Michael Morris on Why We Divide and How to Reconnect | EP 628
24 June - 1 hour 6 minsIn this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Michael Morris, a leading cultural psychologist and professor at Columbia University, to explore the psychology of tribalism and belonging. Drawing from his new book Tribal: How the Cultural Instincts That Divide Us Can Help Bring Us Together, Michael explains how three evolutionary instincts—the Peer, Hero, and Ancestor Instincts—drive our group behavior, shape identity, and influence leadership. T
he conversation unpacks how these instincts manifest in politics, corporate culture, and social movements—and how understanding them can help us bridge divides, build trust, and lead intentional change. Whether you’re manag...
Series Episodes
Karen Salmansohn on How to Live a Life You Would Die For | EP 632
In Passion Struck episode 632, Karen Salmansohn reveals how to avoid a “near-life experience” and instead live fully by aligning daily habits with core values, meaning, and joy.
55 mins
3 July Finished
Dr. Bob Rosen on Why Change Begins Where Your Old Story Ends EP 631
Dr. Bob Rosen joins Passion Struck to reveal how detaching from outdated beliefs is the key to lasting transformation in your personal and professional life.
56 mins
1 July Finished
Live Like You Mean It: The Compass of Congruent Connection w/ John R. Miles | EP 630
Through the life and legacy of Brian Wilson, John explores how congruence is the hidden key to real connection and becoming someone you trust.
29 mins
27 June Finished
Eli Finkel & Paul Eastwick on Real Love vs. Movie Love | EP 629
Psychologists Eli Finkel and Paul Eastwick reveal how Hollywood misrepresents love—and what science shows truly matters in attraction, relationships, and long-term connection.
53 mins
26 June Finished
The R.E.A.C.T. Method: Leading Yourself Through the Storm w/John R. Miles | EP 627
In this episode, John R. Miles shares a raw, real-life story of conflict and introduces the R.E.A.C.T. Method—a 5-step framework to lead yourself with integrity under pressure.
25 mins
20 June Finished
