Dr. Mark Hyman’s health broke down in his thirties when chronic fatigue syndrome and heavy metal toxicity left him struggling to function. Conventional medicine, the very system he was trained in, had no real answers for him. Forced to search deeper, he discovered functional medicine, used it for self-healing, and later reversed his biological age by more than two decades. In this episode, Dr. Mark shares how entrepreneurs can take control of their health, slow aging, and use small daily habits to boost performance and live a longer, more fulfilling life. 

In this episode, Hala and Dr. Mark will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction

(01:45) The Science of Healthy Aging and Longevity

(07:09) How Functional Medicine Optimizes Health

(12:51) Biohacking vs. Functional Medicine Science

(15:34) How to Reverse Biological Aging

(20:12) The Role of Diet, Sleep, and Toxins in Aging

(28:15) Living Longer With Purpose and Meaning

(30:19) Navigating Modern Food Challenges

(36:08) Why Your Social Circle Matters for Longevity

(38:45) Diet and Exercise for Healthy Aging

(41:39) Practical Wellness Strategies for Entrepreneurs 

Dr. Mark Hyman is a practicing family physician, bestselling author, educator, and advocate in the field of functional medicine. He is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Function Health, a personalized health platform that helps people understand and optimize their biomarkers. Dr. Mark is also the founder of the UltraWellness Center and the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine. Through his work, he teaches people how to address the root causes of disease and build lasting wellness. 

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Starting a business from scratch is hard enough, but Rebel Cheese co-founder Kirsten Maitland did it by borrowing against her home, only for COVID to hit three months later. With no outside investors and everything at risk, she pivoted from a physical restaurant to an online business, learning e-commerce, logistics, and marketing on the fly. Years of relentless work eventually led to a Shark Tank deal with Mark Cuban that fueled massive business growth. In this episode of How We Profit, Kirsten breaks down how she scaled Rebel Cheese into a $20M+ business with over 60% profit margins while retaining 90% ownership. 

In this episode, Hala and Kirsten will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction

(03:34) Inside Rebel Cheese's Business Model

(07:26) Revenue Streams and Shipping Challenges

(14:52) Kirsten's Path to Entrepreneurship

(23:10) How Shark Tank Fueled Business Growth

(27:30) Rebel Cheese’s Branding and Marketing Strategies

(33:26) Making Sales and Doubling Revenue in CPG

(49:24) Using AI in Business to Scale Operations

(1:00:28) Founder Pay, Equity, and Ownership

(1:07:20) Entrepreneurship Lessons for Startup Founders

Kirsten Maitland is the co-founder and CEO of Rebel Cheese, an artisanal plant-based cheese brand based in Austin, Texas. She bootstrapped the business from scratch, landed a $750K deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank in 2023, and has since scaled to a $40 million valuation, now on pace to generate $21 million in revenue this year. Kirsten is also a passionate advocate for AI-powered business tools, having built her own shipping audit tool that recovered $400,000 in overcharges. 

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Jessie Inchauspé was struggling with her mental health when a glucose monitor revealed something she never expected: her worst days often aligned with bigger glucose spikes. That discovery changed how she ate, pushed her deep into the research, and eventually became the foundation of her work as the Glucose Goddess. In this episode, Jessie breaks down simple daily habits entrepreneurs can use to stabilize their blood sugar, reduce brain fog, improve energy, and support long-term health. She also explains pregnancy nutrition insights for those expecting or planning to have children. 

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(00:00) Introduction

(03:24) What Glucose Actually Does to Your Body

(06:45) Simple Hacks to Reduce Sugar Spikes

(12:50) The Link Between Sugar and Aging

(15:14) Hidden Signs of Glucose Spikes

(24:15) The Best Order to Eat

(26:22) Breaking the Glucose Roller Coaster

(28:48) Building a Business From a Niche Idea

(40:14) How Pregnancy Diet Shapes a Baby’s Health

(54:25) Miscarriage Grief and Emotional Support

Jessie Inchauspé is a French biochemist, bestselling author, and founder of Glucose Goddess, a global wellness brand. Best known for her simple hacks to help reduce blood sugar spikes naturally, she translates cutting-edge science into easy, practical tips for improving physical and mental health. Her most recent book, 9 Months That Count Forever, offers science-backed guidance for pregnancy nutrition. 

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When Dr. Benjamin Hardy’s mental health took a serious hit after publishing his first book, it made no sense on paper. He had achieved a lifelong dream by landing a multi-six-figure deal, yet still felt like a failure because he did not make the New York Times bestseller list. That moment revealed how dangerous it is to measure success against a moving target. In this episode of the Mental Wealth Series, Dr. Benjamin shares how the “Gap” and “Gain” framework and future-self thinking can help entrepreneurs measure progress in a healthier, more fulfilling way.

