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Education Episodes: Video Holistic Care Medical Mindset

E19: Burnout, Stress & Survival Mode: A Doctor’s Guide to Fixing Your Health Before It Breaks You

E19: Burnout, Stress & Survival Mode: A Doctor’s Guide to Fixing Your Health Before It Breaks You

Featuring Dr. Meredith Sweeney, SANO Longevity

If you’re building a business while running on stress, caffeine, and “I’ll deal with it later”… this episode is your wake-up call.

In this episode of Small Business Success Talk, Christy sits down with Dr. Meredith Sweeney—a former bariatric surgeon turned longevity specialist—who walked away from traditional medicine to focus on proactive, data-driven health.

Together, they unpack what most entrepreneurs ignore until it’s too late:

  • The real impact of chronic stress and “survival mode” on your body
  • Why traditional healthcare often misses early warning signs
  • The 4 core pillars of longevity (and how they actually show up in real life)
  • How burnout affects decision-making, weight, sleep, and performance
  • What it looks like to build a business without sacrificing yourself

Dr. Sweeney shares how she transitioned from surgery to prevention, why she believes most diseases are preventable, and how simple (but intentional) habits like breathwork, movement, sleep, and nutrition can dramatically change your trajectory.

If you’ve ever felt like your body is working against you… or like success is costing you your health… this conversation will hit home.

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SANO Longevity

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Business Coaching Episodes: Video Mindset

E18: I Lost Everything… Here’s How I Got Unstuck and Rebuilt My Business

E18: I Lost Everything… Here’s How I Got Unstuck and Rebuilt My Business

Featuring Christy Smallwood, Executive Strategist, Host

What happens when your business, finances, and life all hit at once… and nothing is working anymore?

In this raw and honest episode of Small Business Success Talk, Christy pulls back the curtain on her personal journey through what she calls a “shit storm”—from financial collapse and business setbacks to rebuilding with clarity, strategy, and a completely new mindset.

This episode dives into:

  • How to get unstuck when nothing seems to be working
  • The hidden impact of your thoughts on business success
  • Why entrepreneurs repeat the same patterns (and how to break them)
  • The connection between mindset, decision-making, and momentum
  • How to rebuild your business from the ground up—smarter this time

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re starting over… this episode will hit home.

This isn’t theory. This is lived experience, real strategy, and a reminder that you’re not alone—and you’re not done.

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Christy Smallwood

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