"It was a great time in my life, but within three weeks it ended"

In this episode, Heather shares her personal experiences with breakdowns and burnout as an entrepreneur. She discusses a previous business venture and the signs of distress and isolation that she observed in her co-founder.

Heather then recounts the breakdown that occurred during a trip to Egypt and how it led to the end of their project. She also talks about her transition to digital marketing and starting a new business, where she found herself overworking and experiencing heart palpitations. Heather reflects on the normalcy of burnout in the entrepreneurial journey and offers advice for those on the edge.

Takeaways

• Breakdowns and burnout are common experiences for entrepreneurs.
  
• Recognizing the signs of distress and isolation is crucial.
  
• Overworking and neglecting self-care can lead to physical and mental health issues.
  
• It is important to seek help and make changes when experiencing burnout.
  

 

At a glance

01:00 The Story of the Previous Business Venture

03:26 Signs of Distress and Isolation

04:47 The Breakdown on the Nile River

05:45 Transition to Digital Marketing

06:44 Starting a New Business and Overworking

08:35 Heart Palpitations and Dark Place

09:06 Changing Perspective on Breakdowns

10:34 Burnout as a Normal Thing

11:33 Advice for Those on the Edge

 

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