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Letting Go of Intensity: George Bryant on Choosing Healing Over Hustle
What if your next breakthrough only comes when you finally stop pushing so hard?
My guest, George Bryant, built a million-dollar brand, achieved top-tier success, and mastered the game of hustle, only to realize he didn’t know who he was without it. In this powerful episode, George and I sit down for a conversation about breaking cycles of intensity, honoring the body’s wisdom, and learning to live from a place of presence instead of performance.
Through stories of personal healing, emotional breakthroughs, and spiritual realignment, George shares how letting go of success as defined by others allowed him to reclaim his humanity and rebuild his business from a foundation of integrity and rest.
Together, we explore how small daily choices rooted in devotion and alignment can lead to expansive transformation.
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In this episode, George will share:
- How trauma and survival shaped George’s relationship with work (03:00)
- The moment George gave away his business with no backup plan (27:00)
- Releasing identity tied to hustle and choosing to live from presence (18:00)
- Reparenting, nervous system healing, and learning to trust your body (34:00)
- The Wedge of Expectations: a structure for compassionate progress (48:00)
- Redefining success through slowness, celebration, and daily devotion (56:00)
If you’re feeling lost amid the endless chase toward the next goal post, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover how George is changing his approach, and his life, by taking small steps daily toward what truly matters to him.
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Meet The GuestÂ
George Bryant
George is a visionary entrepreneur and marketing expert passionate about creating transformative customer journeys. With a core belief that Relationships Beat Algorithms™, George has crafted thousands of customer journeys that emphasize authentic connections over impersonal tactics. He helps you put the H.E.A.R.T. into your business, having worked with prestigious clients such as Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Prevention Magazine, Onnit, and Vital Proteins. Through consulting, private coaching, live events, and running the Relationships Beat Algorithms Alliance, he specializes in customer journey, relationships, and mindset, always striving to support individuals wherever they are in their journey.
Mentioned In This Episode:
- Connect with George on Instagram: instagram.com/itsgeorgebryant
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