Dog Bond Be the Antidote for Loneliness? w/ John R. Miles | EP 690 31:27

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What if the cure for modern loneliness… was sitting right beside you? In this powerful solo episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles explores the ancient, biological, and emotional forces behind the human–dog bond and why it may be one of the most potent antidotes to isolation in our accelerated, camera-off, hyper-distracted world. Drawing on …

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Destiny: Cynthia Zak, The Joy of Sleeping Alone 1:23:31

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“A self-help guide that blends neuroscience, mysticism, and psychology to argue that sleeping alone is the key to well-being for women.”—Kirkus Reviews Explains the energetic, emotional, and physical power of having your own sacred space to sleep Offers 64 step-by-step rituals for women to reclaim the power of intuition, renew energy, and connect w…