Episode 155

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14th Sep 2024

Episode 155: Chronic Illness and Entrepreneurs: Rest and Boundaries [featuring Liz Slonena]

In this episode, I spoke with Dr. Liz Slonena, an ADHD psychologist and business consultant, about the challenges and strategies of managing a solo business while grappling with chronic health conditions.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Health comes first: Listening to our bodies and setting boundaries is essential for sustainable professional and personal success.
  2. Redefine Rest: Personalized rest practices can be more beneficial than traditional methods, especially for neurodivergent individuals.
  3. Say No Without Guilt: Declining engagements or opportunities can help maintain mental health and prevent burnout, ensuring long-term well-being.

More about Liz:

Dr. Liz Slonena (slow-nih-nah) is an ADHD psychologist, speaker, and business consultant located in Asheville, NC. She’s a connoisseur of nerdy things, from anime to JRPGs. Dr. Liz takes neurodivergent entrepreneurs from stuck to inspired using Mindful Hypnosis, a science-backed way to rapidly reduce stress and feel more calm, confident, and creative. If you’re ready to reignite your spark, experience Dr. Liz's Mindful Hypnosis meditations on YouTube, Aura, and InsightTimer.

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All Things Private Practice Podcast
Honest conversations about building a business while Autistic, ADHD, or both — the self-doubt, the chaos, and everything in between.
A podcast for neurodivergent entrepreneurs and mental health professionals who want to build a business, life, and body of work that actually fits how their brain operates. Through honest interviews and real conversations, Patrick Casale explores entrepreneurship, identity, burnout, overcoming self doubt, creativity, visibility, and sustainable success with neurodivergent business owners, creators, and leaders.
Host Patrick Casale is an AuDHD, a licensed therapist, and an entrepreneur who has built multiple businesses by doing it through imperfect action — which didn't always look pretty, and wasn't always comfortable. These conversations don't sanitize that. They go into the self-doubt, the burnout, the late diagnoses, the moments of "what the hell am I doing," and the stubborn refusal to quit anyway. Guests are therapists, coaches, consultants, and business owners who are Autistic, ADHD, or both — people who've figured out that the conventional path was never going to work for them and built something better in its place.