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E119 The High Achiever's Dilemma with Lisa Carpenter

E119 The High Achiever's Dilemma with Lisa Carpenter

Update: 2025-09-02
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In this episode of The Wealthy Practitioner Podcast, Steph welcomes Lisa Carpenter, a transformational coach and former personal trainer, for a powerful conversation about the hidden costs of entrepreneurial success. Lisa opens up about her winding journey from personal training to nutrition coaching to building an online business, revealing how burnout nearly derailed everything she'd worked for. Together, they dive deep into the emotional rollercoaster of high-achieving entrepreneurship, exploring why so many driven practitioners sacrifice their well-being in pursuit of business success.

Lisa delivers powerful insights on breaking free from perfectionism, recognizing the difference between self-worth and identity, and why traditional self-care advice falls short for ambitious people. This episode is a must-listen for entrepreneurs who are tired of the hustle-harder mentality and ready to build a business that doesn't burn them out in the process.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:59 Lisa's Entrepreneurial Journey
04:21 The Reality of Burnout
07:14 Understanding Self-Worth and Identity
15:54 Embracing Discomfort and Emotional Fluency
23:07 The Importance of Self-Care
24:21 Conclusion and Where to Connect

Be sure to follow Lisa and tune into her podcast, Full Frontal Living Podcast: https://lisacarpenter.ca/podcast/

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E119 The High Achiever's Dilemma with Lisa Carpenter

E119 The High Achiever's Dilemma with Lisa Carpenter