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Ready to start (or scale) your business, but want to do it without running on caffeine and chaos? In this episode 229 of the Second Act Success Podcast, Shannon Russell sits down with registered dietitian Lindsay Martens to talk about how to fuel your CEO brain, create sustainable healthy habits, and protect your energy while you build your second act.

Lindsay shares why your brain needs consistent fuel (hello, focus and creativity), how to stop the mid-afternoon crash that turns into “why am I like this?” spirals, and how to ditch all-or-nothing wellness rules. If you’re a busy woman juggling work, kids, and a business dream, this conversation will help you build a health routine that’s actually realistic and “good enough” to stick.

Key Takeaways:

• Your brain is your #1 business asset—fueling it supports focus, creativity, decision-making, and emotional regulation.
• Sustainable health starts with basic needs first (food, sleep, hydration)
• “Done is better than perfect” applies to wellness too: desk lunch counts if it helps you stay consistent.
• A quick self-check that helps you reconnect with hunger, thirst, and stress signals.
• You don’t need to change your body to start your second act—care for your body for the life you want now.
• Simple, repeatable meals that can prevent energy crashes and keep you steady through busy days.

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