Why You're Not Stuck the Way You Think You Are | John R. Miles - EP 804
7 August - 21 minsWhat if the biggest lie you've ever believed is that this is just who you are?
Most of us think our personality, habits, fears, and limitations are fixed. We tell ourselves, "I've always been this way," or "I guess this is just who I am." But modern neuroscience tells a very different story.
In this solo episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles explores one of the most hopeful discoveries in brain science: your brain is not a finished product—it's constantly being reshaped by what you repeatedly think, feel, and do. Through remarkable stories of London taxi drivers, the famous case of Phineas Gage, insights from brain health expert Dr. Daniel Amen, and groundbreaking neuroscience from Dr....
Series Episodes
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
You Were Born to Flourish. Here's the Science That Proves It. | Dr. Richard Davidson & Dr. Cortland Dahl – EP 803
What if flourishing isn't something you achieve, but something you were born with? Dr. Richard Davidson and Dr. Cortland Dahl reveal the neuroscience behind awareness, connection, insight, and purpose, and explain why these four trainable skills can help anyone build a more resilient, meaningful life.
45 mins
6 August Finished
How to Protect Your Brain Before It's Too Late | Dr. Daniel Amen – EP 802
What if the choices you make today are quietly shaping the health of your brain for decades to come? In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen reveals the science-backed habits that can protect your brain, improve your mental health, and help you create lasting change at any age.
54 mins
4 August Finished
