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 conversation goes deep into identity transformation under real pressure: military service, combat, losing a father, and rebuilding integrity from the inside out. Brent shares how the quietest decision of his life, choosing sobriety, unlocked discipline, connection, and clarity he didn’t know he was missing. If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you were and who you know you could become, this one is for you. Listen. Watch. Go Deeper. Check the full shownotes here: https://passionstruck.com/how-to-go-all-in/ All links gathered here — including books, Substack, YouTube, and Start Mattering apparel: https://linktr.ee/John_R_Miles The Becoming Workbook: Build Discipline. Expand Identity. Choose Your Standard. Reflection prompts + daily structure tools → Download the Companion Workbook In this episode, you will learn:How comfort becomes a slow fade away from the person you’re meant to beThe identity crisis many veterans face after serviceHow to rebuild structure, purpose, and integrity from the inside outWhy becoming is a daily choice, not a dramatic reinventionHow to eliminate the habits that sabotage your potentialSupport the Movement Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it. https://StartMattering.com Disclaimer The Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a licensed physician, therapist, or other qualified professional. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this solo episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles reveals why the simple act of choosing yourself again is often the turning point that shifts your confidence, your relationships, your energy, and your future

In this insightful episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Anne Libera, longtime Second City director, educator, and author of Funnier

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: our ability to sense truth, meaning, and connection far beneath the surface of ordinary awareness. Susan’s work blends lived experience, grief healing, and what she calls “soul-level perception” to help people rediscover inner guidance in a world overwhelmed by information, noise, and emotional overload. Through her near-death experience, profound empathic abilities, and decades of guiding others, Susan reveals how intuitive knowing emerges not from superstition but from biology, trauma healing, and our innate drive for meaning. Get the full episode show notes here:  https://passionstruck.com/signs-you-are-ignoring-your-intuition-susan-grau/ Listen, Watch, and Go Deeper All episode links are gathered here, including my books You Matter, Luma, and Passion Struck, The Ignited Life Substack, YouTube channels, and Start Mattering apparel: https://linktr.ee/John_R_Miles Download the companion workbook: Available at TheIgnitedLife.net Includes reflection prompts, identity exercises, and tools for breaking harmful emotional loops. In this episode, you will learn:Why revenge produces the same dopamine surge as addictive substancesWhy unresolved grievance becomes a compulsive loopThe childhood trauma that shaped James’s life missionHow the brain mistakes retaliation for relief and rewardHow political polarization and online conflict are fueled by biological cravingWhy forgiveness quiets the pain circuitry and restores clarityHow to choose healing over the temporary high of revengeSupport the Movement Everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Show it. Wear it. Live it. https://StartMattering.com Type See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Discover why revenge feels good, how it hijacks your brain, and how to break the cycle. James Kimmel Jr. reveals the neuroscience of revenge and real healing.

Discover why loneliness is rising and how to rebuild real human connection in this powerful conversation with Don Martin, author of Where Did Everybody Go?

Discover how Jane Chen rebuilt her identity after burnout, trauma and mission collapse, and the healing journey that inspired Like a Wave We Break.

Discover why your humanity is your competitive edge in the age of AI. John R. Miles reveals the creativity, emotional depth, and intentionality no machine can replace.

Former news anchor Lynn Smith reveals how to quiet the Brain Bully and reclaim your authentic voice. A powerful guide to confidence and reinvention.

Scott D. Anthony joins John R. Miles to reveal the 11 epic disruptions that shaped history and the patterns leaders need to navigate the future.

Explore how the human–dog bond can help combat modern loneliness, rebuild belonging, and strengthen emotional well-being in this Passion Struck episode.

In this deeply reflective and transformative conversation, John R. Miles sits down with Amina AlTai, executive coach, author of The Ambition Trap

In this heartwarming and insightful conversation, John R. Miles sits down with Elias Weiss Friedman, the creator behind The Dogist, the beloved photo-documentary project with over 11 million followers, and author of This Dog Will Change Your Life.

In an age of AI, the rarest intelligence isn’t artificial—it’s emotional. Learn how to feel again and reclaim what makes you irreplaceable.

In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Zelana Montminy to unpack the deeper science of happiness—and why our culture has misunderstood it for so long.

In this raw and timely conversation, John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Zac Seidler, global director of men’s health research at Movember and one of the world’s leading voices redefining masculinity.

In this week’s episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles explores how culture, work, and media quietly write the scripts we follow — shaping what we value, chase, and believe we deserve.

Journalist and runner Nick Thompson joins John R. Miles to explore The Running Ground, sharing how running, struggle, and self-mastery shaped his life.

Claude Silver joins Passion Struck to reveal how heart-led leadership creates belonging, trust, and cultures where people truly matter.

The difference between good leaders and great ones? Their words. This episode shows how language quietly builds—or breaks—the trust, ethics, and meaning that hold everything together.