What does it sound like when your body says no? For most female founders, it's not dramatic — it's the quiet exhaustion, the brain fog, the feeling like you're walking through mud every evening. In this episode, I'm teaching you how to recognize your body's early warning signs and what to do about them before burnout becomes a crisis.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

• Why your body says "no" when your mind says "keep going" — and what it's really trying to protect you from
• The early warning signs of burnout you're probably ignoring (chaotic thoughts, shallow breathing, and decision fatigue)
• Why a "lighter season" won't fix your exhaustion — and what actually will
• The "regulation before response" framework for making grounded decisions in your business and life
• Two simple morning practices to shift out of chaos or freeze mode in under 5 minutes
• How to build body capacity so you can scale your business without burning out

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 The Struggle with Exhaustion and Caffeine

02:09 Recognizing the Body's Signals

04:23 The Burden of Control

06:38 Understanding the Body's Intelligence

11:55 Building Capacity for Business

20:56 Creating a Resourced Morning Routine

RESOURCES:

📥 Download The Resourced Morning Routine (FREE)
 https://mindfullywell.com/morning A 10-minute guide to help you move out of your default nervous system state and start your day grounded, not reactive.

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📖 Related Episodes:

• Episode #139: Is it Cortisol or Is it You? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-139-is-it-cortisol-or-is-it-you/id1650475536?i=1000718447239
• Episode #151: Capacity vs Capability https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-150-capacity-vs-capability/id1650475536?i=1000731781760

CONNECT WITH ME:

📱 Instagram: @melissa_eich | DM me "MORNING" for the free guide
 🌐 Website: www.mindfullywell.com

 💌 Email List: https://mindfullywell.com/morning

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Body-Led Business is a podcast for female founders who are building something meaningful, but their body is begging them to slow down. Hosted by Melissa Eich, we explore how to scale your business without sacrificing your health, presence, or peace.

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Keywords: female entrepreneur burnout, solopreneur exhaustion, nervous system regulation, body-led business, sustainable entrepreneurship, burnout recovery