
Dr. Judith Joseph on The Hidden Epidemic of High-Functioning Depression | EP 616
27 May - 50 minsIn this powerful Passion Struck episode, John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Judith Joseph—board-certified psychiatrist, clinical researcher, and author of High Functioning: Overcome Your Hidden Depression and Reclaim Your Joy. Together, they unpack the silent struggle of individuals who appear to “have it all together” while suffering emotionally beneath the surface.
Dr. Judith opens up about her own moment of clarity during a pandemic-era talk, where she realized that despite her career achievements and public appearances, she was silently battling depression. This personal revelation inspired her pioneering research into high-functioning depression—a condition not yet formally recognized in...

How to Build a Mental Health Ecosystem That Honors Who You Are w/John R. Miles | EP 615
In this episode, John reveals a powerful framework for designing a mental health ecosystem that aligns with your identity, supports your growth, and helps you feel at home in your own life.
20 mins
23 May Finished

Janet Ettele on How Joyous Effort Transforms Our Lives | EP 614
Author and Buddhist practitioner Janet Ettele joins John R. Miles to explore how Joyous Effort—one of the Six Perfections—can radically transform daily life.
1 hour 8 mins
22 May Finished

Joseph Nguyen on Why You Must Fight for Your Inner Peace | EP 613
In episode 613, Joseph Nguyen shares why reclaiming your peace from the chaos of your thoughts is the most powerful fight you'll ever take on—and how to begin today.
1 hour 5 mins
20 May Finished

The Lens Method: A New Way to Reframe Your Inner World | EP 612
In episode 612, John introduces the LENS method, a powerful framework for refocusing thoughts, reshaping emotional responses, and regaining control of one's inner world.
28 mins
16 May Finished

Biet Simkin on How to Awaken Your Soul When Life Breaks You | EP 611
Biet Simkin joins John R. Miles to explore how hitting rock bottom became the beginning of her spiritual rebirth—and why true transformation starts with choosing to wake up.
1 hour 1 min
15 May Finished