Why You’re Tired Before You Even Start

In this episode of Business with Chronic Illness, I’m unpacking the unseen, unspoken emotional workload that so many of us carry before we ever open our laptops or talk to a client. From managing symptoms in silence, to performing “fine” for others, to overthinking how we’re perceived — this episode is about the labor that never makes it on our to-do list, but deeply impacts every part of how we run our businesses.

I’ll share personal stories, client moments, and the powerful mindset shifts that have helped my clients reclaim their capacity, set true boundaries, and build businesses that actually honor their health — not compete with it.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why your emotional labor counts (even if you don't see it, if no one else sees it)
• How the invisible cost of “being fine” shows up in pricing, planning, and perfectionism
• The real reason you’re tired — and why it’s not your fault
• A simple question to help you design your business around your actual capacity
• How to build in space for recovery, without guilt or shame

🔗 Resources & Next Steps:

• Research mentioned in this episode - https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6430278/
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• 💬 DM me the word GENTLE or Thrive on Instagram to learn about Chronically You & Profitable — my program for building a sustainable coaching business with chronic illness.

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