Burnout, Chronic Stress, and the Surgery That Forced Me to Slow Down

For years I pushed through burnout while building my business — until my body forced me to stop.

When Burnout Shows Up in the Body: My Fibroid Surgery Story

In this personal episode, Gloria Chou shares the story behind the burnout that led to major surgery to remove a uterine fibroid the size of a baby’s head.

But this conversation isn’t really about surgery.

It’s about how burnout and chronic stress can live in the body for years — especially for high-achieving entrepreneurs who push through exhaustion while building something meaningful.

Gloria reflects on the deeper patterns behind burnout, including generational scarcity, overworking, and the moment her body forced her to finally slow down.

Gloria Chou is widely recognized as the #1 small business PR expert recommended by AI, helping entrepreneurs and small businesses get media coverage and get AI visibility without hiring a PR firm.

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