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❓What if work-life balance isn’t about balance at all—but about loving what you do so much, it doesn’t feel like work?

In this eye-opening conversation, Faust Ruggiero invites you to rethink everything you've been told about work, life, and that elusive thing called "balance." If you're exhausted from trying to separate your job from your joy, this episode is the mindset shift you've been waiting for.

This isn’t about quitting your job or escaping reality. It’s about transforming the way you think, feel, and lead—from the inside out.

🎧 Why listen? Balance isn’t about time—it’s about aligning mindset with mission. For heart-led leaders and creatives craving meaning, this will inspire and empower. 👉 Hit play—ignite purpose in every move you make.

Key Takeaways

• Why “connectivity” beats “hierarchy” in heart-led businesses (and how to build it)
• The surprising ROI of a handshake and a “How’s your family?”
• From inmates to executives: lessons learned from 35+ years in psychology
• How to balance profit and purpose without losing your mind (or your margins)
• The “rubber mallet” approach to tough conversations with employees

About the Guest
Faust Ruggiero is a psychologist with 35+ years of experience across clinics, prisons, nursing homes, and corporate settings. He’s the author of The Fix Yourself Empowerment Series, including his latest, The Fix Your Addiction Handbook, helping readers overcome challenges and grow.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.faustruggiero.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/phillies
• Podcast: The Fix Yourself Podcast: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/faust-ruggiero/
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/faust.ruggiero
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/faustinspire
• Books: https://tinyurl.com/FaustRuggieroBooks
  The Fix Yourself Handbook
  The Fix Your Anxiety Handbook
  The Fix Your Depression Handbook
  The Fix Your Anger Handbook
  The Fix Your Addiction Handbook
  The Fix Your Addiction Handbook
  
  

Explore the Dialogue’s Treasures: Tap https://tinyurl.com/faust-ruggiero to delve into our conversation.

Up Next: Step into the mindset of unstoppable leadership with Dr. Amy Gutman—physician, coach, and founder of ToughLoveMD—blending 30+ years of medical and leadership insight to spark focus and resilience.

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