Coming off the holidays can feel disorienting — mentally, physically, and emotionally. Your energy is off, your cravings are louder, your routines feel broken, and it’s easy to assume something has gone wrong.

In this episode, Melissa shares a grounded reminder: nothing is broken. You’re simply reorienting.

She walks you through how inflammation, sugar, stress, and schedule changes blur your ability to hear your body — and how to gently come back without swinging into restriction or control. You’ll learn how to rebuild rhythm through simple bookends to your day, how to think about food without diet rules, and why intuition requires regulation first.

This is a practical, reassuring episode for anyone easing back into January and wanting to feel steady again — without force.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN

• Why post-holiday disorientation is normal — and not a personal failure
• How inflammation and blood sugar instability distort hunger, cravings, and intuition
• The difference between rigid rules and supportive structure
• How to “bookend” your day with morning and evening rhythms that reorient your nervous system
• Why intuitive eating requires regulation — and when mindful eating is the better choice
• How Human Design can inform sleep, energy, and daily rhythms
• Why forcing discipline backfires — and what actually helps you feel like yourself again

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Why January often feels disorienting after the holidays
02:10 Stress, sugar, inflammation, and why your body feels foggy
04:30 The trap of swinging from no structure to extreme control
06:45 Bedtime routines, Human Design, and energy types
09:05 Why some bodies need a slow wind-down — and others don’t
11:20 Morning rhythms, winter energy, and honoring slowness
13:30 Using structure to support — not punish — your body
15:50 Food rules vs. eating in a way that feels like home
18:10 Intuitive eating, mindful eating, and blood sugar reality
22:45 Why spirituality belongs in women’s health
25:05 January intensives + one-on-one coaching inside Resourced
29:40 Closing reflections and coming back gently

RESOURCES

📥 Download The Resourced Morning Routine (FREE)
A short, grounding guide to help you regulate your nervous system and start your day steady — not reactive.
👉 https://mindfullywell.com/morning

🌿 Work With Melissa: Resourced (January Intensives)
One-on-one coaching focused on hormones, digestion, nervous system regulation, Human Design, and energy capacity.
👉 https://mindfullywell.com (Click Work With Me)

CONNECT WITH ME

📱 Instagram: @melissa_eich
🌐 Website: www.mindfullywell.com
💌 Email List + Free Guide: https://mindfullywell.com/morning

ABOUT THE SHOW
Body-Led Business is a podcast for women who are done forcing their bodies to keep up. Hosted by Melissa Eich, each episode explores how to build steady energy, grounded health, and sustainable success by working with your body — not against it.

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Keywords: post-holiday reset, nervous system regulation, intuitive eating, mindful eating, inflammation, women’s health, body-led business, sustainable energy, burnout recovery

If you’re a high-achieving woman who knows what her body needs — better sleep, regular meals, boundaries, nervous system support — but still can’t seem to follow through, this episode is for you.

In this conversation, I break down why “just do it” stops working when you’re depleted, over-functioning, or living in survival mode. We explore the real reason information doesn’t translate into change, the nervous system science behind self-sabotage, and why your body often chooses familiar discomfort over unfamiliar ease.

This episode is about closing the gap between knowing and doing — not with more willpower, but by working with your nervous system instead of against it.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN

• Why knowing what your body needs doesn’t automatically lead to change
• What the “implementation gap” really is — and why it widens under chronic stress
• How functional freeze, fawn, and fight-or-flight show up in high-achieving women
• Why your nervous system resists even positive change
• How depletion becomes a protective state that keeps you small, unseen, or safe
• The connection between nervous system dysregulation, chronic fatigue, and weight loss resistance
• Why your body prefers familiar discomfort over unfamiliar ease
• How identity — not discipline — determines long-term follow-through
• A simple nervous system regulation practice you can use immediately
• What actually creates sustainable energy, clarity, and capacity heading into 2026

TIMESTAMPS

00:09 — Why knowing what to do isn’t the problem
 01:26 — My 40-day nervous system streak and why consistency didn’t stick before
 03:35 — Over-functioning, caretaking, and avoiding yourself
 05:58 — Functional freeze: doing everything except what actually helps
 08:14 — Why information feels safe and implementation feels risky
 10:50 — Fight-or-flight: wired, exhausted, and unable to rest
 13:00 — Shutdown and depletion: when everything feels like moving through mud
 14:05 — Familiar discomfort vs. unfamiliar ease
 15:45 — How depletion protects you from visibility, growth, and risk
 19:51 — A simple nervous system regulation practice
 22:15 — Inside the From Overworked to Optimized workshop
 26:00 — How to start closing the gap between knowing and doing

RESOURCES MENTIONED

From Overworked to Optimized — 3-Day Workshop (January 6–8)
 A live, paid workshop for high-achieving women ready to move from awareness into real implementation.
 You’ll learn:

• Nervous system foundations for daily regulation
• Nutrition for steady energy and hormonal support
• How to build boundaries that make follow-through possible
• Replays included.

