Passion Struck with John R. Miles

In this transformative episode of the Passion Struck podcast, John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Josh Axe, renowned entrepreneur, NY Times bestselling author, and health expert, to uncover the secrets to breaking free from the false narratives that keep us stuck. Dr. Axe shares actionable insights from his latest book, Think This, Not That, guiding listeners on how to overcome self-limiting beliefs and replace them with empowering mindsets.Link to the full show notes:  https://passionstruck.com/dr-josh-axe-on-how-to-overcome-false-narratives/Call to Action: This episode serves as a guide for anyone ready to overcome self-doubt, embrace intentional living, and create a life of meaning and impact. Whether you're seeking to elevate your career, relationships, or personal well-being, Dr. Axe’s actionable advice offers a blueprint for lasting change.Sponsors:Mint Mobile: Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at “MINT MOBILE dot com slash PASSION.”Hims: Start your journey to regrowing hair with Hims. Visit hims.com/PASSIONSTRUCK for your free online visit.Quince: Discover luxury at affordable prices with Quince. Enjoy free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/PASSION.In this episode, you will learn:The 12 Mindshifts for Transformation: Dr. Axe explains how these key mindset changes can unlock personal and professional potential.Breaking Free from False Narratives: Learn to recognize the limiting beliefs that keep you stuck and replace them with a mindset that fuels growth and possibility.Strategies for Emotional Intelligence and Mental Toughness: Dr. Axe shares practical tools to build resilience, improve decision-making, and thrive in adversity.Redefining Success: Explore why true fulfillment comes not from external achievements but from aligning with your purpose and living intentionally.The Power of Visualization: How visualizing success can shift your mindset and create a clear path to achieving your goals.Overcoming the Victim Mentality: Strategies to stop seeing yourself as a victim and start taking control of your narrative.Building Virtues to Overpower Vices: Practical steps to cultivate positive habits that replace destructive behaviors.The Role of Purpose in Decision-Making: Why clarifying your purpose is essential for aligning your daily choices with long-term fulfillment.Identifying False Metrics of Success: Learn to redefine success beyond societal standards and focus on personal growth and contribution.Connect with Dr. Josh Axe: https://draxe.com/For more information on advertisers and promo codes, visit Passion Struck Deals.Join the Passion Struck Community! Sign up for the Live Intentionally newsletter, where I share exclusive content, actionable advice, and insights to help you ignite your purpose and live your most intentional life. Get access to practical exercises, inspiring stories, and tools designed to help you grow.  Learn more and sign up here.Speaking Engagements & Workshops Are you looking to inspire your team, organization, or audience to take intentional action in their lives and careers? I’m available for keynote speaking, workshops, and leadership training on topics such as intentional living, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Let’s work together to create transformational change. Learn more at johnrmiles.com/speaking.Episode Starter Packs With over 500 episodes, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. We’ve curated Episode Starter Packs based on key themes like leadership, mental health, and personal growth, making it easier for you to dive into the topics you care about. Check them out at passionstruck.com/starterpacks.Catch More of Passion Struck:My solo episode on The Science of Healthy HabitsMy episode with Dr. Mark Hyman on the Secrets to Living Young ForeverCan’t miss my episode with Dr. Anthony Youn on How to Feel Great and Look Your BestWatch my episode with D.J. Vanas on Unleashing Your Warrior WithinDiscover my interview with Dr. Kara Fitzgerald on How to Become a Younger You by Reversing Your Biological AgeIf you liked the show, please leave us a review—it only takes a moment and helps us reach more people! Don’t forget to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.How to Connect with John:Connect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles and on Instagram at @John_R_Miles. Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel here and to our YouTube Clips Channel here. For more insights and resources, visit John’s website.Want to explore where you stand on the path to becoming Passion Struck? Take our 20-question quiz on Passionstruck.com and find out today!

