From Pissed Off to Poised- A Podcast for Busy Women Professionals

Over the course of this podcast, we’ve peeled back the layers of anger, overwhelm, perfectionism, and the constant pressure to “do it all.” We’ve unpacked how those patterns—while exhausting—aren’t personal flaws. They’re learned responses rooted in our past. And when we slow down enough to look at them with curiosity instead of judgment, they can become powerful guides. Throughout these episodes,...

We all want real connection—the kind that goes beyond small talk and surface-level check-ins. I’m talking about those soul-nourishing friendships where you feel safe to let your guard down, to be seen and accepted just as you are. But if you're anything like me, maybe you've noticed that building and keeping those kinds of friendships gets harder as we get older. Life moves fast. We’re j...

Imagine if a simple shift in your mindset could change how you approach deadlines, projects, and even the way you think about rest. Today, we’re unpacking a concept called ProActivation, which will help you do just that. ProActivation is the opposite of procrastination. This idea has become a cornerstone of my life because I’ve discovered its power in tackling not just work-related tasks, but also...

In this episode, we’re diving into something that hits all of us from time to time—overwhelm. For me, even after years of mindset work, I still catch myself in that mental whirlwind: the looping thoughts, the endless mental to-do list, the freeze that comes from not knowing what to tackle first. Sound familiar? Here’s the truth: overwhelm usually isn’t about how much is on your plate. It’s about h...

In this episode, we’re diving into a question I hear all the time from high-achieving women: Am I just being lazy… or am I actually giving myself permission to rest? They can look the same on the surface, but they’re not. Laziness is avoidance—it keeps you stuck. Rest is intentional. It’s what allows you to show up clear, grounded, and ready to lead. But let’s be real—most of us struggle with this...

I'm so grateful to have one of my incredible clients, Dr. Nicci Preston, joining me on the show today. Nicci is a powerhouse—she’s an emergency medicine physician and a mom of two—and in this episode, she opens up about what her life looked like before coaching and the powerful shifts she’s made since. When we first started working together, Nicci was doing what so many high-achieving women d...

Last week in Part 1, I shared the first—and honestly, the most important—strategy for living with intention: making time for you . If you haven’t listened to that one yet, hit pause and go back. It sets the foundation for everything else we're diving into today. Most of us know what it’s like to live on autopilot—always doing, barely pausing, and not really feeling connected to how we're...

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...

One of the biggest struggles with time optimization? Keeping work from taking over your life. We tell ourselves we have to sacrifice time with family, rest, or that dream vacation just to keep up. And even when we do take a break, our minds stay stuck on work and the never-ending to-do list. Sound familiar? That’s why I’m so excited to have my dear friend and fellow physician, Dr. Sarah Smith , on...

Last week, I introduced the Thursday Time Out (TTO) process—a dedicated time to plan your weekly calendar so your days feel easier and more organized. Today, we’re taking it up a notch by fine-tuning the system so it works even better for you. First off, take a moment to celebrate—you made it through week one! That’s huge. Committing to this process is the first (and honestly, the hardest) step. H...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly playing catch-up, your brain is juggling too many tabs, or you’re just plain overwhelmed by everything on your plate, this episode is for you. Today, I’m sharing one of my absolute favorite time optimization tools—the Thursday Time Out Process. This isn’t just another way to organize your week; it’s the foundation for working smarter, not harder, so you c...

We’ve talked about turning your to-do list into a structured, manageable plan—but what about choosing the right calendar and actually making it work for you? Today, I’m joined by Erin Auer to break down the tech side of time optimization. When I first met Erin, she blew my mind with how clearly she could articulate the challenges of scheduling and organization—challenges I knew I had but never qui...

This week, we’re tackling the next key step in mastering time optimization—and it’s a game-changer. If your brain feels like a browser with too many tabs open, you’re not alone. That’s where the ultimate to-do list brain dump comes in. Even after refining my weekly calendaring system, I kept finding myself carrying around mental clutter—those little tasks I thought I’d remember but were quietly dr...