 Sign up at: mindfullywell.com/optimized

The Resourced Morning Routine (FREE)
 A simple, practical morning guide to help your body shift out of stress and into regulation before the day begins.

https://mindfullywell.com/morning

CONNECT WITH ME

Instagram: @melissa_eich
Website: mindfullywell.com

KEYWORDS FOR THIS EPISODE

knowing but not doing
implementation gap
nervous system regulation
functional freeze
high-achieving women burnout
chronic fatigue and stress
why willpower doesn’t work
nervous system and identity
capacity building for women
stress physiology
weight loss resistance and stress
body-led business
 sustainable energy
female founder nervous system
regulating before responding
from overworked to optimized

In this raw conversation, I walk you through my own 2025 depletion audit and the four stages of burnout I see high-achieving women normalize every day. You’ll hear how I spent most of the year oscillating between stage two and three burnout while still “doing the work,” and what finally forced me to stop pushing from pressure and start rebuilding true capacity.
We’ll look at how busy work, misaligned strategies, and ignoring your body’s whispers slowly drain your business, your creativity, and your ability to feel present in your life. And we’ll talk about what has to change if you want 2026 to feel different in your body and your business.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN
How I realized I was running on empty in 2025 even while teaching nervous system regulation and body capacity

What burnout actually looks like for high-achieving women long before the full “collapse”

The four stages of burnout, and why most founders quietly live in stages one and two for years

How pressure-driven work, busy work, and misaligned strategies drain capacity and stall revenue

The emotional cost of trying to outwork shame, fear, and misalignment

The morning nervous system practice that has kept my business open and my head above water

The difference between knowing what your body needs and actually implementing it consistently

Simple anchors for 2026: boundaries, nervous system regulation, and strategic nutrition


TIMESTAMPS
00:02 — A raw 2025 depletion audit
 01:47 — The moment I realized I was running on empty in my business
 06:20 — The four stages of burnout
 07:48 — Stage one burnout: chronic exhaustion and end-of-day numbing
 10:14 — Stage two burnout: shame, self-doubt, and procrastination
 12:36 — Stage three burnout: detachment, shrinking, and going back to “safer” revenue levels
 14:36 — Stage four burnout: everything on fire and the crisis state
 16:47 — Why 2025 was a year of shedding and what it cost me
 17:11 — Pressure vs. intentionality 
 20:09 — Capacity as feeling your emotions, not just holding more clients
 24:32 — Micromanaging myself and watching my business crumble
 26:50 — When your soul stops whispering and starts screaming
 28:00 — How nervous system regulation kept my business from closing
 34:59 — How to recognize your own depletion patterns
 37:15 — Invitation to the From Overworked to Optimized three-day workshop
 38:30 — Final reminder: your 2026 results depend on your 2026 capacity

RESOURCES MENTIONED
2026 Capacity Planner (FREE)
A one-page reflection to help you see where 2025 drained you, where you’re living in stages one and two burnout, and what your body needs to lead differently in 2026.
https://mindfullywell.com/planner

From Overworked to Optimized — 3-Day Workshop (January 6–8)
For high-achieving women and founders who are ready to move from awareness to implementation. Three days of nervous system and nutrition support so you can build sustainable energy for 2026.
http://mindfullywell.com/optimized

The Resourced Morning Routine (FREE)
For women who wake up already behind. A simple morning guide to help you shift out of chaos and into a grounded, regulated state before the day begins.
https://mindfullywell.com/morning

CONNECT WITH ME
Instagram: @melissa_eich — message me and tell me which burnout stage you recognized yourself in most this year
Website: mindfullywell.com

ABOUT THE SHOW
Body-Led Business is a podcast for female founders who want to build meaningful businesses without overriding the body that’s carrying it. Hosted by Melissa Eich (RN, functional nutritionist, coach), we explore the intersection of energy, capacity, and sustainable success so you can create growth that your body can actually hold.

If you're a high-achieving woman who's working harder than ever but not seeing that effort reflected in your revenue, clarity, or creativity, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.

Most founders assume the bottleneck is strategy: the content plan, the funnel, the algorithm, the offer. But today, we’re looking at the real constraint — the one no one talks about — your body’s ability to hold what you’re building.

Because you can’t scale a business your body can’t sustain.

In this episode, we dig into the patterns from 2025 that drained your capacity, why next year can only look different if your internal state does, and the first steps to rebuilding the energy, clarity, and resilience your business requires.

And when you’re ready, download the 2026 Body & Business Capacity Planner — a one-page reflection designed to help you get honest about what this year took from you and what your body needs to lead differently in 2026. 

