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231: Why controlling money, work & others makes you feel less safe (nervous system lessons from burnout)
This desire to have control makes so much sense when we look at our past with trauma or our neurodivergence, or even just the insane world that we live in, and our body’s desire for certainty. But today, you’re going to learn the paradox of control—why trying to manage everything triggers burnout faster.
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This podcast explores the intersection of sales, money, and business success, offering entrepreneurial insights on overcoming the inner critic, burnout, and the unique challenges of ADHD and autoimmune conditions, while integrating polyvagal theory, Ayurveda, coaching, resilience, regulation, and trauma healing to support holistic growth and thriving in both life and business.
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