What To Do When The Hustle Breaks You w/Adam Cruz | The Mike Thakur Podcast

In this powerful episode of The Mike Thakur Podcast, Mike sits down with Adam Cruz to have a raw, honest conversation about the dark side of hustle culture and what it really costs us when we ignore balance in life.

For years, hustle culture has been glorified as the only path to success. “Work harder, grind longer, sacrifice everything.” But what if that very mindset is what’s keeping us from the life we actually want? Adam Cruz knows this story all too well. After spending over a decade in ministry and then moving into the tech industry, he faced the highs of success but also the crushing lows of burnout, identity struggles, and moments of deep crisis.

Together, Mike and Adam dive deep into:
✅ Why hustle culture is toxic when left unchecked
✅ The emotional and physical toll of nonstop ambition
✅ How success can magnify hidden problems instead of solving them
✅ The difference between healthy drive vs. destructive hustle
✅ What it means to actually heal from hustle and reclaim balance

Adam also shares the heart behind his movement, The Healed Hustle, where he helps entrepreneurs, leaders, and visionaries break free from burnout, rebuild a life of purpose, and lead from a place of wholeness rather than exhaustion.

This isn’t just another business conversation — it’s about faith, leadership, entrepreneurship, identity, and health. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the grind, worn down by the pursuit of success, or questioning whether the hustle is worth it, this episode is a must-watch.

👉 Learn more about Adam’s work: https://www.thehealedhustle.com/

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
02:15 – Adam Cruz’s Journey: From Ministry to Tech
06:40 – The Hidden Costs of Hustle Culture
12:55 – When Ambition Turns Into Burnout
18:20 – Finding Healing After The Hustle
24:45 – Success Isn’t the Solution
30:10 – Building a Balanced Life
36:50 – Final Thoughts + Takeaways

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What To Do When The Hustle Breaks You w/Adam Cruz | The Mike Thakur Podcast