{"podcast":{"title":"Passion Struck with John R. Miles","slug":"passion-struck-with-john-r-miles-7804824","podcast_index_feed_id":7804824,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6958246/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles--6958246","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fa586b58750b6247bc1aa22d9b727c59.jpg","author":"John R. Miles","episode_count":790,"summary":"You built the life you were supposed to want. So why doesn't it feel like enough? Passion Struck with John R. Miles is the #1 alternative health and human flourishing podcast exploring how we think, feel, connect, and build lives of deep meaning and well-being. Hosted by bestselling author, Navy veteran, and former Fortune 50 executive John R. Miles, the show is grounded in the science of mattering and intentional living. Each week, John sits down with the world's top voices in neuroscience, psychology, medicine, longevity, business, and elite performance — including Angela Duckworth, Dave Asprey, Daniel Amen, Charles Duhigg, Gary Vaynerchuk, Susan Cain, Arthur Brooks, Ryan Holiday, Robert Waldinger, Admiral James Stavridis, Oksana Masters, and many more. Together they unpack how to optimize mental and physical health, overcome emotional adaptation, build lasting social belonging, rediscover purpose, and break free from stress, loneliness, and quiet disconnection. Whether you're navigating early adulthood identity, a mid-life career transition, burnout, grief, or simply seeking a more intentional life, Passion Struck delivers actionable frameworks and honest conversations designed…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T14:20:31.457034+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles-7804824"},"episode":{"title":"Regrow Your Hippocampus: The Science of an Invincible Brain | Dr. Majid Fotuhi – EP 764","slug":"regrow-your-hippocampus-the-science-of-an-invincible-brain-dr-majid-fotuhi-ep-764","published_at":"2026-05-07T04:05:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles-7804824/regrow-your-hippocampus-the-science-of-an-invincible-brain-dr-majid-fotuhi-ep-764","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/passion-struck-with-john-r-miles-7804824","url":"https://passionstruck.com/the-invincible-brain-majid-fotuhi/","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71898411/ep_764_majid_fotuhi_mp3_podcast_version_revised_mp3.mp3","summary":"What if protecting your brain is not about fighting time, but about learning how to partner with it? In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with Dr. Majid Fotuhi, world-renowned neurologist and adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University, to explore the revolutionary science of neuroplasticity. Dr. Fotuhi, author of The Invincible Brain, challenges the conventional narrative that cognitive decline is irreversible, proving instead that the human brain is a highly adaptive muscle capable of physical growth at any age. Through extensive clinical research, Dr. Fotuhi dismantles the fear surrounding Alzheimer’s and dementia by explaining how modifiable factors impact brain volume. He provides evidence-based strategies for physically regrowing the hippocampus and sharpening cognitive performance in as little as 12 weeks. Key Discussion Points: The Neuroplasticity Revolution: Why cognitive decline is not a one-way street and how the brain reorganizes itself during periods of adversity. The Five Pillars of Brain Health: A practical blueprint for optimizing cognitive function through intentional daily habits. Hippocampus Regeneration: The clinical reality of increasing brain volume and reversing the symptoms of \"permanent\" decline. Vascular Health vs. Neurodegeneration: Understanding the critical biological differences that determine long-term mental clarity. Purpose as a Biological Shield: Why a strong sense of purpose—or Generative Drive —is one of the most powerful shields against the aging process. Passion Struck is the #1 alternative health and personal growth podcast dedicated to human flourishing and the science of mattering. Full Show notes: https://passionstruck.com/the-invincible-brain-majid-fotuhi/ Get the Companion Workbook: https://www.theigni…","meta_description":"What if protecting your brain is not about fighting time, but about learning how to partner with it? In this episode of Passion Struck, John R. 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