Too many entrepreneurs get stuck on the business treadmill, hustling nonstop, unable to scale, and unknowingly stalling their growth. That’s where Dave Ramsey began. After crashing into $3 million in debt, he rebuilt from scratch, turning a small radio program into a national show with millions of listeners. With over three decades of experience in entrepreneurship, business growth, and content creation, he knows what it takes to build a lasting business. In this episode, Dave reveals the six drivers of long-term success, the five key stages of startup growth, and how he balances life as an entrepreneur and a content creator. In this episode, Hala and Dave will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (00:23) The Core Principles of Financial Freedom (05:42) Adapting to Change as a Content Creator (09:22) Balancing Content Creation and Entrepreneurship (12:34) How to Create a Clear Path in Business (15:19) The Truth About Starting a Business Today (18:22) The Six Drivers of Business Success (26:20) Shifting From Tactical to Strategic Thinking (29:44) The Five Stages of Business Growth (41:10) Leading with Care, Clarity, and Accountability (47:10) Identifying the Right Leadership Skills (48:35) Starting a Media Business as an Entrepreneur Dave Ramsey is a personal finance expert, radio personality, bestselling author, and the founder and CEO of Ramsey Solutions. Over the past three decades, he has built a legacy of helping millions achieve financial freedom. As the host of The Ramsey Show , Dave reaches more than 18 million listeners each week. He is the author of eight national bestselling books. His latest, Build a Business You Love , helps entrepreneurs navigate growth and overcome challenges at every stage. Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify OpenPhone: Streamline and scale your customer communications with OpenPhone. Get 20% off your first 6 months at openphone.com/profiting Airbnb - Find yourself a co-host at airbnb.com/host Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit at indeed.com/profiting RobinHood - Receive your 3% boost on annual IRA contributions, sign up at robinhood.com/gold Factor - Get 50% off your first box plus free shipping at factormeals.com/factorpodcast Rakuten - Save while shopping at rakuten.com Microsoft Teams - Stop paying for tools. Get everything you need, for free at aka.ms/profiting LinkedIn Marketing Solutions - Get a $100 credit on your next campaign at linkedin.com/profiting Resources Mentioned: Dave’s Book, Build a Business You Love: bit.ly/BuildaBusinessYouLove Dave’s Website: ramseysolutions.com Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap Youtube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Side Hustle, Passive Income, Online Business, Solopreneur, Networking.…
Episode 1 – More Than Your Fear When Cassian Andor climbs into a TIE fighter he’s never flown before, you feel your shoulders tense. You know he’s going to survive—this is a prequel, after all. But your body doesn’t care. That dissonance? It’s limbic resonance. And it’s just the beginning. In this premiere episode of Accidental Therapy , Glenn Ostlund breaks down how Andor Season 2 uses cinematic storytelling to activate your nervous system—blurring the lines between what you think and what you feel . You’ll explore: Why your brain can’t always calm your body The evolution of fear through the basal ganglia, limbic system, and neocortex Cassian Andor as a model of nervous system mastery The Force as a metaphor for emotional regulation Nightmares, trauma echoes, and felt experience as emotional reality How to become your own inner rebel alliance through mindfulness and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Whether you're a therapist, a Star Wars fan, or someone simply trying to breathe more deeply in a chaotic world, this episode is for the Nia inside all of us . 💥 Subscribe for weekly episodes exploring the intersection of pop culture, psychology, and personal transformation.…
In this episode of the NCE Study Guide, we dive deep into one of the most testable and misunderstood areas of the NCE: Group Dynamics . Learn to recognize and navigate the five stages of group development— forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning —and how they show up in NCE-style scenarios. We break down real-world examples of group member roles (like the scapegoat and monopolizer ), the emotional rhythm of group counseling, and essential terms like universality , cohesion , catharsis , and more. Featuring practical tips and a 5-question mini quiz, this episode will help you think like a counselor, not just a test-taker. Brought to you by Glenn Ostlund and the NCE Study Guide community. 📧 Join our free Saturday study group: ncestudyguide@gmail.com ⭐ Like what you hear? Leave us a 5-star review to help more counselors find us! Tags: #NCEprep #GroupCounseling #CounselorExam #MentalHealth #StudyGuide #Tuckman #Yalom #NCEstrategies…
