<p>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?</p><p>In this special EPISODE 700 of Passion Struck, John R. Miles sits down with fellow veteran and former Navy SEAL combat operator <strong>Brent Gleeson</strong>, bestselling author of <em>Embrace the Suck</em> and <em>All In</em>.</p><p>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.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you were and who you know you could become, this one is for you.</p><p><strong>Listen. Watch. Go Deeper.</strong></p><p> All links gathered here — including books, Substack, YouTube, and Start Mattering apparel:</p><p> <a href="https://linktr.ee/John_R_Miles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://linktr.ee/John_R_Miles</strong></a></p><p>Download the Companion Workbook</p><p> <strong>The Becoming Workbook: Build Discipline. Expand Identity. Choose Your Standard.</strong></p><p> Reflection prompts + daily structure tools → </p><p>In this episode, you will learn:</p><ul><li>How comfort becomes a slow fade away from the person you’re meant to be</li><li>The identity crisis many veterans face after service</li><li>How to rebuild structure, purpose, and integrity from the inside out</li><li>Why becoming is a daily choice, not a dramatic reinvention</li><li>How to eliminate the habits that sabotage your potential</li></ul><p><strong>Support the Movement</strong></p><p>Every human deserves to feel seen, valued, and like they matter.</p><p>Wear it. Live it. Show it.</p><p><a href="https://startmattering.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>https://StartMattering.com</strong></a></p><p><em>Disclaimer</em></p><p>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.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>