Stress, Sleep & Hormone Health: How Small Business Owners Can Beat Burnout with Victoria Wright (The Living Herb)
- Amanda Hughes
- Sep 29
- 3 min read
Running a small business isn’t just about marketing, sales, and customer service it’s also about keeping you well enough to do it all. And… stress, brain fog, and sleepless nights don’t exactly make it easier to grow a business.
That’s why I was so excited to sit down with Victoria Wright, functional medicine practitioner, medical herbalist, and founder of The Living Herb, to talk about the real science of stress and hormone health for small business owners and what they can do to protect their health while chasing their goals.
Victoria’s story is fascinating: from research scientist to herbal medicine practitioner, she’s combined science and holistic tools to help women (and men) understand hormones, stress, and overall wellness.
In this episode of Small Business Growth Addicts, she busts myths, explains cortisol in a way that finally makes sense, and gives practical tips that even the busiest entrepreneur can use.
Stress & Hormone Health for Small Business Owners
✨ The science of stress (without the jargon!) How cortisol impacts your energy, digestion, thyroid, and even decision-making as a business owner.
✨ The link between hormones & entrepreneurship Why women’s hormone cycles, including perimenopause and menopause, can magnify stress symptoms, and what to watch for.
✨ Sleep: your ultimate business growth tool Why poor sleep makes stress worse (and the simple changes that can reset your sleep cycle)
✨ Early warning signs of burnout The small signals your body sends before things spiral from brain fog to disrupted digestion.
✨ The truth about detoxing Why juice cleanses and “detox teas” don't work, and what actually does support your liver and hormone health.
✨ Practical, doable stress-management tips From bedtime routines to micro lifestyle tweaks, Victoria shares simple changes that add up.
Why This Matters for Small Business Owners
As small business owners, we often push through stress, telling ourselves “it’s just part of the hustle.” But stress isn’t just an annoyance it affects how you show up, the decisions you make, and even your long-term health.
If you’ve ever felt:
Foggy when trying to make big business decisions
Too tired to stay consistent on social media or client work
Overwhelmed juggling work, family, and everything in between
…this episode will help you understand why and give you tools to take back control.
About Victoria Wright (The Living Herb)
Victoria spent years as a research scientist before training in herbal medicine and functional medicine. Today, she helps women reduce stress, rebalance hormones, and improve their overall health. She combines science and holistic practices to create truly personalised wellness support.
👉 Visit her website: thelivingherb.com
👉 Connect with Victoria on LinkedIn
Episode Sponsor
This episode is proudly sponsored by Diane at Quinn Hypnosis.
Diane helps small business owners overcome anxiety, imposter syndrome, and overwhelm so they can feel confident and balanced in life and business.
💬 Connect with Diane on Instagram: @quinnhypnosis
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Final Thoughts
Victoria left us with one powerful reminder: trust your body. Learn what’s normal for you, pay attention to the signs, and don’t dismiss stress or hormone changes as “just part of life.” Because when you’re healthy, energised, and well-rested, you don’t just feel better, you run your business better too.
Over to you: Have you noticed stress affecting your business lately?
Drop me a DM on Instagram @amandahughes.uk I’d love to hear your thoughts after listening to this episode.
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