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN

• Why your business isn’t growing even though you’re doing “everything right”
• How depletion quietly shuts down creativity, visibility, and strategic thinking
• The real reason you avoid marketing, content, and lead generation when you’re exhausted
• How skipped meals, blood sugar crashes, and chronic stress turn into hormonal shifts that stall your business
• The difference between strategy capacity and body capacity
• What changes when you shift your state (being) before you shift your habits (doing)
• How to identify your 2025 energy leaks so you can rebuild for 2026
  
  
  

RESOURCES MENTIONED

📄 2026 Body & Business Capacity Planner (FREE)

http://mindfullywell.com/planner

A one-page reflection to help you see where 2025 drained you — and what your body needs to expand your capacity in 2026.

🌿 Rooted to Rise — 3-Day Workshop (January 6–8)
http://mindfullywell.com/optimized

For high-achieving women and founders who want to rebuild their body’s capacity so they can grow their business without running on empty.

CONNECT WITH ME

• Instagram: @melissa_eich — tell me where you discovered your biggest 2025 energy leak
  
  
  
• Website: mindfullywell.com
  
  
  
• Email List + free guides: mindfullywell.com/morning
  
  
  

ABOUT THE SHOW

Body-Led Business is a podcast for female founders who want to build meaningful businesses without overriding the body that’s carrying it. Hosted by Melissa Eich (RN, functional nutritionist, coach), we explore the intersection of energy, capacity, and sustainable success.

Keywords for This Episode

• body capacity
• business capacity
• female founders
• high-achieving women
• sustainable business growth
• nervous system regulation
• entrepreneurial burnout
• depleted energy
• business strategy vs. body capacity
• midlife fatigue and entrepreneurship
• reactive vs. proactive leadership
• energy leaks in business
• blood sugar and business performance
• business momentum and energy
• capacity building for women
• regulated nervous system for success
• sustainable CEO habits
• business clarity and creativity
• body-led business
• 2026 planning for entrepreneurs
• root cause of burnout in business
• building resilience for business growth

Most female founders are trying to scale on top of a body that’s running on empty — and then blaming their mindset, discipline, or strategy when things feel hard.

In this episode, we’re talking about true nourishment: not another diet, not another “plan,” but the cellular, nervous-system, and energetic fuel your body needs to actually hold the business you’re building.

You’ll learn why your food choices are not just a “health thing,” but a core business strategy that determines your clarity, capacity, and ability to lead.

And if you’re thinking, I need this especially for the holidays, I’ll also share how the Holiday Survival Kit can support you in staying nourished and grounded in the busiest season of the year.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN

• What “true nourishment” really is for female entrepreneurs (beyond diet culture and “food is just fuel”)
  
  
  
• How food acts as an energetic message to your cells, nervous system, and leadership
  
  
  
• The cellular impact of blood sugar instability on your focus, mood, and decision-making
  
  
  
• Why high-achieving women dismiss their bodies while trying to scale their businesses
  
  
  
• The real cost of building a bigger business on a dysregulated, underfed body
  
  
  
• How to discern between “all foods are equal” messaging and what actually supports your performance
  
  
  
• The connection between nourishment, nervous system regulation, and your capacity to handle stress
  
  
  
• Practical first steps to fueling yourself in a way that matches the business you’re asking to grow
  
  

RESOURCES MENTIONED

🎄 The Nourished Holiday Survival Kit — $29
 A 4-week, body-led resource to help you move through the holidays feeling nourished instead of depleted. Weekly videos, PDF guides, and practices you can actually follow through on — created for busy women who want to feel grounded, clear, and steady through the season.
 mindfullywell.com/holiday

📥 The Resourced Morning Routine (FREE)
 A 10-minute guide to shift your morning from chaotic or frozen into grounded clarity.
 mindfullywell.com/morning

RELATED EPISODES

• Episode 155: How to Use Micro-Moments to Avoid Holiday Burnout (Without Adding More to Your To-Do List) 
  
  
  
• Episode 152: When Your Body Says No: Recognizing Burnout as a Female Entrepreneur
  
  
  
• Episode 154: The 3 Boundaries I Set to Protect My Peace During the Holidays
  
  
  

CONNECT WITH ME

• Instagram: @melissa_eich — tell me the one nourishment shift you’re committing to this week
  
  
  
• Website: mindfullywell.com
  
  
  
• Email List (free guide included): mindfullywell.com/morning
  
  
  

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If this episode served you, a 5-star review helps more women find the show and build businesses that honor their bodies. Thank you for supporting the work.

KEYWORDS
true nourishment, female entrepreneur, nervous system regulation, business capacity, sustainable energy, blood sugar balance, burnout prevention, body-led business, women in business, holistic business strategy, mitochondria and energy, somatic nourishment, intuitive eating for entrepreneurs, leadership and health, holiday nervous system support

Most female founders don’t burn out in one big moment — it happens through dozens of tiny, unseen decisions that pile up throughout the day.

