I’m SO excited to welcome Dr. Shannon Bennett back to the podcast! In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that *many* of you have requested: How to handle anxiety as a business owner.

Dr. Shannon and I discuss common issues that entrepreneurs encounter (overworking, undereating, over-caffeinating… just to name a few) that can result in or contribute to heightened feelings of anxiety, and we share our experiences with anxiety that have led us to make serious lifestyle changes.

You’ll get our best advice for managing and reducing your anxiety as a business owner, and you’ll find out why it actually IS possible for you to heal your anxiety – for good.

In this episode, Dr. Shannon and I cover:

What Dr. Shannon does as a naturopathic physician and her history with panic and anxiety [2:45]

Why it’s essential to find the root cause of anxiety in a healing journey [10:20]

Dr. Shannon’s belief that you can heal from anxiety and why she calls anxiety a symptom, not a sickness or disorder [12:10]

Issues Dr. Shannon regularly sees with entrepreneurs that contribute to feelings of anxiety [16:25]

The importance of taking days COMPLETELY off from your business and why working non-stop isn’t the answer to improving or managing anxiety [20:20]

How failing to set boundaries can result in burnout [23:15]

The ways poor blood sugar control, gut dysfunction, hormone imbalances and other issues can trigger anxiety [24:30]

How our thought patterns, beliefs and upbringings can impact the way we perceive reality and how we feel in our physical bodies [25:45]

The fear of “going crazy” and the shame that’s often internalized when dealing with mental health issues [29:40]

Circadian adrenal mismatches (common in business owners) and how they can make people feel anxious [34:05]

The ways entrepreneurship is a magnifier and mirror – particularly when the business requires the owner to have a highly visible online presence [36:25]

Setting boundaries, communicating expectations, and other tools and practices that can help business owners alleviate anxiety [42:20]

Dr. Shannon’s advice for anxious business owners [45:45]

Why your growth is bound to happen if you keep showing up [48:30]

Setting clear boundaries as an act of kindness to both you *and* your clients [50:55]

Hiring a business coach that aligns with your values and supports you instead of pushing you to overwork and burn yourself out [53:10]

The fact that you can be a successful entrepreneur and struggle with anxiety – and there is hope for your healing [56:10]

Where to find Dr. Shannon online: Instagram @thehealthypsyche and via her website, https://thehealthypsyche.com.

Connect with Lynette:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynettemarieh

Coaching With Impact Facebook group (my free business coaching group!): https://www.facebook.com/groups/coachingwithimpact

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