It's Your Time

Whenever I discuss work-life balance I always clarify - balance that works for you. I don't believe there is such a thing as true work-life balance - in the sense of 50-50 every day and kumbaya But I DO BELIEVE you can ABSOLUTELY IMPROVE your work-life integration. I know because I did it. Meaning - you can TOTALLY excel in your career - without the stress and overwhelm - AND do more of what YOU W...

How you start your morning sets the tone for your entire day. In this episode, Michelle shares her personal morning routine, how it has evolved, and the resources that have helped her build habits that stick. From Mel Robbins' 5-Second Rule to The Miracle Morning , you'll learn practical tools for energy, focus, and consistency. Whether you want to create calm, increase productivity, or just feel...

Last week we discussed setting our goals and ways to keep them. This week I want to talk to you about the responsibility you hold in creating those goals. It can be very easy to look at a difficult situation and think about how other people are to blame. But I want to show you why it can be helpful for you to take responsibility for a situation, and how to do it. Topics in this episode When you're...

This is that time of year when everyone is talking about a fresh start and their goals for the new year. And while you can get a fresh start every single day, this is the time of year to really think about your goals and how you are going to take steps to achieve them. I want to help you work through your goals, why they are important to you, and how, with some intention and reflection, you can ma...

I want to share with you some of the lessons I learned in 2019. I am doing this work along with you every single day, and I want to look back and reflect on what I learned so that I can continue to guide you. You get to take what you want from this year and you get to leave what you don't want, in the past. You do not have to bring it to you. Leave what is not useful. Take what fuels you to make 2...

What is the upper limit problem that is holding you back and keeping you from the next level? This is something I read about when I recently re-read The Big Leap, by Gay Hendricks. In his book, Gay details the things that often hold us back and how to confront them so that we can reach our zone of genius. Topics in this episode Defining the inner thermostat level  Why we self-sabotage The four zon...

Since I talked about perfectionism last week, I thought this would be a good time to discuss enough-ism, especially during the holidays when we're trying to do it all. How often do you say that you, or something you've done, isn't enough? I want to show you how those thoughts aren't serving you. They are keeping you from making the most of your time and creating true connections with those around...

I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving. I was spending time with my nieces over the weekend and I remembered how important it used to be that every moment with them was planned and scheduled. Now, it is so different and so much more fun because I'm not worried about sticking to the perfect schedule.  I see this idea of perfectionism, and it is so pervasive, especially with the clients I work with....

We love Thanksgiving at our house, and it might actually be my favorite holiday. This time of year always focuses on being grateful. In this week's episode, I want to talk to you about the feeling of gratitude, and how and why you should carry it into everyday life. I hope you and your family have an amazing Thanksgiving and that you have a wonderful weekend. Let's circle back next week, but for n...

I want to look at this episode as a buffet of ideas for you and how to alleviate some of the stress and overwhelm as you get ready over the next couple of days. You might think of Thanksgiving as all the chaos and family time, which likely doesn't feel great. Maybe this is a difficult time for you if you are trying to stick with certain food and drink goals. I want to help you by sharing ways in w...

On a drive to New Jersey, Michelle had an a-ha moment she couldn't wait to share. Have you ever noticed how often we say, "the problem is…"? The truth is, problems aren't really problems—they're just circumstances we label as such. And that label is what keeps us stuck. In this episode, you'll learn how to shift your thinking so you can move from problem-focused to solution-oriented. Here's what w...

This weekend I decided to do an hour of restorative yoga based on the encouragement from my coach, and it reminded me that it is possible to slow down in order to speed up. It also made me think about the power of choosing and that everything in your life is a choice, even if it doesn't feel like it. It is so important to know that everything is up to you. And when you know you have a choice, you...

I am getting ready for another bit of travel. This time, I'll be thinking of you! I'm heading to a retreat with my coach. We'll be doing a deep dive into the business and planning for next year. While I'm planning, I want to think about how I can help you and what it is you need. If you're thinking about next year, what does that look like for you? Send me a message on social media and let me know...