In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles welcomes Heather Moyse, a four-time Olympian, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and World Rugby Hall of Fame Inductee, to discuss cultivating a resilient mindset. Heather shares her transformative shift from a "Can I?" approach to a "How can I?" approach, empowering individuals to focus on solutions and embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.Reflecting on her upbringing in Prince Edward Island and her unexpected leap into bobsledding at 27, Heather highlights the importance of setting ambitious goals, overcoming self-doubt, and redefining what’s realistic. Drawing from her book Redefining Realistic, she inspires listeners to confront self-limiting beliefs and take actionable steps toward their dreams. This episode is a powerful reminder of the potential within all of us to achieve more than we imagine.Link to the full show notes:  https://passionstruck.com/heather-moyse-how-to-create-a-gold-medal-mindset/Call to Action: Don’t let self-doubt hold you back from your full potential. Resilience starts with shifting your mindset from "Can I?" to "How can I?" What’s one challenge you’re ready to tackle with this new perspective? Share it in the comments and take the first step toward turning obstacles into opportunities. Let’s inspire and empower each other to redefine what’s possible!Sponsors:Mint Mobile: Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at “MINT MOBILE dot com slash PASSION.”Hims: Start your journey to regrowing hair with Hims. Visit hims.com/PASSIONSTRUCK for your free online visit.Quince: Discover luxury at affordable prices with Quince. Enjoy free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/PASSION.In this episode, you will learn:Shift from "Can I?" to "How can I?": Changing the question from a binary "Can I?" to an open-ended "How can I?" encourages a focus on solutions and possibilities rather than limitations.Embrace Challenges: Viewing challenges as opportunities to learn and grow can foster resilience. Instead of fearing failure, approach goals with curiosity about how close you can achieve them.Visualization and Goal Breakdown: Breaking goals into smaller, manageable steps and visualizing the process can help maintain motivation and clarity on the path forward.Support Systems: A strong support system that values you for who you are rather than your performance can provide a safety net that encourages risk-taking and exploration.Gamify the Process: Treating goal achievement as a game—asking "How close can I get?"—can make the journey enjoyable and reduce the pressure associated with high-stakes outcomes.Resilience Through Experience: Learning from setbacks and understanding that highly unlikely outcomes do not equate to impossibility can strengthen mental fortitude.Connect with Heather Moyse: https://www.heathermoyse.com/For more information on advertisers and promo codes, visit Passion Struck Deals.Join the Passion Struck Community! Sign up for the Live Intentionally newsletter, where I share exclusive content, actionable advice, and insights to help you ignite your purpose and live your most intentional life. Get access to practical exercises, inspiring stories, and tools designed to help you grow.  Learn more and sign up here.Speaking Engagements & Workshops Are you looking to inspire your team, organization, or audience to take intentional action in their lives and careers? I’m available for keynote speaking, workshops, and leadership training on topics such as intentional living, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Let’s work together to create transformational change. Learn more at johnrmiles.com/speaking.Episode Starter Packs With over 500 episodes, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. We’ve curated Episode Starter Packs based on key themes like leadership, mental health, and personal growth, making it easier for you to dive into the topics you care about. Check them out at passionstruck.com/starterpacks.Catch More of Passion Struck:My episode with Jenn Drummond on the 7 Secrets to Realizing Your Life DreamCan’t miss my episode with Jen Bricker-Bauer On: Everything is PossibleWatch my episode with Gerry Hussey on How You Lead Yourself to Infinite PotentialDiscover my interview with Oksana Masters on How the Hard Parts Lead To TriumphMy episode with From Battlefield to Paralympics: Dan Cnossen on Unstoppable Success Through AdversityIf you liked the show, please leave us a review—it only takes a moment and helps us reach more people! Don’t forget to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.How to Connect with John:Connect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles and on Instagram at @John_R_Miles. Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel here and to our YouTube Clips Channel here. For more insights and resources, visit John’s website.Want to explore where you stand on the path to becoming Passion Struck? Take our 20-question quiz on Passionstruck.com and find out today!

In this episode of Passion Struck, we explore the healing power of gratitude and how it can transform our lives, especially in times of loss and adversity. As we approach Thanksgiving, it's the perfect opportunity to reflect on how gratitude can shift our perspectives and foster resilience. Join us for personal stories, practical exercises, and insights that will help you cultivate intentional gratitude during this holiday season.Link to the full show notes:  https://passionstruck.com/3-ways-to-unlock-the-healing-power-of-gratitude/Call to Action: Don’t let life’s challenges overshadow the power of gratitude. Even in the toughest moments, gratitude can be your guide to resilience and healing. What’s one thing you’re thankful for today? Share it in the comments and take the first step toward transforming your mindset and unlocking the healing power of gratitude in your life. Let’s inspire each other!In this episode, you will learn:How practicing gratitude impacts brain function, activating reward centers and releasing dopamine to enhance well-being.The concept of neuroplasticity and how gratitude helps rewire the brain for resilience and positive thinking.How gratitude reduces stress by calming the amygdala, the part of the brain responsible for fear and anxiety.How gratitude can coexist with grief and help navigate life's toughest challenges.The role of gratitude in shifting focus from loss to the positive aspects of life, helping to find meaning even in adversity.How gratitude has evolved as a survival mechanism to foster cooperation and strengthen social bonds.Insights into the "Find, Remind, and Bind" theory and how gratitude helps build and sustain meaningful relationships.How small, intentional acts of gratitude can create long-term positive change in your mindset and relationships.Sponsors:Mint Mobile: Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at “MINT MOBILE dot com slash PASSION.”Hims: Start your journey to regrowing hair with Hims. Get your free online visit at hims.com/PASSIONSTRUCK.Quince: Discover luxury at affordable prices with Quince. Enjoy free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/PASSION.For more information on advertisers and promo codes, visit Passion Struck Deals.Join the Passion Struck Community! Sign up for the Live Intentionally newsletter, where I share exclusive content, actionable advice, and insights to help you ignite your purpose and live your most intentional life. Get access to practical exercises, inspiring stories, and tools designed to help you grow.  Learn more and sign up here.Speaking Engagements & Workshops Are you looking to inspire your team, organization, or audience to take intentional action in their lives and careers? I’m available for keynote speaking, workshops, and leadership training on topics such as intentional living, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Let’s work together to create transformational change. Learn more at johnrmiles.com/speaking.Episode Starter Packs With over 500 episodes, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. We’ve curated Episode Starter Packs based on key themes like leadership, mental health, and personal growth, making it easier for you to dive into the topics you care about. Check them out at passionstruck.com/starterpacks.Catch More of Passion Struck:Check My solo episode on 5 Proven Ways to Overcome Emotional FatigueCatch My Episode with Naseem Rochette’s Brave Journey of Paying It ForwardWatch my interview with Jason Silver on How to Use What You Have to Get What You DesireCan't miss my episode with Susan Grau on How Our Life Experiences Shape Our SoulsMy solo episode on Rebuilding After a Hurricane: My Story of Loss and RecoveryIf you liked the show, please leave us a review—it only takes a moment and helps us reach more people! Don’t forget to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.How to Connect with John:Connect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles and on Instagram at @John_R_Miles. Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel here and to our YouTube Clips Channel here. For more insights and resources, visit John’s website.Want to explore where you stand on the path to becoming Passion Struck? Take our 20-question quiz on Passionstruck.com and find out today! 

