Young and Profiting with Hala Taha

Mental health is the silent price many entrepreneurs pay for chasing success. Dr. John Delony spent years letting stress and anxiety take a toll on his health, relationships, and personal life. But when the pressure piled on, he finally chose to confront what his body had been signaling all along. Through therapy, radical honesty, and intentional daily habits, he rebuilt life around peace over performance. In this episode of the Mental Wealth Series, Dr. John shares six daily choices entrepreneurs can use to quiet anxiety, beat burnout, and stop outsourcing their self-worth to achievements.  In this episode, Hala and Dr. John will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (03:19) Burning Out While Chasing Success (08:31) Masculinity Crisis and the Loneliness Epidemic (15:20) Redefining Anxiety and Mental Health Labels (20:41) The Truth About Mental Health Medications (27:17) How to Become a Safe, Peaceful Presence (32:33) Six Daily Choices for a Non-Anxious Life (48:47) The Importance of Decluttering Your Environment (53:39) Why Real Human Connection Beats AI Therapy (1:00:34) Building an Authentic Personal Brand That Lasts  Dr. John Delony is a bestselling author, mental health expert, and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. With two PhDs in counseling and higher education, he has spent over two decades in crisis response and leadership. Now at Ramsey Solutions, John helps people reclaim their mental health, build deep relationships, and live non-anxious lives. Sponsored By: Huel - Get over $50 in savings with the Discovery Bundle from Huel. Use my exclusive code YAP15 for 15% off at huel.com/yap15. Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Fabric - Protect your family with term life insurance from Fabric by Gerber Life. Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/profiting  ZocDoc - Stop putting off those doctors’ appointments. Find and instantly book a doctor you love today at Zocdoc.com/PROFITING  Blinkist - Turn the world’s best nonfiction books into quick 15-minute reads or listens. Grab your free trial plus an exclusive 30% discount at blinkist.com/profiting   Remitly - Transfer money internationally with Remitly, with no hidden fees. Use code BUSINESS to get a $100 bonus after you send $300 or more. New customers only.  Prolon - Reset and rejuvenate your body with Prolon’s five-day plant-based fasting mimicking program. Go to ProlonLife.com/PROFITING for 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program. Resources Mentioned: Dr. John's Podcast, The Dr. John Delony Show: bit.ly/TDJDS-apple  Dr. John's Book, Building a Non-Anxious Life: bit.ly/JD-BANAL  Dr. John’s YouTube: youtube.com/@TheDrJohnDelonyShow  Dr. John’s Website: johndelony.com  Dr. John’s Instagram: instagram.com/johndelony  YAP E362 with Dr. Caroline Leaf: youngandprofiting.co/MentalWellness  Mental Wealth Series E1: Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Wellness, Biohacking, Motivation, Manifestation, Brain Health, Life Balance, Self-Healing, Positivity, Happiness, Sleep, Diet

A small town ballerina with no business background, Julia Hartz had no guarantee that Eventbrite would work. What began as a bootstrapped startup she co-founded became a 20-year journey full of challenges, including a crisis like no other: COVID, wiping out the events industry almost overnight. But each challenge sharpened her leadership skills, and Julia ultimately turned  Eventbrite into the powerhouse it is today before exiting on her own terms. In this episode, Julia shares how these moments shaped her leadership and taught her how to build, scale, and evolve a meaningful business, even when it costs you everything. In this episode, Hala and Julia will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (02:08) Julia’s Empathy-Driven Founder Mindset (04:46) Launching a Startup Without a Business Background (14:14) Co-Founding Eventbrite: Spotting the Gap in 2006 (25:23) Leading Through Crisis and Change (35:18) The Return of Live Events (44:04) Building a Company Culture That Evolves (48:24) CEO Mindset and Underrated Leadership Skills (1:04:48) Balancing Family and Entrepreneurship (1:11:02) Leadership Advice in the AI Era  Julia Hartz is the co-founder and former CEO of Eventbrite, one of the world's leading platforms for live events. She co-founded Eventbrite in 2006 with her husband Kevin Hartz and Renaud Visage, later becoming the sole CEO in 2016 and leading the company through its 2018 IPO. Eventbrite entered a new chapter in December 2025 when Bending Spoons announced a $500 million all-cash acquisition, which closed in March 2026, taking Eventbrite private. Sponsored By: Huel - Get over $50 in savings with the Discovery Bundle from Huel. Use my exclusive code YAP15 for 15% off at huel.com/yap15. Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Fabric - Protect your family with term life insurance from Fabric by Gerber Life. Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/profiting  ZocDoc - Stop putting off those doctors’ appointments. Find and instantly book a doctor you love today at Zocdoc.com/PROFITING  Blinkist - Turn the world’s best nonfiction books into quick 15-minute reads or listens. Grab your free trial plus an exclusive 30% discount at blinkist.com/profiting   Remitly - Transfer money internationally with Remitly, with no hidden fees. Use code BUSINESS to get a $100 bonus after you send $300 or more. New customers only.  Prolon - Reset and rejuvenate your body with Prolon’s five-day plant-based fasting mimicking program. Go to ProlonLife.com/PROFITING for 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program. Resources Mentioned: Julia’s Instagram: instagram.com/juliahartz Julia’s LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/juliahartz  The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker: bit.ly/PP-TAOG   Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Passive Income, Online Business, Solopreneur, Networking