Welcome to episode 52, the one year anniversary of this podcast. In this episode, I look back at where we started. I also share my "why" for creating this show, which was to create a ripple effect on the world and people's lives. This podcast was originally created to help people drink less, but after working with clients more and more, I realized that it was a by-product of people needing more ba...

Do you ever catch yourself thinking, "I'd feel better if they just did things differently"? That's the manual at work—the unwritten rulebook we expect others to follow. In this episode, Michelle explains how relying on someone else's actions for your happiness keeps you stuck. You'll learn why common sense isn't always common, how to let go of expectations, and what to focus on instead. If you wan...

I was recently presenting about designing balance in your life, and I was talking with some amazing women about how time is truly a mental construct. October has the same number of days as many other months in the year and we all have the same 24 hours in a day. Why does it feel like some people get more done than others? It's how we think about it.  Every 10 episodes I like to share a mentor or b...

What if the secret to the universe was a simple mindset tool? In this episode, Michelle introduces the Self-Coaching Model—a framework that shows how your thoughts create your results. You'll learn why blind spots keep you stuck, why feelings matter more than you think, and how to use the CTFAR model (Circumstance, Thoughts, Feelings, Actions, Results) to shift your perspective in real time. Wheth...

I was recently interviewed by Ralph Brogden of Rebelpreneur Radio, and I am excited to share that with you. I talk with him about my career, and that I was in the sales and corporate world for over 20 years. I got to a point where my job controlled my life, and I was living every day with anxiety and overwhelm. Then I heard the "Lifecoach School Podcast" and it piqued my interest and I decided to...

I am all in on living your best life, which means a life without buffering. I'm not talking about what your computer does, although that is a good visual of what we're discussing. Buffering leads us to go around and around because our brain wants us to escape our lives. Buffering is all about the things we do to avoid a feeling, and to get a quick pleasure hit. I share with you how to recognize bu...

In today's episode, I'm discussing doing hard things. I've recently been dealing with some back pain, and a friend suggested I try restorative yoga. Let me tell you, it may have been some of the most challenging workouts I have ever done. I am always on the go, and these classes forced me to slow down, and in those moments, it was uncomfortable. But by doing hard and new things, that's where you g...

Are you treating fun like it's optional—or even a guilty pleasure? In this episode, Michelle shares why play isn't just "nice to have," it's essential for your health, happiness, and success. As George Bernard Shaw once said, "We don't stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing." Here's what you'll learn: Why fun provides balance and resilience in busy lives The surprisi...

Perfectionism might sound like a strength, but often it's what holds us back the most. In this episode, Michelle breaks down how the pursuit of "perfect" leads to procrastination, frustration, and missed opportunities. You'll learn why the opposite of perfection isn't failure—it's completion—and how to use the minimum baseline to move forward with confidence. If you've ever delayed a goal because...

In this episode of It's Your Time , Michelle invites you to join the "Self-Love Club"—a practice inspired by time spent with her nieces and a reminder that how you treat yourself impacts everything around you. Too often, high-achieving women fall into the cycle of self-loathing, criticism, and comparison. But what if the real secret to confidence, success, and meaningful relationships is unconditi...

Boundaries aren't about controlling others—they're about protecting your own energy. In this episode, Michelle shares how to set and enforce healthy boundaries that reduce stress and create stronger, more intimate relationships. You'll learn the two-step process of making a request and setting a consequence, how to recognize weak boundaries, and why avoiding them leads to frustration and burnout....

In today's episode, the topic we discuss is how to set priorities so you can design balance for your personal and professional life. Are you running around crazy today? I used to tell my coworkers it felt like I was Kramer from Seinfeld because I was always running around. I used to feel like this all the time, luckily I've discovered how to prevent this most days, and I want to share it with you....