Crisis Didn't Break Me This Time | Ep 108

About this episode

Jamie shares her personal experiences of navigating family health crises while managing multiple businesses and discusses the importance of emotional regulation and presence during stressful times.

I’m back — and January was a wild one. In this episode of Operation Be, I’m sharing what really happened behind the scenes: my mom’s knee replacement, getting Influenza A, both of my parents becoming seriously ill, hospital stays, rehab, endless tests, and navigating the stress of healthcare and family updates — all while running three companies. But this isn’t just about what happened. It’s about what it revealed. Years ago, this level of uncertainty would have sent me into panic, overwork, and burnout. This time, I practiced presence. I triaged what mattered. I listened to my body. I allowed emotions without spiraling. We talk about nervous system regulation in real time, breaking old hypervigilant patterns, and how growth is revealed in chaos — not comfort. If you’re navigating stress, caregiving, or uncertainty, this conversation will meet you where you are. 🎧 Press play. Let’s walk through it together. 00:30 Unexpected Break + Why January 2026 Felt So Wild 02:05 Twists and Turns 04:32 When Everything Snowballed 07:00 Running 3 Companies While Life Implodes (and Finally Getting Help) 09:02 The Real Lesson: Emotions, Standards, and Not Burning Yourself Out 11:13 Nervous…

People in this episode

Host: Jamie Thurber

Topics covered

• healthcare
• stress management
• nervous system regulation
• caregiving
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• Influenza A
• knee replacement
• burnout
• hypervigilance
• boundaries

Sponsors

Spas and More

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Master Spas for Wellness

Books & works: Why We Practice: A Journey of Self Reflection & Growth

Places: Fenton, Sunset Hills

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