Isolation is sneaky. Entrepreneurs often call it “focus time” or “cocooning,” but it can quietly turn into loneliness, stagnation, and burnout.

In this Christy’s Corner episode of Small Business Success Talk, Christy Smallwood breaks down the science, the soul, and the strategy behind solitude—why you need it sometimes, and when it starts working against you.

👉 Key insight: “Isolation becomes incubation when it’s chosen for restoration—but infection when it’s triggered by shame or pride.”

🎧 Listen now to learn how to re-enter your community stronger, clearer, and more whole.
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