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Rewire Your Mind: Hypnotherapy, Heart Coherence & the Science of Calm with Fiona Brennan #102

Rewire Your Mind: Hypnotherapy, Heart Coherence & the Science of Calm with Fiona Brennan #102
 
What if your thoughts, emotions, and confidence were just habits—and you could change them?
In this powerful conversation, Paul sits down with Fiona Brennan, clinical hypnotherapist and bestselling author of The Positive Habit and Sleep Well, to explore how we can rewire our subconscious mind, shift emotional patterns, and live from the heart—not just the head.
Fiona unpacks the science behind emotional habits, explains how hypnotherapy works, and shares practical tools to overcome anxiety, fear, and self-doubt. You’ll learn about neuroplasticity, subconscious programming, and the transformative power of HeartMath and coherent breathing.
This is not just about healing—it’s about awakening to a more powerful, present, and peaceful way of living.
 
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why your thoughts and emotions are habits—and how to break negative loops
How hypnotherapy works at a subconscious level to create lasting change
The truth about confidence and why public speaking fears often stem from childhood
What it means to live from the heart instead of the head
How to use HeartMath and coherent breathing to regulate your nervous system
The hidden reasons why sleep is broken—and how to fix it without pills
Why vulnerability is the key to connection in business and life
How entrepreneurs can balance ambition with emotional well-being
 
Guest Bio:
Fiona Brennan is a clinical hypnotherapist, bestselling author, mental health speaker, and founder of The Positive Habit. Her work blends neuroscience, mindfulness, and subconscious reprogramming to help people overcome anxiety, build confidence, and live happier lives.
She is certified by the HeartMath Institute and is a trusted voice in the field of emotional wellness and sleep health.
 
Connect with Fiona Brennan:
Website: https://thepositivehabit.com
Instagram: @thepositivehabit
Books: The Positive Habit, Sleep Well, The Self-Love Habit
 
About the host:
Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, 8 figure business owner, mentor, podcaster and creator of the 1-Hour CEO Mastermind. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.
 
Connect with the host:
https://www.theonehourceo.com/
 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/

Simple Habits That Add Decades to Your Life with Dr Otto Janke # 101

What if your body was designed to thrive — and longevity was less about genetics and more about your daily habits?
In this episode of The Inner Entrepreneur Bite-Size, Dr. Otto Janke shares simple foundations of long-term health — and why most people only focus on them when it’s almost too late.
We explore:
The daily rituals that unlock your body’s natural health blueprint
How great sleep, clean food, and consistent movement outperform medication
Why American health culture is failing — and what we can learn from other countries
The myth of “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” — and why it’s slowly killing us
What every entrepreneur should prioritize (but rarely does)
This isn’t a fitness episode. It’s a longevity roadmap — simple, sustainable, powerful.
https://www.empirelongevity.com/
 
Abou the host:
Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, 8 figure business owner, mentor, podcaster and creator of the 1-Hour CEO Mastermind. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.
 
Connect with the host:
 
https://www.theonehourceo.com/
 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/

Scaling with Purpose | Brendan McGurgan on Mindset, Leadership & Growing a 9-Figure Business IE#100

Scaling with Purpose | Brendan McGurgan on Mindset, Leadership & Growing a 9-Figure Business IE#100
Guest:
Brendan McGurgan — Co-founder of Simple Scaling, host of the ScaleX Insider podcast, and former CEO who scaled a business from 15 people to 700+, exporting to 100+ countries and generating over £100 million in revenue.
 
Overview:
In this inspiring episode of The Inner Entrepreneur, Brendan shares the powerful story behind scaling a global business—and why most SMEs never make it past the first few million. He breaks down the core mindset shifts required to grow with purpose, how to build a winning culture, and what it really takes to let go of control and lead at scale.
 
What We Cover:
What “scaling” really means (and why most businesses never do)
Brendan’s journey from accountant to 9-figure CEO
The 10 Principles of ScaleX
Why culture is not “soft” — it’s the hardest thing to get right
The myth of being indispensable: how great founders step aside
Scaling from the inside out: the psychology behind sustainable growth
Why a clear personal purpose is the starting point of business success
 
Who It’s For:
Entrepreneurs, founders, and SME leaders who are ready to scale their business beyond survival—and want to do it with meaning, purpose, and a people-first mindset.
Resources Mentioned:
SimpleScaling.com
ScaleX Insider Podcast
Simple Scaling: 10 Proven Principles to 10X Your Business – by Brendan McGurgan & Claire Colvin
Connect with Brendan:🔗 LinkedIn 
 
About the host:
Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, 8 figure business owner, mentor, podcaster and creator of the 1-Hour CEO Mastermind. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.
 
