The entrepreneurial rollercoaster is filled with stress and uncertainty, and it’s natural for founders to want to share their challenges and stressors with their spouse. According to the Startup Snapshot Research “The Untold Toll”, 47% of founders share their stress with their spouse, with women 28% more likely to frequently share. Entrepreneurs operate in“a pressure cooker. Whilst they need a place to release their steam, frequently their spouse or intimate partner can’t handle the heat. For this reason, entrepreneurs need to be judicious with the details of what they share with them.
We rounded up three experts who share their insights and how founders should bring home the stress:
1. Dr. Paul Hokemeyer– Marriage and Family Therapist, Author of “Fragile Power”
2. Sherry Walling, PhD– Founder of ZenFounder and author of “The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Sh*t Together”
3. Michael Freeman, MD– Psychiatrist and Psychologist for Founders
To view all the data on entrepreneur stress and well-being, check out “The Untold Toll Report”
