Hustle Sanely
If you constantly feel spread too thin, your mind is always running through what needs to get done next, and you’re running on fumes by the time you get to the people you love...you're in the right place!
Welcome to Hustle Sanely — a podcast about slowing down, letting go of the pressure to do it all, and making more room for what matters most. We're breaking up with hustle culture and building peacefully productive lives so we can pursue our goals without sacrificing our well-being.
I’m Jess Massey, a recovering workaholic who spent most of my 20s neglecting rest, hobbies, friendships, and other important parts of life in the name of achieving my goals. Hustle culture told me that was the way to succeed, and it eventually left me burned out with a life that looked good on paper but left me feeling unfulfilled (and rly, rly exhausted, lol).
What started as my own journey out of burnout became a calling to help women steward their time and energy well, build routines that reflect their actual priorities, and create a life that feels as good as it looks.
Around here, we talk about:
🕊️ Peaceful productivity + intentional living: Practical tips for planning your time, honoring your capacity, creating sustainable routines, and making progress without running yourself into the ground
🧸 Mindful motherhood: Honest conversations about motherhood, family rhythms, being present, and creating a home life that reflects what matters most to you
📖 Books, life, and whatever else is on my mind: Because personal growth doesn't have to be so serious and I always want to leave room for good conversations, curiosity, and the occasional tangent
New episodes air every other Tuesday, so grab your coffee, settle in, and let's figure out how to build a life that supports the things we actually care about.
Hustle Sanely
272: I Was Skeptical About Pilates – Now I’m Obsessed (my current full workout routine)
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In this week’s episode, I’m sharing why I traded in high-intensity workouts for Pilates, and how that simple shift has changed my body, mindset, and stress levels! Tbh, after years of daily HIIT, I didn’t realize how much it was wearing me down until I got my bloodwork back and had a major lightbulb moment with my doctor. Now? I’m in my Pilates era, and honestly…I’m never looking back 🤭
Whether you’re feeling burnt out from intense workouts or just curious about adding Pilates into your routine, this episode gives you an honest look at how I made the switch and what’s been working for me.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
- How I knew it was time to shift from HIIT to Pilates (and what triggered the change)
- The unexpected ways Pilates has helped reduce my stress and improve my recovery
- My current weekly workout split, plus my top-recommended Pilates app!
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