You’ve built the business. You’ve hit the milestones. But why do you still feel empty?

In this raw and powerful episode, I talk with Scott Thornton—entrepreneur, poet, and cycle breaker—about what happens when outward success hides inner collapse.

Quitting alcohol didn’t solve everything; it cracked him open. From burnout to breathwork in a plumbing office, Scott shares the messy, beautiful truth of doing the inner work.

If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this all there is?”—this episode is your mirror, your roadmap, and your reminder: you’re not alone, and you’re okay.

In This Episode, We Cover:

▪️ Why success didn’t feel like success for Scott
▪️ The unexpected journey sobriety set in motion
▪️ From burnout to empowered, heart-led leadership
▪️ How inner work fuels real business growth
▪️ Creating trust-driven culture at work and home
▪️ The story behind You’re Okay—a decades-long dream in poetry

You’ll leave with this reminder:
👉 “Faltering is not losing. Failing is but a lesson.”

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Ready to stop spinning your wheels and start building the business you were meant to lead? Discover how to shift from burnout and busywork to purpose-aligned action — without sacrificing your soul, sanity, or Saturdays. 🎓 Save your free seat here: https://bit.ly/45tawIt

Tired of busywork? Ready for bold moves?
Download The Inspired Year Game Plan and map out a business vision that’s aligned with your purpose, profit, and peace of mind. 🎯 Start here: https://bit.ly/3SX0W9u

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Join the waitlist or explore how you can work with Deb through a private clarity call. 🔗 Book here: http://bit.ly/4nE6qE6

Felt this episode in your soul? You’re not alone. 💬
Drop your takeaway below—your story could be the mirror someone else needs.

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🧡 Loved Scott’s story? Let’s show him some love!
Follow Scott and dive deeper into his journey through poetry, healing, and purpose-led leadership.

Grab his book: "You're Okay" available now on Amazon 👉Check it out here

Listen to his podcast: Plumbing Around

Follow & connect with Scott:
👉 Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn

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What if the messy middle isn’t the breakdown, but the becoming?

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of a grueling 21-mile hike and show you how it became the perfect mirror for what it means to stay in the game when business gets hard, messy, and uncertain.

If you're in a season where your momentum has fizzled, your direction feels unclear, and you're quietly questioning whether you can keep going, this episode is for you.

You’ll learn how to lead yourself through the doubt, through the detours, and through the desire to quit. This is the mindset reset and nervous system grounding you didn’t know you needed.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• The moment your plan breaks, and how to respond instead of retreat
• How your nervous system might be sabotaging your clarity
• Why reconnecting to your “why” can override your urge to quit
• The neuroscience of commitment, and the spirituality of stillness
• How to ask for help as an act of leadership, not weakness

You’ll leave with this reminder:
“You’re not behind. You’re just in the part that builds you.”

Where in your life or business is it time to recommit, even if the path looks different than you expected?

Resources & Links:

✨ Registration opens soon!
Join the FREE training: https://bit.ly/45tawIt

Grab the Inspired Year Game Plan – your first step to building a business and life that feels as good as it looks: https://bit.ly/3SX0W9u

Want to work with Deb or join the Accelerator Waitlist?
Book a 1-on-1 call → inspired-bp.com

Watch the Post-Hike Video – Go behind the scenes and hear the full story of Deborah’s 21-mile journey for CureSearch, the lessons that surfaced, and the moments that almost made her quit: https://youtu.be/iMQnu8zLrJs

🎗️ Support the Cause
This hike was more than just a personal challenge — it was a commitment to the 43 children diagnosed with cancer every single day. If this story moved you, I invite you to take the next step with me.

👉 Donate to Help Fund Lifesaving Research:
https://give.curesearch.org/fundraiser/6066323

🌟 Learn More About the Ultimate Hike and CureSearch’s Mission:
https://curesearch.org/curesearch-ultimate-hike

Every donation brings us closer to better treatments, faster cures, and more childhoods saved. Thank you for being part of this mission. 💛

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Instagram: @inspiredbusinessperformance
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In this powerful solo episode, host Deborah Hartnett dives into what transformation really looks and feels like—before the glow-up, before the clarity, before the confidence. This isn’t about tips or tools. It’s about the truth.

If you’ve been feeling tired of performing, proving, or just pushing through—this is your turning point. Deborah peels back the curtain on the emotional weight many founders carry and the invisible wall you hit when your old identity can’t carry your future vision.

She shares a deeply relatable story of a business owner grappling with people-pleasing and emotional exhaustion, then unpacks the neuroscience, psychology, and soul work behind true inner change.

✨ This episode is an invitation to:

• Recognize the signs of a brewing transformation
• Understand the invisible emotional labor many high-achievers endure
• Break free from outdated patterns and roles (like perfectionist, peacekeeper, or strong one)
• Begin shedding what no longer serves you—with grace and honesty
• Embrace your “dark side” as a doorway to your next-level leadership
  
  

You’ll leave with a powerful reflection:

“Transformation is not about fixing yourself—it’s about becoming someone your past self could never have imagined.”

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:48 Recognizing the Call for Transformation

01:32 A Real-Life Example of Transformation

03:07 Understanding Emotional Labor and Old Patterns

05:32 The Neuroscience Behind Transformation

08:18 Signs and Symptoms of Transformation

08:58 The Spiritual Aspect of Transformation

12:10 Embracing Your Humanity

14:23 The Path to Real Freedom

15:02 Conclusion and Invitation

15:59 Legal Disclaimer

✨ Registration opens soon!
🎓 Join the FREE training: https://bit.ly/45tawIt

📘 Grab the Inspired Year Game Plan – your first step to building a business and life that feels as good as it looks: https://bit.ly/3SX0W9u

💬 Want to work with Deb or join the Accelerator Waitlist?
Book a 1-on-1 call → inspired-bp.com

💬 Did this episode hit you right in the heart?
If you felt seen or stirred—you're not alone.

✨ Share your biggest takeaway in the comments. Your story might be the mirror someone else needs.

👍 Like, subscribe, and tap the 🔔 so you never miss another raw, honest conversation about building a business that supports not just your goals—but your soul.

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The Inspired Entrepreneur Podcast and all content posted by Deborah Hartnett are presented solely for general information, educational, and inspirational purposes. The use of any information from this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user's own risk.

This content is not intended as a

Music Credit:
“Who I’ve Always Been” by Beza, licensed via PremiumBeat (License #7089927, Order #5573317) © PremiumBeat.com / Shutterstock Canada, ULC

Legal Disclaimer:
This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult qualified experts for medical, legal, mental health, or business matters.

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𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬:

Website :www.inspired-bp.com
Instagram: @inspiredbusinessperformance
Facebook: @deborahannhartnett