049: how to take a chance on yourself | dr. nicole garlit on entrepreneurship, burnout, & self-belief

This week, we welcome our first ever guest (!!): Dr. Nicole Garlit, physical therapist, entrepreneur, and founder of her own private practice.Nicole joins Nins & Arns to talk about the emotional reality of building a business, navigating uncertainty, and learning to trust yourself when there's no guaranteed path forward. From chronic stress showing up physically in the body to the fear of leaving stability behind, Nicole shares the moments that pushed her to take a chance on herself and shape a career aligned with her values.Together, we explore entrepreneurship, burnout, perfectionism, emotional health, asking for help, self-trust, motherhood, physical therapy, and the courage it takes to build something of your own.To all our crybabies who are dreaming of starting a business, considering a career change, or simply trying to believe in themselves a little more: this one's for you. (And to anyone interested in working with Dr. Nicole, enter code "BRBC50" on the contact form of her website for 50% off your initial assessment!)Content warning: discussions of stress, burnout, anxiety, chronic pain, and emotional overwhelm.Chapters0:00: preview0:30: welcome to brb crying's first-ever guest3:36: how we know our guest6:38: welcome to Dr. Nicole!12:16: Dr. Nicole's sob story: crying after school drop-off15:55: can emotional stress cause physical pain?22:02: what healing and emotional release actually feel like34:47: Nicole's "why": pursuing PT & leaving traditional healthcare38:41: building a business and betting on yourself46:00: overcoming imposter syndrome54:20: advice for anyone chasing a dream1:00:57: Nicole's cry rec + where to find herReferenced in this episode:Dr. Nicole Garlit's websiteThe Notebook (2004 film)Bonus cry rec: "Heartbeat" by James ArthurJoin the brb crying community—a heartfelt, cozy comedy podcast about friendship, vulnerability, emotional storytelling, and all the movies, books, music, and life experiences that leave us in tears.Follow us:» Instagram: @brbcrying.podcast» TikTok: @brbcrying.podcast» YouTube: @brbcrying.podcastWant episode recaps, behind-the-scenes/community updates, and occasional emotional damage delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our newsletter at brbcryingpodcast.com.Have a sob story or cry recommendation that absolutely wrecked you? We'd love to be wrecked, too. Submit your story at brbcryingpodcast.com or email us at [email protected] crying—hosted by longtime best friends Nins & Arns—is a podcast where we explore the songs, books, TV shows, films, pop culture moments, and personal stories that help us laugh, cry, heal, and feel a little less alone. Crying is our superpower, and by sharing what makes us cry in a way that makes us laugh, we show how crying helps us connect with ourselves and each other.