What makes a test trustworthy? This episode dives into validity and reliability —two essential concepts for anyone preparing for the NCE exam or learning how to ethically use assessments in counseling. We explore how these ideas show up on the NCE, how to apply them in real-life practice, and how understanding them can help you avoid common pitfalls—like missing a passing score by one point. 🧠 This episode falls under the Assessment and Diagnostic Services work behavior domain and the CACREP Appraisal core content area. 💡 Inspired by a conversation in our Saturday study group—where Amy shared how a better understanding of validity might have tipped her score—we break it down in plain, practical language. 📬 Want to join the study group or suggest a future episode? Email: ncestudyguide@gmail.com ⭐️ If this episode helps you, please take 30 seconds to leave a 5-star rating . It’s a quick way to support the show and help other counseling students find us!…
Carl Jung – Archetypes, Shadow Work, and Counseling Applications Episode Description: In this episode of the NCE Study Guide , we take a deep dive into the foundational ideas of Carl Jung—his theories, legacy, and practical relevance for the National Counselor Examination. This module was inspired by Lily, a forward-thinking member of our Saturday study group who requested a focused exploration of Jungian psychology. You’ll learn how concepts like the collective unconscious , archetypes , the Shadow , and individuation can show up on the NCE—not just in theory questions, but embedded in case vignettes that require symbolic, spiritual, or depth-oriented interpretation. We also explore Jung’s influence on transpersonal counseling, multicultural sensitivity, and personality assessments like the MBTI. This resource is part of a growing, collaborative study effort. If you’d like to join the weekly Zoom group (Saturdays at 11 a.m. PT), suggest a topic, or ask a question, send an email to ncestudyguide@gmail.com . And if you find this podcast helpful, please consider leaving a 5-star rating—it helps others find us! At the beginning of this episode, you’ll also hear the voice of Carl Jung himself with a quote that invites self-reflection and curiosity—a perfect mindset for both the exam and the counseling profession. Let’s get started.…
Case Study Module 10: Maya, the Young Girl with Big Worries This case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content areas. Each module ends with an NCE-style quiz to reinforce your understanding and retention. Case Overview: Maya, an 8-year-old girl, presents with separation anxiety and school refusal following a recent move. This case includes child-specific assessment tools, play therapy, and CBT for kids, along with a family systems approach to support consistent parenting strategies and emotional safety in treatment planning.…
In this first grassroots Zoom session of the NCE Study Group, Glenn brings together a diverse group of counseling students and recent test-takers from across the country—each with a unique story, study style, and set of challenges. One participant shares how a literal storm disrupted her exam and led to a second chance. Another reflects on the difficulty of connecting theory to real-life practice. The conversation touches on test anxiety, learning styles, why the “purple book” might not be enough, and how to approach the NCE as a skill-based, pattern-recognition test—not just memorization. Glenn also shares the backstory behind his NCE Study Guide Podcast and the AI tools he uses to generate custom study modules. The group discusses the pros and cons of taking the exam at home vs. at a testing center, strategies for managing silence in therapy, and the surprising weight career and group counseling sections carry on the exam. This episode isn’t just about prepping for a test—it’s about building community, owning your learning process, and redefining what success looks like in the face of pressure. Whether you’re weeks away or years out, this one’s for you. Let’s study smarter, together. You can request to join the study group by emailing ncestudyguide@gmail.com…
Case Study Module 9: Carlos, the Man with Many Masks This case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content areas. Each module ends with an NCE-style quiz to reinforce your understanding and retention. Case Overview: Carlos, a 38-year-old Latino male, is court-mandated to attend a domestic violence offender group. This case explores legal-ethical practice, group norms, and behavior change through the Duluth Model, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing. You'll examine how to support accountability in mandated clients while practicing cultural humility.…
