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Overwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#247| Less Bubble Baths, More Biology—Why You Need Real Rest: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingWhat if your stress and anxiety aren’t just happening in your mind—but are actually signals from a nervous system that desperately needs recovery?If you constantly feel overwhelmed, tense, exhausted, or stuck in “go mode,” this episode will help you understand why traditional self-care often isn’t enough. Michelle Bloyd-Fink explains how chronic stress impacts the body, why intentional rest is biologically necessary, and how even five minutes of simple breathwork can dramatically shift the way you feel, think, and function throughout your day.In this episode, you’ll learn: How to use a simple...
2026-05-0426 minOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#245| 5 Core Truths To Embrace So You Can Finally Beat Overwhelm: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingWhat if everything you believe about overwhelm is actually keeping you stuck?If you’re constantly trying to do more, push harder, and stay on top of everything—but still feel overwhelmed—this episode flips that approach on its head. After 3 years, 250+ episodes, and coaching countless women, Michelle is using this special anniversary episode to break down the core truths that reveal why overwhelm persists and what actually creates calm and control.In this episode, you will: Understand the real reason overwhelm keeps showing up (and how to shift out of it) Learn why doing les...
2026-04-2709 minOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#242| How Delusional Optimism Can Help You Beat Overwhelm: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingWhat if the real reason you feel overwhelmed has nothing to do with your to-do list, and everything to do with your thinking?If you’re constantly juggling too much, overthinking decisions, or trying to keep everyone happy, it’s easy to blame your schedule or circumstances. But what if the root cause of your overwhelm is actually the thoughts running through your mind? In this episode, you’ll discover how your thinking patterns are quietly fueling your stress—and how a simple shift can change everything.In this episode, you will: Learn how to instan...
2026-04-1608 min
Ambitious and Balanced Working MomsHow to Stop People Pleasing as a Working Mom (with Michelle Gauthier)Have you ever said yes… and instantly felt that pit in your stomach? In this conversation, I sit down with Michelle Gauthier to unpack how people pleasing quietly fuels overwhelm, steals your time, and keeps you stuck in a cycle of overcommitment. We get real about why ambitious women default to yes, how it impacts your success, and the simple “love and fit” tool that helps you finally make decisions that actually align with the life you want. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, this one will hit home.In this episode, we unpack:Why people p...
2026-04-1343 minOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#234| How to Change Your Life Just By Loving Yourself: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingWhat if the biggest thing holding you back isn’t your circumstances—but the way you talk to yourself every day?Many women struggle with constant negative self-talk. Even when life looks successful on the outside, the inner voice can be full of criticism, doubt, and pressure. In this episode, Michelle explores powerful insights from the book Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends on It by Kamal Ravikant and explains how learning to practice self-love can dramatically change the way you think, feel, and live.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why self-love isn’t someth...
2026-03-1907 minOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#216| How Women Are Trained to Burn Out Without Ever Realizing It: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingHave you ever wondered why you’re exhausted even when you’re doing everything “right”?In this episode of Overwhelmed Working Woman, Michelle talks about Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski. If you’re an overwhelmed working woman who’s constantly busy, people-pleasing, and holding it all together while feeling emotionally drained, this episode breaks down why burnout isn’t about your schedule—it’s about what your body is carrying.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why stress gets stuck in your body and how to finally release i...
2026-01-1507 minOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#215| Why Traditional Budgeting Doesn’t Work for Busy Women (And What Does): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingDoes budgeting feel stressful, restrictive, or like something you should be doing—but secretly avoid?If you make good money but still feel confused about where it’s all going, you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode, Michelle sits down with the Budget Besties to unpack why budgeting feels overwhelming for so many working women—and how to replace chaos with a calm, automated system that actually works with your life.After listening, you’ll:Understand why traditional budgeting methods don’t stick (and why it’s not your fault)Learn how to create a si...
2026-01-1228 minOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#212| How to Create Your Best Year by Reviewing What Actually Worked (And What Didn’t): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingWhat if the reason last year didn’t go the way you hoped isn’t because you failed — but because no one ever taught you how to evaluate it properly?As a working woman, you’re juggling career, family, relationships, health, and endless expectations — and when a year doesn’t feel great, it’s easy to default to self-criticism. In this episode, Michelle shares a real, vulnerable look at her own year and walks you through a calm, compassionate way to reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and how to move forward without overwhelm.In this episode...
2026-01-0115 minOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#211| Why “New Year, New You” Is A Recipe For Overwhelm & What To Do Instead: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingWhat if you didn’t need to totally reinvent yourself this year to finally feel calm, focused, and in control?If you’re an overwhelmed working woman who feels pressure every January to fix everything at once, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. Instead of chasing unrealistic resolutions, Michelle invites you to a grounded, intentional way to plan your year—one that builds on what’s already working in your life without adding more stress.By signing up for Your Best Year 2026, you’ll:Learn how to set meaningful goals without fa...
2025-12-2906 minOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#210| Boost Productivity and Motivation By Focusing on Gains, Not Gaps: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingDo you ever hit big goals—but still feel like you’re failing?In this episode of Overwhelmed Working Woman, Michelle talks about The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. If you’re ambitious, growth-minded, and constantly pushing for more, this episode explains why success can feel so unsatisfying—and how a simple mindset shift can completely change the way you experience progress, motivation, and confidence.By listening, you’ll discover:How to stop feeling behind no matter how much you accomplishA powerful way to measure success that creates momentum i...
2025-12-2509 minOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#204| Could Your Workspace Be Causing Your Overwhelm? Here’s How to Know (& How to Fix It): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingIs your workspace quietly adding to your overwhelm without you even realizing it?In a world where we work from dining tables, couches, bedrooms, or crowded offices, the lack of boundaries around where and how we work has become a major—and often overlooked—source of stress. This episode helps you understand why your environment may be working against you and how a few simple questions can dramatically reduce your overwhelm.Listeners will discover: • The real reasons your physical workspace can trigger mental chaos, even if you feel “used to it.” • Three powerful questions that...
2025-12-0409 minOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#203| How to Handle Fear and Build a Braver Life (Not a Perfect One): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingAre you constantly pushing for perfection, yet feeling paralyzed, overwhelmed, or unable to access your creativity when it matters most?In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Mary Poffenroth as we explore why high performers—especially those raised to be “happy,” “successful,” and never difficult—often misinterpret fear, suppress emotions, and unknowingly shut down the very part of the brain required for innovation, clarity, and courageous decision-making.When you listen, you will:Learn Mary’s science-backed distinction between fictional vs. non-fictional fear—and why this changes everything.Discover quick, practical neurohacks (like Pinch the Valley & Near/Fa...
2025-12-0131 min
PLAN GOAL PLAN | Goals, Transformation for Women, Mindful Time Management, Balance, Working MomsFrom Overwhelmed to Empowered: Life Coach Michelle Gauthier on Beating Burnout, People-Pleasing, and Creating Work-Life Balance | Ep. 266In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Gauthier—life coach, podcast host, and former corporate leader—who has made it her mission to help busy women like us reclaim peace, purpose, and balance. Michelle shares her own story of moving from corporate burnout and overcommitment to building a life filled with intention, spaciousness, and joy.
We dive into:
How to recognize the signs of burnout and overwhelm in your own life
The hidden costs of people-pleasing and perfectionism (and how I’ve struggled with them too)
Creating and sticking to a “to-don’t” list that actually fre...
2025-11-2727 minPLAN GOAL PLAN | Goals, Transformation for Women, Mindful Time Management, Balance, Working MomsFrom Overwhelmed to Empowered: Life Coach Michelle Gauthier on Beating Burnout, People-Pleasing, and Creating Work-Life Balance | Ep. 266In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Gauthier—life coach, podcast host, and former corporate leader—who has made it her mission to help busy women like us reclaim peace, purpose, and balance. Michelle shares her own story of moving from corporate burnout and overcommitment to building a life filled with intention, spaciousness, and joy.
We dive into:
How to recognize the signs of burnout and overwhelm in your own life
The hidden costs of people-pleasing and perfectionism (and how I’ve struggled with them too)
Creating and sticking to a “to-don’t” list that actually fre...