In this episode, Hala and Dr. Benjamin will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction

(02:00) Dr. Benjamin’s Low Point After a Major Milestone

(07:04) The Difference Between Ideals and Goals

(12:25) How to Practice Gain Thinking Daily

(14:34) Becoming Your Future Self Now

(26:23) How Future Identity Drives Behavior

(35:34) MrBeast’s Future Self Video Strategy

(43:18) Setting Timelines for Future Goals

(47:08) Approaching Goals With Purpose 

(52:07) Viktor Frankl Story: Why Hope Fuels Survival

Dr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author known for his work on the psychology of exponential growth, personal transformation, and future-self science. His book The Gap and the Gain teaches high achievers how to build happiness and a healthier mindset by measuring success based on how far they have come, not how far they still have to go. 

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Dr. Benjamin's Book, Willpower Doesn't Work: bit.ly/BH-Willpower 

Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: bit.ly/S4Meaning 

Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown: bit.ly/BB-AOTH 

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Dave Asprey didn’t become the father of biohacking overnight. He once weighed 300 pounds, battled chronic fatigue, and spent 18 months in the gym with nothing to show for it. Realizing his biology was quietly working against him, he redesigned his diet, recovery protocols, and hormonal health, and transformed his body and mind so much that he now believes he can live to 180. In this episode, Dave shares biohacking strategies to help entrepreneurs optimize their health, sharpen their minds, and show up stronger in business and life. 

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(00:00) Introduction

(02:01) How Mindset Affects Biological Aging

(08:23) Is Biohacking Scientific?

(17:07) The Power of Laziness in Boosting Productivity

(26:47) Managing Stress and Triggers in Business

(32:40) The Importance of Health and Wellness Scans

(35:22) ADHD as an Entrepreneur’s Superpower

(40:33) Workout Tips for Busy Entrepreneurs

(48:21) The Truth About Diet and Meat Consumption

(59:08) Foods to Boost Brain Health and Performance 

Dave Asprey is an entrepreneur, author, biohacking pioneer, and the founder of Bulletproof 360, Inc., known for popularizing Bulletproof Coffee. A four-time New York Times bestselling author, his books include The Bulletproof Diet and Smarter Not Harder. He is also the host of The Human Upgrade podcast and has invested over $2 million in biohacking experiments, revolutionizing the fields of health, aging, and longevity.

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Dave’s Book, Bulletproof Diet: bit.ly/Bulletproof_Diet

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Health advice is everywhere, but Dr. Andy Galpin has seen high performers chase trends while missing the real problems holding them back. Instead of fixing poor sleep, low energy, and chronic stress, they keep adding routines that don’t move the needle. In this episode, Dr. Andy breaks down why most health advice fails, busts common fitness and wellness myths, and reveals how to identify the “performance anchors” slowing you down. He also shares how entrepreneurs can build a simple, sustainable system for energy, recovery, and long-term performance.

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(00:00) Introduction

(03:27) The Truth About Fitness and Performance

(08:09) Identifying Hidden Performance Anchors

(15:21) Finding What Blocks Your Goals

(22:06) How Sleep Impacts Your Performance

(33:55) Debunking Viral Fitness Trends

(46:35) Balancing Cardio, Intensity, and Recovery

(58:37) Down-Regulation for Better Sleep

(01:16:55) Staying Athletic at Any Age

(01:21:00) Are Peptides Dangerous?

Dr. Andy Galpin is a renowned human performance scientist who works with elite and world-champion athletes across the NFL, NBA, MLB, UFC, and Olympic sports. He is also a professor and serves as the Executive Director of the Human Performance Center at Parker University. Through his podcast, Perform with Dr. Andy Galpin, he shares science-backed tools for improving physical and mental performance. 

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Goal setting can feel frustrating when year after year, you keep trying but have little to show for it. Gretchen Rubin saw how this pattern drains motivation and realized that standard productivity advice often overlooks personality. Through her Four Tendencies framework, she explains why different people need different goal-setting strategies to stay consistent. In this episode, Gretchen shares how to set goals that fit your personality, build lasting habits, and make resolutions actually stick.  

In this episode, Hala and Gretchen will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction

(02:26) The Dangers of Drifting Through Life

(11:21) Making Resolutions Feel More Achievable

(14:23) Intentional Goal Setting for Happiness

(24:47) Understanding the Four Personality Tendencies

(31:18) Goal Setting Strategies for Every Personality

(46:03) Building Habits That Actually Stick

(54:55) Small Habits That Boost Happiness

Gretchen Rubin is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and host of the podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin. Best known for her work on happiness, habits, and human nature, she created the Four Tendencies framework to explain how people respond to expectations. Her practical approach helps people understand themselves better, set goals that fit their personality, and build habits they can actually maintain. 

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Your mindset is sometimes the biggest threat to your success as an entrepreneur. For Shadé Zahrai, self-doubt and imposter syndrome followed her from corporate life into entrepreneurship. She later realized these struggles were rooted in psychological patterns she calls “mind pits” and “inner critics” that quietly sabotage even the smartest entrepreneurs. By confronting them head-on, she rebuilt her confidence, took her business global, and now helps others do the same. In this episode of the Mental Wealth Series, Shadé shares how entrepreneurs can recognize the thinking traps holding them back, quiet their inner critics, and turn self-doubt into healthier self-talk.

