Episode 45

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14th Oct 2024

How Kelly + Kelly Cope with the Chaos: Stress and Mental Health Impact of Work and Family

Ep. 45 Kelly Bush and Kelly Metras delve into the personal and professional challenges of managing stress and maintaining wellness as business owners. This candid discussion reflects on the real and raw experiences of entrepreneurship, offering listeners honest insights into the journey.

Incorporating key wellness insights, the Kellys share personal anecdotes about how they cope with the overwhelming demands of running businesses in the hospitality sector. Phrases like "stress management," "wellness strategies," "coping mechanisms," and "mental health" are central to the conversation, highlighting common struggles and providing actionable insights.

From laying on the floor to baking as a form of stress relief, they explore various ways to handle stress, including the challenge of managing personal health issues and navigating the loss of loved ones. This episode not only sheds light on personal stories but also emphasizes the resilience needed to thrive in the world of business.

Key Takeaways:

  • Stress management can take different forms, from baking to physical grounding techniques.
  • Entrepreneurs often face uniquely interwoven personal and professional challenges.
  • Emotional health and support systems are crucial for navigating business ownership.
  • Coping strategies, though personal, can positively influence workplace morale.
  • Sharing experiences can lead to the discovery of new wellness strategies.


Related Episodes:

2024: A Year of Healing with Kelly Bush + Kelly Metras

Kelly Bush: Working through Trauma

Inside Out Sales: Talking Down Your Inner Critic to Boost Sales


Title Sponsor: Salena’s Mexican Restaurant

Episode sponsors: Marshall Street, Union Tavern

Hosted by Kelly Bush + Kelly Metras

Music: Do it by Infraction, Mellow Bop by Prigida & You are the best by Cutesy Chamber Ensemble 

Produced by JazzCast Pros

Resources:

Bossy ROC Website: bossyroc.com


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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction 

2:12 Coping Mechanisms and Stress Management in the Hospitality Industry

7:30 Facing Personal Challenges

14:43 Grief, Legacy, and Immortality Through Storytelling

16:38 Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, and Coping with Chaos

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About the Podcast

Getting Real with Bossy: For Women Who Own Business
Real, honest conversations about what it really takes to be a woman business owner.
The Real Raw and Honest podcast about small business ownership hosted by Kelly Bush + Kelly Metras, co-owners of BOSSY ROC, a support group for business owners. With our experience, nine businesses in over 25 years, we continue to bear it all and share what we wish we had known. We move past the must-be-nices and start getting real. Come along as we interview other business owners and get the true story.
New episodes every 2nd and 4th Monday of the month.
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Matt Knotts

Co-founder and curator of Lunchador Podcast Network, focused on art, culture and social issues in Rochester NY. Ticketing and Technology Coordinator for Anomaly: The Rochester Genre Film Festival