In this episode, we’re talking about those micro-moments: the small pauses between stimulus and response that determine whether you move through December grounded and intentional… or reactive and exhausted.

You’ll learn how skipped micro-moments pull you into sugar cravings, wine to “take the edge off,” staying up too late, saying yes when you want to say no, and rushing through your days in a body that feels wired and tired.

And if you’re thinking, I need support now, not in January, The Nourished Holiday Survival Kit is exactly that — a $29, 4-week resource designed to help you feel steady, nourished, and clear all season long.
Grab yours at mindfullywell.com/holiday.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN

• What micro-moments actually are and why high-performing women skip them
• The physiological impact of moving through your day without pausing
• Why holiday reactivity (sugar, wine, snapping, scrolling) isn’t a discipline issue — it’s a nervous system issue
• Six practical micro-moments that shift your body out of depletion in under 30 seconds
• How this season impacts your January business momentum
• Why micro-moments build the capacity your business actually requires
  
  
  

TIMESTAMPS

• 00:01 — What micro-moments are and why they matter
• 03:12 — The nervous system gap high-achievers ignore
• 06:25 — Holiday reactivity and the cycle of “comfort seeking”
• 10:44 — The real needs underneath sugar, wine, scrolling, and overcommitting
• 14:33 — Six micro-moments to weave into your day
• 19:41 — How this impacts your business performance in January
• 23:14 — Proactive vs reactive micro-moments
• 26:40 — How The Nourished Holiday Survival Kit supports you through December

RESOURCES MENTIONED

🎄 The Nourished Holiday Survival Kit — $29

Weekly videos, PDF guides, practices, and holiday support you can actually follow through on — created for busy women who want to feel nourished instead of depleted.
 mindfullywell.com/holiday

📥 The Resourced Morning Routine (FREE)

A 10-minute guide for shifting your morning state from chaotic or frozen into grounded clarity.
 mindfullywell.com/morning

Related Episodes

• The 3 Boundaries I Set to Protect My Peace During the Holidays: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-154-the-3-boundaries-i-set-to-protect-my/id1650475536?i=1000737240820

• Episode 152: When Your Body Says No: Recognizing burnout as a female entrepreneur: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-152-when-your-body-says-no-recognizing-burnout/id1650475536?i=1000735196945

CONNECT WITH ME

• Instagram: @melissa_eich — tell me the micro-moment you’re practicing this week
• Website: mindfullywell.com
• Email List (free guide included): mindfullywell.com/morning

LEAVE A REVIEW

If this episode served you, a 5-star review helps more women find the show. Thank you for supporting the work.

Keywords: holiday boundaries, nervous system regulation, female founder, sustainable energy, blood sugar balance, all-or-nothing thinking, burnout prevention, body-led business

When you think about the holidays, do you feel excited—or a little dread? In this episode, I walk you through three practical boundaries that will help you feel nourished, calm, and in control this season. We’ll talk food without restriction, personal time that actually restores you, and how to choose events with intention instead of obligation. If you want support implementing this, join the 4-week Nourished Holiday Challenge starting November 24. 

Click here to join: www.mindfullywell.com/holiday

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN

• A simple reframing of “food boundaries” that stabilizes blood sugar and energy without cutting out your favorite treats
• How to pick 2–3 non-negotiables for daily personal time and rest so you stop running on fumes
• The structure of the Nourished Holiday Challenge (weeks 1–4) and how it supports you through Thanksgiving into December
  
  
  

TIMESTAMPS

• 00:01 Holiday feelings: excitement vs. low-grade dread
• 03:45 Boundary #1: Nourishment (more of the good food = steadier energy)
• 05:58 Thanksgiving week strategy: steady anchors after the big meal
• 06:34 Navigating sugar without all-or-nothing thinking
• 09:00 Boundary #2: Personal time and rest (your daily non-negotiables)
• 11:20 A realistic morning routine during busy season
• 16:28 Obligation creates resentment—why intention changes everything
• 18:55 Boundary #3: Choosing events that align with your values (and graceful “no’s”)
• 21:07 Communicating boundaries and handling guilt
• 25:41 The 4-week Nourished Holiday Challenge: weeks 1–4 overview
• 27:53 Final encouragement for this season

RESOURCES

• 🎄 Join the Nourished Holiday Challenge (starts Nov 24, $29)
   https://mindfullywell.com/holiday
   Four weeks of support with weekly videos, PDFs, menus, and community. Bonus: Personalized Energy Audit for all participants, plus 15-minute private mapping sessions for the first 10 who enroll.
  
