Chronic Boss Unfiltered is the podcast where ambition meets women’s health. Hosted by Lilly Stairs—two-time founder and three-time autoimmune patient—this show dives deep into what it really takes to build a business or climb the career ladder while living with chronic illness. Each week, Lilly sits down with powerhouse women who are chasing big dreams while navigating flare-ups, fatigue, and everything in between. Expect raw, unfiltered conversations that move from the hospital bed to the boardroom, giving you both inspiration and practical insights to balance health and ambition.
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Chronic Boss Unfiltered is the podcast where ambition meets women’s health. Hosted by Lilly Stairs—two-time founder and three-time autoimmune patient—this show dives deep into what it really takes to build a business or climb the career ladder while living with chronic illness. Each week, Lilly sits down with powerhouse women who are chasing big dreams while navigating flare-ups, fatigue, and everything in between. Expect raw, unfiltered conversations that move from the hospital bed to the boardroom, giving you both inspiration and practical insights to balance health and ambition.
The Exit That Saved Me: Building & Selling a Business Through Chronic Pain with Meg Block
Chronic Boss Unfiltered
52 minutes
1 month ago
The Exit That Saved Me: Building & Selling a Business Through Chronic Pain with Meg Block
In this episode of the Chronic Boss Unfiltered Podcast, Our host Lilly Stairs sits down with Meg Block, the incredible powerhouse behind Boston Moms. Meg gets real about what it was like to build and scale a business in the middle of a global pandemic while battling the debilitating pain of trigeminal neuralgia. We dive into the messy middle — the sleepless nights, the pressure of motherhood, and the weight of carrying a brand on her back while her body was begging her to slow down.
Meg opens up about how deeply her identity became intertwined with her company, and the moment she realized that staying in constant hustle mode was costing her her health. Her decision to sell Boston Moms wasn’t a step back; it was a radical act of self-preservation and clarity.
This conversation is such a powerful reminder for every woman — especially my fellow chronic bosses — that caring for ourselves isn’t optional. It’s the foundation. Meg’s story is a testament to what happens when we choose connection, community, and our own wellbeing over the narrative that we have to do it all, all the time.
If you’re navigating chronic illness, entrepreneurship, or simply trying to keep all the plates spinning, Meg’s journey will speak straight to your soul.
Themes:
How Meg built Boston Moms in the middle of COVID chaos — and found purpose through the uncertainty.
Behind the scenes, she was carrying intense chronic pain from trigeminal neuralgia.
Growing a business while managing a chronic condition pushed her to her limits.
Self-care wasn’t a luxury — its a lifeline.
Community wasn’t just part of her mission; it was part of her own healing.
She had a powerful realization: her identity had become too wrapped up in her business.
Being a chronic boss isn’t about doing everything — it’s about proving to yourself that you can rise, even in the hard moments.
Chapters
Timestamps:
00:00 Building Boston Moms Amidst Chaos
14:57 Navigating Chronic Pain and Motherhood
29:45 The Turning Point: Selling the Business
45:11 Self-Care and the Journey to Healing
29:04 Finding Balance: The Dangers of Identity in Work
30:38 The Summer of Mama: Prioritizing Family Over Work
33:26 Realizations and Reflections: What is Enough?
36:44 The Decision to Sell: Finding Peace in Transition
41:00 Navigating the Exit Process: Women in Business
47:20 Advice for Chronic Pain Warriors: Prioritizing Self-Care
51:14 Embracing the Journey: What it Means to be a Chronic Boss
Connect with Meg Block:
✨LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-saunders-block/
✨Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsmegblock/
Connect with Chronic Boss:
🖤 chronicboss.com🖤 Instagram🖤 LinkedIn🖤 TikTok
Connect with Lilly:
🖤 lillystairs.com🖤 LinkedIn🖤 Instagram
Chronic Boss Unfiltered
Chronic Boss Unfiltered is the podcast where ambition meets women’s health. Hosted by Lilly Stairs—two-time founder and three-time autoimmune patient—this show dives deep into what it really takes to build a business or climb the career ladder while living with chronic illness. Each week, Lilly sits down with powerhouse women who are chasing big dreams while navigating flare-ups, fatigue, and everything in between. Expect raw, unfiltered conversations that move from the hospital bed to the boardroom, giving you both inspiration and practical insights to balance health and ambition.
