Why High Performers Break: Trauma, Stress & Business Success - Robin Afinowich
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Robin Afinowich discusses how unresolved stress and trauma impact business owners' decision-making and overall success.
Most business owners think they're making rational decisions. Robin Afinowich says otherwise. In this episode, Matt sits down with Robin Afinowich — a clinically trained mental health counselor, national speaker, and daughter of M&A legend Jim Afinowich — to unpack how unresolved stress and trauma quietly shape the decisions business owners make every day. From childhood adversity to burnout in leadership, Robin breaks down the science behind why high performers overwork, over-please, and struggle to stay present — and what to do about it. You'll learn why the "fawn" response is the most common (and most dangerous) pattern among executives, why stress and trauma leave the same physical fingerprint on the brain, and why the body always tells the truth even when the mind is "holding it together." This isn't a therapy session — it's a practical look at the inner drivers behind outer success, and why ignoring them eventually costs founders their health, relationships, and joy. Connect with Robin Afinowich: Trauma & Resilience Professional Training-Development-Speaking visit: https://trauma-forward.com Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success: Instagram: @ampedsuccess Website…
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