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
229 episodes
#222| How to Ruin a Weekend (& What to Do Instead): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Have you ever felt deeply disappointed even though, technically, nothing went wrong?If you’ve ever walked away from a day, a weekend, or a relationship feeling frustrated and stressed — without knowing exactly why — this episode will hit...
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Episode 222
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6:43
#221| Being Busy Isn’t a Badge of Honor—Here’s What It’s Really Hiding: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
What if being “so busy” isn’t proof that you’re doing life right—but a pink flag that something deeper needs your attention?Many women have learned to equate packed calendars with worth, productivity, and success—yet still feel exhausted...
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Episode 221
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9:44
#220| How an Atlas of the Heart Helps Us Navigate Our Emotions: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Have you ever said, “I don’t even know what I’m feeling right now”—and felt completely stuck because of it?If you’re a busy, overwhelmed woman trying to manage stress, emotions, relationships, and responsibilities all at once, B...
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Episode 220
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10:52
#219| How Redefining Success Can Help You Beat Overwhelm and Love Your Work: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Have you ever reached a level of success and thought, “I don’t want the next promotion… but I don’t know what I want instead”? My guest this week, author and coach (and former aerospace engineer!) Cassie Leonard lived it. High-achi...
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Episode 219
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22:12
#218| An Email Isn't An Emergency—How a Short Pause Helps Avoid People Pleasing: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you feel a rush of anxiety the moment a text or email comes in — like you have to reply immediately?If you’re trying to stop people pleasing, your phone might be one of your biggest practice tools. Texts and emails give you s...
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Episode 218
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4:18
#217| How to Manifest a Panda (Or A More Peaceful Life): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
What if the reason you haven’t manifested what you want yet isn’t because it “doesn’t work,” but because you’re missing one critical step?If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated that your life isn’t changing fast enough—des...
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Episode 217
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11:28
#216| How Women Are Trained to Burn Out Without Ever Realizing It: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Have 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 Nagosk...
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Episode 216
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7:42
#215| Why Traditional Budgeting Doesn’t Work for Busy Women (And What Does): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Does 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, Mi...
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Episode 215
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28:03
#214| Manifestation Isn’t Magic—It’s Neuroscience (And You Should Try It): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
What if the reason you feel stuck, stressed, or overwhelmed has less to do with your circumstances—and more to do with what your brain is trained to notice?If you’re skeptical of manifesting or feel like vision boards and positive thinki...
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Episode 214
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6:20
#213| Why Confetti Goals Create More Overwhelm Than Actual Change: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Have you ever started the year determined to change everything — only to feel overwhelmed before January is even over?If you’re a driven, capable working woman who feels pressure to do more, try harder, and improve every area of...
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Episode 213
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8:54
#212| How to Create Your Best Year by Reviewing What Actually Worked (And What Didn’t): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
What 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 exp...
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Episode 212
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15:36
#211| Why “New Year, New You” Is A Recipe For Overwhelm & What To Do Instead: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
What 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 fe...
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Episode 211
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6:26
#210| Boost Productivity and Motivation By Focusing on Gains, Not Gaps: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do 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-mi...
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Episode 210
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9:19
#209| The Invisible Holiday Workload Is Exhausting—Here's What To Do About It: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Have you ever collapsed into bed at the end of the day wondering why you’re so exhausted—before the holidays even arrive?If the holidays feel overwhelming, it’s not because you’re doing something wrong—it’s because you’re carryi...
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Episode 209
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7:13
#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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