Elena Cardone grew up believing that wealth and entrepreneurship were only for the privileged. Her fierce independence made her resistant to building with anyone. But when the 2008 recession threatened their finances while she was pregnant, she abandoned her lone-wolf mentality, stepped back from acting, and bet everything on a shared vision with her husband, Grant Cardone. That decision laid the foundation for their multi-billion-dollar business empire. In this episode, Elena shares how to break free from limiting beliefs, align with your partner on your goals, and develop the mindset needed to grow a thriving business and family legacy. In this episode, Hala and Elena will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (00:55) Why “Normal” Keeps Entrepreneurs Small (03:43) Breaking Limiting Beliefs About Money (11:18) How Elena Met Grant Cardone (16:06) Choosing the Right Life Partner (27:32) Three Money Rules for Building Wealth (34:15) What It Means to Build an Empire (40:48) Handling Hate While Staying Focused (45:12) Living and Leading From Your Future Self  Elena Cardone is a successful entrepreneur, real estate mogul, and visionary co-founder of the Cardone empire, which manages a multi-billion-dollar portfolio. She is the author of the bestselling book Build an Empire, a guide to achieving extraordinary success in both entrepreneurship and marriage. Elena is a renowned speaker and mentor who empowers thousands of individuals to level up their business, mindset, and relationships.  Sponsored By: Huel - Get over $50 in savings with the Discovery Bundle from Huel. Use my exclusive code YAP15 for 15% off at huel.com/yap15. Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Fabric - Protect your family with term life insurance from Fabric by Gerber Life. Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/profiting  ZocDoc - Stop putting off those doctors’ appointments. Find and instantly book a doctor you love today at Zocdoc.com/PROFITING  Blinkist - Turn the world’s best nonfiction books into quick 15-minute reads or listens. Grab your free trial plus an exclusive 30% discount at blinkist.com/profiting   Remitly - Transfer money internationally with Remitly, with no hidden fees. Use code BUSINESS to get a $100 bonus after you send $300 or more. New customers only.  Prolon - Reset and rejuvenate your body with Prolon’s five-day plant-based fasting mimicking program. Go to ProlonLife.com/PROFITING for 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program. Resources Mentioned: Elena’s Book, Build an Empire: bit.ly/EC-BAE  Elena’s Website: elenacardone.com  Elena’s Instagram: instagram.com/elenacardone  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Passive Income, Online Business, Solopreneur, Networking