Connect with the host:
https://www.theonehourceo.com/
 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/

Success Isn't Enough - The Wake Up Call Every Entrepreneur Needs #99

What happens when you’ve built the business, earned the money, and achieved the success — but still feel unfulfilled?
In this powerful bite-size episode, science-based spiritual coach Gaia Ferreira joins Paul to explore the moment many entrepreneurs inevitably face: the wake-up call.
Whether triggered by burnout, a life crisis, or just the quiet voice inside saying, “this isn’t it”, this episode reveals why success without self-connection is never enough.
Gaia breaks down her Total Intelligence Method — integrating body, mind, heart, and purpose — and explains why entrepreneurs must stop chasing more and start living aligned.
 What You’ll Learn:
Why high-achieving entrepreneurs often feel empty at the top
The 4 D’s of crisis and how they trigger transformation (Death, Divorce, Disease, Disaster)
Why your body always knows the truth — even when your mind lies
The real reason you're stuck in “more mode”
The simple practice to reconnect with yourself in under 5 minutes
How to stop chasing significance and start living with meaning
Notable Quote:
“Your body never lies — but your mind will tell you all sorts of stories. Most of us are living from who we’re not.”
Connect with Gaia Ferreira:
Website: GaiaFerreira.com 
 
Links to Full Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-total-intelligence-method-7-steps-to-living-your/id1712661051?i=1000684380892
https://youtu.be/tVWzcMt5Ryo?si=QFuE3cMkeSsHN-XA
 
 

How Culture Built An Empire | Adie McGinnis on building Sigmar Recruitment # 98

In this episode, Adie McGinnis shares his remarkable entrepreneurial journey—from humble beginnings to building one of Ireland's most successful recruitment businesses, Sigmar Recruitment.
Adie opens up about leadership, company culture, building trust with his team, and navigating two major business collapses. He also reflects on the importance of humility, luck, and finding purpose beyond financial success.
This conversation is a masterclass in building lasting businesses while staying grounded.
Key Topics Covered:
The early days of Sigmar Recruitment
How to build company culture
Leadership through crisis: 9/11, 2008 crash, and COVID-19
The power of trust, loyalty, and goodwill in business
When (and when not) to take on external investors
Why most entrepreneurs ultimately crave freedom over money
Finding purpose and peace after financial success
The deeper conversation around aging, purpose, and giving back
Notable Quotes:
"Most entrepreneurs don’t actually chase money — they chase freedom."
"Culture isn't a mission statement. It's how you show up for your people every single day."
"Humility keeps you out of trouble. Arrogance leads you into it."
 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adie-mcgennis-b28204/
 
Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, 8 figure business owner, mentor, podcaster and creator of the 1-Hour CEO Mastermind. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.
Connect with the host:
 
https://www.theonehourceo.com/
 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/

Why Leaders Burn Out (And How To Stop It) #97

Show Notes:
In this bite sized episode, Mike Kelly shares how his successful corporate career nearly cost him everything — his health, his marriage, and his peace of mind. Working 16–17 hour days, disconnected from his true self, Mike spiraled toward complete burnout. But what happened next became the catalyst for profound personal change.
If you're a business leader, entrepreneur, or high-performer, this conversation is a wake-up call.
 
Key Topics:
The real reason leaders burn out
How work addiction destroys personal leadership
The cost of ignoring your own well-being
Mike's personal breakdown story
Links to full Episode #70
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-what-the-best-leaders-know-in-conversation/id1712661051?i=1000682402041
 
 

Bite-size: Why Most People Never Change — And What It Really Takes #96

Show Notes:
In this Bite-Size episode, Steven Twohig and I unpack one of the most difficult parts of transformation: why most people never change, even after powerful breakthrough experiences.
We discuss:
The illusion of instant transformation.
Why breakthrough events (like UPW) often aren’t enough.
The brutal 2-year period I personally went through after my own wake-up moment.
The fear that keeps most people from facing the work.
Why real change requires going into the messiness — not avoiding it.
How identity plays a crucial role in whether we follow through.
This is the honest, unfiltered truth about the price of real change — and why so few ever pay it.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steventwohig/
Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, 8 figure business owner, mentor, podcaster and creator of the 1-Hour CEO Mastermind. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.
Connect with the host:
 
https://www.theonehourceo.com/
 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/

Bite-size Episode: €25 Million Gone. Here’s What I Learned: Chris O'Connel's Strory #95

Chris O’Connell built a €25 million business. Then he lost it all—his company, his marriage, his home, and almost his life.
In this raw and powerful episode, Chris opens up about the pain behind the public success, the collapse that nearly broke him, and the long road back to purpose, mental health, and self-worth.
This isn’t just a story of business failure—it’s a story of rebuilding from the inside out.
 
