Running on Empty? The health wake-up call for solo business owners
In today's episode,we're tackling a crucial yet often overlooked facet of entrepreneurship: your health. As a business owner, you enjoy unparalleled freedom, but it also means you're the sole safety net—no HR to check in and no one to notice when you’re burning out. Our guest is Daniel Kirkbride, founder of Cyora specializes in helping founders and CEOs uncover hidden health issues that could be holding them back. Drawing from thousands of health reports, Daniel shares eye-opening insights about why most high performers are operating well below their biological capacity—even if they think they’re doing fine. We’ll explore the "solo founder health trap," how to identify early warning signs of burnout, the importance of sleep, nutrition, and movement, and practical steps you can take to avoid running yourself into the ground while building your business. If you’re running on coffee and adrenaline and wondering if it’s really sustainable, this episode will help you tune into what your body is telling you and move towards a healthier, more resilient way of working. Timestamped overview 00:00 Early career and clinic beginnings 04:08 Transition to functional medicine 06:24 Why functional medicine matters 10:22 Common deficiencies in high achievers 15:07 Simplifying before adding improvements 19:17 Listening to your body's signals 19:54 Common signs of underlying health issues 24:14 Fitness basics and starting points 28:15 Healing timelines for health issues 32:12 Simplifying health and wellness routines 33:57 Prioritizing health like business 36:49 Closing remarks and goodbye Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices