Overwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing
Imagine feeling calmer, more focused, and in control . . . even with a full plate. That’s what Overwhelmed Working Woman, a top 1.5% podcast, delivers for accomplished women every week.
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Each episode offers simple, practical strategies to help you reduce overwhelm, improve productivity, and stop people pleasing. You’ll learn surprising time management hacks, how to do less without guilt, and why the path to calm begins with changing how you think. All of this comes with guidance from host and Life Coach Michelle Gauthier, who has 8+ years of experience coaching hundreds of women.
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If you're ready to reclaim your energy, focus, and peace of mind, you’re in the right place. Start with listener favorite: “The Power of a To-Don’t List.”
Episodes
215 episodes
#208| Why Perfectionism is Just Fear in Disguise (And How to Move Past It): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Are you actually struggling with time management—or is perfectionism quietly keeping you stuck and overwhelmed?If you constantly feel busy but still struggle to finish things, second-guess your work, or delay putting yourself out there, ...
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Episode 208
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6:32
#207| Why Doing More Isn’t the Answer to Overwhelm—and What Actually Works Instead: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you’re either completely frozen—or running at full speed with no relief in sight?If you’re juggling work, family, and responsibilities that never seem to end, this episode will feel uncomfortably fa...
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Episode 207
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28:15
#206| How to Break the Hustle Habit by Choosing Presence Over Perfection: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Are you exhausted from trying to keep up with a life that looks good on the outside but feels overwhelming on the inside?So many women silently battle the pressure to achieve, overperform, and stay constantly available—yet still wonder w...
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Episode 206
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8:59
#205| How To Have a Holiday You'll Truly Enjoy—Without Overwhelm and Exhaustion: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Feeling that holiday pressure building already—and wishing you could actually enjoy the season instead of just surviving it?If December always leaves you overwhelmed, overstretched, or quietly resentful, this episode breaks down exactly ...
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Episode 205
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8:43
#204| Could Your Workspace Be Causing Your Overwhelm? Here’s How to Know (& How to Fix It): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Is 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—a...
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Episode 204
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9:58
#203| How to Handle Fear and Build a Braver Life (Not a Perfect One): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Are 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 tho...
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Episode 203
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31:43
#202| Why Hoping for a Perfect Holiday Is a Bad Idea (Unpopular Take): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Are 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 t...
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Episode 202
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6:04
#201| How to Hit Every Goal You Set—Without Overwhelm: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do 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,...
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Episode 201
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14:24
#200| How Finding Your North Star Can Help You Avoid Burnout and Overwhelm: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Welcome 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 bo...
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Episode 200
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9:13
#199| A To-Don't List Can Help You Ditch Chaos and Overwhelm — Here's How: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Are you exhausted from trying to “do it all” and wondering why life still feels chaotic no matter how hard you work?In this episode, you’ll hear how my former client Amanda, a full-time realtor, mom of two, and former perfectionist, real...
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Episode 199
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20:25
#198| 3 Common Morning Mistakes Working Women Make & How To Avoid Them for Less Overwhelm: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do 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 ...
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Episode 198
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9:03
#197| How to Reclaim Your Financial Freedom and Live Big: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
What would happen if you suddenly had to manage all your finances alone tomorrow — would you be ready?In this powerful conversation, financial expert and author Steph Wagner opens up about losing her financial autonomy after leavi...
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Episode 197
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27:20
#196| How Discovering Your Primal Question Helps You Go From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Are 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, Michel...
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Episode 196
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8:30
#195| How the Most Generous Interpretation Helps Keep You Out of Overwhelm and In Control: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do 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 wa...
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Episode 195
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12:15
#194| 3 Types of “No” Every Woman Needs To Learn To Ditch the Overwhelm and Guilt: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you feel a wave of guilt every time you say “no”? What if the real reason you’re overwhelmed isn’t your schedule—but your inability to protect your energy?When you listen, you’ll discover how your upbringing, cultural expectations, an...
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Episode 194
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8:48
#193| 3 Mindset Shifts Every People Pleaser Needs To Finally Say No Without Guilt: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do 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 episod...
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Episode 193
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10:55
#192| How Self-Compassion Help You Ditch Overwhelm: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do 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...
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Episode 192
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9:43
#191| Why More Money Isn’t the Cure for Overwhelm (& What Actually Is): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do 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 ...
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Episode 191
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23:49
#190| Why Comparison Is Quietly Draining Your Joy (And How To Take Back Control): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do 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 quiet...
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8:06
#189| How Letting Go of Comparison Helps You Beat Imposter Syndrome and Overwhelm: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Ever look around and think, “Everyone else seems to be doing this right — why am I the only one struggling?”If you’ve ever felt behind, like you’re missing some secret everyone else knows, this episode is your reminder that you’...
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12:06
#188| Why Your Calendar Is Lying to You About Your Time (and What to Do About It): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Ever 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 ...
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Episode 188
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9:23
#187| Does Your Time Management Lack Meaning? How Swapping Habits for Rituals Can Help: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Ever hit a huge career milestone and feel… nothing? If your hard-earned success still leaves you flat, this episode will completely shift how you think about achievement, planning, and presence.So many ambitious women feel overwhelmed by...
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Episode 187
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32:04
#186| How People Pleasing Kept You Safe — Then Left You Stuck in Overwhelm: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you ever feel like you can’t stop saying yes—even when you’re exhausted and know it’s not serving you?If you’ve been praised your whole life for being agreeable, or you believe saying “no” is selfish, it’s no wonder people pl...
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Episode 186
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7:27
#185| 3 Reasons Why Forcing Productivity Is The Reason You’re Stuck (And What Actually Works): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do 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, Mich...
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Episode 185
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10:33
#184| How Imposter Syndrome Can Actually Help Your Productivity (With the Right Mindset): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Ever hear that little voice whisper “Who do you think you are?” when you take on something new?That voice is imposter syndrome—and instead of being proof that you’re unqualified, it might actually be a signal that you’re growing. If you’...
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Episode 184
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