EP 81: Breaking Free from the Struggle

from The Conscious Entrepreneur | Leadership, Self-Awareness & Mindset

by Alex Raymond

Published: Mon Mar 24 2025

Show Notes

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:

Introduction

Entrepreneurs Addicted to Struggle

Personal Story: Nona’s Closet Breakdown

Realization: Scarcity and Worthiness

Identifying Scarcity in Life

The Role of the Nervous System

Four Steps to a Quantum Leap

Taking Unreasonable Actions

Addressing Common Objections

Areas Where People Get Stuck

Belief for Entrepreneurs: Worthiness and Enough-ness