If you’ve been feeling burnt out, stuck in your head, or like your business and life aren’t fully supporting you, this episode is for you ✨

This week I’m joined by Jen Kates, owner of Shift Human Performance, host of the Making Shift Happen podcast, and an online nutrition and strength coach who helps clients move from feeling overwhelmed and dysregulated to confident, energized, and thriving.

In this episode, we talk about:

Jen’s journey from corporate biotech research into entrepreneurship after experiencing burnout
What burnout and chronic stress actually look like in your body and daily life
The signs to pay attention to when something feels off
Taking the leap from a 9-5 into your own business and trusting the pull to do something different
Celebrating 10 years in business (!!) and what that journey has looked like
Navigating the ups and downs of business while staying connected to your “why”
Viewing mistakes and obstacles as learning opportunities instead of personal failures
How Jen processes big emotions and handles things outside of her control
Grounding practices like meditation, getting outside, and approaching challenges with curiosity
Understanding your hormonal cycles and adjusting your energy, expectations, and plans accordingly
The importance of embodiment — getting out of your head and back into your body
Why avoiding hard emotions doesn’t work and Jen’s experience with somatic therapy
The role of play, fun, and relationships in a sustainable life and business
Why “work-life balance” isn’t real - and what to focus on instead
Building connection and community as a business owner
Making decisions in your business - and giving yourself permission to change your mind
Creating a business that aligns with your values and honors your strengths

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