We need to talk about founder mental health - Capucine Codron

🚨 We need to talk about this. Because too many brilliant founders are silently breaking.
87.7% of entrepreneurs battle mental health issues.
34.4% face burnout.
50.2% struggle with anxiety.

👉 These numbers come from the Founder Reports, 17 Mental Health Statistics for Entrepreneurs (2024)

This isn’t theory. This is happening right now in our community.
And we don’t talk about it enough.

Because hustle culture still feeds us the lie:
👉 Work harder
👉 Push through
👉 Rest is for the weak
I believed that lie. Many of my clients do too, until their bodies force them to stop. Or until their relationships crumble, they isolate, or life starts feeling completely out of control.

Here’s the truth behind those numbers:
✔️Burnout isn’t weakness. It’s a signal.
✔️Anxiety isn’t a flaw. It’s an alarm bell.
✔️Mental health isn’t optional. It is foundational to real success.

If any of this hits close to home, pause for a second. You are not alone.

3 small but powerful ways to reclaim your wellbeing:
1️⃣ Boundaries = energy
Protect your energy like you protect revenue. Say no. Schedule deep rest.
2️⃣ Talk before you break
81% of founders hide their struggles. Don’t. DM a trusted peer, mentor, or professional today.
3️⃣ Shift from output to outcomes
More hours ≠ more impact. Focus on what truly moves your business forward and drop the rest.

And here’s the most important shift I learned from the entrepreneurs I met in Bali, those building amazing businesses without burning out:
👉 They manage their energy, not their time
Energy is your true currency as a founder. Protect it ruthlessly. Invest it wisely.
👉 You can build your dream without burning yourself out.
If this resonates, comment or DM me. Let’s make founder wellbeing part of the conversation.

You are allowed to succeed and stay whole 💛

Source: Founder Reports, 17 Mental Health Statistics for Entrepreneurs (2024): https://founderreports.com/entrepreneur-mental-health-statistics/