 What You’ll Learn:
Why success can sometimes hide deep wounds
The emotional toll of losing everything—and how to survive it
How Chris transformed his pain into purpose
The mindset shift that changed everything
Why healing starts with honesty, not hustle
Full Episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-losing-my-%C2%A325m-business-was-one-of-the-best/id1712661051?i=1000680134298
https://youtu.be/t9x_ndawoIY?si=ql3Zno9K0pjpXh63
 
Host Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, 8 figure business owner, mentor, podcaster and creator of the 1-Hour CEO Mastermind. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.
Connect with the host:
 https://www.theonehourceo.com/
 https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/

Bite-size Episode: You're Not Broken - Just Growing with Pia Leichter # 94

Summary:
In this soul-baring episode, Paul sits down with author and creative voice P. Lister to explore what it really means to grow through emotional pain. From the depths of Vipassana meditation to the vulnerability of writing a deeply personal book, P. shares how facing pain — instead of fleeing from it — became her path to healing and creative freedom.
This conversation is a reminder that growth doesn’t always feel like progress — it often feels like breaking. But you’re not broken. You’re just growing.
Topics Covered:
Why emotional pain often signals transformation
The surprising lessons of 10-day silent meditation
How vulnerability fuels creativity
What it means to write the truth — and stand for it
How to stop seeing yourself as broken and start owning your journey
Power Quotes:
“You’re not broken — you’re just growing.”“I thought I was falling apart. I was really just unfolding.”“My mind created more suffering than the pain.”“The stories I feared most… became the doorway to healing.”
Host Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, 8 figure business owner, mentor, podcaster and creator of the 1-Hour CEO Mastermind. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.
Connect with the host:
 https://www.theonehourceo.com/
 https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/

Why You Overreact — And How to Heal Emotional Triggers for Good with Laurel Wiers #93

Episode Summary:
In this transformative conversation, Paul Ryan is joined by trauma specialist Laurel Wiers to unpack why so many of us overreact — and how emotional triggers formed years ago may still be silently shaping our lives, relationships, and leadership.
Laurel shares her groundbreaking MINT Method, which blends neuroscience, somatic therapy, and memory integration to help entrepreneurs, high performers, and everyday individuals release stored trauma and reconnect with their truest selves.
If you've ever thought “Why did I just react like that?” — this episode offers both the answer and a pathway to lasting healing.
 
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
Why emotional triggers often come from “small t” traumas — not just major life events
How overreactions are messages from your nervous system asking to be healed
The difference between your personality and your pain
How unresolved events silently shape confidence, decisions, and relationships
Why traditional talk therapy isn’t always enough — and what to do instead
What healing actually looks like (hint: it’s not as hard or scary as you think)
How to reset your emotional system and return to who you were before the wound
 
Key Quote:
“You’re not broken. You’re just carrying unprocessed pain. And it can be healed — for good.”— Laurel Wiers
 
About Laurel Wiers:
Laurel is a trauma specialist and the creator of the MINT Method — a powerful, integrative approach to healing emotional triggers and helping individuals reset their nervous systems. After years as a licensed therapist, Laurel now works with high performers and entrepreneurs ready to finally move beyond what’s been holding them back.
She is also the speaker behind the new TEDx talk:
TEDx: “Overreacting or Just Remembering?”Search for Laurel Wiers TED Talk on YouTube to watch it now.
 
Connect with Laurel:
Website: www.laurelwiers.comTEDx Talk: Overreacting or Just Remembering? — on YouTube now
 
Listener Reflection:
What triggers are showing up in your life right now — and what might they really be pointing to?Take 60 seconds today and ask: Is this who I am… or is this who I became to survive something?
Host Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, 8 figure business owner, mentor, podcaster and creator of the 1-Hour CEO Mastermind. As a CEO, Paul has a depth of 'real life' experience of what it takes to be successful in business and life.
Connect with the host:
 https://www.theonehourceo.com/
 https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-ryan-9a98774/