Nick Thompson on Grit, Growth, and the Miles That Matter | EP 683
30 October - 1 hour 7 minsIn this powerful conversation, John R. Miles sits down with Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and author of The Running Ground: A Father, a Son, and the Simplest Sport. Together, they explore how running became a thread through Nick’s life—a tool for resilience, self-discipline, and understanding his father’s complex legacy.
From the early memories of running beside his dad during the American running boom to surviving thyroid cancer and breaking the three-hour marathon barrier, Nick shares how the sport has shaped his mind as much as his body. The discussion expands far beyond the track—touching on fatherhood, AI and authenticity, the psychology of limits, and how pain can be both teacher...
Series Episodes
Dr. Zac Seidler on the New Science of Men’s Mental Health | EP 685
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.
56 mins
4 November Finished
Whose Story Are You Living? How to Take Back the Pen w/ John R. Miles | EP 684
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.
27 mins
31 October Finished
Claude Silver on the Courage of Being Yourself at Work | EP 682
Claude Silver joins Passion Struck to reveal how heart-led leadership creates belonging, trust, and cultures where people truly matter.
55 mins
28 October Finished
The Words That Lead Us: The Power of Language in Leadership w/ John R. Miles EP 681
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.
27 mins
24 October Finished
Charles Duhigg on Unlock the Secret Language of Connection | EP 680
Charles Duhigg joins John R. Miles on Passion Struck to reveal how extraordinary conversations rebuild connection, trust, and belonging.
47 mins
23 October Finished
