The Inner Entrepreneur

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In this episode, Paul chats with broadcaster, journalist and integrative health coach Clare McKenna about what it really means to be well—and why true wellness has far less to do with diets, discipline and perfection than we've been led to believe.
Drawing on her own journey, which led to her bestselling book Would You Be Well?, Clare explains why so many of us spend our lives searching for the next health trend while ignoring the most important source of information we have: ourselves. She shares how years of chasing wellness through food rules, exercise plans and external advice eventually gave way to a far simpler, more sustainable approach based on self-awareness, balance and self-compassion.
Together, Paul and Clare explore the connection between self-worth and wellbeing, why chronic stress has become normal in modern life, and how small daily practices—from simply checking in with yourself to taking a few conscious breaths—can have a profound impact on your physical, mental and emotional health.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting health advice, struggled to slow down, or wondered what living well actually looks like, this conversation offers a refreshing and practical perspective.
About the Guest
Clare McKenna is an Irish broadcaster, journalist, podcast host. She presents Alive and Kicking on Newstalk and is the author of Would You Be Well?, a practical guide to creating better health through simple, sustainable lifestyle habits.
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 wellness really means beyond fitness and diets
Why there is no one-size-fits-all approach to health
The hidden cost of constantly chasing the latest wellness trends
How chronic stress quietly becomes our normal state
The importance of checking in with yourself every day
Why self-worth is the foundation of lasting wellbeing
Moving from self-criticism to self-compassion
Developing a healthier relationship with food and your body
Why balance matters more than perfection
The role of breathwork and mindfulness in reducing stress
What the Blue Zones teach us about longevity
Why community and connection are essential for long-term health
Creating sustainable habits that support both health and happiness
Learning to nourish yourself rather than punish yourself
Key Takeaways
Wellness isn't about following someone else's blueprint—it's about discovering what genuinely helps you feel your best.
The healthiest lifestyle is one you can sustain consistently, not one built on restriction or perfection.
Small daily habits, repeated over time, have a greater impact than dramatic short-term changes.
Learning to listen to your body is one of the most important health skills you can develop.
Self-compassion creates healthier behaviours than self-criticism ever will.
Long-term wellbeing depends not only on nutrition and exercise, but also on stress management, relationships, purpose and community.
True health isn't measured by how you look—it's measured by how you feel and how well you're able to live your life.

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In this Bitesize episode, Paul sits down with Jaclyn Orent— a “Cultural Catalyst”—to explore a radically different way of thinking about culture change. Instead of starting with “fix the organisation,” Jaclyn argues the real leverage point is the individual: the leader’s identity, consciousness, and inner state become the source code that ripples outward into teams, companies, and communities.
Together they unpack what a Cultural Catalyst actually is, why identity-driven change creates “pull” instead of grind, and how culture transformation becomes possible when people move from fear/force into power/love—and stay willing long enough for new patterns to take root.
About the Guest: Jaclyn’s weekly Cultural Catalyst mastermind (and network info): culturalcontribution.com
About the Host Paul Ryan is a CEO, 8-figure business owner, mentor, and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast.  You can book a discovery call with Paul here: 👉 https://calendly.com/inner-entreprene...

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I built an eight-figure business that runs without me. I help you do the same. 
 
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In this episode, Paul chats with author and journalist Elizabeth Svoboda about why so many successful people burn out—not because they lack ambition, but because they've never learned how to pace themselves.
Drawing on research from Olympic athletes, world-class coaches, business leaders and psychologists, Elizabeth explains why sustained success isn't about pushing harder—it's about knowing when to accelerate and when to recover.
Together, Paul and Elizabeth explore the cultural obsession with relentless productivity, the hidden cost of always operating at 110%, and why burnout can take years to recover from. Paul also shares his own experiences of balancing business with family life, and reflects on the decisions that helped him avoid some of the regrets many entrepreneurs face later in life.
If you've ever felt guilty for slowing down, struggled to find balance, or worried that success is costing you your health, relationships or happiness, this conversation offers a refreshing—and practical—alternative.
 
About the Guest
Elizabeth Svoboda is an award-winning science journalist, speaker and author of The Art of Pacing. Website: https://www.elizabethsvoboda.com
 
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 apply for discovery call with Paul here:
👉 https://www.pauljryan.net/
 
Topics Discussed
Why working harder doesn't always produce better results
What elite athletes can teach entrepreneurs about sustainable performance
The science of burnout and why recovery can take years
The danger of living at 110% all the time
How to recognise the early warning signs of burnout
Why your career should be viewed as a marathon, not a sprint
Learning to find your own "right pace"
Balancing ambition with family and relationships
The importance of recovery for long-term success
Why identity shouldn't be built solely around work
How entrepreneurs can avoid sacrificing the life they're working so hard to build
Creating a vision that guides better day-to-day decisions
Small daily habits that compound into lifelong wellbeing
Why slowing down can actually improve performance
 
Key Takeaways
Sustainable success requires intentional recovery, not constant effort.
Burnout is often gradual and can take years to fully recover from.
High performers need periods of rest just as much as periods of intense focus.
Your greatest strength—your drive—can also become your greatest weakness.
Success is measured by more than career achievements.
Your health, relationships and purpose deserve the same attention as your business.
Creating a compelling vision for your life makes better daily decisions much easier.
The goal isn't simply to perform at your best today—it's to thrive for decades.

In this 'quickie' episode Paul reflects on a challenging morning cycling through the mountains outside Ronda, Spain, and shares a lesson that extends far beyond fitness.
Building a successful business is supposed to be difficult. It demands resilience, courage, persistence and a willingness to embrace uncertainty. But there's an important distinction between work that challenges you and work that slowly destroys you.
Drawing on his own journey of building an eight-figure business and eventually stepping away from the day-to-day, Paul explores the fine line between healthy challenge and unhealthy suffering. He explains why so many entrepreneurs become trapped in businesses they no longer enjoy, why freedom requires more than systems and processes, and why designing your life should always come before designing your business.
If you've built a successful business but find yourself constantly stressed, overwhelmed or wondering whether success was worth the cost, this episode offers a different way of thinking about entrepreneurship—and about the life you're ultimately trying to create.
About the Host
Paul Ryan is an entrepreneur, CEO, mentor and host of The Inner Entrepreneur Podcast. Having built an eight-figure business that now operates largely without his day-to-day involvement, Paul helps successful entrepreneurs create businesses that support the life they truly want—rather than consume it.
👉 https://www.pauljryan.net/
Work With Paul
Every entrepreneur's path back to freedom is different.
If you've built the business but now want to reclaim the freedom you built it for, you can apply for a free One Hour CEO Strategy Call with Paul.
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