602: How to Go From Burnout to Balance with Chris Ducker
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Release Date: 09/10/2025
602: How to Go From Burnout to Balance with Chris Ducker
Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod
If you’ve ever felt burned out, stretched too thin, or guilty for even thinking about taking time off—you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. That’s why today’s conversation with my good friend Chris Ducker hit so hard. Chris is a wildly successful entrepreneur, best-selling author, and founder of Youpreneur. But despite building a thriving business, he ended up flatlined—literally. Diagnosed with acute anxiety, depression, and adrenal failure, Chris was forced to face the cost of nonstop hustle. In his new book The Long Haul Leader, Chris shares the framework he created to move...
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601: Biohacking on a Budget for Optimal Health with Tim Gray
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What if most of the “healthy” foods and habits you rely on are actually making you sick, tired, and inflamed? So many people struggle with low energy, brain fog, poor sleep, and recurring health issues—and too often, the solutions we’re offered don’t address the root cause. And today’s guest knows all about what it’s like to be on a first-name basis with hospital staff that have no answers. Tim Gray, who’s widely known as “Europe’s leading biohacker,” is a psychology specialist turned health entrepreneur who transformed and optimized his own health through biohacking....
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600: You Have More Control Over Your Life Than You Think with Ron Lynch
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Life can be hard. Things happen that we don’t see coming. And while you can’t always control the circumstances, you always have control over how you respond. That’s the throughline of my conversation with Ron Lynch. He’s lived life as a true Renaissance man—from writer, director, and producer to cook, inventor, traveler, and philanthropist. He’s built billion-dollar brands and mastered dozens of skills, but what really sets him apart is his ability to choose joy, no matter what life throws his way. In our conversation, Ron shows how that same mindset applies to staying relevant and...
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599: How to Receive Divine Guidance and Unlock Your Best Ideas
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Ever notice your best ideas don’t come when you’re forcing yourself to “figure things out”? They show up in the shower, on a walk, or drifting off to sleep. That’s because inspiration flows when you quiet your overactive, ego-driven mind and create space for divine guidance. Today, I’m sharing how I learned to replace overthinking with what I call “divine downloads” — ideas that feel like they come straight from God, your highest self, or collective consciousness. I’ll walk you through a powerful story from a recent mastermind that reminded me how life-changing it is to act...
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598: AI and Bitcoin: What You Need to Know (and Do) NOW with Mark Moss
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If you're worried that AI will replace your job or that Bitcoin is just hype, this episode will challenge your perspective on the future of work and money. For many, AI sparks fears of mass job loss or the gradual erosion of our ability to think for ourselves. And Bitcoin comes with concerns about volatility, or the belief that it’s just a speculative investment bubble. But as you’ll hear from today’s guest, it’s not all doom and gloom. In fact, it’s quite the opposite. Mark Moss is one of the world’s leading experts on Bitcoin and macroeconomics, and has recently been...
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597: How Visualization Can Change Your Life with Maya Raichoora
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Whether you’ve used visualization before or never seriously considered it, chances are you’re missing its full potential. Done right, it’s not just a feel-good exercise—it’s a mental fitness tool top performers use to train their minds and sharpen results. Even after years of practicing it myself, my conversation with Maya Raichoora showed me I’d only scratched the surface. Maya is Nike’s first-ever Mental Fitness Trainer, a two-time TEDx speaker, and author of Visualize: Think, Feel, Perform Like the Top 1%. She works with elite athletes and entrepreneurs to help them train...
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596: How to Create a Spiritual Vision for Your Life with Jennifer Hudye
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We’re living through one of the most profound transitions in human history. With AI projected to disrupt or replace over 300 million jobs globally and 75% of the global workforce rethinking their careers, it’s no wonder that 1 in every 3 Americans has already undergone a major life change in recent years. This reckoning has created a pivotal moment in which fear, uncertainty, and doubt about the future are becoming increasingly prevalent. When life feels uncertain or misaligned, having a clear and compelling vision can be the anchor that pulls you forward. And today’s episode is all...
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595: What to Do When Your Kid is Having Suicidal Thoughts with Rob Stein
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What would you do if your child came to you and said they wanted to end their life? For today’s guest, that heartbreaking moment came out of nowhere, and it turned his entire world upside down. But instead of crumbling, Rob reached for something familiar: The Miracle Morning. What started as a productivity tool became his lifeline. And ultimately, it helped him show up for his son in the way he needed most. Rob Stein is a purpose-driven leader, coach, and founder of Fathers in Christ and Elevate YOUniversity. He’s also a beloved presence in the Miracle Morning Community, where his daily FB...
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594: The Medical Intuitive Who Helped Me Heal What Doctors Couldn't with Jason Ward
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DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast is intended for informational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Have you ever known something was wrong with your body, but no doctor could tell you why? You’ve seen the specialists, done the tests, maybe even tried the prescriptions—but the root cause still isn’t clear. I’ve faced that same dead end. And in today’s episode,...
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593: Freedom From Suffering with Peter Crone
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What if the limitations you believe about yourself aren't the truth but a prison of your mind's design? Today, we'll explore how our deepest struggles—feelings of fear, not being enough, or childhood trauma—are rooted not in reality but in subconscious stories we've come to accept as true. Those invisible narratives keep us in a state of suffering and prevent us from reaching our full potential. Peter Crone, known as The Mind Architect, has helped world-class athletes, executives, and everyday people rewire their subconscious beliefs and unlock "the power of infinite possibility." Having...
info_outlineIf you’ve ever felt burned out, stretched too thin, or guilty for even thinking about taking time off—you’re not alone. I’ve been there too.
That’s why today’s conversation with my good friend Chris Ducker hit so hard. Chris is a wildly successful entrepreneur, best-selling author, and founder of Youpreneur. But despite building a thriving business, he ended up flatlined—literally. Diagnosed with acute anxiety, depression, and adrenal failure, Chris was forced to face the cost of nonstop hustle.
In his new book The Long Haul Leader, Chris shares the framework he created to move from burnout to balance: a simple Life OS built on four pillars—impactful work, loving relationships, personal mastery, and hobbies. We dig into why hustle should only ever be a season (not a lifestyle), how to protect your energy, and why self-care isn’t selfish—it’s strategy.
If you want to create lasting success without sacrificing your health, happiness, or relationships, this conversation will give you the permission and tools to finally make it happen.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Chris’s Journey of Success, Burnout, and Health Issues
- The Life OS Framework: 4 Pillars for Sustainable Success
- The 4 Areas of Life That Are Essential for Health and Joy
- Hustle vs. Habits: Why Hustle Shouldn’t Be a Lifestyle
- The “Stop, Stay, Start” Exercise for Clarity and Focus
- The Power of Permission to Reclaim Your Time and Life
- How to Connect with Chris and Find His Book
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