  
  
• 📥 Download The Resourced Morning Routine (FREE)
   https://mindfullywell.com/morning
  A 10-minute guide to help you shift out of chaos or freeze and start the day grounded.
  
  
  
• 📖 Related Episodes
   Episode #139: Is it Cortisol or Is it You?
   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-139-is-it-cortisol-or-is-it-you/id1650475536?i=1000718447239
  Episode #151: Capacity vs Capability
   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-150-capacity-vs-capability/id1650475536?i=1000731781760
  
  
  

CONNECT WITH ME

• Instagram: @melissa_eich — DM me your 2–3 holiday non-negotiables
  
  
  
• Website: https://www.mindfullywell.com
  
  
  
• Email List (free guide included): https://mindfullywell.com/morning

LEAVE A REVIEW

If this episode served you, a 5-star review helps more women find the show. Thank you for supporting this work!

Keywords: holiday boundaries, nervous system regulation, female founder, sustainable energy, blood sugar balance, all-or-nothing thinking, burnout prevention, body-led business

You’re doing everything — checking tasks off the list, showing up for your business, your family, your goals — but somehow, you still feel like you’re standing still.
 Your energy is low, your sleep is restless, and your presence feels scattered.
In this episode, Melissa shares the truth about why constant action doesn’t always equal growth — and how learning to slow down (the right way) creates the stability, clarity, and energy your body and business actually need to expand.
This isn’t about doing less.
 It’s about doing what matters — and rebuilding the foundation that allows you to move faster, without breaking down.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
- The difference between slowing down to restore vs. slowing down from burnout

- How nervous system regulation, hormones, and digestion create the foundation for sustainable business growth

- Why your energy crashes, poor sleep, and brain fog are symptoms of dysregulation (not lack of discipline)

- How to identify the actions that truly move the needle — and release the ones that drain you

- The “peaceful productivity” framework that lets you build momentum and still feel calm

- Two morning practices to reconnect your body before diving into your workday


TIMESTAMPS:
 00:00 The Myth of Constant Action
 02:00 When Your Body Starts Slowing You Down
 06:00 Building the Foundations: Nervous System, Hormones, Digestion
 11:00 Why Regulation Comes Before Growth
 17:30 Client Story: Scaling Through Nervous System Safety
 22:00 Peaceful Productivity and Intentional Action
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RESOURCES:
📥 Download The Resourced Morning Routine (FREE)
 https://mindfullywell.com/morning A 10-minute guide to help you move out of your default nervous system state and start your day grounded, not reactive.
🎯 Join the Mindfully Well Waitlist
Opening for Black Friday: A program for female founders who want to build a body that can hold their business. Click here to be on the waitlist: https://mindfullywell.myflodesk.com/blackfriday
📖 Related Episodes:
Episode #139: Is it Cortisol or Is it You? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-139-is-it-cortisol-or-is-it-you/id1650475536?i=1000718447239
Episode #151: Capacity vs Capability https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-150-capacity-vs-capability/id1650475536?i=1000731781760
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CONNECT WITH ME:
📱 Instagram: @melissa_eich | DM me "MORNING" for the free guide
 🌐 Website: www.mindfullywell.com
 💌 Email List: https://mindfullywell.com/morning
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ABOUT THE SHOW:
Body-Led Business is a podcast for female founders who are building something meaningful, but their body is begging them to slow down. Hosted by Melissa Eich, we explore how to scale your business without sacrificing your health, presence, or peace.
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LEAVE A REVIEW:
If this episode resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a 5-star review. Your reviews help more female founders find this podcast and thrive in body, business, and life. 
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Keywords: female entrepreneur burnout, solopreneur exhaustion, nervous system regulation, body-led business, sustainable entrepreneurship, burnout recovery, hormone health, intentional living, sustainable woman-owned business
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What does it sound like when your body says no? For most female founders, it's not dramatic — it's the quiet exhaustion, the brain fog, the feeling like you're walking through mud every evening. In this episode, I'm teaching you how to recognize your body's early warning signs and what to do about them before burnout becomes a crisis.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN:

• Why your body says "no" when your mind says "keep going" — and what it's really trying to protect you from
• The early warning signs of burnout you're probably ignoring (chaotic thoughts, shallow breathing, and decision fatigue)
• Why a "lighter season" won't fix your exhaustion — and what actually will
• The "regulation before response" framework for making grounded decisions in your business and life
• Two simple morning practices to shift out of chaos or freeze mode in under 5 minutes
• How to build body capacity so you can scale your business without burning out

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 The Struggle with Exhaustion and Caffeine

02:09 Recognizing the Body's Signals

04:23 The Burden of Control

06:38 Understanding the Body's Intelligence

11:55 Building Capacity for Business

20:56 Creating a Resourced Morning Routine

RESOURCES:

📥 Download The Resourced Morning Routine (FREE)
 https://mindfullywell.com/morning A 10-minute guide to help you move out of your default nervous system state and start your day grounded, not reactive.

