E137 There's No Balance — Only Seasons: Motherhood + Entrepreneurship With Dr. Lacey Nevel

In this episode of The Wealthy Practitioner Podcast, Steph sits down with Dr. Lacey Nevel (@drlaceynevel). A chiropractor, entrepreneur, and mom, for a candid conversation about building a practice, a social media company, and a life of freedom alongside her spouse. Lacey shares how she and her husband Colton went full send from day one. They opened their practice without a backup plan, learning leadership the hard way, and embracing the reality that entrepreneurship isn't about balance… it's about seasons. She opens up about what it's really like to run multiple businesses while navigating postpartum life, health wake-up calls, and the internal pressure that comes with being a high-drive operator. Steph and Lacey also dive deep into the leadership evolution that happens when you've been through enough: releasing the belief that team members should stay forever, raising standards, and choosing only A-players who align with the mission. They talk about how travel becomes a reset button for vision, creativity, and nervous system regulation. as well as why building a business that can run without you is the ultimate form of autonomy (especially as a mom). This episode is for anyone who's building big, but wants to stay congruent with the life they actually want… and is ready to give themselves permission to pivot, rest, and lead at a higher level. 00:00 Welcome + intro to Dr. Lacey Neville 00:45 Lacey's story: practice + meeting her spouse + early entrepreneurship mindset 02:30 Going all-in from day one: seminars, coaching, opening the practice with no backup plan 03:15 Momentum early on: goals, "90 in 90," and why they've always been full-send 04:05 Building multiple businesses: social media company, coaching, real estate 05:00 Motherhood + entrepreneurship: seasons, not balance 06:30 Running a business with your spouse: conflict, communication, and leaving it at the door 09:30 Hustle culture, ambition, and learning when to slow down 11:50 The breaking point: health, family, and being forced to rest 14:10 Gaining clarity through rest: shedding team, redefining vision 16:00 Permission to pivot: changing goals without guilt 19:15 Leadership evolution: standards, A-players, and releasing misalignment 20:50 Creating autonomy: travel, nervous system safety, and family-first decisions 24:30 Legacy, leadership, and modeling entrepreneurship for kids 27:30 Final reflections + where to follow Lacey If you're feeling the pull to build bigger without sacrificing the life you actually want, this is your sign. 2026 is the year to lead from within, raise your standards, and create a business that gives you more freedom than it takes. Join the waitlist for 90 Day Sprint here: http://thewealthypractitioner.com/90ds-pod