In this powerful episode of the Biohack Your Business Podcast, Karen Kissane is joined by Business Mindset & Energy Strategist Louise Fernando for a conversation that every entrepreneur needs to hear. They talk openly about the hidden patterns that sabotage growth, the unconscious upper limits that derail success, and the nervous system responses that quietly run the show behind your business decisions.

Karen and Louise unpack why strategy alone is never enough and how your body, not your brain, often decides how far your business can go. From freeze mode and fight-or-flight to functional fawning, they explore how high-achieving entrepreneurs get stuck in cycles of over-giving, burnout, and self-sabotage… even while appearing “successful” on the outside.

You’ll hear the science behind why certain strategies suddenly stop working, how trauma manifests in business, and what it really means to feel safe enough to scale. Louise shares her signature process for identifying invisible patterns, regulating your nervous system, and reclaiming your personal power so you can grow with clarity, confidence, and sustainability.

This episode is a must-listen if you’ve hit a plateau in your business, feel like you’re doing all the “right” things with no results, or secretly wonder why you’re so tired all the time. The truth? Your business can only scale as far as your nervous system allows.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• Connect with Louise on Instagram or Facebook @‌louisefernando
• Learn more about nervous system-informed business coaching at louisefernando.com
• Join the Biohack Your Business Mastermind to integrate nervous system work, biohacking, and strategy for sustainable growth
• DM Karen @‌karenkissane to explore working together and find out about the Biohack Your Business®️ retreat thats happening this June.

Final Thoughts:

If your nervous system doesn’t feel safe, your business won’t feel sustainable.

The real flex? Feeling calm while building something powerful.