🎯 Join the Mindfully Well Waitlist
Opening for Black Friday: A program for female founders who want to build a body that can hold their business. Click here to be on the waitlist: https://mindfullywell.myflodesk.com/blackfriday

📖 Related Episodes:

• Episode #139: Is it Cortisol or Is it You? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-139-is-it-cortisol-or-is-it-you/id1650475536?i=1000718447239
• Episode #151: Capacity vs Capability https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-150-capacity-vs-capability/id1650475536?i=1000731781760

CONNECT WITH ME:

📱 Instagram: @melissa_eich | DM me "MORNING" for the free guide
 🌐 Website: www.mindfullywell.com

 💌 Email List: https://mindfullywell.com/morning

ABOUT THE SHOW:

Body-Led Business is a podcast for female founders who are building something meaningful, but their body is begging them to slow down. Hosted by Melissa Eich, we explore how to scale your business without sacrificing your health, presence, or peace.

LEAVE A REVIEW:

If this episode resonated with you, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a 5-star review. Your reviews help more female founders find this podcast and thrive in body, business, and life. 

Keywords: female entrepreneur burnout, solopreneur exhaustion, nervous system regulation, body-led business, sustainable entrepreneurship, burnout recovery

Follow me on Instagram for more! https://www.instagram.com/melissa_eich/?hl=en

Summary
In this episode, Melissa Eich discusses the importance of embracing change and the evolution of her podcast, which is shifting its focus towards supporting female entrepreneurs. She reflects on her journey from nursing to coaching, emphasizing the need for women to prioritize their health while building their businesses. Melissa addresses the fears associated with change, particularly the sunk cost fallacy, and encourages listeners to explore their passions and make necessary pivots in their lives. The episode concludes with a preview of the podcast's new direction, which will continue to support all women, regardless of their entrepreneurial status.

Chapters
00:00 Embracing Change and New Beginnings
03:31 The Shift Towards Female Entrepreneurship
06:17 Navigating Fear and the Sunk Cost Fallacy
09:31 Creating a Business That Honors Your Body
12:23 Inviting Everyone to the Conversation
15:12 Looking Ahead: The Future of the Podcast

Keywords
change, female entrepreneurs, health coaching, business, mindset, self-care, personal growth, podcast, leadership, empowerment

Download the 10 Minute Morning Routine for Female Founders: https://mindfullywell.com/morning

Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_eich/?hl=en

Summary
In this episode, Melissa Eich discusses the critical distinction between capacity and capability, particularly for high-achieving women. She emphasizes that while women may be capable of managing numerous responsibilities, their physical and mental capacity can diminish, leading to health issues. The conversation explores the impact of overworking, the role of ego, the importance of establishing boundaries, and the necessity of listening to one's body regarding nutrition and energy management. Ultimately, Melissa encourages listeners to recognize the costs of ignoring their capacity and to take actionable steps towards sustainable well-being.


Chapters
00:00 Understanding Capacity vs. Capability
03:12 The Impact of Overworking on Health
05:12 The Role of Ego in Our Actions
08:11 Establishing Boundaries for Better Capacity
10:43 Nutrition and Energy Management
13:16 The Cost of Ignoring Capacity
16:23 Creating Sustainable Energy and Change

Keywords
capacity, capability, high achievers, self-care, boundaries, nutrition, energy management, ego, health, entrepreneurship

Schedule an Empowered Body Session with me: https://mindfullywell.com/session
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissa_eich/?hl=en


Keywords
change, secondary gain, exhaustion, boundaries, visibility, healing, subconscious, conditioning, awareness, personal growth


Summary
In this episode, Melissa Eich explores the concept of secondary gain, which refers to the hidden benefits one receives from maintaining a problem, such as exhaustion or emotional distress. She discusses how these gains can keep individuals stuck in their current situations, often due to subconscious conditioning and fear of change. The conversation emphasizes the importance of recognizing these patterns to facilitate healing and personal growth, encouraging listeners to examine their own lives and consider how they might be holding themselves back.


Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Change and Resistance
03:12 Understanding Secondary Gain
05:43 Conditioning and Its Impact on Behavior
08:48 The Role of Exhaustion in Our Lives
11:21 Boundaries and the Fear of Visibility
14:25 The Familiar Discomfort of Staying Stuck
17:14 The Dilemma of Healing vs. Safety
19:52 Awareness and the Path to Change
21:42 Invitation to Explore and Heal

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Summary
In this episode, Melissa Eich discusses the fear of failure and how it often leads to self-sabotage, particularly in the context of wellness and health. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the nervous system's role in these patterns and reframing past attempts at health as learning experiences rather than failures. The conversation explores the freeze response, especially in women, and how it can hinder progress. Melissa advocates for compassion over criticism, the significance of taking baby steps, and building sustainable habits. She also addresses the fear of success and the need for a supportive environment to foster growth and healing.


