#15: How Business Owners Can Manage Mental Illness | Joe Roe & Suzannah Butcher The Calmpreneur Podcast Hosted by Suzannah Butcher | Thrive With EFT Tapping!

A topic really close to my heart; mental health awareness and how business owners can manage their mental well-being whilst running a business.   
This is a really interesting conversation with Joe Roe, a Mental Wellness Coach, about how bipolar affected her and how she now supports others.  
***TRIGGER WARNING***
We discuss mental illness in depth in this interview, specifically bipolar and psychosis. Please take care of your own health and well-being and exercise caution when listening or watching https://calmpreneur.com/support/  

Here's what we talk about in this interview:  

How Joe started her journey to becoming a Mental Wellness Coach
Joe's own story of mental illness and what led to her bipolar episodes
What psychosis looked like for Joe 
Why business owners hide mental health issues
The stigma and shame of mental illness
Self-care and what that looks like for Joe
Tips for people who have early warning signs of stress or anxiety (especially due to coronavirus)
Human connection 

Key Takeaway
Have a 'Vibe Tribe' around to support you - trusted family and friends who can look out for you  
Words of Wisdom
"Law of attraction...gratitude attitude...these are the things I do daily because they're fundamental and are positive habits I've created...they're part of who I am" 
Links from this episode 

Joe's website: http://joeroe.co.uk
NHS mental health helplines: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines 

Thanks for listening! 
Suzannah Butcher ~ Queen of Calm and Founder at https://calmpreneur.com   
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