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Mindset And Life With Chronic Illness And Burnout Episodes

You’re not flaky or lazy, you’re adapting. This pillar covers the mindset shifts and real-life strategies that let you grow a business while managing chronic illness, juggling a side hustle, or navigating recovery from burnout. Rest isn’t failure, here it’s a strategy.
Sept. 18, 2025

How to Spot Business Misalignment Before It Burns You Out | Jason Win…

In this episode of Business with Chronic Illness, I'm joined by Jason Winters, an energy alignment coach and EFT tapping practitioner, to talk about the warning signs that your business is built out of alignment, especially i...

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July 31, 2025

From Food Guilt to Business Clarity The Hidden Link Between Cravings …

Is food guilt quietly draining your capacity to show up in parts of your life and business? In this episode, we explore what cravings, restriction, and shame around food might be trying to tell you not just about your body, b...

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July 24, 2025

3 Ways to Make a Livable Income with Chronic Illness Without Burning …

If you’re trying to make money while managing chronic illness, this episode is your gentle nudge and grounded strategy all in one. Whether you’re dreaming of replacing your income, supporting your household, or finally gettin...

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Feb. 7, 2025

Evolving Identities: Chronic Illness and Self-Perception {Updated}

After an unintentional break, Nikita returns with a fresh perspective—not just on her podcast, but on her own evolving identity with chronic illness. In this candid and thought-provoking episode, she shares the shifts she’s e...

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Nov. 8, 2024

Breaking Free from Money Trauma to Earn & Save with Chronic Illness |…

Money stress hits differently when you’re also managing chronic illness. In this episode, Nikita sits down with money coach Aqura Nicholson to unpack money trauma and explore practical steps for creating financial stability. ...

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Oct. 25, 2024

Confidence and Chronic Illness: How to Take Action Without Compromisi…

In this episode of Business with Chronic Illness, we’re diving into one of the biggest struggles for entrepreneurs living with chronic illness: building confidence while navigating the unique challenges of health flare-ups, brain fog, and energy limits. Join me and special guest, Janina Hamilton, a…

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Aug. 24, 2024

How to Overcome Feeling Numb, Stuck, and Overwhelmed in Your Business…

In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite way to overcome the scary yet familiar feelings of numbness, stuckness, and overwhelm in both your business and life, especially when living with chronic illness. Drawing from my perso...

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July 26, 2024

How Do You View Yourself with Chronic Illness?

As a business owner living with chronic illness, you might struggle with how you see yourself, which can negatively impact your business decisions, growth, and success. Self-doubt, negative self-talk, and unrealistic expectat...

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July 12, 2024

3 Ways to Get Out of Your Own Way

Are you unknowingly sabotaging your own success? Join me, Nikita Williams, as I reveal three common self-sabotage traps that hinder entrepreneurs, especially those managing chronic illness. Discover how "dream downsizing" lim...

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June 28, 2024

How to Feel Safe With What Success Looks Like For You

What does success look like when you're living with a chronic illness? In this episode, we discuss the concept of success, especially for individuals living with chronic illness. Success is not a one-size-fits-all metric, an...

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May 10, 2024

5 Ways Having A Coaching Business Can Help You Feel Better with Chron…

Send Me A Text & Share Your QA's or Thoughts Why You Should Listen: In this episode, we delve into how the unique skills developed through managing chronic illness can be the cornerstone of a successful coaching business that...

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March 8, 2024

Which Chronic Illness Phase Are You In, and How Does It Affect Your B…

In this heart-to-heart episode, I'm unpacking the three unique stages you may find yourselves in—whether you're just uncovering your chronic illness or chronic pain unknowns, navigating the new waters of a diagnosis, or bein...

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March 1, 2024

Is Eco-Friendly Gardening the Answer to Thriving with Chronic Illnes…

Looking for a way to embrace gardening without taxing your energy, especially as a woman entrepreneur with a chronic illness? In this episode, we welcome Denise Cusak, a herbalist, aromatherapist, and permaculture designer. P...

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Feb. 23, 2024

How to Overcome Loneliness in Business with Chronic Illness with Kels…

Feeling like you're the only entrepreneur out there struggling with chronic illness? You're not alone! Join sugar artist Kelsie Delisle and host Nikita Williams in today’s episode of Crafted to Thrive as they discuss finding ...

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Feb. 16, 2024

Cultivating Friendships as an Entrepreneur with Chronic Illness Dani…

Are you finding it difficult to find and be a friend while trying to grow your business? In this episode, join me and friendship expert Danielle Bayard Jackson for an intimate conversation about the challenges of maintaining ...

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Feb. 2, 2024

How Chronic Illness & Imposter Syndrome Don't Define Your Success wit…

Do you often feel like you're not good enough or that you're faking your success? In this episode of Crafted to Thrive, we tackle the pervasive issue of imposter syndrome with our guest, Bre Clark, a multimedia journalist and...

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Nov. 27, 2023

Can Entrepreneurs with Chronic Illness Find Peace Amidst Life's Shift…

Living with multiple chronic illnesses is a journey that requires not just strength and resilience but an extraordinary depth of courage. In this solo episode, I delve into the complex balance of managing health while jugglin...

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Nov. 17, 2023

Could Your Business Be Suffering from Perfectionism? With Nicole Baker

Perfectionism can be a ruthless taskmaster. The relentless pursuit of flawlessness has entangled us in its grasp, making us feel that anything less than perfect is unacceptable. Join us in a powerful discussion with Nicole Ba...

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Oct. 20, 2023

Why You're Your Own Best Health Expert with Emily Ruth

In this empowering episode, holistic health coach Emily Ruth demystifies the complex world of women's health and wellness. Navigate the labyrinth of hormonal fluctuations, stress management, and self-care practices with tips ...

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Sept. 11, 2023

Overcoming Overwhelm in Business with Chronic Illness

In the latest episode of the 'Create Your Clarity Series', we deep-dive into the state of overwhelm that entrepreneurs with chronic illness encounter. Explore the root causes of feeling overwhelmed, whether it’s the abundance...

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May 5, 2023

How Your Identity As A Chronic Illness Warrior Affects Your Business …

If you're feeling the overwhelming frustration and disappointment of repeatedly taking action towards your entrepreneurial goals, only to be met with frustration and feeling, here's another way my chronic illness has taken something from me, then you are not alone, and In this episode is for YOU! I…

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March 24, 2023

3 Unexpected Hacks to Cope with Endometriosis and Grow Your Business …

A chronic illness warrior discovers three unexpected tools - essential oils, EFT tapping, and sharing her story through a podcast - that empower her to manage her physical pain and create a thriving business with ease. You wi...

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March 10, 2023

How Coaches with Endometriosis Help You Find Success in Your Business

In this unique episode, Nikita Williams your podcast host shares her story of how she has leveraged her Endometriosis & chronic illness to become an empowering business coach, helping her clients turn their challenges into po...

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Feb. 17, 2023

Chronic Illness Business Owners, Your Dues Are Paid!

In this episode, award-winning coach and chronic illness warrior Nikita Williams dives into the irony of how entrepreneurs with chronic illness have already paid their dues, highlighting ten unique skills and perspectives the...

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