Keywords
fear of failure, self-sabotage, nervous system, wellness, Mindfully Well, emotional body, freeze response, compassion, baby steps, sustainable habits


Chapters
00:00 Understanding Fear of Failure
02:36 Reframing Failure as Learning
05:18 The Freeze Response in Women
08:27 Taking Baby Steps Towards Change
11:00 The Importance of Self-Compassion
13:44 Building Sustainable Habits
15:54 Navigating Success and Maintenance
16:33 Using a Compass Instead of a Map
19:17 Creating a Safe Environment for Change

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Summary
In this episode, Melissa discusses the transformative journey of self-discovery and wellness through her program, Mindfully Well. She emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with one's body, breaking free from diet culture, and understanding the body's signals. The conversation highlights the significance of nervous system regulation and somatic coaching in achieving health autonomy. Melissa invites listeners to explore their relationship with food and their bodies, encouraging a shift from strict dieting to a more intuitive and self-compassionate approach to wellness.


Takeaways
Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, I don't recognize myself anymore?
Mindfully Well is about connecting to your body.
Diets thrive on perfectionism and rules.
You can't outthink your body; you must connect with it.
Nervous system regulation is crucial for health.
Understanding how food feels in your body is key.
Many women are unaware of their dieting mindset.
Body autonomy means trusting yourself and your decisions.
Your body always wants the best for you.
You need to come home to yourself, not follow strict plans.

Keywords
wellness, body positivity, diet culture, somatic coaching, nervous system regulation, Mindfully Well, self-discovery, health autonomy, emotional eating, holistic health

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Mindfully Well
05:12 The Problem with Diets
10:46 The First 30 Days of Mindfully Well
15:34 Signs of Diet Conditioning
22:51 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Keywords
body connection, nourishment, blood sugar stability, nervous system, diet culture, women's health, hormonal balance, self-awareness, emotional regulation, holistic health

Summary
In this conversation, Melissa Eich discusses the importance of reconnecting with one's body, emphasizing the need for true nourishment, blood sugar stability, and nervous system regulation. She highlights the detrimental effects of diet culture and the necessity of creating a supportive environment for women to explore their health and well-being. Eich encourages listeners to tune into their bodies and make empowered choices, moving away from external rules and conditioning.

Chapters
00:00 Reconnecting with Your Body
02:41 The Importance of Nourishment
05:38 Understanding Hormones and Nervous System
07:35 Deep Nourishment and Blood Sugar Stability
15:49 Nervous System Regulation
22:34 Diet Conditioning and Its Impact
27:11 Creating a Supportive Container

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Summary
In this episode, Melissa Eich discusses the intricate relationship between the nervous system and hormonal balance, particularly in women. She emphasizes that many of the struggles women face, such as stress and hormonal imbalances, stem from a dysregulated nervous system rather than hormonal issues alone. Melissa explores how childhood conditioning affects adult behavior and stress responses, and she offers practical tools, including breathwork, to help listeners regain control over their bodies and emotions. The episode culminates in an invitation to join a five-day immersion program aimed at fostering body wisdom and understanding the connection between stress, hormones, and overall well-being.


Keywords
nervous system, hormones, stress management, women's health, body wisdom, emotional regulation, breathwork, childhood conditioning, hormonal balance, self-care

Chapters
00:00 The Daily Struggle: A Familiar Scenario
01:20 Understanding the Nervous System
02:54 Hormones vs. Nervous System: The Real Issue
04:37 The Impact of Stress on Hormones
13:57 Childhood Conditioning and Its Effects
20:38 Recognizing Nervous System Dysregulation
30:33 Breathwork: A Tool for Regulation
35:34 Invitation to Change: From Diet Culture to Body Wisdom

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Keywords
body image, self-acceptance, intuitive eating, emotional health, diet culture, body communication, aging, hormonal changes, self-awareness, joy


Summary
In this episode of Mindfully Well with Mel, Melissa Eich discusses the pervasive issue of body image and the belief that physical appearance dictates self-worth. She emphasizes the importance of understanding bodily symptoms as messages rather than failures, advocating for a shift from diet culture to intuitive eating. Melissa explores the cycle of shame associated with body image, the impact of aging and hormonal changes, and the necessity of emotional awareness in fostering a positive relationship with oneself. Ultimately, she encourages listeners to listen to their bodies and cultivate joy in their lives.


