Hello Reader, I was recently a guest on the Goalbusters podcast discussing my favourite topic. As I’m sure you guessed, Robin J Emdon and I talked about the intersection of mental health and business ownership. I shared why business owners face unique mental health challenges and practical ways to navigate the inevitable stress that comes with building something from scratch. Robin and I explored: 🧠 The profound connection between mental health and entrepreneurship ⛈️ Why feeling stressed as a business owner is completely normal 🌞 A simple self-regulation technique that quickly restores clarity If you’re navigating the emotional rollercoaster of business ownership, this conversation might offer some gentle guidance. Your success shouldn’t come at the cost of your wellbeing. In gratitude, |
I support women business owners who want to care for the emotional and mental well-being in an era of relentless stressors that make you want to lose your shit on the daily.
Hello Reader, Have you experienced failure as a business owner? I have! On both a large and small scale. In August 2020, I exited my thriving group practice prematurely, which is perhaps the biggest business failure I've experienced, but second to that was the Steadicam business my (now ex) husband and I owned in the early 90s. I actually feel worse about that failure than the more recent one. But I've had failed launches and offers and programs many times since I opened my private therapy...
Hello Reader, Have you ever found yourself lying awake at night, cycling through numbers and to-do lists, wondering why everything still feels so fragile even when it looks successful? If so, you’re not alone. And there’s nothing wrong with you. The Myth of the Unstoppable Founder There’s a quiet pressure baked into entrepreneurship, especially for women and marginalized folks. It says: you have to hold it all together. Your success proves your worth. Being exhausted just means you’re...
Hello Reader, Have you ever spent hours agonizing over a business decision, only to end up right where you started? This episode explores the challenges of decision-making for entrepreneurs. We discuss: Why business owners often face more difficult decisions than others The impact of overwhelm and decision fatigue on your ability to choose Common causes of indecisiveness Practical strategies to overcome indecision We’ll examine various approaches to improve decision-making skills and maintain...