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

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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