Season 1 Episode 04 | The Success Trap: A Therapist’s Truth About Entrepreneurs & Mental Health

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, host Deb Hartnett and guest Veronica Cisneros, a licensed marriage and family therapist, discuss the mental health challenges faced by entrepreneurs. They delve into the dark side of hustle culture, the loneliness of leadership, and the importance of breaking toxic patterns. Veronica shares her personal experiences and insights on how to recognize and address anxiety, burnout, and trauma for high-achieving women. This conversation is raw and unfiltered, offering practical advice for building a business that aligns with your values and supports a fulfilling life. Listeners are encouraged to download free resources from Veronica and to reflect on whether their current lifestyle truly serves their long-term goals.00:00 Introduction and Overview00:55 Meet the Guest: Veronica Cisneros02:43 The Loneliness of Leadership07:13 The Reality of Entrepreneurial Success11:05 Balancing Personal and Professional Life15:50 Toxic Beliefs About Success17:53 Understanding Burnout18:43 The Trauma Response in High Achievers20:03 Identifying and Addressing Anxiety and Depression21:35 The Importance of Self-Check-ins23:44 Recognizing and Validating Emotions25:04 Practical Steps for Healing and Growth31:34 Final Thoughts and Resources🔗 Grab FREE resources from Veronica:Outside the Norm Counseling FREE GuideListen To Veronica’s Podcast: Empowered and UnapologeticFollow Veronica on her Socials: Instagram: @empoweredandunapologetic; @heyveronicacisneros LinkedIn: @veronica_cisneros📘 Download your free workbook:The Inspired Entrepreneur Vision Roadmap🎯 Align your goals, values, and daily actions!💬 Want to work with Deb or join the Accelerator Waitlist? Book a 1-on-1 call → here or head to https://inspired-bp.com💬 Feeling seen by this episode?Let us know your biggest takeaway in the comments!👍 LIKE this video, SUBSCRIBE, and HIT the 🔔 BELL so you never miss an honest conversation about building a business that actually supports your well-being.#MentalHealthForEntrepreneurs #BurnoutRecovery #HustleCulture #WomenInBusiness #VeronicaCisneros #TheSuccessTrap #EntrepreneurPodcast #BusinessTherapy #MindfulSuccessMusic Credit: “Who I’ve Always Been” by Beza, licensed via PremiumBeat (License #7089927, Order #5573317)© PremiumBeat.com / Shutterstock Canada, ULCLegal Disclaimer:The Inspired Entrepreneur Podcast and all content posted by Deborah Hartnett are presented solely for general information, educational, and inspirational purposes. The use of any information from this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user's own risk.This content is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, including but not limited to that of a physician, psychoSupport the showMusic Credit: “Who I’ve Always Been” by Beza, licensed via PremiumBeat (License #7089927, Order #5573317) © PremiumBeat.com / Shutterstock Canada, ULCLegal Disclaimer:This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult qualified experts for medical, legal, mental health, or business matters. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐔𝐬:Website :www.inspired-bp.comInstagram: @inspiredbusinessperformanceFacebook: @deborahannhartnett