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August 18, 2026Episode 26120 min
Bitesize | Why 90% of High Achievers Are Secretly Unhappy #257
Link to full episode: https://youtu.be/ISsDz9CThH0?si=vE_DRrbh3XIg7qtQ https://open.spotify.com/episode/5PXWVeRCGHsSMQXKKni5NH?si=Uw1Ym7O4Ra-J0Ax9lNcNwQ In this bitesize episode, Paul sits down with Jonathan Cave, who, by 40, had reached the “holy grail” of big-law success: a partner track that was about to culminate in senior partnership. From the outside it looked like the dream—money, status, the house in the suburbs of Geneva, a young family. But inside, Jonathan was falling apart: chronic stress, recurring back pain, anxiety in the simplest moments, and a life that felt more like performance than presence. When the offer came, it forced two questions he couldn’t unhear: Do I want it?… and would I actually be happy and fulfilled if I take it? Nine months later, the answer was clear—so he walked away from the firm and from the legal world entirely. About the Guest Jonathan Cave is the founder of My Philosophy, where he works with high achievers around the world to help them align their inner world with their outer life. He is also the author of The Tree and the Mountain: Dare to Become. Website: jonathancave.com About the Host Paul Ryan is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast. 👉 https://pauljryan.net/ Work With Paul You can book a discovery call with Paul here: https://www.pauljryan.net/
August 17, 2026Episode 2622 min
Quickie | Get Out of Your Own Way #258
Apply for a strategy call with Paul: https://calendly.com/inner-entrepreneur-podcast/discovery-call-with-paul-ryan I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. I’ll help you do the same. Website: https://www.pauljryan.net/
August 17, 2026Episode 2593 min
Quickie | Why You Hate Your Business #256
Apply for Your Business Bottleneck Audit here: https://forms.gle/3sckh5GV7XkXLEm76 I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. I help you do the same. Website: https://www.pauljryan.net/
August 16, 2026Episode 26011 min
Want To Work Less In You Business? Fix This First | Inner Mentor Series #255
Apply for a strategy call with Paul here: https://calendly.com/inner-entrepreneur-podcast/discovery-call-with-paul-ryan I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. I help you do the same. Website: https://www.pauljryan.net/
August 15, 2026Episode 2581 min
Quickie | Why I never Work #254
Apply for a strategy call with Paul here: https://calendly.com/inner-entrepreneur-podcast/discovery-call-with-paul-ryan I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. I help you do the same. Website: https://www.pauljryan.net/
August 14, 2026Episode 2572 min
Quickie | A Business That No Longer Needs You #253
Apply for a strategy call with Paul here: https://calendly.com/inner-entrepreneur-podcast/discovery-call-with-paul-ryan I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. I help you do the same. Website: https://www.pauljryan.net/
August 13, 2026Episode 25350 min
Why You Feel Guilty All the Time | Dr Jennifer Reid #252
Why You Feel Guilty All the Time | Dr Jennifer Reid #249 In this episode, Paul chats with psychiatrist and author Dr Jennifer Reid about one of the most common—but least understood—emotions affecting modern life: guilt. Drawing on her clinical experience and her bestselling book Guilt Free, Jennifer explains why guilt evolved as a helpful social emotion, but why so many women today experience it in ways that are no longer healthy or productive. She explores how unrealistic expectations, perfectionism and deeply ingrained cultural messages leave many women feeling that they're constantly falling short—despite doing more than ever before. Together, Paul and Jennifer discuss the hidden pressures placed on women, why so many of those expectations go unnoticed, and how guilt quietly influences our decisions, relationships and sense of self. Jennifer also introduces her practical SPEAK framework, showing how greater awareness, healthier boundaries and living according to your own values can loosen guilt's grip and lead to a more fulfilling life. If you've ever struggled with people-pleasing, perfectionism, or the feeling that you're never quite doing enough, this conversation offers a compassionate and practical roadmap for breaking free from unnecessary guilt. About the Guest Dr Jennifer Reid is a psychiatrist, speaker and author of Guilt Free. About Paul Ryan Paul Ryan is a CEO, host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast, and creator of the One Hour CEO mentoring programme. He works privately with a select number of entrepreneurs each year, helping them build businesses that create not just wealth—but freedom. You can apply for a discovery call with Paul here:👉 https://www.pauljryan.net/ Topics Discussed What guilt really is—and why it exists Why women experience guilt differently from men The hidden expectations society places on women The emotional cost of perfectionism and people-pleasing Why so many women feel they're never doing enough The difference between healthy guilt and chronic guilt How childhood conditioning shapes adult behaviour Why self-care so often feels selfish The importance of defining your own values instead of living by other people's expectations Jennifer's SPEAK framework for overcoming guilt Why boundaries are essential for mental wellbeing How guilt contributes to burnout, anxiety and overwhelm Learning to recognise the thoughts that drive guilt Why lasting change begins with greater self-awareness Key Takeaways Guilt can be a healthy emotion—but only when it serves as a guide rather than a constant companion. Many of the expectations we place on ourselves were inherited from family, culture and society, not consciously chosen. Perfectionism often fuels guilt by creating standards that no one can realistically meet. Learning to notice your thoughts creates the space to question them rather than automatically believing them. Setting boundaries isn't selfish—it's an essential part of living according to your own values. Freedom from unnecessary guilt comes not from doing more, but from defining success on your own terms.
August 12, 2026Episode 2562 min
Quickie | You Know What Maters - But Do You Live it? #251
Apply for a strategy call with Paul here: https://calendly.com/inner-entrepreneur-podcast/discovery-call-with-paul-ryan I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. I help you do the same. Website: https://www.pauljryan.net/
August 11, 2026Episode 25217 min
Bitesize | The Secret I Kept for 52 Years | Anne-Marie Zanzal #250
In this bitesize episode, Paul sits down with Anne-Marie Zanzal for a deeply human conversation about what it really costs to tell the truth—especially when that truth arrives “later in life.” Anne-Marie shares her story of coming out at 52 after a 27-year marriage to a man, raising four children, and living what looked (from the outside) like the complete picture of success. About the Guest Anne-Marie Zanzal is a minister, coach, and the founder of Anne-Marie Zanzal Coaching. About the Host Paul Ryan is an eight-figure CEO and the host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast.: https://pauljryan.net/
August 10, 2026Episode 2542 min
Quickie | Success Isn't Talent. It's This #249
Apply for a strategy call with Paul here: https://calendly.com/inner-entrepreneur-podcast/discovery-call-with-paul-ryan I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. I help you do the same. Website: https://www.pauljryan.net/
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