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From Pissed Off to Poised- A Podcast for Busy Women Professionals
This podcast is designed to help overcommitted women, physicians, and
professionals move from being reactionary—often feeling anger and
resentment—to becoming more intentional and responsive. The goal is to
help you enjoy life while still getting everything that needs to be done,
done.
In this show, we’ll dive deep into how to shift from reacting to responding
when it comes to anger, while recognizing that the first step to making a change is building our awareness. I’ll also share practical tips on how to say "yes" only to what truly matters to you and create a calendaring system that works—one that honors your commitments to both yourself and others.
As a retired pediatrician, the co-founder of Virginia iSpine Physicians, and
a trauma informed certified mindset coach I have navigated multiple career transitions in life and am still evolving as I apply these concepts in other areas with grace and vulnerability. I want to share what I have learned over the years so that you can start to create more peace in your day to day life,
as you begin to shift from reaction to response.
From Pissed Off to Poised- A Podcast for Busy Women Professionals
Ep 31: Strategies For Intentional Living - Part 1
Many of us tell ourselves we don’t have time for the things we actually want to do. As high-achieving women, we’re busy—too busy—so we push what matters to the side, thinking we’ll get to it later. But here’s the thing: time is our most precious asset, and we have more control over it than we think.
In this two-part episode, we’re diving into intentional living—how to create a life that aligns with what you actually want, instead of just checking off a never-ending to-do list. Today, we’re focusing on awareness—where your time is really going and how to start making space for what truly matters. I’m giving you three powerful reflection questions to help you see what’s worth your time—and what’s not.
I have 10 strategies for intentional living, but we’re starting with just one: schedule your me-time first—and actually honor it. As badass women, we work hard, we play hard, and we need to rest hard, too. When we don’t, we deplete ourselves, and that burnout holds us back in ways we don’t even realize.
If you don’t already have rest built into your schedule, start with just this one step. There’s a reason we’re focusing on it first—it’s the foundation for everything else. Trying to overhaul your schedule overnight? That’s a fast track to frustration. But starting small—with something that actually feels doable—helps your brain see the change as manageable, which means you’ll actually stick with it.
So take this first step, build in time to rest, and start creating a life that works for you—not against you. You got this!
"Balance is not something you find, it's something you create." – Jana Kingsford
What You'll Learn:
- Stop getting stuck in the stories you tell yourself about time—these beliefs hold you back instead of moving you forward.
- Understand the concept of failing ahead of time—fear of change often keeps us from starting something new.
- Give yourself permission to take small steps—starting with something achievable helps rebuild trust in yourself.
- Prioritize rest by getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep before focusing on other self-care practices.
Featured:
- Learn about Arpita's next Circle of Six Small Group Coaching Cohort HERE.
- Learn more about Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma's programs with Thought Work, MD, including 1-to-1 coaching for individuals, group coaching cohorts for organizations, and her online self-study courses HERE.
- Transforming Your Anger From Reaction to Response Online Self Study Course with Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma.