For many entrepreneurs, mental health takes a back seat to ambition, productivity, and the pressure to keep going no matter what. Dr. Aditi Nerurkar once lived by that belief, until chronic burnout during her 80-hour-a-week residency broke her body down so severely she feared a heart condition. That crisis sparked her healing journey and became the foundation for her 5 Resets for when life and business get hard. In this first episode of the Mental Wealth Series, Dr. Aditi shares science-backed tools to help entrepreneurs reduce stress, prevent burnout, and protect their mental health.  In this episode, Hala and Dr. Aditi will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (01:52) The Global Stress and Burnout Crisis (03:37) Good Stress vs. Bad Stress  (05:36) Your Brain's Fight-or-Flight Response (10:19) True Resilience vs. Toxic Resilience (13:05) Dr. Aditi's Personal Burnout Breaking Point (37:00) The Five Resets Framework  (44:45) The “Buried Treasure” Wellness Exercise (52:11) Digital Boundaries for Mental Health (1:00:40) Monotasking for Focus and Productivity Dr. Aditi Nerurkar is a physician, public health expert, and Harvard Medical School faculty member specializing in stress, burnout, resilience, and mental health. She is also a nationally sought-after speaker, television correspondent, and the bestselling author of The 5 Resets, a science-backed guide to managing stress and improving mental well-being.  Sponsored By: Huel - Get over $50 in savings with the Discovery Bundle from Huel. Use my exclusive code YAP15 for 15% off at huel.com/yap15. Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Fabric - Protect your family with term life insurance from Fabric by Gerber Life. Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/profiting  ZocDoc - Stop putting off those doctors’ appointments. Find and instantly book a doctor you love today at Zocdoc.com/PROFITING  Blinkist - Turn the world’s best nonfiction books into quick 15-minute reads or listens. Grab your free trial plus an exclusive 30% discount at blinkist.com/profiting   Remitly - Transfer money internationally with Remitly, with no hidden fees. Use code BUSINESS to get a $100 bonus after you send $300 or more. New customers only.  Prolon - Reset and rejuvenate your body with Prolon’s five-day plant-based fasting mimicking program. Go to ProlonLife.com/PROFITING for 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program. Resources Mentioned: Dr. Aditi's Book, The 5 Resets: bit.ly/AN-T5R  Dr. Aditi's Website: draditi.com Dr. Aditi's Instagram: instagram.com/draditinerurkar Mental Wealth Playbook: yapmedia.com/mentalwealth  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Biohacking, Motivation, Manifestation, Brain Health, Life Balance, Self-Healing, Positivity, Happiness, Sleep, Diet

Are your childhood habits sabotaging your leadership and business decisions? Through her work in developmental psychology, Dr. Aliza Pressman found that many adults unknowingly carry childhood attachment styles and emotional habits into their adult lives, shaping how they think, relate, and communicate. In this episode, Dr. Aliza breaks down her Five Rs framework and explains how understanding your childhood attachment style can transform your leadership, relationships, and personal development. In this episode, Hala and Dr. Aliza will discuss:  (00:00) Introduction (03:04) How Childhood Shapes Adult Behavior (07:53) The Five Rs of Human Development (11:42) Rupture and Repair in Healthy Relationships (16:00) How Attachment Styles Shape Relationships (24:26) How Attachment Styles Manifest in Leadership (42:45) How Great Leaders Set Limits and Boundaries (47:03) Reflection and Self-Regulation Tools (53:50) Setting Healthy Rules and Routines (58:46) Final Takeaways for Entrepreneurs  Dr. Aliza Pressman is a developmental psychologist, co-founder of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center, and host of the award-winning podcast Raising Good Humans. She is also the bestselling author of The 5 Principles of Parenting, which translates decades of developmental science into a practical framework for raising emotionally resilient children, building stronger relationships, and helping leaders and entrepreneurs better understand human behavior.  Sponsored By: Huel - Get over $50 in savings with the Discovery Bundle from Huel. Use my exclusive code YAP15 for 15% off at huel.com/yap15. Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/profiting Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting. Quo - Run your business communications the smart way. Try Quo for free, plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to quo.com/profiting Fabric - Protect your family with term life insurance from Fabric by Gerber Life. Apply today in just minutes at meetfabric.com/profiting  ZocDoc - Stop putting off those doctors’ appointments. Find and instantly book a doctor you love today at Zocdoc.com/PROFITING  Blinkist - Turn the world’s best nonfiction books into quick 15-minute reads or listens. Grab your free trial plus an exclusive 30% discount at blinkist.com/profiting   Remitly - Transfer money internationally with Remitly, with no hidden fees. Use code BUSINESS to get a $100 bonus after you send $300 or more. New customers only.  Prolon - Reset and rejuvenate your body with Prolon’s five-day plant-based fasting mimicking program. Go to ProlonLife.com/PROFITING for 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Program. Resources Mentioned: Aliza’s Book, The Five Principles of Parenting: bit.ly/AP-T5POP  Aliza’s Podcast: Raising Good Humans: bit.ly/RGH-APPLE  Aliza’s Instagram: instagram.com/raisinggoodhumanspodcast  Aliza’s Substack: dralizapressman.substack.com  Aliza’s Website: draliza.com  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Positivity, Human Nature, Human Psychology, Critical Thinking, Robert Greene, Chris Voss, Robert Cialdini