Become a Marketing Beast by Preventing Entrepreneurial Fatigue with Dr. Carri Drzyzga

On this episode of Rhodes to Success, I interview Dr. Carri Drzyzga who is known as ‘The Functional Medicine Doc’ and the go-to expert on finding the root causes of health problems. She is a chiropractor, a naturopathic doctor, the host of the Functional Medicine Radio show, and the author of Reclaim Your Energy and Feel Normal Again.During the show, we discuss entrepreneurial fatigue, the affects of coffee, how much water you should drink, and what the best diet is.   Main Questions Asked: <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       Talk about marketing and what you are doing to grow your business. <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       What inspired and motivated you to take your marketing online and work to reach people internationally? <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       What are the things that entrepreneurs do that cause fatigue? <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       How much water do people need to be drinking? Why? How does that affect our energy levels? <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       Is there one kind of diet people should strive for, or does it depend on your body?   Key Lessons Learned: <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       The medical profession doesn’t take fatigue that seriously. <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       Dr. Carri has noticed that over the past decade, people are really looking for answers and getting much more involved in natural medicine. <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       Within the traditional medical systems there are a lot of limitations, and people are discovering online health summits where people can learn and get answers quickly. <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       Your number one business asset is your health.   Marketing Online <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       Get your story on paper and include it in your business. <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       Being an author means you have a huge amount of creditability. <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       There are only so many people you can help in your local community. So by taking your business and brand online, you’re able to reach a global market instantly. <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       When your brand exists online, you never really know how far reaching your words will go. <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       When you provide value, you attract more business. <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       The top 1% is the top 1% because they are willing to do work that others aren’t.   Entrepreneurial Fatigue <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       This is the brain-based fatigue that business owners and entrepreneurs suffer. <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       Entrepreneurs end up at the point of fatigue through stress, working long hours, and not getting enough sleep, water, or eating properly. <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       When you feel as though your brain is starting to slow down or your thoughts are getting fuzzy, that is when you should drink a large glass of water. <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       Coffee is a short-term energy boost that in the long run drains the body of cortisol, which is the body’s main stress hormone. <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       If you are draining cortisol, you will be less able to deal with stress.   How Much Water Should We Drink? <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       To figure out how much water you should drink on a daily basis calculate your body weight in pounds and halve it. That is the amount of ounces of water you should drink every day.  <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-        A typical glass of water is 8oz., and most people need around 10 glasses of water per day.   Paleo Diet <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       A broad-based generic diet such as the paleo diet, aka the caveman diet, is the best. <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       This is high in healthy fats and protein, low in carbs, and has lots of fiber. <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       On the paleo diet, you aren’t eating grains, dairy, or legumes. <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       This diet has removed the foods that are known to be the most allergenic, inflammatory, and bad for our health. <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops:list .5in">-       People who often don’t do well on the paleo diet have a difficult time metabolizing the sulfur.   Subscribe to the show in iTunes or Stitcher Radio!   The music in today's episode was written by The Danger Os and produced by Nick Palmer. Check them out at https://www.facebook.com/thedangerosmakemusic    Links to Resources Mentioned Dr Carri The Functional Medicine Radio Show Reclaim Your Energy and Feel Normal Again! (book)  Interview Connections  Entrepreneur Support Services