EP 81: Breaking Free from the Struggle

Most entrepreneurs think they’re chasing success. Could they actually be addicted to the struggle? Alex Raymond is joined by Dr. Nona Djavid, the founder of eLIVate Club, to discuss why so many business owners feel stuck in cycles of burnout, even when they seem to be thriving. Dr. Djavid built a successful business, but instead of feeling fulfilled, she found herself exhausted and trapped. That realization changed everything. She wasn’t chasing success; she was hooked on the struggle. Why does overwork feel normal? And how do you break free from it? Dr. Djavid explains how subconscious beliefs and nervous system patterns keep entrepreneurs locked in hustle mode, even when they know there’s a better way. She shares a four-step framework to shift from burnout to real, lasting success, starting with setting an unreasonable vision and ending with bold, aligned action. For anyone tired of grinding toward the next milestone, Alex and Dr. Djavid’s discussion offers a different path. Success doesn’t have to come at the cost of exhaustion. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Introduction 03:36 Entrepreneurs Addicted to Struggle 05:00 Personal Story: Nona’s Closet Breakdown 07:00 Realization: Scarcity and Worthiness 09:07 Identifying Scarcity in Life 11:22 The Role of the Nervous System 16:36 Four Steps to a Quantum Leap 33:09 Taking Unreasonable Actions 36:11 Addressing Common Objections 38:02 Areas Where People Get Stuck 40:24 Belief for Entrepreneurs: Worthiness and Enough-ness Links Connect with Dr. Nona Djavid: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nonadjavid/ Website: https://www.elivate.me/ Connect with Alex Raymond: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afraymond/ Website: https://amplifyam.com/ HiveCast.fm is a proud sponsor of The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast. Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm