# S2E3 Finding Fulfillment in Practice: The Eudaimonic Path to Wellbeing

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Podcast: [The Rooted DC- Reclaim Your Legitimacy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-rooted-dc-reclaim-your-legitimacy-6399338)
Published: 2026-02-19T18:47:42+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of the Rooted Health Practice Podcast, Dr. Alex Swenson Ridley shares her compelling journey from an unexpected pregnancy and a tumultuous job in Alaska to opening her own chiropractic practice. Despite facing significant challenges, including a chaotic and traumatic work environment and a high-stress pregnancy, she persevered to build a successful business. This story underscores the importance of understanding the true driving force behind one's entrepreneurial pursuits, whether it's necessity or opportunity, and emphasizes the significance of aligning one's business with personal values to achieve sustained wellbeing and fulfillment. Articles referenced in this episode: Gilstrap, C. M., Weber, T., & Gilstrap, C. A. (2024). Navigating the Unknown: How Healthcare Entrepreneurs Manage Uncertainty. Journal of Developmental Entrepreneurship, 29(2), 1–29. https://doi.org/10.1142/S1084946724500146 Kearney, C., Dunne, P., & Wales, W. J. (2020). Entrepreneurial orientation and burnout among healthcare professionals. Journal of Health Organization and Management, 34(1), 16–22. https://doi.org/10.1108/jhom-09-2019-0259 Manchiraju, S., Akbari, M., & Seydavi, M. (2023). Is entrepreneurial role stress a necessary condition for burnout? A necessary condition analysis. Current Psychology , 43 (5), 4766–4778. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-023-04704-z Ryff, C. D. (2018). Entrepreneurship and eudaimonic well-being: Five venues for new science. Journal of Business Venturing , 34 (4), 646–663. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusvent.2018.09.003 Take the Leadership Energy Audit As always, feel free to reach out to Dr. Alex with any questions, deep thoughts or support: dralex@rootedpractice.co

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