Ex-Pharmacist Reveals: 90% of Disease is Stress (And How to Hit 'Pause')

In this transformative conversation, Vivian Hudson, a leadership and resilience coach with a background as a pharmacist and autonomic nervous system specialist, shares her powerful journey from pharmacy ownership to coaching high-achieving leaders. Vivian reveals the critical connection between stress and chronic disease citing research showing that 90% of disease is attributed to stress and introduces her innovative "Power Pause" program designed to help leaders break free from burnout, perfectionism, and people-pleasing patterns. Through personal stories and practical insights, she demonstrates how awareness, choice, and consistent practice can reshape lives and create lasting transformation in both professional and personal relationships.Key Discussion Points0:00-2:30: Introduction and personal updates about Vivian's children's milestones (first car purchase and home buying)2:30-8:00: Vivian's career journey—from owning two pharmacies in Australia to recognizing the limitations of traditional pharmacy practice and the desire to create deeper impact in people's lives8:00-12:00: The shift to coaching and how it became transformational for both her clients and herself; introduction to autonomic nervous system testing and stress management12:00-15:30: The critical statistic: 90% of disease is attributed to stress; explanation of how stress creates biochemical responses (cortisol, adrenaline) that contribute to chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases15:30-20:00: Three major stress drivers in high-achievers and leaders: people-pleasing, perfectionism, and overachievement; the story of the stepson's school flyer as a wake-up call about prioritizing work over relationships20:00-25:00: The guilt paradox—feeling guilty whether at work or at home; the importance of being present and saying "yes to yourself"25:00-30:00: How busy brain and multitasking prevent true rest and contribute to chronic stress; the importance of questioning whether we're doing busy work or meaningful work30:00-35:00: Reference to Bronnie Ware's research on "The Regrets of the Dying"—people wish they hadn't worked so hard and had been more true to themselves35:00-40:00: Introduction to the "Power Pause" program—a 6-week structured program using an app to create awareness of limiting beliefs and thought patterns40:00-45:00: The concept of neural networks and how 90% of our thoughts and actions are habitual; the power of the pause as a choice point to break reactive patterns45:00-50:00: Results clients see within the first few weeks: increased awareness, reduced stress, improved relationships, and better health outcomes through stress reduction50:00-55:00: Addressing the "but it's not working" mindset—the importance of doing the reps consistently, just like building muscle in fitness; the realization that knowing a limiting belief doesn't make it disappear55:00-60:00: The power of choice and personal responsibility; moving from victim mentality to empowerment; the story of asking for help in her marriage rather than expecting her partner to read her mind60:00-65:00: How Vivian's husband became more involved in household tasks after understanding the guilt dynamics at play; the ripple✨ Ready to Build a Predictable, Sustainable Coaching Business?Here are some resources mentioned on the show:🎯 90 Days Done For You Content That Converts™Plug-and-play templates to generate leads and clients daily on Instagram™  without posting nonstop. 👉 https://ptprofitformula.com/content💡 The Complete Blueprint to multiple 6 figuresA step-by-step plan for building a predictable revenue system in 2025Support the show