Episode 74

Chronically Automated - Episode #15 - The Unsexy Truth About Automation and Mental Health

In this episode of Chronically Automated, Anthony and I dive into something that’s way too familiar for a lot of entrepreneurs: those days when your body and brain just won’t cooperate, but your business still needs you to show up.

I recorded this episode in real time, while hopped up on Claritin-D, Sudafed, and way too much espresso. My allergies were in full attack mode, my brain was foggy, and I felt completely out of it, but I showed up anyway. And that’s exactly what we talked about, how to know when to push through and when to let your systems take over so you can rest.

Anthony shares how he navigates pain and medications while still leading and showing up for his business. We talk about how important it is to build systems that don’t just scale your work, but actually support your real life, especially on the days when everything feels like it’s falling apart.

This isn’t a polished, pretty episode. It’s raw, a little chaotic, and 100 percent real. If you’ve ever had to lead through brain fog, burnout, chronic illness, or mental exhaustion, I see you. This one’s for you.

About the Podcast

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The Queen of Automation
Technology is only good when it works.

About your hosts

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Meghan Donnelly

She’s the owner and founder of The Digital Unicorns, a small digital operations agency that helps multi-6-figure businesses streamline and optimize their digital experience with automated systems and tools. She’s also the brains and the chaos behind The Queen of Automation. Meghan has over 15 years in the digital operations industry, with a ton of experience and geeky expertise to share. As a business owner with ADHD, automation changed her life, and she loves sharing techy tips and tricks with other entrepreneurs.
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Andrea Salazar

Meet Andrea, our Social & Customer Engagement Ninja. She handles all our social and community management, collaborating with other brands to help boost our brand’s online presence. Her goal is to make our customers happy through smart communication and engagement strategies. When not at work, you’ll find her enjoying life as a mom of two, juggling career wins with family fun.