Case Study Module 8: Linda, the Grieving Widow This case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content areas. Each module ends with an NCE-style quiz to reinforce your understanding and retention. Case Overview: Linda, a 68-year-old woman, struggles with prolonged grief after losing her husband. This case highlights Worden’s Tasks of Mourning, Gestalt Therapy, and Narrative work in supporting older adults. You'll also explore assessment of complicated grief, somatic expression, and ethical care with aging clients.…
Case Study Module 007: Devon, the College Student in Crisis This case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content areas. Each module ends with an NCE-style quiz to reinforce your understanding and retention. Case Overview: Devon, a 19-year-old non-binary student, presents with depression, academic stress, and identity confusion. This case explores Affirmative Therapy, Person-Centered, and Narrative approaches while integrating suicide risk assessment, multicultural ethics, and LGBTQIA+ inclusive practice in a college setting.…
Case Study Module : Brian, the Career Crosser This case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content areas. Each module ends with an NCE-style quiz to reinforce your understanding and retention. Case Overview: Brian, a 45-year-old man, experiences depression and loss of purpose after being laid off. This midlife case focuses on career counseling integration, adult developmental transitions, and identity reconstruction using Career Construction Theory, CBT, and Existential Therapy. Ethical considerations include dual-focus care, scope, and career assessment tool interpretation.…
This case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content areas. Each module ends with an NCE-style quiz to reinforce your understanding and retention. Case Overview: Elena, a 24-year-old Latina woman, seeks therapy after surviving sexual assault. This trauma-informed case explores PTSD diagnosis, cultural stigma, and safety-centered care using EMDR, TF-CBT, and multicultural counseling practices. Ethical concerns include pacing, informed consent, and culturally responsive practice for survivors of interpersonal violence.…
Lights In: An Open Invitation to Meditate on the Value of Human Experience (and Soothe Your Nervous System Big Time While You're At It) I’d like to invite you into a space I’ve been creating for my own wellness— Lights In , a free guided meditation series that blends sound and reflection to explore the nature of existence and the value of life itself. This series is inspired by Lights On: How Understanding Consciousness Helps Us Understand the Universe , the new Audible docuseries by Annaka Harris. In Lights In , I reflect on that question—not just how consciousness helps us understand the universe, but how it helps us understand ourselves : our internal balance, our mental health, and the pathways to deeper well-being. Each meditation is designed to support your parasympathetic nervous system —the body’s natural mode for rest, repair, and restoration. Using binaural beats , Solfeggio frequencies , and neural entrainment , the series gently guides you through calming brainwave states while inviting a more intimate connection with your own felt experience. I often like to think of it as an audio Rorschach inkblot , carefully designed to encourage you to reflect upon the kaleidoscopic imprint of life upon the fabric of your mind . What I’m doing is not trying to convince people to see things my way— I’m trying to create this audio space for you to really engage with your own thoughts, reactions, and responses… To have this be a tool for healing and self-discovery. That’s how I use it for myself. You can explore it here: https://lights-in.transistor.fm/ It’s a free resource. Something I made for myself. And something I’d love to share with you.…
Case Study Module 4: Sofia and Jake, the Anxious Couple This case study module presents a fictional scenario designed to prepare you for the NCE by examining key clinical competencies: ethical considerations, appropriate diagnoses, applicable modalities and interventions, and core exam content areas. Each module ends with an NCE-style quiz to reinforce your understanding and retention. Case Overview: Sofia and Jake, an engaged couple in their early 30s, present with emotional distance and communication breakdown. Through Emotionally Focused Therapy, the Gottman Method, and Structural Family Therapy, this case explores attachment wounds, relational anxiety, and therapist neutrality. Learn to navigate dual alliance ethics, relational dynamics, and psychoeducational tools for couples.…
