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
245 episodes
#238| Beat Overwhelm By Deciding What's Essential: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
What if the real reason you feel overwhelmed isn’t your workload—but your inability to say no to things that aren't essential?If you’re constantly busy but still feel behind, this episode, a review of Essentialism by Greg McKeow...
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Episode 238
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7:22
#237| How to Say No With Ease and Stop Overwhelm Before It Starts: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you say yes when you really mean no—and instantly regret it?If you constantly feel overcommitted, drained, or guilty for wanting time to yourself, this episode tackles the real reason saying no feels so hard—and why it keeps you stuc...
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Episode 237
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6:44
#236| One Simple Mantra That Stops Overwhelm In Its Tracks: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Are you physically present—but mentally stuck replaying the past or worrying about what’s next?If you constantly feel overwhelmed, distracted, or disconnected, your brain may be pulling you out of the present moment without you even rea...
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#235| The Early Signs of Burnout You're Missing (And What To Do About It): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Are your “relaxing nights” (hello, Netflix + snacks) actually a hidden sign of burnout?My guest this week, Wendy Meadows, knows all about having a life that looks good on paper but leaves you burned out. Sound familiar?Burnout doe...
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#234| How to Change Your Life Just By Loving Yourself: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
What 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 f...
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Episode 234
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7:46
#233| Your Body Might Know You’re Overwhelmed Before You Do: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Have you ever noticed headaches, back pain, or exhaustion showing up before you even realize how stressed you are?Many working women assume stress is only happening in their thoughts—overthinking, worrying, or feeling overwhelmed. But yo...
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Episode 233
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9:14
#232| Why Instant Yeses Lead to Burnout (And What to Say Instead): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you ever say, “Sure, no problem!” to a request—only to regret it seconds later when you remember how full your schedule already is?Many working women fall into the habit of saying yes automatically because they want to be helpful, avo...
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Episode 232
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7:53
#231| Comparison Is Sabotaging Your Health Goals—Here's How to Break Free: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Have you ever thought, “I know what I should be doing for my health… so why can’t I actually do it?”For many overwhelmed working women, the struggle with health isn’t about knowledge—it’s about the relationship we have with our ...
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Episode 231
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21:42
#230| How Grit Beats Talent for Lasting Success: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
What if your success had far less to do with talent—and far more to do with one skill you can build starting today? That's the premise behind of one my favorite books: Grit, by Angela Duckworth.It’s easy to believe you’re either...
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Episode 230
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10:08
#229| Working Harder Is Killing Your Productivity (And What To Do Instead): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
What if the reason you’re still overwhelmed isn’t your workload—but the belief that working harder will fix it?If you’re an overwhelmed working woman who responds to stress by doubling down and pushing through, this episode will feel unc...
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Episode 229
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9:30
#228| How Being Yourself Can Make You More Productive and Less Overwhelmed: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Are you trying to be more productive by following advice that doesn’t actually fit who you are? If you’re a working woman who feels constantly overwhelmed, distracted, or behind, the problem might not be your discipline — it might b...
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Episode 228
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11:29
#227| How Positive Psychology Can Help Women Thrive in High-Pressure Careers: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Are you surviving your life… or actually thriving in it?If you’ve ever dreaded Monday morning, questioned your career path, or felt like you “should” want the next promotion but don’t, you’re not alone. My guest this week, engineer a...
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Episode 227
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#226| Reduce Overwhelm and Build Productivity by Honoring Your Natural Tendencies: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Why do some women stick to habits effortlessly while others feel like they’re constantly failing—no matter how hard they try?If you’ve ever labeled yourself as lazy, undisciplined, or bad at time management, this episode may completely s...
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Episode 226
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9:55
#225| A Simple Tool to Help You Do Less and Ditch the Overwhelm—Without Guilt: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
What if your overwhelm isn’t a time management or motivation problem… but a volume problem?If you constantly feel behind, stretched thin, and responsible for everything, you’re not alone. So many working women believe they should
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Episode 225
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9:14
#224| Why Spiraling Wrecks Your Productivity (And How to Stop It): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Have you ever had one small email instantly spiral into a full-blown fear about losing your job, your home, and your entire future?If your brain tends to jump to worst-case scenarios—especially at work—this episode is for you. Spiraling ...
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Episode 224
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7:40
#223| How Being Unruly Makes You a Better Leader And Helps Beat Guilt & Overwhelm: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
What if the rules you’ve been following—at work, in leadership, or even in parenting—are the very thing holding you back?If you’ve ever felt stuck, guilty, or unsure whether you’re allowed to want something different, this episode is for...
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Episode 223
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25:07
#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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