2025-11-2727 minOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#202| Why Hoping for a Perfect Holiday Is a Bad Idea (Unpopular Take): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingAre your holiday expectations secretly setting you up for stress, disappointment, and emotional overload?If you’ve ever walked into Thanksgiving hoping for perfect behavior, perfect food, and perfectly peaceful family interactions—only to end the day exhausted—you’re not alone. This episode shows you how unrealistic expectations quietly amplify stress and how a simple mindset shift can make your entire holiday calmer and easier.In this episode, you will:Learn the mindset tool that instantly reduces frustration and emotional reactivity on big family days.Discover how to predict and prepare for real-life holiday...
2025-11-2706 minOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#201| How to Hit Every Goal You Set—Without Overwhelm: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingDo you ever get to the end of a month and wonder why you’re still overwhelmed even though you’re working so hard toward your goals?This episode reveals the simple monthly review practice that helps overwhelmed working women stay aligned, make consistent progress, and avoid the cycle of overplanning, burnout, and forgotten goals—especially heading into the busiest month of the year.In this episode, you’ll discover: How to pause and reflect in a way that actually moves your goals forward The three core questions that simplify your month and eliminate overwhelm ...
2025-11-2414 minOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#200| How Finding Your North Star Can Help You Avoid Burnout and Overwhelm: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingWelcome back to Book Club!Are you living a life that looks “perfect” on paper but secretly feels misaligned, heavy, or strangely empty?In this episode, Michelle discussed Finding Your Own North Star by Martha Beck. The book breaks down why high-achieving working women often feel overwhelmed even when everything looks successful from the outside—and how that inner discomfort is actually a powerful message from the parts of you that have gone quiet. Listeners will learn:The difference between your social self and essential self—and how misalignment triggers burnoutHow to identify...
2025-11-2009 minOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#198| 3 Common Morning Mistakes Working Women Make & How To Avoid Them for Less Overwhelm: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingDo your mornings leave you feeling frazzled before the day even begins? You’re not alone—most working women start their days already behind.In this episode, Michelle breaks down the hidden habits that make mornings chaotic—from reaching for your phone too soon to making dozens of tiny decisions before 8 A.M. She shows you how a few small shifts can completely transform how your day begins, without adding more to your plate.In this episode, you will learn:Learn the three most common mistakes that sabotage your mornings and how to fix them.D...
2025-11-1309 minOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#196| How Discovering Your Primal Question Helps You Go From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingAre you constantly doing more but still feeling like it’s never enough? What if the real reason for your overwhelm isn’t your workload—but an unanswered internal need?In this episode of Overwhelmed Working Woman, Michelle introduces The Seven Primal Questions by Mike Foster—a powerful framework that uncovers the core emotional question driving your stress. Whether you’re asking yourself “Am I loved?” or “Am I successful?”, understanding your primal question helps explain why you over-give, people-please, or push yourself too hard trying to feel “enough.”In this episode, you will:Learn how to identify...
2025-11-0608 minOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#195| How the Most Generous Interpretation Helps Keep You Out of Overwhelm and In Control: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingDo you ever find yourself instantly frustrated or hurt by someone else’s behavior—at work, at home, or even over text?In this episode, Michelle breaks down the life-changing mindset of using the Most Generous Interpretation—a way to separate someone’s behavior from who they are, so you can stop spiraling into stress and take back control of your emotions.In this episode, you will:Learn how to give others the benefit of the doubt without ignoring boundariesDiscover how to replace judgment with curiosity and calm in any situationUnderstand when to apply (and when...
2025-11-0312 minOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#193| 3 Mindset Shifts Every People Pleaser Needs To Finally Say No Without Guilt: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingDo you catch yourself saying yes when every part of you wants to say no—just to avoid disappointing someone?If you’re constantly drained, resentful, or overwhelmed because you’re always putting others first, this episode is your permission slip to stop. Michelle Gauthier breaks down why people pleasing isn’t kindness—it’s self-betrayal, and how three simple mindset shifts can help you say no without guilt.In this episode, you will:Discover why “no” is not unkind—it’s actually honest.Learn how to handle other people’s disappointment without taking it on as your problem...
