How to Change Your Brain's Destiny Before It's Too Late | Dr. David Perlmutter – EP 809
20 August - 1 hour 1 minWhat if protecting your brain from cognitive decline starts decades before you ever notice a problem?
In this powerful conversation, John R. Miles sits down with neurologist and bestselling author Dr. David Perlmutter to explore the emerging science behind his new book, Brain Defenders, and why the brain’s immune system may hold one of the most important keys to long-term brain health.
David explains how specialized immune cells called microglia can either support the brain or become destructive when challenged by inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, poor sleep, and other environmental factors.
The hopeful part is that many of the factors influencing this process are within our control....
How to Stop Caring What Everyone Thinks of You & Find Yourself Again | Josh Duhamel - EP 810
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.
51 mins
21 August Finished
Why You’re Not Changing Even Though You Know What to Do | Mark Manson - EP 808
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to uncover why knowing what you need to change isn't enough—and what it actually takes to break old patterns, let go of outdated identities, and create lasting change.
53 mins
18 August Finished
Why Other People Have So Much Power Over You | John R. Miles - EP 807
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.
23 mins
14 August Finished
You're Not Losing Time. You're Giving It Away. | Neal Schore – EP 806
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.
1 hour 1 min
13 August Finished
Why Don’t Facts Change People’s Minds? | Dr. Jay Van Bavel - EP 805
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.
1 hour 2 mins
11 August Finished