Are you feeling the isolation that often comes with running a business?

Consistency and discipline got us to 400 episodes, and today’s episode is a must-listen for all pet business owners feeling the weight of isolation and stress.

In this episode of the Bella In Your Business podcast, I dive deep into the POWER OF CONNECTION. Running a pet care business can be incredibly rewarding but also lonely. Pets can’t respond emotionally, and it’s tough to share certain struggles with your team. This isolation can lead to mental health challenges, something many entrepreneurs experience, even if we don’t talk about it enough.

I open up about the impact of high cortisol levels caused by chronic stress and how it affects everything from your weight to your sleep and even your concentration. My journey with a naturopath has been eye-opening, revealing how critical it is to manage these stressors for overall well-being.

But here’s the game-changer—COMMUNITY. I can't stress enough the importance of surrounding yourself with a supportive network. From emotional upliftment to practical business advice, a solid community can transform isolation into inspiration.

Tune in as I share personal insights, scientific data, and actionable steps to help you combat the loneliness and stress of running your pet business. Learn how being part of a community can elevate you both personally and professionally.

Don't miss out on this episode—it could be the leadership shift and support you've been searching for!

Timestamps:

[00:46] Importance of Community

[02:31] Mental Health and Cortisol Levels

[08:11] Symptoms

[12:01] Overcoming Isolation in Business

[17:46] Business Community Benefits

[21:31] Shared Experiences and Support

[24:01] Personal Benefits and Accountability

[27:51] Finding the Right Community

Notable Quotes:

"Consistency and discipline will get you everywhere in life."

"Isolation doesn't just impact your business, it impacts you and your mental health."

"High cortisol levels associated with chronic stress can manifest in various physical and emotional symptoms."

Resources & Links:

Jump Mastermind

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Transcript:

Welcome back to another episode of Jump Consulting. Oh, my gosh. I can't believe this is episode 401. Literally, guys, you just never know. Like, consistency and discipline, like, will get you everywhere in life. I haven't always been perfect. We have missed a couple of Thursdays, especially at the beginning when we are starting to get really, really going with this podcast. But I literally feel out of body. I can't believe this is episode 401. However, I do want to talk to you about something that I don't… I haven't really gone that far into before. I've talked about, you know, how important it is to have community, and this is not a pitch for the mastermind. Like, I literally want you to start thinking about who's in your life, who's surrounding you, who's lifting you up, because that has been so pivotal in my own life the past six months that I cannot even tell you. If I did not have different communities in my life, I do not know what… where I would be in certain areas of my life. And I really wanted to bring that to you this week. So, um, you know, there's an isolation that happens when we run a business, and loneliness and stress is a real thing. I mean, literally, let's get real. Like, owning and operating a pet care business can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be incredibly lonely. The pets don't talk back to us, and we can't necessarily talk to our office managers or our pet sitters like we could a comrade or a friend or a confidant, right? And so every day, we're pouring our heart and souls into caring for those, for babies, for our staff. But when the hustle winds die down and you find yourself alone with the tho...