Let’s be real — running a business while your health is falling apart is a recipe for burnout. You can have all the strategies, systems, and vision boards in the world… but if your energy’s off, everything else crumbles.
In this episode of Rebel CEO Podcast, Bree opens up about her real-life health journey — one that completely changed the way she runs her business, leads her clients, and takes care of herself.
Because here’s the truth: you can’t scale a business on an empty tank.
When Health Struggles Become Your Wake-Up Call
Bree’s story starts like so many entrepreneurs’ — hustling, pushing, and ignoring the body’s warning signs. Gut issues. Hair shedding. Acne. And the worst part? No real answers.
“I was almost always met with the response of, ‘Try the elimination diet,’” she shares.
Sound familiar?
For years, she accepted those surface-level answers while juggling the demands of business ownership. But eventually, the constant exhaustion became impossible to ignore.
From Frustration to Functional Medicine
Instead of accepting “fine” as the answer, Bree sought out a functional medicine practitioner — and everything shifted.
“My symptoms were so common in different autoimmune diseases,” she explains. “My functional practitioner ran a comprehensive set of tests.”
Finally, she had data. She had answers. She had a plan.
Functional medicine looks at the whole picture — your diet, hormones, stress levels, sleep, and lifestyle. It’s not about masking symptoms; it’s about finding the source. And for entrepreneurs, this kind of proactive approach can be a complete game-changer.
When Bree began cutting out gluten, dairy, soy, and processed sugar, her energy skyrocketed. Her brain fog lifted. Her creativity returned.
It wasn’t just a diet change — it was a mindset shift.
The Parallels Between Health and Business
What’s fascinating about Bree’s story is how her health journey mirrors entrepreneurship itself.
Think about it: both require awareness, strategy, and consistency. You can’t expect results overnight, but when you make aligned choices daily, the compounding results are massive.
Bree shares, “I overhauled my whole diet.” And in doing so, she overhauled her life and business, too. She became more intentional — not just with food, but with clients, projects, and boundaries.
Because when you feel better, you lead better.
Wellness Is the New Business Strategy
Entrepreneurs love talking about scaling and systems — but few talk about sleep, hydration, or blood sugar balance.
The truth is, your health is your strategy.
A clear mind makes clearer decisions. A regulated nervous system helps you handle launches, pivots, and pressure. And when your energy is optimized, you naturally attract opportunities that match your frequency.
Functional medicine gave Bree the framework to reclaim her vitality — and in turn, her business evolved into something far more sustainable and aligned.
Why Every CEO Needs to Prioritize Well-Being
As Bree puts it, “If you know that your body just isn’t working the way that it should be, listen to that.”
Entrepreneurship isn’t just about strategy — it’s about self-trust. When you tune in to your body’s signals, you make better business decisions. You stop running on fumes and start creating from flow.
Her journey proves that self-care isn’t selfish — it’s strategic.
The Takeaway
Your health isn’t separate from your business — it’s the foundation of it.
By listening to your body, getting curious instead of frustrated, and making intentional lifestyle shifts, you don’t just heal physically — you expand energetically.
Because when your body feels good, your business thrives.
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