Passion Struck with John R. Miles

In EP 752, John sits down with Angela Maiers to talk about Why You Feel Like You Don’t Matter (And How to Fix It)

In this powerful episode of the Passion Struck podcast, John interviews renowned social psychologist Claude Steele to explore his groundbreaking new book, Churn.

In this powerful solo episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles exposes a hidden force shaping modern life: the Invisible Scoreboard.

In this episode of the Passion Struck podcast, I sit down with Wharton economist Corinne Low author of "Having It All."

Joining John is Harvard professor, social scientist, and bestselling author Arthur Brooks to discuss his powerful new book, The Meaning of Your Life.

In this urgent episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles unpacks the "Big Tobacco moment" for the digital age.

Joining me is behavioral expert and bestselling author of Hooked and Indistractable, Nir Eyal, to discuss his groundbreaking new book, Beyond Belief.

In this episode of Passion Struck, host John Miles interviews Dr. Justin Garcia, evolutionary biologist and Executive Director of the Kinsey Institute, about his book "The Intimate Animal."

Drawing on the practical philosophy of Henry David Thoreau, John deconstructs the "high-definition, high-functioning" quiet desperation of modern life.

This episode explores identity, resilience, and intentional reinvention with Bianca D’Alessio, a powerhouse real estate broker, entrepreneur, TV personality, and author of Mastering Intentions.

Is technology making healthcare faster and more efficient, or is it making it more brittle, bureaucratic, and less human? Today, we zoom out to explore the systemic forces reshaping our lives with one of the most influential voices in modern medicine. Joining me is Dr. Robert “Bob” Wachter, chair of the Department of Medicine at UCSF and the "father of the hospitalist field," to discuss his landmark new book, "A Giant Leap." In this conversation, we challenge the notion that AI is merely another digital tool, such as the electronic health record (EHR). Bob explains why medicine has resisted disruption for so long and why we have reached a "gradually, then suddenly" moment where AI is finally capable of matching—and sometimes exceeding—the diagnostic mastery of elite physicians. We move from the "scar tissue" of past digital failures to the promising future of "doctor-in-the-loop" systems. Bob reveals how AI might actually be the key to solving physician burnout by handling the administrative "tapeworm" of healthcare, finally allowing clinicians to return to the bedside and the human connection that matters most. If you’ve ever wondered how to remain human in an increasingly automated world, this episode provides the systemic roadmap for navigating the intersection of high-stakes technology and human vulnerability. Passion Struck is the #1 alternative health and personal growth podcast dedicated to human flourishing and the science of mattering. It is ranked #1 on FeedSpot’s list of the Top Passion Podcasts on the Web and is consistently recognized as one of the world's top business and mindset podcasts. Check the full show notes here: https://passionstruck.com/a-giant-leap-how-ai-is-transforming-healthcare/ Download a Free Companion Reflection Guide: Connect with John (keynotes, books, podcast): https://linktr.ee/John_R_Miles Get the book A Giant Leap: How AI Is Transforming Healthcare and What That Means for Our Future: https://www.robertwachter.com/books In This Episode, You Will Learn:The Productivity Paradox: Why past healthcare technology increased burnout and how AI aims to succeed where EHRs failed.The "Doctor-in-the-Loop" Framework: Why maintaining human situational awareness is critical even as AI reaches elite diagnostic levels.Restoring Humanity to Medicine: How automating scribing and inbox management can give doctors the time to focus on empathy and judgment.The Trust Gap: Navigating the dangers of AI "hallucinations" and confident misinformation in high-stakes medical decisions.The Portrait Painter vs. The Photographer: How the role of the physician must evolve from technical mastery to moral agency and presence.Support the Movement. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it. https://StartMattering.com Disclaimer The Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a licensed physician, therapist, or other qualified professional. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this powerful solo deep dive, John R. Miles continues the Life Beyond the Script series by naming the "identity gap."

Joining me is board-certified cardiologist, ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent, and author Dr. Tara Narula to discuss her powerful new book, The Healing Power of Resilience.

Joining me in Passion Struck episode 739 is the legendary Dave Asprey to discuss the groundbreaking insights in his new book, "Heavily Meditated."

In this profound solo deep dive, John R. Miles kicks off the Life Beyond the Script series by naming the quiet "off" feeling that high achievers often ignore.

Joining me is Harvard Business School professor and author Dr. Leslie John to discuss her groundbreaking new book, "Revealing."

Today, I am joined by a true pioneer of broadcast journalism and former co-host of Good Morning America, Joan Lunden

John R. Miles sits down with author and thought leadership expert Ken Lizotte to explore his transformative new book, Walden for Hire: Business Lessons from Henry David Thoreau

Joining me is New York Times bestselling author Dr. Martin Shaw to discuss his profound new masterwork, Liturgies of the Wild.

Joining me is Dr. Gordon Flett, the world’s preeminent expert on the psychology of mattering

In this episode, John explains how to reclaim your intrinsic worth by transitioning from the performance-based "Duck Syndrome" to becoming a Mattering Mirror

In this episode of the Passion Struck podcast, Dr. Paul Eastwick joins John R. Miles to unpack his groundbreaking new book, Bonded by Evolution

In this powerful episode of the Passion Struck podcast, John is joined by world-renowned happiness expert Sonja Lyubomirsky and the preminent relationship researcher Harry Reis

In this episode of Passion Struck, John introduces The Luma Effect: the lifelong cascade that begins when a child internalizes the truth of their intrinsic worth before the world hands them a conditional script.

In this episode of Passion Struck, New York Times bestselling author Daniel Coyle joins John R. Miles to discuss his transformative new book, Flourish.