What strategies can entrepreneurs implement to support their nervous system amidst their busy schedules?

We welcome back Dr. Indigo (Indie) Vasquez!

We're thrilled to continue our conversation with the remarkable Dr. Indigo Vasquez in this highly anticipated Part 2 of our series. Dr. Vasquez, a board-certified Doctor of Natural Medicine and best-selling author of "Optimize Your Gut," brings her wealth of knowledge on gut health and holistic healing to our discussion.

In this episode, we explore the vital interplay between entrepreneurship and self-care. Dr. Vasquez shares profound insights on why maintaining personal health is crucial for business success, emphasizing the importance of setting boundaries, prioritizing proper nutrition, rest, and exercise, and confronting the often overlooked issue of self-worth among entrepreneurs. We'll also dive into practical strategies for stress management, healthier habits, and overcoming the fear of failure.

We discuss everything from the simplicity of nutritional foundations to the unintended consequences of modern convenience foods, and the need for clear boundary-setting in a world driven by technology. Dr. Vasquez provides actionable advice for balancing professional passion with personal well-being, ensuring that entrepreneurs can thrive both in their business and their health.

Learn about her latest book, "Optimize Your Gut," her tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and her journey from personal trainer to a sought-after naturopathic doctor.

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Empowering Moments

00:00 Doctor Indigo Vasquez: Root-cause health-focused natural medicine practitioner.

05:16 Becoming an expert entrepreneur requires specialization.

09:12 Learning is uncomfortable but can be rewarding.

12:40 Who promotes your profession's importance and necessity?

13:45 Educates through social media on healthier choices.

19:24 Eating habits are taught, not genetically inherited.

22:39 Healthy eating choices during date nights discussed.

26:17 Professionals must consistently perform despite challenges.

27:38 Mineral balancing boosts energy, strategic self-care vital.

30:25 Why avoid self-care despite acknowledging its importance?

34:41 Setting boundaries improved health and business respect.

37:52 Women multitask, need relaxation, overcome guilt rationally.

41:27 Starting a business isn't just for elites.

44:31 Successful CEOs prioritize self-care, discipline, efficient routines.

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Empowering Takeaways

Treat Your Body Like a Business: Just as entrepreneurs invest time and resources into their businesses, they should also prioritize self-care and health. This includes proper nutrition, exercise, and adequate rest to optimize personal performance and productivity.

Root Cause vs. Symptom Treatment: Dr. Vasquez emphasizes diagnosing the root causes of health issues as opposed to merely treating symptoms, drawing a parallel to identifying and addressing underlying issues in business for sustainable success

Importance of Personal Boundaries: Setting personal boundaries, such as limiting work communication outside office hours, is pivotal for maintaining both personal and professional well-being. It allows for better energy management and effectiveness in serving clients.

Balance Between Passion and Self-Care: Entrepreneurs often put their clients and businesses first due to passion and commitment. However, this should not come at the expense of their health. Long-term success is more achievable when personal self-care isn't neglected.

Stress and the Nervous System: The conversation highlights the need for balancing stress on the nervous system. Dr. Vasquez discusses various self-care routines, such as breathwork, hydration, and proper nutrition, to support nervous system health.

Fear of Failure: Overcoming the fear of failure is crucial for entrepreneurs. Good self-care practices can help reduce anxiety and improve one's ability to face challenges head-on, leading to greater achievements.

Sustainable Habit Changes: Dr. Vasquez introduces the "big three" habit changes: implementing breath work, improving hydration with quality salts, and reducing digital exposure, along with eliminating processed foods to foster sustainable health benefits.

Power of Small Changes: Small, consistent lifestyle changes can lead to significant health improvements and influence community-wide behavioral shifts. Entrepreneurs can apply the same philosophy to their business strategies.

Empowerment and Advocacy: Dr. Vasquez advocates for clients to take responsibility for their health and become proactive in their decisions. This self-empowerment translates to the business world by encouraging entrepreneurs to trust their instincts and be resilient in the face of obstacles.

Running a business doesn’t have to run your life.

Without a business partner who holds you accountable, it’s easy to be so busy ‘doing’ business that you don’t have the right strategy to grow your business.

Stop letting your business run you. At Harper & Co CPA Plus, we know that you want to be empowered to build the lifestyle you envision. In order to do that you need a clear path to follow for success

Our clients enjoy a proactive partnership with us. Schedule a consultation with us today.

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Copyright 2025 Glenn Harper

Glenn Harper, CPA, is the Owner and Managing Partner of Harper & Company CPAs Plus, a top 10 Managing Partner in the country (Accounting Today's 2022 MP Elite). His firm won the 2021 Luca Award for Firm of the Year.

An entrepreneur and speaker, Glenn transformed his firm into an advisory-focused practice, doubling revenue and profit in two years. He teaches entrepreneurs to build financial and operational excellence, speaks nationwide to CPA firm owners about running their businesses like entrepreneurs, and consults with firms across the country. Glenn enjoys golfing, fishing, hiking, cooking, and spending time with his family.

Julie Smith, MBA, is a serial entrepreneur in the public accounting space. She is the Founder of EmpowerCPA™, Founder of PureTax, LLC, COO for Harper & Company CPAs Plus, and Co-host of the Empowering Entrepreneurs podcast.

Named CPA.com's 2021 Innovative Practitioner of Year, Julie led Harper & Company's transition to an advisory-focused firm, doubling revenue and profit in two years. She now empowers other CPA firm owners nationwide through consulting and speaking, teaching them how to run their businesses like entrepreneurs. Julie lives in Columbus, OH with her family and enjoys travel, coaching basketball, sporting events, and the occasional shopping spree.

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