Episode 71: Balancing Chronic Health Conditions & Entrepreneurship [featuring Hillary Bolter]

Do you dream of entrepreneurship but hesitate whenever you think of the “what ifs” around health care and being able to work for yourself?  Are you working for yourself now while struggling with a chronic health condition and wondering how to keep to it all together as you try to find balance between business and health? Do you ever worry about what the heck you would do if a chronic health condition were ever to appear for you? Well, this episode is for you. I talk with Hillary Bolter, therapist and motivational interviewing expert and trainer, about the effect that chronic health conditions have on entrepreneurship. Top 3 reasons to listen to the entire episode: Understand that chronic health conditions don’t always have to put a stop to your entrepreneurial career. Learn how to create space for healing and self-care by shifting your processes and accepting help when needed and available. Identify ways to reshape your professional and personal lifestyle and habits to accommodate for substantial life changes without stopping you from following your passions. So, if you find yourself facing difficult, sometimes unexpected, major life changes due to chronic health conditions, know that you are not alone.  It can painful and challenging, but it is not necessarily impossible to make adjustments to your process to help you continue your entrepreneurial journey. This is a tricky and very personal issue to navigate, so it’s encouraged that you seek support, ask for help, and be open to change.  And make sure to give yourself time, patience, and kindness as you navigate through these life transitions. A Message From Hillary: Hi, I'm Hillary Bolter, MSW, LCSW, LCAS. I am one of those folks that inherently thinks I have great ideas and solutions for people upon first encounter (Enneagram 1!). I’m ready to jump in and FIX! When I began my MI learning process, I realized just how essential MI was going to be for my energy, effectiveness, and longevity in the helping profession! I have been a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT) since 2011. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Addiction Therapist and absolutely delight in helping individuals, groups, and organizations learn the essential skills of Motivational Interviewing. I have worked as a helping professional for 20 years, ranging from working in wilderness therapy to community mental health, providing in-home & school-based services, as a therapist with specialties including working with anxiety, trauma, addiction, and veterans. Check out Hillary's 12-hour hybrid live and self-paced virtual workshop on the Foundations of Motivational Interviewing: micenterforchange.com/beginner-foundations Save a spot for a FREE Motivational Interviewing Masterclass on Hillary's Website: micenterforchange.com ------------------------------------------------------- 🎙️ Listen to more episodes of the All Things Private Practice Podcast here: www.allthingspractice.com/all-things-private-practice-podcast 🎙️Spotify: atppod.com/spotify 🎙️Apple Podcasts: atppod.com/apple 🎙️Google Podcasts: atppod.com/google 🗨️ Join the All Things Private Practice FB Community:  www.facebook.com/groups/privatepracticebuilding ---------------------------- Mentioned in this episode: A Thanks to Our Sponsor, The Receptionist for iPad! Visit the website for The Receptionist for iPad here!