How do you scale a business and protect your mental health at the same time?
In this transformative episode of the Abeg Vex Podcast, Idongesit Obeya sits down with Silicon Valley-based business psychologist Marina Morgan to discuss the real, raw, and often overlooked struggles entrepreneurs face. From the guilt of resting to the burnout caused by chasing projections, Marina unpacks the psychology behind procrastination, pressure, and purpose. She also offers two powerful tools—backed by neuroscience—that help founders make better decisions, enjoy the journey, and protect their most valuable asset: themselves.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed, undervalued, or overstimulated in your startup journey, this episode is your permission slip to slow down, tune in, and build sustainably. #entrepreneurmentalhealth #businesspsychology #foundersupport
This video is about...
â—‰ How guilt and burnout derail entrepreneurs
â—‰ Neuroscience-based tools for founder well-being
◉ What investors really want (hint: it’s not just numbers)
➤ EPISODE LINKS:
Website: https://www.themorganimpact.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinamorgan-sf/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themorganimpact
➤ CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Welcome & Intro to Marina Morgan
01:45 – Why she chose business psychology
03:30 – Her first business at 18: Window washing success 05:20 – Global mindset vs. local purpose
07:00 – The joy list: Finding what truly drives you
10:45 – How daily enjoyment builds sustainable motivation 15:20 – Guilt, cortisol & the mental cost of success
22:00 – Dopamine, procrastination & how to reset
29:10 – The link between guilt and depression
35:00 – How to separate your identity from your business 42:10 – The truth about investor expectations
50:10 – Final advice: Protect your energy, protect your business
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