Passion Struck with John R. Miles

• The Wellness Gap: Why It Is Time to Heal From the Inside Out w/ John R. Miles | EP 645

  You follow the routine. You track the habits. You optimize everything… and yet you still don’t feel well.In this kickoff episode of the “Reclaiming Wellness” series, John R. Miles names the elephant in the room: the wellness gap. Why are so many people doing the right things—yet still feeling anxious, exhausted, or misaligned?John shares the deeper truth behind this quiet crisis and outlines a bold new framework for healing from the inside out: Fuel, Feel, Fulfill, and Flow. This is not a checklist. It’s not another lifestyle plan. It’s a layered approach to biological, emotional, purposeful, and spiritual alignment.Visit the Link for the Full Show Notes.Drawing on personal stories, expert interviews, and real-world insight, John challenges the performance mindset that dominates wellness today—and invites listeners into a more integrated way of living.Go Deeper: The Ignited Life SubstackIf this episode stirred something in you, The Ignited Life is where the transformation continues. Each week, I share behind-the-scenes insights, science-backed tools, and personal reflections to help you turn intention into action.Get the full companion workbook at TheIgnitedLife.netFull episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnRMilesListen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Brian Keane on How to Live With Unshakable Discipline | EP 644

  In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Brian Keane—bestselling author, ultra-endurance athlete, and one of Ireland’s leading voices in health and fitness—to unpack the mindset and habits behind sustainable discipline. Brian shares his personal transformation from professional footballer to fitness entrepreneur, detailing how failure, vulnerability, and identity shifts helped him create a more fulfilling and resilient life.They explore the difference between discipline and motivation, how to use adversity as a teacher, why internal alignment beats external goals, and the dangers of attaching self-worth to achievement. This powerful conversation is packed with practical tools and deep wisdom for anyone striving to change their body, mind, or life with intention.thriving.Visit this link for the full show notes.Go Deeper: The Ignited Life SubstackIf this episode stirred something in you, The Ignited Life is where the transformation continues. Each week, I share behind-the-scenes insights, science-backed tools, and personal reflections to help you turn intention into action.Subscribe🔗 and get the companion resources delivered straight to your inbox.Catch more of Brian Keane: https://briankeanefitness.com/If 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_RMilesFollow him on Instagram at @John_R_MilesSubscribe to our main YouTube Channel and to our YouTube Clips ChannelFor more insights and resources, visit John’s websiteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Helen Ye Plehn on Your Soul Knows the Way — Follow It | EP 643

  In this illuminating episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles welcomes Helen Ye Plehn—intuitive spiritual psychologist, Zen Executive Coach, and author of The Aura Color Wheel: What Your Soul’s Aura Reveals About Your Inner Gifts, Wounds, and Lessons. Together, they unpack the soul’s inner knowing and how tuning into it can radically shift how we live, lead, and heal.Helen reveals how the colors of your aura reflect more than energy—they tell the story of your emotional imprints, inherited patterns, and untapped gifts. This conversation weaves through her personal journey from corporate executive to soul guide, and the role of trauma, stillness, and surrender in helping us come home to ourselves.Whether you’re navigating burnout, disconnection, or a spiritual awakening, this episode offers tools to align your outer world with your inner essence—so you’re not just surviving, but soulfully thriving.Visit this link for the full show notes.Go Deeper: The Ignited Life SubstackIf this episode stirred something in you, The Ignited Life is where the transformation continues. Each week, I share behind-the-scenes insights, science-backed tools, and personal reflections to help you turn intention into action.Subscribe🔗 and get the companion resources delivered straight to your inbox.Catch more of Helen Ye Plehn: https://helencreatesbeauty.com/If 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_RMilesFollow him on Instagram at @John_R_MilesSubscribe to our main YouTube Channel and to our YouTube Clips ChannelFor more insights and resources, visit John’s websiteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Create the Awe Map: How to Design a Life Worth Living w/ John R. Miles | EP 642

  In Episode 642 of Passion Struck, John R. Miles reveals how to move beyond the productivity trap and into a life of deep alignment. Drawing from conversations with Oliver Burkeman, Susan Kilrain, and research by Dacher Keltner, John introduces the Awe Map—a 4-part framework (Pause, Prioritize, Protect, Practice) for designing time around what truly matters.With stories from his recent trip to Maine and reflections on awe, presence, and purpose, this episode challenges the way we think about time—and invites us to stop filling it and start feeling it.Visit the Link for the Full Show Notes.Go Deeper: The Ignited Life SubstackIf this episode stirred something in you, The Ignited Life is where the transformation continues. Each week, I share behind-the-scenes insights, science-backed tools, and personal reflections to help you turn intention into action.Get the full companion workbook at TheIgnitedLife.netFull episode on YouTubeListen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcastsJoin The Ignition Room: Our private space for applying these insights each weekSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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• Astronaut Susan Kilrain on What It Really Takes to Get to Space | EP 641

  What happens after you’ve lived the dream—and it’s over?In this profound conversation, astronaut and Navy fighter pilot Susan Kilrain joins Passion Struck to explore her journey from humble beginnings in Georgia to piloting two Space Shuttle missions, becoming one of the few women to fly the F-14 Tomcat, and raising a family while married to a Navy SEAL.But this isn’t just a story about spaceflight. It’s about grit, reinvention, and identity. Susan opens up about how landing on an aircraft carrier prepared her less for motherhood than she thought—and why stepping away from NASA was harder than launching into orbit. Together, we explore what it means to chase excellence, embrace failure, and start over without losing yourself.If you’ve ever asked, “Now what?”—this episode will meet you there.Visit this link for the full show notes.Go Deeper: The Ignited Life SubstackIf this episode stirred something in you, The Ignited Life is where the transformation continues. Each week, I share behind-the-scenes insights, science-backed tools, and personal reflections to help you turn intention into action.Subscribe🔗 and get the companion resources delivered straight to your inbox.Catch more of Astronaut Susan Kilrain: www.susankilrain.com If 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_RMilesFollow him on Instagram at @John_R_MilesSubscribe to our main YouTube Channel and to our YouTube Clips ChannelFor more insights and resources, visit John’s websiteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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