Overwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing
Overwhelmed Working Woman is a podcast for accomplished women who want to feel more calm, in control, and focused without adding more to their already full plate.
This top 2% podcast is hosted by Michelle Gauthier, who has over 7 years of experience coaching hundreds of overwhelmed working women.
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.
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
181 episodes
#174| Why Hustling Harder Won’t Fix Your Burnout (And What Actually Will): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Are you waking up exhausted even after a full night’s sleep, battling brain fog, or feeling “off” in your body—but brushing it off as just stress or getting older?In this episode, health and mindset coach Angelica Ventrice breaks down th...
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Episode 174
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24:33
#173| Pop Quiz: What's Causing Your Overwhelm?: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you ever wonder why your calendar is packed, your inbox is overflowing, and yet you still feel behind?In this episode, Michelle reveals the surprising truth—your overwhelm isn’t caused by your schedule or your workload. It’s your mind...
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Episode 173
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11:33
#172| Why Your Packed Schedule Is a Choice — And How to Choose Yourself Instead for Less Overwhelm: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you ever wonder why your calendar keeps filling up, no matter how many productivity hacks you try?In this episode, Michelle reveals the hidden reasons behind your overwhelming schedule — how your thoughts, beliefs, and small decisions...
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Episode 172
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10:06
#171| Eliminate Daily Overwhelm by Embracing “Good Enough” - Here’s How: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you feel like no matter how much you cross off your to-do list, you’re still exhausted and behind?This episode dives into why perfectionism and “always doing your best” may actually be fueling your overwhelm. If you’ve ever felt like ...
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Episode 171
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9:28
#170| How To Align Your Workday With Your Workout Style to Beat Overwhelm and Increase Productivity: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you ever feel like you’re forcing yourself into someone else’s version of productivity—like waking up at 5 a.m. or grinding through “deep work” even though it doesn’t feel natural to you?In this episode, performance coach Amber Deiber...
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Episode 170
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40:27
#169| Are You Emotionally Attached to Clutter? Here’s How to Release It For Good for Less Overwhelm: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Does getting rid of something a loved one gave you feel like betrayal—even if you’ve never used it once?If your basement, storage bins, or drawers are filled with sentimental items that bring guilt instead of joy, you’re not alone. This ...
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Episode 169
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11:29
#168| 3 Reasons Your Clutter Is Hurting Your Productivity & Causing Overwhelm —and How to Regain Control: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you ever sit down to work but feel too distracted to focus—only to realize your cluttered desk is silently sabotaging your productivity?If you're constantly overwhelmed, burnt out, or avoiding your to-do list, the root cause might not...
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Episode 168
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10:13
#167| 3 Signs You’re Trapped in People Pleasing & How to Break Free Without Guilt or Overwhelm: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Have you ever said “yes” just to avoid awkwardness—even when you knew it wasn’t right for you?In today’s episode, Michelle shares a surprisingly relatable moment where she—an actual life coach—found herself people pleasing during a busin...
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Episode 167
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9:16
#166| How to Crush the Second Half of Your Year - Without Overwhelm: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Are you feeling like 2025 is flying by and wondering why your goals feel so far off—or even forgotten entirely?This episode is for every overwhelmed working woman who’s ready to check in without shame, ditch unrealistic pressures, and ma...
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Episode 166
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11:12
#165| Why the 5AM Club Won’t Save You — Plus What Will *Actually* Increase Your Productivity: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Ever tried the 5AM club and felt like a failure when it didn’t stick? What if the problem isn’t you, but the system itself?So many working women try to boost productivity by copying someone else's "perfect" routine—only to end up overwh...
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Episode 165
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7:57
#164| Why Traditional Time Blocking Fails Women and Creates Overwhelm—And What To Do Instead: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Are you constantly exhausted from trying to “do it all” and still feel like you’re falling short every week?This episode dives deep into a groundbreaking approach to time management built specifically for women. Megan Sumrall shares how ...
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Episode 164
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36:26
#163: These 4 Habits Are Fueling Your Overwhelm and Draining Your Time: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Overwhelm often stems from four specific habits that keep us trapped in stress cycles despite our best efforts to break free.Understanding these habits and how to overcome them can transform your daily life.In this episode you'll ...
