
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
167 episodes
#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

#149| The Math of Overwhelm: Why You Feel Behind (Even When You’re Working Hard): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Are you constantly ending your week wondering why you still didn’t get everything done—even though you were “busy” the entire time?If you're a working woman juggling clients, kids, and an endless to-do list, there's a good chanc...
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7:58

#148| Beat Summer Overwhelm with Intentional Time Management - Here's How: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Are you craving a slower, more intentional summer — but find yourself buried in chaos the moment June hits?Most of us imagine summer as a season of rest, but without a clear plan, our calendars fill up with obligations before we even rea...
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Episode 148
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12:20

#147| Why Trying to "Have It All" Might Be Holding You Back From Real Purpose & Creating Overwhelm: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you ever look at your life—career, house, kids, partner—and wonder, why doesn’t this feel as good as it should?In this episode, let's explores the quiet epidemic among high-achieving women: reaching every life milestone only ...
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Episode 147
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5:40

#146| Why Starting Over in Midlife Is a Myth—And What You Should Do Instead to Beat Overwhelm: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Have you ever looked around at your "successful" life and wondered, is this really it?In this episode, career and life transitions coach Kavita Ahuja shares the eye-opening truth that reinvention in midlife isn’t about throwing ...
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Episode 146
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20:37

#145| 4 Signs You’re Stuck in People Pleasing Mode & How To Shift Into Self-Respect Fast To Reduce Overwhelm: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you find yourself saying “yes” when you really want to say “no”—even if it’s 9:30 pm and you're in bed?If you're constantly putting others first, feeling guilty when you set boundaries, or terrified of disappointing people, this episo...
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Episode 145
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8:41

#144| The Maycember Effect: Why You’re Overwhelmed and How to Solve It Without Guilt: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Are you drowning in May's chaos, juggling field trips, finals, and forgotten teacher gifts — all while trying to keep up at work and maintain relationships and get some sleep?This episode is your calm in the storm. May often feels like a...
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Episode 144
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8:56

#143| Why You NEED to Practice Self-Care and Self-Compassion to Beat Overwhelm and Increase Productivity: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you feel like you're constantly taking care of everything except yourself?In this episode, Michelle walks you through a powerful 21-point self-care inventory used in her group coaching program. You’ll discover how most overwh...
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9:06

#142| Go From Skeptical & Stuck in Overwhelm to Manifesting Your Dream Life: Here's How!: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Are you feeling stuck in your life, even after trying therapy, medication, and every solution under the sun?In this inspiring episode, Michelle chats with group coaching client Jessie—a once-skeptical working woman who was buried in over...
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31:24

#141| What The Good Life Group Coaching Really Is — and Why It’s a Game-Changer for Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Are you doing all the things and still feeling like you're barely holding it together?If you’re overwhelmed, overcommitted, and secretly wondering why life feels so hard when you’re “doing everything right,” you’re not alone.&nb...
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9:32

#140| Stop Letting People Pleasing Control Your Priorities - Here's How: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Have you ever said “yes” when everything inside you was screaming “no”—and then instantly regretted it?This episode dives into a relatable, gut-wrenching moment for any working parent or people pleaser: when honoring your boundaries and ...
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Episode 140
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9:48

#139| Why Organization is the Key to Productivity (Even if You Think You’re Not Good at It!): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Do you ever feel like you're drowning in clutter or wasting time hunting for files you know you saved somewhere? If you’re a working woman constantly juggling life, business, and family while feeling buried under chaos—this...
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Episode 139
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25:52

#138| 3 Ways To Stay Productive AND Take Care of You: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Have you ever felt guilty for taking a break — even when you know you're running on empty?In today’s fast-paced world, many of us try to power through work without stopping, but this episode shows how taking intentional "me time" through...
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Episode 138
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10:56

#137| How to Manage Morning Anxiety, Balance Parenting and Work - Your Questions Answered (Part 2): Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
If you’ve ever woken up overwhelmed by anxious thoughts, struggled with confronting your teenager, or felt like you're balancing life on a tightrope, this special two-year anniversary episode will feel like a deep breath of fresh air. Hear list...
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Episode 137
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22:43

#136| What I’d Erase from Every Woman’s Brain (And Other Big Truths) - Your Questions Answered: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Ever wondered what truly goes on behind the mic of your favorite podcast week after week? If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to do it all or questioned if you're doing enough, this candid two-year anniversary Q&A e...
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Episode 136
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20:50
