Are you ready to break free from anxiety's grip and pave your way to a life of resilience and purpose? Join us in this captivating episode of Passion Struck, where host John R. Miles dives deep into the labyrinth of the human mind alongside the brilliant Dr. Jud Brewer, Head of Behavioral Health at Sharecare and the author of "Unwinding Anxiety: New Science ... Show More
Jan 9
How to Build an Architecture of Significance in Your Life | EP 714 w/John R. Miles
What if the quiet emptiness after achieving "success"—the promotion, the house, the milestone—isn't failure, but a signal to build deeper meaning?In this solo episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles introduces the architecture of significance: a blueprint for shifting from ... Show More
22m 31s
Jan 8
Mark Nepo on What It Means to Live with an Open Heart | EP 713
What if living with an open heart, especially in times of loss, uncertainty, and division, is not a matter of willpower or optimism, but a quiet and courageous practice of presence?In this episode of Passion Struck, poet, philosopher, and cancer survivor Mark Nepo joins John R. M ... Show More
1h 9m
Aug 2021
S1 Ep148: Episode 148 - Post Viral Myalgia, Anxiety, Vertigo and more with Shelly
Wow - Shelly had so many diagnoses I had to pick just a few to put on the title of this episode. She was also dealing with many heavy life stressors. In the end, Shelly is grateful for the pain, as she was brought to this work and it saved her life. Shelly's journey is so inspira ... Show More
1 h
May 2025
#941 - Martha Beck - How to Break Free From Chronic Anxiety
Martha Beck is a sociologist, life coach, and an author. Why is anxiety so widespread today? It feels like nearly everyone is struggling with it in some form, but where does it come from, and what are the most effective ways to manage it or overcome it completely? Expect to learn ... Show More
1h 6m
Jun 2025
#951 - Dr Russell Kennedy - How To Fix Your Brain’s Addiction To Anxiety & Worry
Dr. Russell Kennedy is a neuroscientist specializing in anxiety treatment, physician, and an author. Why is anxiety so common now? It once helped us survive, like when we were being chased by lions. But today, we feel it even when there's no real threat. So what's going on? What ... Show More
1h 11m
Jun 2022
S2 Ep1: Summer Series 1 - The Problem with High Expectations (Transforming Summer Anxiety)
Welcome to Episode 1 of our Summer Series! I'm so excited to be together. Today, we are going to set the mindset for our summer. As you often hear me quote William Shakespeare, "Expectation is the root of all heartache." Today, we discuss all the ways in which high (and low) expe ... Show More
39m 39s
Sep 2025
Rich Roll on Mastering Pain, Overcoming Addiction & Living With Purpose (Fan Fav)
This is a fan fav episode. Are there times when we can get a better result by letting go? What role does pain tolerance play in addiction? Is a plant-based diet really that restrictive? For endurance athlete, author, and podcaster Rich Roll, these kinds of questions are just the ... Show More
1h 40m
Aug 2024
#363 Triggers, Letting Go of Other People’s Opinions with Jen Johannsen, DDS
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/775589/open_sms">Send us a text</a></p><p>This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I had the pleasure of chatting with the incredible Dr. Jen Johannsen. Jen is a dentist by trade, but she’s also a sel ... Show More
40m 30s
Mar 2025
Ultimate Stress and Anxiety Hack: Flip Your Body’s Safety Switch! | Stephen Porges, Ph.D. and Seth Porges
<p>How feeling safe impacts your health, creativity and human connections - Unlocking the science of the Polyvagal Theory with pioneering neuroscientist Stephen W. Porges, Ph.D. and his son Seth Porges, based on their book <a href="https://amzn.to/48NPGmm" rel="noopener noreferre ... Show More
57m 28s