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14:49
#162| Why Anxiety Is the Root of Low Confidence and Overwhelm—and How to Fix It: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Ever feel like you’ll never be confident enough to chase your goals—or that anxiety always gets in your way?If you’ve been stuck in patterns of self-doubt, overthinking, or negative self-talk, this episode dives into why that ha...
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Episode 162
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32:03
#161| Why Motivation Doesn’t Work - and How to Really Achieve Peak Productivity Without Overwhelm: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Feeling stuck because you’re just not motivated enough to start?This week, Michelle explains why waiting for motivation actually keeps you overwhelmed and unproductive — and introduces a science-backed concept to help y...
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Episode 161
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5:19
#160| 5 Ways Your Productivity Is Being Sabotaged by Procrastination — And What To Do About It So You Can Achieve Your Goals With Ease: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you keep waiting for motivation before starting, only to watch your to-do list grow longer?In this episode, Michelle unpacks why procrastination isn’t about laziness—and reveals five surprising ways it shows up, from endless planning ...
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Episode 160
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11:53
#159| Why Boundaries Are Life-Changing for Overwhelmed Working Women (You Can Do It!): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Are you constantly drained by everyone’s questions, requests, and last-minute demands? Enter: the magic of boundaries. Discover how setting one small, clear boundary can transform your life from chaotic to calm—without dram...
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Episode 159
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7:59
#158| How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty — Even If You’ve Always Been a People Pleaser: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you say “yes” when you really want to say “no” — just to avoid guilt or keep the peace?In this episode, Michelle sits down with her former client Tasha, who reveals her journey from lifelong people pleaser to confident boundary-setter...
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Episode 158
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18:46
#157| Why “Just Use a To-Do List” Is Terrible Advice for Productivity (Plus the Simple Skill to Use Instead): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you end every day exhausted, yet still feel like you’ve accomplished nothing? If your to-do list never seems to reflect how hard you’re working, you’re not alone. This episode reveals why the endless mental load women carry drain...
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Episode 157
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6:06
#156| Why Vacation Prep Feels Like an Overwhelm Pressure Cooker & How to Ease It Before You Go: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you feel completely frazzled every time you’re prepping for vacation—and then end up too exhausted to enjoy it?Michelle is here to break down why vacation prep feels overwhelming (hint: it’s not because you’re disorganized) and shows ...
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Episode 156
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13:07
#155| Signs Imposter Syndrome is Wrecking Your Productivity, and How to Overcome It For Increased Confidence and Less Overwhelm: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you ever feel like you're doing everything “right” but still second-guessing yourself every step of the way?If you’re a high-performing woman who downplays her achievements, over-prepares, or holds back from new opportunities, imposte...
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Episode 155
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5:58
#154| 5 Ways Self-Criticism Sabotages Your Productivity & How To Overcome It For Better Productivity & Success: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Are you constantly working but still feeling like you’re falling short—no matter how much you accomplish? If your productivity feels like it's slipping through your fingers, your inner critic might be to blame. In this episode, we b...
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Episode 154
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12:51
#153| How To Rewire Your Brain To Feel At Ease With Money & Reduce Overwhelm With Your Finances: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you feel a knot in your stomach when it’s time to check your bank account?You’re not alone—and it’s not because you’re “bad with money.” This episode dives into how unconscious money beliefs from childhood are quietly running the show...
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Episode 153
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7:28
#152| The Financial Confidence Gap That's Costing You More Than Just Money - And What To Do About It: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you avoid looking at your budget, feel overwhelmed by financial decisions, or secretly believe you're “just not good with money”?In this episode, we talk with Certified Financial Planner™ Sara Gelsheimer, who cuts through the noise an...
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Episode 152
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24:35
#151| Why Doing More Keeps You Stuck in Overwhelm & What To Do Instead: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Does it ever feel like even your downtime needs to be productive?If you catch yourself checking emails while watching TV or listening to podcasts during every errand, you're not alone. This episode dives into why constant multitasking mi...
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9:34
#150| Why “12 Hours of Free Time” Is a Total Myth That Leads to Overwhelm (& How To Maximize What You Actually Have): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Feeling like your once-reliable planner just can’t keep up with your real life anymore?Whether it’s a new job, a second kid, or just life getting more complicated, many professional women hit a wall where their old systems break down. In...
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Episode 150
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33:06