Brent Gleeson on How to Go All In on a Life That Matters | EP 700

Passion Struck with John R. Miles

John R. Miles

Mental Health, Alternative Health, Education, Self-improvement, Health & Fitness

4.7 • 779 Ratings

🗓️ 9 December 2025

⏱️ 53 minutes

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Summary

What if becoming who you are meant to be depends less on adding more and more… and more on eliminating the things holding you back?In this special EPISODE 700 of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with fellow veteran and former Navy SEAL combat operator Brent Gleeson, bestselling author of Embrace the Suck and All In.This milestone conversation goes deep into identity transformation under real pressure: military service, combat, losing a father, and rebuilding integrity from the inside out. Brent shares how the quietest decision of his life, choosing sobriety, unlocked discipline, connection, and clarity he didn’t know he was missing.If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you were and who you know you could become, this one is for you.Listen. Watch. Go Deeper.Check the full shownotes here: https://passionstruck.com/how-to-go-all-in/All links gathered here — including books, Substack, YouTube, and Start Mattering apparel:https://linktr.ee/John_R_MilesThe Becoming Workbook: Build Discipline. Expand Identity. Choose Your Standard.Reflection prompts + daily structure tools → Download the Companion WorkbookIn this episode, you will learn:

How comfort becomes a slow fade away from the person you’re meant to be
The identity crisis many veterans face after service
How to rebuild structure, purpose, and integrity from the inside out
Why becoming is a daily choice, not a dramatic reinvention
How to eliminate the habits that sabotage your potential

Support the MovementEvery human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter.Wear it. Live it. Show it.https://StartMattering.comDisclaimerThe 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.

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Support the Movement: https://startmattering.com/. Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter. Wear it. Live it. Show it.

Disclaimer

The Passion Struck podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of Passion Struck or its affiliates. This podcast is not a substitute for professional medical or psychological advice.

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0:00.0	Coming up next on Passionstruck.
0:02.3	If I had to pick one thing, and I think a lot of veterans would resonate with this,
0:05.2	is your experiences in the military, especially if you've had any experience downrange,
0:10.4	is about perspective.
0:12.3	And really looking at the world and your life and the impact you want to have
0:16.1	through a completely different lens.
0:18.0	And you have a greater degree of discipline than because of that to
0:21.5	eliminate things from your life that really are either adding no value or are blockages and
0:27.7	threats to living a meaningful, purpose-driven life that will have a positive impact on others.
0:33.4	Welcome to Passionstruck. I'm your host, John Miles. This is the show where we explore the art of human flourishing and what it truly means to live like it matters. Each week, I sit down with change makers, creators, scientists, and everyday heroes to decode the human experience and uncover the tools that help us lead with meaning, heal what hurts, and pursue the fullest
0:55.7	expression of who we're capable of becoming. Whether you're designing your future, developing as a leader,
1:01.5	or seeking deeper alignment in your life, this show is your invitation to grow with purpose
1:06.6	and act with intention. Because the secret to a life of deep purpose, connection, and impact
1:12.1	is choosing to live like you matter.
1:22.7	Hey friends, welcome back to Passionstruck.
1:25.9	Today is a special one, episode 700. I don't take that
1:30.8	lightly. 700 conversations about what it means to become the person you're meant to be.
1:37.4	700 opportunities for someone listening to feel a little less alone. And I wouldn't be here.
1:45.6	This show wouldn't be here without you. Last week, PassionStruck breached number one in health and wellness worldwide
1:52.5	on Apple Podcasts for the first time ever. And this is because you keep showing up. You listen,
1:59.8	you share, you review, and you invite others into
2:03.2	this movement about what truly matters. So before we go further today, I want to say thank you.
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