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
Nov 25
Jane Marie Chen on Letting Go and Becoming Your True Self | EP 694
<p>What if the moment your life collapses is not the end of your story, but the beginning of your becoming?</p><p>In this intimate, live-recorded episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with Jane Marie Chen, global humanitarian, cofounder of Embrace (the infant wa ... Show More
1h 8m
Nov 21
When AI Runs the World, What’s Your Competitive Edge? w/John R. Miles | EP 693
<p><strong>What if the future belonged not to the fastest, the smartest, or the most optimized, but to the most human?</strong></p><p>In this milestone 200th solo episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles reveals why your humanity — your creativity, your emotional depth, your inte ... Show More
31m 13s
Nov 20
Lynn Smith on How to Stop Letting the Brain Bully Win | EP 692
<p>What if the biggest barrier to your potential is not a lack of skill or opportunity but the quiet voice inside whispering, “You are not enough”?</p><p>In this powerful episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles sits down with former national news anchor Lynn Smith, who spen ... Show More
56m 59s
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
58m 41s
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
37m 39s
Sep 13
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 51s
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