Episode Description: Welcome to NCE Study Guide Case Study Module 1 of 10. In this episode, we dive into the fictional case study of James, the Overwhelmed Teacher—a high-achieving high school English teacher grappling with anxiety, insomnia, and emotional burnout. Through James’s story, you’ll explore key themes you’re likely to encounter on the National Counselor Examination (NCE), including diagnostic decision-making, ethical considerations, and treatment planning. We’ll examine how theoretical approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy can guide interventions, and we’ll discuss tools like the GAD-7 and PHQ-9 for accurate assessment. This episode is part of a creative, research-backed series developed by Glenn Ostlund—counselor, folklorist, and recent NCE passer—who blends science, narrative, and AI collaboration into a unique study experience he calls an “AI Puppet Show.” You’ll also hear sample NCE-style multiple-choice questions to help you test your knowledge and deepen your clinical reasoning. Whether you’re prepping solo or considering joining the NCE Study Guide weekly group, this episode is your invitation to engage in practical, case-based learning that brings theory to life. To connect with Glenn or suggest future case study topics, email: ncestudyguide@gmail.com. Let’s begin.…
Episode Description: Feeling overwhelmed by the NCE? You're not alone—and this episode is for you. In this deep-dive session, we speak directly to test-takers like Amy (and so many others) who feel unsure where to start, buried under too many resources, and unsure how to turn scattered studying into real progress. We break down the exact structure of the National Counselor Examination—200 questions, 8 content domains, and everything you need to know to shift from confusion to clarity. You’ll get a simplified, empowering walkthrough of each domain, study tips that actually work, and mindset support to keep you grounded during prep. Plus, we talk about the power of connection—why study groups make such a difference, and how you can get involved with a virtual NCE study community that’s all about lifting each other up on the way to licensure. 🎧 Whether you're walking your pup, driving to work, or just trying to find a rhythm in your prep, this episode is here to help you feel focused, supported, and ready to take the next step. 📢 Want to join a virtual study group? Reach out to Glenn at NCEStudyGuide@gmail.com and connect with others who are walking this same path. We’re stronger together.…
Module 11: Ecological and Social Contexts in Development Lev Vygotsky, Urie Bronfenbrenner, Daniel Levinson (Social and Cultural Development – Learning, Environment, and Adult Transitions)
Module 10: Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions Albert Ellis, William Glasser, Donald Meichenbaum (CBT, REBT, and Reality Therapy – Thought Patterns, Choice, and Cognitive Change)
Module 9: Family and Systemic Therapy Fritz Perls, Virginia Satir, Salvador Minuchin (Gestalt and Family Systems – Self-Awareness, Communication, and Structure in Relationships)
Module 8: Moral Development and Ethical Reasoning Lawrence Kohlberg, Carol Gilligan, James Rest (Moral Development – Justice, Care, and Ethical Decision-Making)
Module 7: Neo-Freudian and Psychodynamic Theories Carl Jung, Karen Horney, Melanie Klein (Beyond Freud – The Unconscious, Archetypes, and Object Relations)
Module 6: Attachment Theory and Early Development John Bowlby, Mary Ainsworth, Harry Harlow (Attachment and Bonding – Infant Relationships and Their Impact on Development)
Module 5: Career Counseling and Vocational Development Donald Super, John Holland, Linda Gottfredson (Career Development – Personality, Self-Concept, and Occupational Choice)
Module 4: Existential Therapy and Meaning-Making Viktor Frankl, Rollo May, Irvin Yalom (Existential and Humanistic Therapy – Meaning, Freedom, and Anxiety)
Module 3: Learning Theories and Behavioral Conditioning B.F. Skinner, John Watson, Albert Bandura (Behaviorism and Social Learning – Conditioning, Reinforcement, and Modeling)
Module 2: Theories of Personality and Human Development Alfred Adler, Erik Erikson, Jean Piaget (Psychosocial and Cognitive Development – Growth Across the Lifespan)
Module 1: The Foundations of Counseling and Psychotherapy Sigmund Freud, Carl Rogers, Aaron Beck (Psychoanalysis, Humanism, and Cognitive Therapy – Core Approaches to Therapy)