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This Isn’t Working – Stress and Success in Corporate America with Meghan French Dunbar
On this episode of the builders Podcast, John Busby sits down with Meghan French Dunbar, former CEO and co-founder of Conscious Company Media and author of This Isn’t Working, to talk about the hidden cost of entrepreneurial success and how to build a thriving business without sacrificing your health. Meghan shares her journey from launching a nationally distributed magazine after business school to scaling and exiting the company, all while quietly battling chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout behind the scenes. The conversation explores the difference between normal pressure and chronic stress, why “busy” has become a harmful badge of honor, and how founders can build healthier, more sustainable companies from the ground up. John and Meghan discuss: 00:00 – Introduction 03:10 – The hidden toll of entrepreneurship and “falling apart” behind success 07:10 – Stress vs. chronic stress: how to recognize the warning signs 11:19 – Why glorifying business is dangerous and how to break the cycle 16:14 – The link between financial security, engagement, and performance 20:16 – Practical ways to build healthier, more human-centered organizations 24:20 – Leadership myths: are women actually better leaders? Thanks for listening, and if you liked this episode, be sure to share it with someone building a business or career they don’t have to recover from. 🚀 🚀 Join business.com+: https://www.business.com/tracking/?a=101704&c=114951&s7=Spreaker&s8=episodedescription&s9=builders Business.com+ is a free membership program for SMBs that takes the pain out of choosing new business services with 1:1 help from an advisor + exclusive deals on top solutions. Check out Meghan’s book: This Isn't Working: Overcoming Stress, Guilt, and Overload 🎧 Listen and subscribe to the builders podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1608075598?to=page 📺 Watch more from the builders podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@builderspodcast
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