In this episode, Hala and Shadé will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction

(02:35) Shadé’s Decade of Self-Doubt in Corporate

(09:10) Making the Leap Into Entrepreneurship

(19:37) Skill Stacking for Business Success

(24:48) Overcoming Fear to Build Your Brand

(33:03) The Three Mind Pits Holding Entrepreneurs Back

(53:23) Quieting Your Inner Critics

(58:10) How to Crush Imposter Syndrome

(1:04:55) How to Look More Confident

(1:13:43) Science-Backed Hacks for High Performance 

Shadé Zahrai is a behavioral researcher, award-winning peak performance educator, and leading authority on confidence and self-doubt. A former corporate lawyer with an MBA and a background in psychology, she co-founded Influenceo Global and has designed programs for Fortune 500 companies including Google, Microsoft, LVMH, JP Morgan, and McKinsey. Her viral content and LinkedIn Learning courses have reached millions, helping professionals build self-belief and sustainable high performance. 

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Human nature often pushes us to follow paths that look right on paper, even when they no longer serve us. For years, Gretchen Rubin pursued a prestigious law career that looked perfect on paper, until she realized she lacked passion and was simply drifting through life. That moment led her to leave law and dedicate her work to studying happiness, habits, and human nature. In this episode, Gretchen returns to break down the hidden patterns shaping our decisions and how small “secrets of adulthood” can create meaningful change. She also shares her Four Tendencies framework, explaining how different personality types respond to change.

In this episode, Hala and Gretchen will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction

(05:13) Why Gretchen Wrote Secrets of Adulthood

(11:45) Spotting Loopholes and Building Better Habits

(16:09) How to Stop Drifting Through Your Life

(28:23) Why Happiness Has No Single Formula

(32:45) Using the Five Senses for Better Focus

(43:07) Do Routines Make Us Happier?

(45:10) The Four Tendencies Framework

(54:53) Tailored Advice for Every Personality Type

(1:03:36) How to Build Deeper Relationships

(1:11:05) Finding Purpose in New Seasons

Gretchen Rubin is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and host of the podcast Happier with Gretchen Rubin. She is known for her work on happiness, the psychology behind habit formation, and personality frameworks, including the Four Tendencies. Her book, Secrets of Adulthood, distills her key insights into simple truths for living with greater satisfaction, clarity, and purpose. 

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Resources Mentioned:

Gretchen's Book, The Secrets of Adulthood: bit.ly/GR-SOA 

Gretchen's Book, The Four Tendencies: bit.ly/GR-TFT 

Gretchen's Book, Better Than Before: bit.ly/GR-BTB 

Gretchen's Book, Life in Five Senses: bit.ly/GR-LIFS 

Gretchen's Podcast, Happier with Gretchen Rubin: bit.ly/HWGR-apple 

Gretchen’s Website: gretchenrubin.com 

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When it comes to career success, Mike Rowe has a contrarian message most entrepreneurs need to hear: stop chasing passion and start chasing opportunity. Before becoming a TV icon, he spent years jumping between industries, side hustles, and freelance gigs, working nearly 200 jobs. That willingness to pivot and embrace unconventional opportunities led to Dirty Jobs, one of Discovery Channel’s biggest franchises. In this episode, Mike challenges the career advice holding people back and reveals why skilled trades and overlooked industries can be powerful paths to financial success in today’s job market. 

In this episode, Hala and Mike will discuss: 

(00:00) Introduction

(01:39) Building a Flexible Mindset for Career Growth

(10:14) Pitching Dirty Jobs and Facing Rejection

(16:47) Why Chasing Opportunities Beats Passion

(25:10) America’s War on Work and the Skills Gap Crisis

(33:01) Debunking Myths About Blue-Collar Work

(42:10) How Entrepreneurs Build Wealth in Skilled Trades

(53:32) The Urgent Need to Prioritize Skilled Trades

(58:36) Embracing Discomfort for Success

(01:00:51) How Pivoting Drives Business Growth 

Mike Rowe is an Emmy Award-winning TV host, producer, narrator, and entrepreneur best known as the creator and host of Discovery Channel’s Dirty Jobs. He has narrated over 1,000 hours of television, including Deadliest Catch. Mike is the founder of the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, which has awarded millions in scholarships to students pursuing trade careers. He is also a bestselling author, podcaster, and leading advocate for skilled trades 

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Mike's Podcast, The Way I Heard It: apple.co/4bVOtLC 

Mike’s Foundation, mikeroweWORKS: mikeroweworks.org

Mike's Website: mikerowe.com

Mike's Instagram: instagram.com/mikerowe/ 

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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.

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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 

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Mental Wealth Series E1: youngandprofiting.co/MWS-E1 

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