In this episode of Passion Struck, I sit down with financial expert and entrepreneur Adrian Brambila to dive into the eye-opening lessons from his book, Start Thinking Rich: 21 Harsh Truths to Take You From Broke to Financial Freedom. Adrian shares his no-nonsense approach to building wealth, breaking free from financial struggles, and creating a life of true independence.We explore the brutal realities most people avoid when it comes to money, including the mindset shifts, sacrifices, and actionable steps required to achieve financial freedom. From his humble beginnings earning $27,000 a year to building a multimillion-dollar net worth, Adrian reveals the critical strategies that helped him turn his financial life around—and how you can do the same.Whether you're looking to escape debt, start building wealth, or simply rethink your relationship with money, this episode is packed with insights that will challenge and inspire you to take action. Don’t miss this candid, game-changing conversation about what it really takes to succeed financially.Full show notes and resources:  https://passionstruck.com/adrian-brambila-on-21-money-lessons-you-need-now/SponsorsBIOptimizers: This November, BIOptimizers is offering an exclusive Black Friday BLOWOUT! Get discounts on all their amazing products—including Magnesium Breakthrough—plus up to $100 in free gifts. Don’t miss out! Visit https://bioptimizers.com/passion to shop nowMint Mobile: Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at “MINT MOBILE dot com slash PASSION.”Hims: Regrow your hair before it's too late! Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/PASSIONSTRUCK.Quince: Experience luxury for less with Quince's premium products at radically low prices. Enjoy free shipping and 365-day returns at Quince.com/PASSION.For more information about our sponsors and promo codes, visit: passionstruck.com/dealsIn this episode, you will learn:Mindset Over Money: Being "rich" or "poor" starts in the mind. Adrian reveals how a wealth mindset shapes better financial habits, regardless of your bank balance.Money Scripts: Our beliefs about money often come from our upbringing. Adrian breaks down how subconscious "money scripts" influence financial behaviors.Take Accountability: With 90% of millionaires being self-made, Adrian stresses personal responsibility and taking control of your financial destiny.Time vs. Stuff: "Poor people buy stuff, rich people buy time." Adrian explains how investing in passive income leads to true freedom.Actionable Advice: Name your savings accounts! Adrian shares simple, effective steps to stay focused on your financial goals.Connect with Adrian Brambila: https://adrianbrambila.com/Order Passion StruckUnlock the principles that will transform your life! Order my book, Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life. Recognized as a 2024 must-read by the Next Big Idea Club, this book has earned 13 awards, including the Best Business Book and eBook at the International Business Awards. Order your copy today and ignite your journey toward intentional living!Join the Passion Struck Community! Sign up for the Live Intentionally newsletter, where I share exclusive content, actionable advice, and insights to help you ignite your purpose and live your most intentional life. Get access to practical exercises, inspiring stories, and tools designed to help you grow.  Learn more and sign up here.Speaking Engagements & Workshops Are you looking to inspire your team, organization, or audience to take intentional action in their lives and careers? I’m available for keynote speaking, workshops, and leadership training on topics such as intentional living, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Let’s work together to create transformational change. Learn more at johnrmiles.com/speaking.Episode Starter Packs With over 500 episodes, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. We’ve curated Episode Starter Packs based on key themes like leadership, mental health, and personal growth, making it easier for you to dive into the topics you care about. Check them out at passionstruck.com/starterpacks.Catch More Passion StruckMy solo episode on How Do You STOP Living in Fear and Letting It CONTROL You?Can’t miss my episode with Jen Bricker-Bauer On: Everything is PossibleWatch my episode with Gerry Hussey on How You Lead Yourself to Infinite PotentialDiscover my interview with Bo Eason on How to Transform Your Lowest MomentsMy episode with Diego Perez on The Way Forward: From Trauma to TriumphIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review! Even one sentence helps. Be sure to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can personally thank you!