Chapters
00:00 The Body as a Message
02:39 Breaking Free from Diet Culture
05:18 Understanding Shame and Its Impact
08:29 Listening to Your Body's Symptoms
10:49 The Importance of Communication with Your Body
13:43 Navigating Aging and Body Changes
16:23 Embracing Emotional Discomfort
19:17 Understanding Your Body's Cues
22:02 Becoming an Expert in Your Own Body

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Summary
In this episode, Melissa Eich reintroduces her coaching program, Mindfully Well, emphasizing a shift from traditional weight loss methods to a more holistic approach to health. She discusses the importance of self-acceptance, understanding body image, and the impact of diet culture on women's perceptions of their bodies. Melissa highlights the role of the nervous system in regulating health and encourages listeners to redefine their relationship with their bodies, focusing on feeling at home in their skin rather than chasing weight loss. The conversation culminates in an invitation to envision a healthier, more authentic self.


Chapters
00:00 Reintroducing Mindfully Well
01:52 The Shift from Weight Loss to Body Acceptance
05:13 Listening to Your Body's Wisdom
09:15 Deconditioning Diet Culture
13:06 Understanding the Nervous System's Role
16:57 The New Approach to Health and Weight
21:04 Envisioning a Life of Body Acceptance


Keywords
Mindfully Well, weight loss, holistic health, body image, self-acceptance, diet culture, nervous system, health, emotional regulation, wellness

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Keywords
summer, nutrition, balance, alcohol, blood sugar, wellness, health, mindful eating, workouts, self-care


Summary
In this episode, Melissa Eich discusses the challenges of maintaining health and wellness during the chaotic summer months. She emphasizes the importance of finding balance in nutrition, understanding the impact of alcohol, reassessing workout routines, and creating blood sugar stability. Melissa encourages listeners to make mindful decisions without waiting for a specific time to start fresh, and to reflect on their relationship with alcohol and overall wellness.


Chapters
00:00 Navigating Summer Chaos
02:33 Finding Balance in Nutrition
05:25 Understanding Alcohol's Impact
08:29 The Importance of Movement
11:00 Creating a Sustainable Routine
16:46 Making Your Next Best Decision
17:22 Blood Sugar Stability and Hormonal Health
23:57 Sleep Hygiene and Evening Routines
26:32 Reflecting on Alcohol Consumption

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Keywords

rest, self-care, body awareness, productivity, mental health, exhaustion, recovery, wellness, hormonal balance, mindfulness


Summary
In this conversation, Melissa Eich discusses the critical importance of rest for our physical and mental well-being. She emphasizes that true rest is not merely the absence of activity but a necessary component for recovery and health. Melissa shares her personal struggles with productivity and the societal pressures that often lead to neglecting self-care. She provides insights into recognizing the signs of exhaustion and practical steps to incorporate restorative practices into daily life. The conversation encourages listeners to redefine their relationship with rest and to prioritize it as an essential part of their health journey.

Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Rest
08:58 Understanding Productive Rest
16:47 Recognizing Signs Your Body Needs Rest
27:32 Planning for Rest in Your Life

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Summary
In this episode, Melissa Eich delves into the complexities of cortisol, exploring its role in hormonal balance, the effects of high and low cortisol levels, and the impact of diet culture on stress and well-being. She emphasizes the importance of understanding one's body signals and offers practical steps to regulate cortisol levels through nutrition and self-care. The conversation culminates in an introduction to the 21 Day Hormone Balance Blueprint, a program designed to help individuals achieve hormonal balance and overall wellness.


Chapters
00:00 Understanding Cortisol and Its Impact
02:49 The Role of Cortisol in Hormonal Balance
05:25 Cortisol: The Good, The Bad, and The Dysregulated
08:20 Recognizing High and Low Cortisol Symptoms
11:07 The Journey of Cortisol Levels
13:40 Diet Culture and Its Effects on Cortisol
16:33 Finding Safety in Your Body
19:12 Practical Steps to Regulate Cortisol
21:53 The Importance of Rest and Nourishment
24:53 Conclusion and Call to Action

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Summary
In this conversation, Jessica Pearson, a board-certified OBGYN and functional medicine practitioner, discusses the complexities of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and hormone imbalance. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying causes of hormonal issues, the role of cortisol, and the differences between bioidentical and synthetic hormones. The discussion also covers the significance of lifestyle factors, the importance of data monitoring through devices like the Oura ring, and considerations for women approaching menopause. Jessica encourages a holistic approach to health, urging listeners to look beyond quick fixes and to consider their overall well-being.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Functional Medicine and HRT
02:47 Understanding Hormone Imbalance and Misconceptions
05:26 The Role of Cortisol in Hormonal Health
08:06 Bioidentical vs. Synthetic Hormones
10:51 Identifying Candidates for HRT
13:43 The Impact of Lifestyle on Hormonal Balance
16:09 Navigating Hormonal Changes in Midlife
18:39 Cautions and Considerations for HRT
21:34 The Importance of Data and Monitoring
24:05 Final Thoughts on Hormonal Health