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.”
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#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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#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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#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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#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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#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
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#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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#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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#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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#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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#183| Why Women Struggle With Money — Plus How to Ditch Financial Overwhelm and Increase Your Net Worth: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you ever feel like no matter how much you earn, there’s never enough money — or that guilt and people-pleasing are keeping you from building real wealth?In this episode, financial expert and TEDx speaker Hilary Hendershott sh...
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Episode 183
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#182| Declutter Challenge Day 5: Celebrate & Reset: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Have you ever wondered why your decluttering efforts don’t seem to stick, leaving you right back where you started?This episode wraps up our 5-day declutter challenge by shifting the focus from “doing” to “celebrating.” Instead of poweri...
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Episode 182
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#181| Declutter Challenge Day 4: Calendar Clean Up: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Does your calendar feel heavier than your closet—packed with things you don’t actually want to do?So many working women are stuck in endless commitments, from unnecessary meetings to social obligations that drain energy. In this episode,...
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Episode 181
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12:04
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#180| Declutter Challenge Day 3: Digital Declutter: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Is your phone, inbox, or computer silently adding stress to your day?Digital clutter is the invisible mess most working women overlook—but it’s stealing focus, energy, and calm every single time you open your devices. Imagine the relief ...
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Episode 180
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#179| Declutter Challenge Day 2: One Small Space: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Does your office, car, or even bathroom make you feel heavy and drained every time you walk in?Clutter isn’t just about stuff—it’s about the weight it puts on your energy and focus. For Day 2 of the Declutter Challenge, Michelle guides y...
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Episode 179
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10:47
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#178| Declutter Challenge Day 1: Setting Intentions & Micro-Decluttering: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Does clutter feel like it’s not just in your home, but also in your mind, calendar, and inbox?If you’re an overwhelmed working woman, clutter may be stealing more than just physical space—it’s quietly draining your energy, time, and sens...
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Episode 178
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9:26
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#177| 3 Signs You’re Stuck in Outdated Habits & How to Release Them for a Calmer Mind and More Productivity: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you ever feel like you’re running on outdated mental software—stuck in habits that don’t serve you anymore?In this episode, Michelle unpacks how old routines like over-checking your phone, saying “yes” too quickly, or clinging to outd...
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Episode 177
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#176| The Real Reason You Can’t Stay Focused (And How to Say No to What Derails You for More Productivity): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you ever feel like you just can’t focus no matter how hard you try — like your brain is stuck in constant emergency mode?If your calendar is overflowing, your to-do list never shrinks, and distractions pull you in a hundred directions...
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Episode 176
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#175| How To Spot and Defuse Invisible Triggers Before They Hijack Your Day and Create Overwhelm: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you ever feel like one small thing—like an overflowing trash can or a partner leaving laundry next to the basket—can ruin your entire day?You’re not alone. For busy working women, little annoyances can feel huge because of the meaning...
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Episode 175
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#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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#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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#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
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#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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#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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#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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#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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