Passion Struck with John R. Miles
Passion Struck with John R. Miles
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Most of us are living a script we never chose — busy, but quietly insignificant and unfulfilled. Passion Struck® is the #1 alternative health and personal growth podcast for those ready to break free and start mattering deeply. Join bestselling author and former Fortune 50 C-suite executive John R. Miles for raw, science-backed conversations with the world’s top experts on human flourishing. This is your practical roadmap to strengthen your brain, body, and spirit so you can reclaim your agency and live the meaningful life you were meant for.New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Winning the Wrong Game: Take Back Your Invisible Scoreboard | John R. Miles - EP 750
In this powerful solo episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles exposes a hidden force shaping modern life: the Invisible Scoreboard.
Apr 3
15 min
The Hidden System Keeping You Burned Out (It’s Not You) | Corinne Low - EP 749
In this episode of the Passion Struck podcast, I sit down with Wharton economist Corinne Low author of "Having It All."
Apr 2
1 hr 2 min
How to Find the Meaning of Your Life in an Age of Emptiness | Arthur Brooks - EP 748
Joining John is Harvard professor, social scientist, and bestselling author Arthur Brooks to discuss his powerful new book, The Meaning of Your Life.
Mar 31
50 min
Social Media Addiction: Why You Feel You Don’t Matter | John R. Miles -  EP 747
In this urgent episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles unpacks the "Big Tobacco moment" for the digital age.
Mar 27
18 min
How Beliefs Shape Behavior, Motivation, and Resilience | Nir Eyal — EP 746
Joining me is behavioral expert and bestselling author of Hooked and Indistractable, Nir Eyal, to discuss his groundbreaking new book, Beyond Belief.
Mar 26
59 min
Why Humans Are Wired for Love but Struggling to Connect | Dr. Justin Garcia — EP 745
In this episode of Passion Struck, host John Miles interviews Dr. Justin Garcia, evolutionary biologist and Executive Director of the Kinsey Institute, about his book "The Intimate Animal."
Mar 24
53 min
The Cost of Stagnation: Is Your Safe Bet Killing Your Future? | John R. Miles EP 744
Drawing on the practical philosophy of Henry David Thoreau, John deconstructs the "high-definition, high-functioning" quiet desperation of modern life.
Mar 20
25 min
How to Rebuild Your Identity When Everything Falls Apart | Bianca D’Alessio — EP 743
This episode explores identity, resilience, and intentional reinvention with Bianca D’Alessio, a powerhouse real estate broker, entrepreneur, TV personality, and author of Mastering Intentions.
Mar 19
52 min
How AI is Transforming Healthcare and Restoring Humanity | Dr. Robert Wachter - EP 742
Is technology making healthcare faster and more efficient, or is it making it more brittle, bureaucratic, and less human? Today, we zoom out to explore the systemic forces reshaping our lives with one of the most influential voices in modern medicine. Joining me is Dr. Robert “Bob” Wachter, chair of the Department of Medicine at UCSF and the "father of the hospitalist field," to discuss his landmark new book, "A Giant Leap." In this conversation, we challenge the notion that AI is merely another digital tool, such as the electronic health record (EHR). Bob explains why medicine has resisted disruption for so long and why we have reached a "gradually, then suddenly" moment where AI is finally capable of matching—and sometimes exceeding—the diagnostic mastery of elite physicians. We move from the "scar tissue" of past digital failures to the promising future of "doctor-in-the-loop" systems. Bob reveals how AI might actually be the key to solving physician burnout by handling the administrative "tapeworm" of healthcare, finally allowing clinicians to return to the bedside and the human connection that matters most. If you’ve ever wondered how to remain human in an increasingly automated world, this episode provides the systemic roadmap for navigating the intersection of high-stakes technology and human vulnerability. Passion Struck is the #1 alternative health and personal growth podcast dedicated to human flourishing and the science of mattering. It is ranked #1 on FeedSpot’s list of the Top Passion Podcasts on the Web and is consistently recognized as one of the world's top business and mindset podcasts. Check the full show notes here: https://passionstruck.com/a-giant-leap-how-ai-is-transforming-healthcare/ Download a Free Companion Reflection Guide: Connect with John (keynotes, books, podcast): https://linktr.ee/John_R_Miles Get the book A Giant Leap: How AI Is Transforming Healthcare and What That Means for Our Future: https://www.robertwachter.com/books In This Episode, You Will Learn:The Productivity Paradox: Why past healthcare technology increased burnout and how AI aims to succeed where EHRs failed.The "Doctor-in-the-Loop" Framework: Why maintaining human situational awareness is critical even as AI reaches elite diagnostic levels.Restoring Humanity to Medicine: How automating scribing and inbox management can give doctors the time to focus on empathy and judgment.The Trust Gap: Navigating the dangers of AI "hallucinations" and confident misinformation in high-stakes medical decisions.The Portrait Painter vs. The Photographer: How the role of the physician must evolve from technical mastery to moral agency and presence.Support 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.
Mar 17
55 min
Close the Identity Gap: Finding Yourself When You Feel Lost | John R. Miles EP 741
In this powerful solo deep dive, John R. Miles continues the Life Beyond the Script series by naming the "identity gap."
Mar 13
24 min
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