What happens when the chaos ends—but your body is still bracing?

In this solo episode of Build Without Chaos, host Colleen Goepfert reflects on what it’s really like to return to a city, a home, and a role that no longer run on survival mode.

We explore:

• Why high-stakes environments reward over-functioning

• How toxic leadership shapes your sharpness

• The hidden cost of adapting to chaos

• What it takes to lead, build, and show up after the adrenaline fades

This episode is for anyone who’s left the storm but still feels it in their body—and is ready to build differently now.

Up next: I’m joined by Brand Executive Lyndsey Corona to talk ambition, burnout, and what it means to lead without performing.

🎧 Build Without Chaos is a podcast for leaders, founders, and operators who want to scale growth without burning out. Hosted by Colleen Goepfert.