Overwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing
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Overwhelmed Working Woman is your go-to podcast for mastering time management and overcoming overwhelm. Hosted by seasoned coach Michelle Gauthier, this podcast offers proven strategies to boost your productivity, change your mindset, and stop people pleasing. Listen weekly for practical tips that help you balance work and life with more peace and control.
Start with listener favorite: “The Power of a To-Don’t List.”
Episodes
284 episodes
#277| What Parkinson's Law Really Means for Your Productivity — and Why Perfectionism Is the Trap Making Every Task Take Longer Than It Should [Overwhelm, People Pleasing, Productivity, Time Management]
Set up a consultation with me here: www.michellegauthier.com/bookmeDo you keep giving yourself more time to get something “just right,” only to find that the ...
#276| Why You're Overwhelmed Before 8 AM — And The Capsule Wardrobe Trick That Gets You Out The Door In Minutes [Overwhelm, People Pleasing, Productivity, Time Management]
Set up a consultation with me here: www.michellegauthier.com/bookmeAre you overwhelmed before 8 a.m. because getting dressed has turned into a daily decision-making ...
#275| Are You in High Functioning Burnout? Why You Can Look Successful and Still Feel Completely Empty Inside [Overwhelm, People Pleasing, Productivity, Time Management]
Set up a consultation with me here: www.michellegauthier.com/bookmeAre you exhausted and numb even though everyone around you thinks you’re absolutely killing it?
#274| Make The Most Of What's Left Of Summer With One Easy Tip — So You Can Feel Calm Throughout August, And Boost Your Productivity Before School Starts [Overwhelm, People Pleasing, Productivity, Time Management]
Set up a consultation with me here: www.michellegauthier.com/bookmeWhat if just five quiet minutes each morning could help you feel calmer, more present, and more productive before...
#273| Here's Why Your Overwhelm Keeps Coming Back No Matter How Many Times You Try To Say No [Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management, People Pleasing]
Set up a consultation with me here: www.michellegauthier.com/bookmeHow many of the things filling your calendar today came from saying "yes" before you even realized you had a choi...
#272| Feeling Behind And Overwhelmed On Your 2026 Goals? Here's The Mid-Year Check-In That Gets You Back On Track Without Hustling
Are you halfway through the year wondering what happened to the goals you were so excited about in January?If you've been busy checking off everyone else's priorities while your own goals have quietly slipped into the background, you're ...
#271| How To Help Your Anxious Teen When You're Already Overwhelmed And Have No Idea What To Say
What if the fastest way to help an anxious teen—or yourself—isn't another strategy, but learning how to pause before stress takes over?Today's teens are facing unprecedented pressure from academics, sports, social media, friendships, and...
#270| Why Your Clutter Is Secretly Overwhelming You & And Why Ignoring It Costs You More Than Just Space
One of the biggest sources of your overwhelm might be hiding in plain sight.If you've ever walked past a pile of mail, an overstuffed drawer, or a storage room full of things you "might need someday," you're carrying more than physical c...
#269| Why Being A "Nice Girl" Is Actually Just People Pleasing & The Simple Strategy To Help You STOP Without Seeming Like A Jerk
Have you ever said "yes" just because you didn't want someone to be disappointed—even when you desperately wanted to say "no"?Many working women believe being "nice" means putting everyone else's needs ahead of their own. B...
#268| The Real Reason Saying No Feels Dangerous — and Why "Just Set a Boundary" Advice Hasn't Worked
Have you ever agreed to something before you even had a chance to think about whether you actually wanted to say yes?If setting boundaries still feels uncomfortable no matter how much advice you've heard, you're not alone. In this episod...
#267| How To STOP People Pleasing & Instantly Create Boundaries That Keep You Calm WITHOUT Using Confrontation
Have you ever felt like people keep crossing your boundaries—even after you've clearly communicated them?If you're constantly saying yes when you want to say no, working later than you planned, or feeling responsible for everyone else's ...
#266| The Surprising Reason Your Overwhelm Is Costing You Money — and The 3 Practices That Unlock Both Calm and Wealth
What if your overwhelm isn't just draining your energy—but quietly costing you money?Many working women believe the path to earning more is simply working harder. But what if the same habits creating stress, burnout, and constant overwhe...
