Navigating Ambition and Identity: Understanding Stress in Entrepreneurs

Are you an entrepreneur or a highly ambitious person that seems to be stuck in the “go-go-go” mentality and may benefit from learning when and how to rein it in? If so, this episode is for you. Erin uncovers the common hormone imbalances she sees in highly ambitious people and how our culture fosters an environment for burnout. Erin explains tools to rewire your self-image and identity to ensure you put your body before your business. 

Timestamps

(5:42) The hormone imbalances Erin tends to see with ambition

(14:14) Why hustle culture is anti-body

(24:44) The not-so-obvious stressors of entrepreneurship

(27:40) How your identity can impact your hormone health

(43:09) If you don’t put a limit to your work, your body will

(52:47) How to assess if your work is putting you in a catabolic state

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