Passion Struck with John R. Miles
Tiffany Moon on How to Write Yourself a Prescription for Joy | EP 608
Thu, 08 May 2025
In this inspiring and refreshingly candid conversation, Dr. Tiffany Moon—a board-certified anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, and reality TV star—opens up about her journey from high-achieving perfectionist to someone learning to prioritize joy, authenticity, and self-compassion. She shares powerful stories from her new book Joy Prescriptions, revealing how chasing success left her burned out and disconnected, and what it took to rewrite her inner script.Together, we explore how societal expectations, burnout, and achievement culture can rob us of joy—and how to reclaim it through intention, play, and honest self-reflection.Click here for the full show notes: https://passionstruck.com/tiffany-moon-write-yourself-prescription-for-joy/Join the Ignition Room!Join the new Passion Struck Community! - The Ignition Room: https://station.page/passionstruckKey Takeaways: The neuroscience behind belief, purpose, and spiritual practice How mindfulness reshapes the brain’s architecture Why people with spiritual habits tend to live with more hope And how to reinforce your sense of mattering every day For more information on Dr. Tiffany Moon: https://www.tiffanymoonmd.com/Sponsors: Factor Meals: http://factormeals.com/factormeals50off and use code “FACTOR MEALS 50 OFF” Rosetta Stone: Unlock 25 languages for life at “ROSETTASTONE.com/passionstruck.” Prolon: Reset your health with 15% off at “ProlonLife.com/passionstruck.” Mint Mobile: Cut your wireless bill to 15 bucks a month at “MINT MOBILE dot com slash PASSION.” Hims: Start your journey to regrowing hair with Hims. Visit hims.com/PASSIONSTRUCK for your free online visit. Quince: Discover luxury at affordable prices with Quince. Enjoy free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/PASSION For more information on advertisers and promo codes, visit Passion Struck Deals.Speaking Engagements & WorkshopsAre you looking to inspire your team, organization, or audience to take intentional action in their lives and careers? I’m available for keynote speaking, workshops, and leadership training on topics such as intentional living, resilience, leadership, and personal growth. Let’s work together to create transformational change. Learn more at johnrmiles.com/speaking.Episode Starter PacksWith over 500 episodes, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. We’ve curated Episode Starter Packs based on key themes like leadership, mental health, and personal growth, making it easier for you to dive into the topics you care about. Check them out at passionstruck.com/starterpacks.Catch More of Passion Struck: My solo episode on Why Hustle Culture Is Toxic (And How to Break Free From It) Can't miss my episode with Homaira Kabir on How You Overcome the Tyranny of Perfection My episode with Susan Cain on What is the Happiness of Being Bittersweet Listen to my interview with Thomas Curran on Breaking Free From the Perfection Trap Catch my interview with Matthew Weintrub on the Psychedelic Origin of Religion Listen to my solo episode on Why You Should Avoid the Trap of Effortless Perfection If you liked the show, please leave us a review—it only takes a moment and helps us reach more people! Don’t forget to include your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally.How to Connect with John: Connect with John on Twitter at @John_RMiles Follow him on Instagram at @John_R_Miles Subscribe to our main YouTube Channel and to our YouTube Clips Channel For more insights and resources, visit John’s website Want to explore where you stand on the path to becoming Passion Struck? Take our 20-question quiz on Passionstruck.com and find out today!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Chapter 1: What does it mean to live with intention?
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Some people want to drag you back to your old self and it's because they don't like change or they like the old you and they're uncomfortable with you changing. But as I've gotten to different levels of my life, I've had to let some friends go. not like breaking up with them or not that I don't care about them anymore.
Chapter 2: How do societal expectations affect personal growth?
My single girlfriends that want to go out and have girls wine night on Thursdays for three hours. I don't have time for that right now in my life. So I think in different seasons of your life, different people come in and out and that's okay.
Welcome to Passion Struck. Hi, I'm your host, John R. Miles. And on the show, we decipher the secrets, tips and guidance of the world's most inspiring people and turn their wisdom into practical advice for you and those around you. Our mission is to help you unlock the power of intentionality so that you can become the best version of yourself.
If you're new to the show, I offer advice and answer listener questions on Fridays. We have long form interviews the rest of the week with guests ranging from astronauts to authors, CEOs, creators, innovators, scientists, military leaders, visionaries, and athletes. Now, let's go out there and become passion struck. Welcome to episode 608 of Passion Struck.
Whether this is your first time tuning in or you've been with us from the start, I am so grateful you're here. Together, we're building a global movement rooted in one powerful idea. You don't have to settle. You can live with intention, lead with purpose, and make what truly matters matter most.
This month, we're in the middle of a transformative arc, one that centers on a truth we don't talk about enough. Mental health is not a side note. It's the root system of a meaningful life. On Tuesday, I spoke with Dr. Andrew Newberg, a pioneer in neurotheology. about how belief, meaning, and spiritual practices aren't just abstract ideas.
They're embedded in our brains wiring and essential to our mental well-being. And then this Friday, I'll be releasing a solo episode on mental health habits that anchor you in uncertain times. In it, I'll explore practical science-backed tools to help you cultivate resilience, emotional clarity, and a life aligned with your values, especially when everything feels uncertain or overwhelming.
But first, today's guest is someone who knows the price of pushing too hard and the power of reclaiming your joy. I'm joined by Dr. Tiffany Moon, a double board certified anesthesiologist, entrepreneur, former cast member of The Real Housewives of Dallas and author of the book Joy Prescriptions.
Through her personal journey with burnout, perfectionism, and rediscovering meaning, Dr. Moon challenges the myths of toxic success culture and offers a new way forward.
In this conversation, we explore the emotional cost of high achievement and people pleasing, what burnout feels like, and how to recognize it before it breaks you, why reclaiming joy is not frivolous but essential, and how self-worth and rest can become your most powerful forms of resistance. As always, I want to thank you for being part of the PassionStruck movement.
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