#265| Why the Discomfort of Setting a Boundary is 100% Worth It—And The Positive Ripple Effects Across Your People Pleasing and Overwhelm That Prove It
Many overwhelmed working women believe the answer is to work harder and push through exhaustion. But constantly saying yes and staying available only creates more stress and leaves little room for the life you actually want. In this episode, Mi...
#264| Only 1 in 10 Women Actually Relax On Vacation Without Overwhelm—Here's How You Can Be One Of Them And Actually Enjoy Your Time Away
What if the biggest thing standing between you and a relaxing vacation isn't your workload—but the guilt you carry with you?If you're an overwhelmed working woman, taking time off doesn't always feel restful. Maybe you're checking emails...
#263| The Ultimate Guide to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed (You Need This Episode)
If you're constantly rushing, saying yes to everyone, and ending every day exhausted, you're not alone. Most overwhelmed women try to solve stress by working harder or becoming more organized, only to feel even more burned out. In this episode,...
#262| Why You're Afraid to Set Boundaries with Friends (and How Your Friendships Deepen When People Pleasing Stops)
Are you avoiding setting boundaries with friends because you're afraid you'll ruin the relationship?If you're a people pleaser or an overwhelmed working woman, you've probably stayed quiet to avoid conflict—even when a friendship leaves ...
#261| Here’s Why Fixing Everyone Else's Problems Is Making You Overwhelmed And Resentful (Tip: Stop Trying To Be So Helpful)
Are you constantly solving everyone else’s problems and wondering why you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and secretly resentful?If you're the person everyone turns to for advice, support, and solutions, you may have fallen into the role of a...
#260| Why the Time Management System Everyone Recommends Is Making Your Overwhelm Worse — And What To Do Instead: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Have you ever tried someone else’s productivity system only to quit because it just didn’t work for you?If you've been told that you need more discipline, a perfect morning routine, or a color-coded schedule to be productive, this episod...
#259| The 4 Hidden Symptoms Of Perimenopause And Menopause That Feel Like Overwhelm — And How To Recognize Them Before They Wreck You: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you feel exhausted, irritable, forgetful, or unlike yourself lately—and wonder if it's stress, aging… or something else entirely?Many high-achieving women assume brain fog, mood swings, overwhelm, and declining energy are simply the p...
#258| The Secret Technique That Will Stop You Absorbing Other People’s Anxiety, Reduce Overwhelm & Boost Productivity: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Have you ever walked into a conversation feeling fine and left carrying someone else’s stress, anxiety, or bad mood for the rest of the day?If you're an empathetic person, it's easy to absorb the emotions of friends, coworkers, family me...
#257| The Secret Hack Intentional Women Know About Overwhelm That You Don't - And How This 1 Shift Will Finally Get You Off The Productivity Hamster Wheel: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
www.michellegauthier.com/bookmeWhat if your overwhelm has nothing to do with poor time management—and everything to do with your addiction to doing more?If you’re a high-achiev...
#256| Shift Frustration Into Peace By Reframing Your Thoughts (Here's How): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
What if the frustration you’re feeling right now isn’t actually being caused by the situation itself—but by the story your mind created about it?In this episode, Michelle shares a powerful real-life coaching story about a mom struggling ...
#255| 4 Tips To Calm Your Nervous System & Fall Back Asleep Faster: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you wake up at 2 a.m. doing sleep math in your head and wondering why your body refuses to calm down?If you’re an overwhelmed, stressed-out woman who feels exhausted but still can’t sleep, this episode, featuring life coach and former...
#254| Why Most Advice About Procrastination Is Completely Missing The Point: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
What if procrastination has nothing to do with laziness—and everything to do with the emotions you’re avoiding?If you constantly put off important tasks while staying busy with everything else, this episode will help you understand why. ...
#253| Why Summer Leads To More Guilt, Not More Rest (And What To Do About It): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Have you ever reached summer hoping life would finally feel lighter—only to find yourself just as overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted as before?For high-achieving working women, summer often brings a different version of stress instead...