Your Priority Centered Life

Have you noticed how suddenly it feels more acceptable to say, “I don’t want to push anymore”? If you’ve ever felt guilty for resting or unsure what success is actually supposed to look like, this episode is for you. In this conversation, I unpack how hustle culture quietly teaches us to confuse exhaustion with worth, and why burnout isn’t a motivation problem but a nervous system and executive fu...

When was the last time you felt truly relaxed, not just “done with your to-do list,” but relaxed in your body? As we step into a new year, many of us feel the pressure to add more: new goals, new habits, new resolutions. But after a busy holiday season, that can feel like the last thing we need. In this episode, I’m inviting you to consider a different approach: instead of asking what you want to...

Somewhere along the way, the holidays turned into a performance review — one where success is measured by how many presents are under the tree, how magical everything looks, and how much you managed to pull off. And it’s exhausting. In this final episode of my three-part holiday series, we’re pressing pause on the pressure to do more and coming back to what actually makes the holidays meaningful f...

If you’ve ever created a calm, intentional holiday calendar… only to have it blown up by someone else’s expectations, this episode is for you. Maybe it’s the company party suddenly requiring gifts, cookies, and a casserole. Maybe it’s a family member insisting, “But this is how we always do it.” Or maybe it’s the pressure of being the reliable, high-achieving one who makes the holidays “magical.”...

If you’re already feeling that familiar December overwhelm creeping in, friend… this episode is for you. The calendar invites are rolling in, school events are multiplying, the gift list keeps getting longer, and somehow you’re supposed to create “holiday magic” while still living your regular life? No wonder your nervous system is screaming, “TOO MUCH.” In this first episode of my three-part holi...

Send us a text The holidays are here… which means your calendar is louder, your responsibilities are heavier, and everything feels more chaotic than usual. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down one of the simplest, most powerful tools you can use to bring the volume down inside your brain and body: Gratitude. Sounds fluffy, like something from a Hallmark channel special? Well, trust me, this episo...

Send us a text Have you ever had one of those moments where someone says something, and suddenly your entire life snaps into focus like, “Oh… THAT’S why I’m like this”? That’s exactly the kind of journey today’s guest, Julie Legg, brings to the table. Julie is a late-diagnosed, multi-passionate creative from rural New Zealand whose childhood education was a far cry from “traditional learning.” No...

Send us a text Accountability can change your life — but only if it’s done the right way. In this episode, I’m sharing what I learned from a year-long challenge that completely shifted the way I think about accountability — why it works, when it doesn’t, and how to build systems of support that keep you motivated without guilt or pressure. You’ll hear the story of my “work out every day for a year...

Send us a text If you’ve ever wondered, “Do I have ADHD, or am I just overwhelmed?” — you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down what really happens when bright, capable adults start questioning whether ADHD might be behind their constant forgetfulness, scattered focus, or feeling of “never quite keeping up.” We’ll talk about how ADHD actually shows up in adults, what other conditions ca...

Send us a text Have you ever looked around and thought, “Everyone else seems to have it together, so why do I feel like I’m barely holding it all together?”  If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m digging into what’s really going on when bright, responsible adults start feeling like their lives are slipping through their fingers. We’ll talk about the growing wave of execut...

Send us a text Welcome back to part three of our series on avoiding the dreaded post-work crash. Let me ask you, how often do you hit that wall around 3 or 4 p.m.? You’ve still got to wrap up the workday, maybe handle carpool or soccer practice, but your brain feels foggy and your body just wants to collapse on the couch. I know that feeling all too well. Back in the day, I used to tug at the hair...

Send us a text Feeling drained and foggy after work? You’re not alone. In part two of my series on avoiding the post-work crash, we’re digging into two of the most overlooked culprits behind your evening exhaustion: nutrition and hydration. No, this isn’t a lecture on kale smoothies or Pinterest-perfect Bento boxes (who has time for that?). We’ll talk about how to keep your blood sugar stable, wha...

Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed isn’t a personality trait—it’s a solvable problem. And on World Mental Health Day, what better time to talk about stress, worry, and how to reclaim your focus? My guest today is Dr. Gary Sprouse, known as the Less Stress Doc . Gary is a retired primary care physician, award-winning author of Highway to Your Happy Place: A Roadmap to Less Stress , and co-author of...

Send us a text Tired of collapsing on the couch after work with no energy left for your family or personal projects? In this episode of Your Priority Centered Life , psychologist and life coach Alise Murray kicks off a new Energy Series with simple movement strategies to prevent the evening crash. Discover why short bouts of activity boost energy, how “tiny habits” build momentum, and why movement...

Send us a text  Do you feel “busy all day” but barely scratch your to-do list? In this episode of Your Priority Centered Life , I share why digital task apps can quietly inflate your day and how to right-size your daily plan using a simple paper-first approach. We’ll unpack the “small freezer” analogy to show why your capacity is limited (and why that’s a good thing), how to schedule your non-nego...

Send us a text Ever sit down to tackle your Big Important Thing—only to have a “five-alarm emergency” land in your inbox? The truth is, most so-called emergencies are just poor planning wearing a siren. In this episode of Your Priority Centered Life , we’ll unpack how to spot the difference between real vs. pseudo-emergencies—and what to do when they come knocking.  In this episode, you’ll learn h...

Send us a text Why is “no” the hardest two-letter word to say? In this episode, Dr. Alise Murray unpacks why so many of us default to yes, often at the expense of our time, energy, and peace of mind. You’ll discover: The brain science behind why saying no feels like rejection How chronic yeses lead to burnout, resentment, and relationship strain The NADA framework (Notice, Acknowledge, Decline, Al...

Send us a text What if perimenopause isn’t a cliff you fall off but a season you can navigate—with data, support, and a lot more self-compassion? In today’s conversation, I sit down with Dr. Kelly (chiropractor, educator, and midlife women’s health advocate) to demystify what’s actually happening in our bodies, why symptoms get missed or mislabeled, and how to build the right team so you don’t whi...

Send us a text Delegation is more than getting tasks off your plate—it’s about building trust, developing skills, and creating space for both leaders and teams to thrive. In this episode of Your Priority Centered Life , Alise sits down with leadership coach and business owner Holly G to unpack the real meaning of delegation. Together, they explore why letting go is so difficult, how micromanagemen...

Send us a text From the moment we wake up to the moment we go to bed, life is filled with choices—what to wear, what to eat, how to respond, what to prioritize. With so many decisions piling up, it’s no wonder we feel exhausted and overwhelmed by the end of the day. This is decision fatigue, and it can leave us procrastinating, overthinking, or rushing into choices we later regret. In this episode...

Send us a text Ever feel like the clock is playing tricks on you? You start a task “for just a few minutes,” and suddenly hours have disappeared—or you’re racing the clock and still running late. You might be experiencing time blindness . In this episode of Your Priority Centered Life , we explore what time blindness is, why it happens, and how it can impact everything from meeting deadlines to sh...

Send us a text Memory isn’t just about remembering, it’s about how we pay attention, store, and retrieve information when we need it most. In this episode of Scattered to Savvy , we dive into how memory really works and share practical tools to make it stronger. You’ll learn how to: Improve attention by reducing distractions and boosting focus Use active processing techniques to store information...

Send us a text In this episode of Your Priority Centered Life , we kick off the Scattered to Savvy series by diving into the often-overlooked power of organization . Dr. Alise explores how cluttered spaces can lead to scattered minds—and how reclaiming control over your physical environment can help you show up more intentionally in every area of life. From understanding why things pile up in the...

Send us a text We’ve all heard that self-care is important—but what does it actually look like beyond bubble baths and treats? In this episode, Dr. Alise Murray breaks down what real self-care means by comparing it to the qualities of a healthy, caring relationship. You’ll learn how to deepen your connection with yourself through mindful check-ins, understanding, validation, and intentional follow...

Send us a text In this episode of our “Priorities” series, we dive into the transformative concept of flow states —those moments when you're so fully immersed in an activity that time seems to disappear and everything just clicks . We explore what defines a flow state, why it matters for your well-being, and how it connects to a life centered around your true priorities. You’ll learn how flow...