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#246| Stop Using Busy As A Buffer (Here's How): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing

Overwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing

Overwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing
#246| Stop Using Busy As A Buffer (Here's How): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Apr 30, 2026 Episode 246
Michelle Gauthier | Inspired by Mel Robbins, Jen Sincero, Brene Brown, Glennon Doyle, Emily Ley, Shauna Niequist

Are you staying busy because you’re productive… or because you’re avoiding something deeper?

For many working women, constant busyness feels like responsibility—but it can quietly become a way to avoid uncomfortable thoughts and emotions. When every moment is filled, there’s no space to process what’s really going on, which can lead to burnout, disconnection, and feeling stuck despite doing “all the right things.”

After listening, you will:

  •  Understand what a “buffer” is and how busyness can secretly function as one 
  •  Recognize the hidden patterns keeping you in constant motion and mental overwhelm 
  •  Learn how slowing down can help you reconnect with yourself and feel true calm again 

Press play to uncover what your busyness might be hiding—and how to finally feel lighter, calmer, and more in control.


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