Shulamit Ber Levtov on the Mental and Emotional Toll of Entrepreneurship (And How to Decompress)

by kara@kcocreative.com | Jul 8, 2026 | Interview | 0 comments

In this episode, we’re joined by Shulamit Ber Levtov, a Registered Social Worker, trauma-informed counsellor, and longtime entrepreneur who specializes in founder mental health. Drawing from decades of experience in both mental health and business, Shulamit helps entrepreneurs build the internal steadiness needed to navigate uncertainty, stress, and growth without burning themselves out. We talk about why hustle culture is so harmful, how nervous system regulation impacts decision-making and sustainability, and her framework of “soothe, discharge, nourish.” Shulamit also shares practical ways business owners can create a mental health plan alongside their business plans to better recognize and respond to stress before things spiral. You can take her free entrepreneur mental health quiz here.

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