2025-10-2710 minOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#192| How Self-Compassion Help You Ditch Overwhelm: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingDo you ever catch yourself saying things like “I should have this figured out by now” or “I’m just terrible at this”? What if those thoughts are the real reason you’re feeling so drained and overwhelmed?In this episode, Michelle reveals how negative self-talk quietly magnifies stress for working women and keeps them trapped in a cycle of exhaustion and guilt. You’ll discover what self-compassion actually means—and why it’s not indulgent or lazy, but the foundation of real emotional resilience and calm productivity.In this episode, you will:Learn a simple three-ste...
2025-10-2309 minOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#191| Why More Money Isn’t the Cure for Overwhelm (& What Actually Is): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingDo you ever catch yourself thinking, “Once I make more money, I’ll finally feel less stressed”—only to find that the overwhelm never goes away?In this episode, host Michelle Gauthier and Money Mindset and Personal Finance Coach Madison Aldini unpack the illusion that money alone fixes your problems. Madison shares how she climbed from $70,000 in debt to six figures, yet still felt trapped by scarcity, hustle, and self-doubt—and how uncovering her subconscious money beliefs finally broke the cycle.In this episode, you will:Discover the surprising reason why financial success often increases...
2025-10-2023 minOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#190| Why Comparison Is Quietly Draining Your Joy (And How To Take Back Control): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingDo you ever feel like you were doing great—until you saw someone else doing “better”?In this episode, Michelle shares two real-life stories—one from a spin class and another from a business mastermind—that reveal how comparison can quietly steal our joy and distort our sense of success. If you’ve ever felt less-than because of someone else’s numbers, lifestyle, or achievements, this conversation will hit home.Listeners will learn:How comparison tricks your brain into thinking you’re failing—even when you’re thriving.A simple mental shift to help you define success o...
2025-10-1608 minOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#188| Why Your Calendar Is Lying to You About Your Time (and What to Do About It): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingEver looked at your calendar and thought, “It’s not even that full—so why do I feel so overwhelmed?”In this episode, Michelle uncovers a hidden reason most people feel stressed and short on time: what’s on your calendar doesn’t actually represent how much energy and attention your commitments really take. From orthodontist appointments to dinner parties, she breaks down the unseen “time tax” that drains your focus and fuels burnout.Listeners will learn:How to uncover the invisible hours hiding behind each calendar eventSimple strategies to make your schedule reflect real life—not wi...
2025-10-0909 minOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#185| 3 Reasons Why Forcing Productivity Is The Reason You’re Stuck (And What Actually Works): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingDo you ever feel like the harder you push, the less actually gets done?If you’ve been caught in the cycle of clenching, controlling, and forcing outcomes—whether at work, at home, or with your kids—you’re not alone. In this episode, Michelle unpacks why tension drains your energy and how real productivity thrives when you create space to breathe, soften, and receive.By listening, you’ll discover:Why clenched-fist energy keeps you stuck and exhausted.How to recognize when to soften versus when to stand firm.A simple mindset shift to create cal...
2025-09-2910 minOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#182| Declutter Challenge Day 5: Celebrate & Reset: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingHave you ever wondered why your decluttering efforts don’t seem to stick, leaving you right back where you started?This episode wraps up our 5-day declutter challenge by shifting the focus from “doing” to “celebrating.” Instead of powering through another closet or inbox, you’ll reflect on your biggest wins, what you learned about yourself, and how to protect the calm you’ve created so it lasts long after the challenge ends.By listening, you will:Discover how small, consistent actions lead to meaningful and lasting change.Learn how to create a realistic plan for conti...
2025-09-1904 minOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing#181| Declutter Challenge Day 4: Calendar Clean Up: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People PleasingDoes your calendar feel heavier than your closet—packed with things you don’t actually want to do?So many working women are stuck in endless commitments, from unnecessary meetings to social obligations that drain energy. In this episode, Michelle shows you how to spot the time clutter that doesn’t show up on your calendar but still weighs you down—and how to start removing it today.By listening, you’ll discover:How to quickly identify hidden time drains that never make it onto your scheduleSimple strategies to cancel, move, or delegate commitments without gu...
2025-09-1812 min