CEO by Day, Anxious Human by Night

Send us Fan MailRunning your own business is challenging enough. Add anxiety into the mix, and suddenly your nervous system has a seat at every meeting.In this episode, Sammy and Natalie talk honestly about what it’s really like to build and run a business when you’re overly anxious. The invisible pressure, the constant decision-making, the fear of getting it wrong, and the emotional load that doesn’t show up on a spreadsheet.This is a real conversation about business sustainability when your brain is wired for threat, not hustle.We explore: ✨ Why entrepreneurship can amplify anxiety (hello uncertainty and responsibility) ✨ The nervous system load of decision-making, visibility, and financial pressure ✨ How anxiety can push you into overworking, people-pleasing, or avoidance ✨ Why boundaries feel harder when your income depends on you ✨ The importance of building a sustainable business, not just a successful one ✨ How to strengthen your “safety muscle” instead of running from discomfort ✨ Why slowing down doesn’t mean you’re failing, it means you’re regulatingThis episode isn’t about pushing through or “thinking positive.”It’s about learning how to run a business with your nervous system, not against it.If you’ve ever thought:  “Maybe I’m not cut out for this,” or “Why does this feel harder for me than everyone else?”You’re not broken. You’re human — and this episode is for you.Support the show👉 Grab your free Anxiety Compass download here 👉 Grab a copy of Sammy's Book, Anxiety, The Best Teacher You Never Asked For here Follow us @theanxietycompassConnect with Sammy @nutritionwithsammy or websiteConnect with Natalie @nataliemarieinbalance or book discovery call here