Today, I’m joined by my bestie from residency and fellow coach, Dr. Melissa Parsons—the one who first introduced me to coaching. And let me tell you, at the time, I thought she’d lost her mind. But as we all know now, she was onto something that completely changed both our lives. Melissa and I had a common struggle before coaching: the urge to control everything —especially the people we love. Lik...

In this episode, we’re breaking down some game-changing concepts for optimizing your time: constraint, planning, resistance, and letting go of perfectionism. When you start applying these, you shift from feeling overwhelmed to feeling in control—inviting more calm into your life instead of stress. If you’re someone who constantly takes on too much (because let’s be real, high-achievers and moms te...

When I first started doing this work, one of my biggest aha moments was realizing just how much my anger was tied to the way I managed my time. Every time I felt like I was running up against the clock, irritation and resentment weren’t far behind. Sound familiar? When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to slip into reaction mode—just putting out fires and barely keeping up. That’s why I’m shiftin...

This episode marks a big moment—it’s our last deep dive into the topic of anger before we shift into time management and intentional living. We’ve spent this journey together exploring tools, insights, and strategies to help you move from feeling reactive to being calm, collected, and fully in control. So, in today’s episode we bring it home by exploring two powerful tools for stepping out of ange...

I’m so thrilled to welcome Dr. Rashmi Schramm to the podcast today! Dr. Schramm is an incredible meditation teacher who has deeply influenced the way I understand and use meditation to navigate strong emotions like frustration and overwhelm. Meditation is more than just a mindfulness buzzword—it’s a powerful, formal practice that teaches us to be fully present without judgment. When we pause to no...

Encountering difficult individuals is an inevitable part of life. Whether it’s a demanding supervisor, a colleague who tests your patience, or an opinionated neighbor, these interactions can have a significant impact on your energy and emotional well-being if not managed effectively. This episode focuses on equipping you with the tools and strategies needed to navigate these challenging moments wi...

In today’s episode, I’m joined by two very special guests who are dear to my heart: my kids, Sarina and Nikhil. They’re here to share their perspective on what it was like when my husband and I were at the breaking point with our emotions—and how we’ve grown into a family that genuinely loves spending time together. From the outside, it looked like we had it all: a close-knit family, supportive fr...

Today, we’re diving into something every parent can relate to: managing those waves of anger and frustration in our interactions with our kids. Let’s be real—those moments are hard . But when we pause to look inward, we often realize that the most important work in parenting isn’t about fixing our kids—it’s about working on ourselves . In this episode, I’m sharing five practical, heart-centered st...

Last week, I shared practical strategies to deepen the connection with your life partner.  We looked at how the need to be right has a cost in your relationship, and I shared the practice of changing your interactions with your partner by visualizing the unconditional love you have for them. Today, I’m thrilled to have my husband, Dr. Michael DePalma, join me for an honest and inspiring conversati...

Doing the work to change your anger responses isn’t just powerful—it’s transformative. It creates a ripple effect that touches every corner of your life, including your most important relationships. For me, one of the biggest shifts happened in my marriage. I used to carry reactionary tendencies and misdirected frustrations into my relationship, creating unnecessary tension. But as I worked on mys...

Transforming your relationship with anger starts with two powerful practices: self-compassion and vulnerability. In this episode of From Pissed Off to Poised , I dive deep into these essentials and explore how compassion and vulnerability work hand-in-hand to create real, lasting change in your life. When we’re compassionate with ourselves, we create the foundation for vulnerability—the openness t...

As I’ve shared in previous episodes, when your threat detection system is activated, it’s natural to default to reacting in anger or frustration. But I’ve also talked about how our human brains, thanks to neuroplasticity, have the ability to change those automatic reactions. In this episode, I’ll guide you through the process of shifting from reaction to response, helping you build the mental musc...