Ever wonder how anyone manages to run a business, keep up with family, and handle the unpredictable curveballs life throws—like, say, type 1 diabetes?
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In this episode, I sit down with Jillian (https://jilliandolberry.com/), a business consultant and type 1 diabetic, to talk about what it's really like to juggle business ownership and a chronic health condition. Spoiler: It includes Skittles, secret pockets full of fruit snacks, and those conference snacks you never see coming.
I dig into day-to-day decision fatigue, planning your workday around blood sugar swings, and why just getting dressed for a luncheon can feel like prepping for the apocalypse (will this 98 behave or nah?).
Jillian and I also share what it’s like to navigate business events—what’s in our go bags, who we tell about our diabetes, and the mental load of keeping ourselves functional while building a business that’s actually sustainable. If you’ve ever felt like “balancing it all” is just code for “barely hanging on,” pull up a chair—this episode’s for you.
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Key Takeaways:
Lower your stress by prepping for your real-life needs—yes, that means snacks on snacks.
Learn to set your own boundaries (and advocate for yourself) during meetings, events, and daily business chaos.
Give yourself permission to adapt your work and life around your needs—burnout is real, but so is doing business on your own terms.
This podcast is for business owners who are tired of hustle culture and want relatable, honest conversations about running a sustainable business that actually works for their life.