Full Episode Page: Vivien Hudson: The Anti-Pharmacist Helping Entrepreneurs Handle Stress Better

Episode Summary:
In this unique episode of The Business Owner's Journey, Nick Berry interviews Vivien Hudson, a former pharmacy owner and now Stress & Performance Coach for leaders. Known as the “anti-pharmacist,” Vivien shares her journey from growing two pharmacies to coaching entrepreneurs on managing stress, breaking negative thought patterns, and achieving work-life balance. Vivien introduces her Three Pillars of Habit Change—Clarity, Conviction, and Consistency—and discusses how small daily actions and reprogramming self-talk can lead to breakthroughs in stress management and personal growth. Drawing inspiration from The Regrets of the Dying, she offers practical wisdom on avoiding burnout, staying grounded, and living with intention.

Takeaways:

• Clarity, Conviction, Consistency: Key pillars for transforming habits and stress management.
• Self-Talk for Better Sleep: Simple techniques to quiet the mind and reclaim restful sleep.
• Live Without Regrets: Lessons from The Regrets of the Dying for a balanced, fulfilled life.
• Stress Reduction Tactics: Powerful breathing techniques to ease stress in the moment.

Where to Find Vivien:

• Brain, Body and Business Official Website
• Vivien Hudson on LinkedIn
• Vivien Hudson on Instagram
• Vivien Hudson on Facebook

Chapters

00:00 An Entrepreneurial Pharmacist
02:46 Driving Growth With Comfort Footwear
12:07 Transitioning to Human Behavior
18:18 Business Owners Managing Stress
20:56 3 Pillars of Habit Chage
27:43 Becoming the Anti-Pharmacist
27:51 Recognizing Symptoms of Stress
39:32 The Regrets of the Dying
44:13 Unspoken Expectations
47:51 Creating Meaningful Moments
53:47 Balance = Harmony, not 50/50

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