TREAD TALKS | When Business Feels Like a Threat: How to Recover After Getting Hurt Online

Ever had someone tear you apart online and felt like your whole body wanted to disappear?Judy Murdoch knows that feeling. After some difficult experiences on social media, she described wanting to hide—not just mentally, but physically. Her nervous system was on high alert, and it could take a day or two before she felt back to baseline.Think about what happens before a heavy lift. Your heart rate rises. Your breathing changes. Your body prepares for a threat.Your nervous system doesn't always know the difference between a heavy barbell and a harsh comment online. It simply reacts.And that's an important lesson for entrepreneurs.Putting yourself out there means eventually facing criticism, rejection, or someone who simply doesn't like what you've said or offered. The answer isn't to "toughen up" and ignore what your body is telling you.It's to build recovery into the process.Before your next launch, pricing change, or vulnerable post, decide what your reset routine will be when something stings. Take a walk. Call someone who understands. Step away from the comments for a day.Program the recovery before you need it.In this week's full roundtable episode, Judy Murdoch, Lauren Schoenfeld, Vera Ilnyckyj, and I talk about the mental game of starting a business—from imposter syndrome and self-doubt to putting yourself out there and dealing with the moments when it hurts.🎙️Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.Subscribe to The Fitness of Business for practical coaching that helps you build a stronger business—and a stronger life.If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, rate, and leave a review. It helps more entrepreneurs find practical coaching that moves their businesses forward.📞Book a call with me here🎧 If startup overwhelm is keeping you stuck, you don't have to figure it out alone. Book a free discovery call with me and let's build your business one intentional step at a time.🔗Let’s Stay Connected:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.