Over This Should

Send us Fan Mail What if you’re not bad at boundaries, business, rest, or decision-making? What if you’ve just spent years trying to succeed inside systems that were never built for your actual energy? In this episode of Over This Should , Pamela sits down with Sarah Larsen, a Business Frequency Architect who blends Human Design, energetic strategy, Reiki, and real-world business systems to help e...

Send us Fan Mail Halfway through the year can feel like an uninvited performance review. Suddenly, there is pressure to account for every goal, habit, dollar, decision, and unfinished to-do list. And for high-performing women who already carry a lot, a “mid-year reset” can become just one more place to feel behind. Not today. In this solo episode, Pamela shares a gentler, more honest way to reset...

Send us Fan Mail Why is it so hard to say what you mean, hit publish, set a boundary, or take up space in the room, even when you are deeply capable? In this episode of Over This Should , Pamela Meadows talks with visibility and leadership expansion coach Caroline Brown about what sits underneath people-pleasing, perfectionism, over-explaining, and the fear of being seen. Caroline shares how women...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you pour your time, money, and heart into something, and nobody says yes? In this deeply personal episode, Pamela shares what happened when her RESET program launched to beautiful feedback but zero enrollments, all during the same week her daughter graduated from high school. This is a conversation about disappointment, fear, and the stories we tell ourselves whe...

Send us Fan Mail What if the reason you can’t rest has nothing to do with your to-do list? In this episode of Over This Should , Pamela Meadows takes on the question that hits like a stomach punch and a heart check: Who am I when I’m not being useful to everyone else? Through a very real story about lasting only about 90 seconds on the couch before her nervous system staged a tiny corporate takeov...

Send us Fan Mail In April, a poll claiming 47% of young women would rather be a "tradwife" than a "girlboss" got held up on national TV as proof the career woman is over. The internet promptly turned women into opposing teams. Almost nobody stopped to ask the only question that matters: who handed us this menu, and why does our whole identity have to fit on it? Girlboss or trad...

Send us Fan Mail That moment when you pull into the driveway, turn the car off, and just sit there? You’re not crying. You’re not falling apart. You’re not even sure what you’re feeling. You just know something about the life you’ve built doesn’t feel like it fits the way it used to. In this episode of Over This Should , Pamela Meadows explores the identity crisis nobody warns ambitious women abou...

Send us Fan Mail The reliable one is tired. She remembers the appointments, tracks the deadlines, manages the emotional temperature of the room, and somehow knows when the upstairs bathroom needs more toilet paper. She is capable, trusted, praised, and quietly exhausted. In this episode of Over This Should , Pamela Meadows unpacks the hidden cost of being the dependable one everyone counts on. Fro...

Send us Fan Mail There are moments in life where your brain becomes fully convinced your career is over. Not because you failed. Not because you weren’t prepared. But because you had one deeply human moment in front of other people. In this episode of Over This Should, Pamela shares the hilarious and horrifying story of accidentally pulling a tampon out of her work bag during a leadership meeting…...

Send us Fan Mail How many times have you said “yes” before you even checked your calendar… your energy… or your actual desire to do the thing? In this episode of Over This Should, Pamela dives into the hidden conditioning behind people-pleasing, overcommitting, and being “the reliable one.” From the nervous-system response that makes women automatically say yes, to the research showing most people...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever looked around a room and thought: “Everyone here knows what they’re doing… except me.” Even though you’re qualified.  Even though you’ve earned your seat.  Even though people trust your leadership. That quiet voice saying “they’re going to find out” has a name: imposter syndrome . And if you’ve felt it, you are far from alone. Research suggests up to 70% of high-achi...

Send us Fan Mail There is a moment most high-achieving women can’t name. It doesn’t look dramatic.  It doesn’t look reckless.  It looks responsible. In this episode, Pamela explores the subtle, invisible pattern that quietly erodes confidence, fuels resentment, and leaves capable women feeling exhausted while still appearing wildly competent. We’re talking about self-abandonment. Not quitting your...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Pamela Meadows discusses her personal experiences with sexual assault, the impact of societal narratives on victims, and the importance of empowering survivors. She addresses current media coverage, systemic issues in the justice system, and the pervasive culture of victim blaming. The conversation highlights the importance of accountability, support for survivors...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, I'm getting real about something I've been wrestling with: how do you raise your voice for what’s right without alienating the people you want to reach? This episode is not a perfectly polished TED Talk. It's messy. It's real. It’s the tug-of-war between anger and hope. Between truth and fear. And if you’ve ever felt like your passion m...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s powerful solo episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the invisible forces shaping our world—and not in a good way. Inspired by the bestselling book Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez (plus a whole lot of mind-blowing research), we’re talking about the gender data gap and how it creates real-life consequences for women—from car crashes to medical misdiagnoses t...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt the sting of being called “too much,” “too confident,” or “too ambitious”? Sis, you’re not imagining it—that’s Tall Poppy Syndrome at work, and this episode is here to slice it at the root. In this episode of Over This Should , we’re diving into why women are often criticized for their success—and how we can fight back with fierce self-awareness, mindset shifts,...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a high-achieving corporate executive trades spreadsheets and deadlines for breathwork and deep healing? In this transformative episode, Meghan Gifford opens up about her bold pivot from corporate success to becoming a breathwork facilitator and transformation coach. Meghan gets real about the burnout that led to her breakthrough—and how she found herself not in a...

Send us Fan Mail Confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build . In this powerful episode of Over This Should , Pamela Meadows dives deep into what it really means to show up like a leader, even on the days you feel anything but confident. You’ll learn how to shift your mindset, take up space, and use science-backed strategies (like the Batman Effect ) to own your power in a...

Send us Fan Mail In this empowering episode of the Over This Should podcast, host Pamela Meadows sits down with Barb Scala , a seasoned transition coach for women who helps ambitious women navigate life and career changes with purpose and power. If you’re feeling stuck in your career, questioning your next chapter, or struggling to reclaim your voice, this conversation is your wake-up call. Pamela...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why some leaders command trust, inspire action, and handle tough situations like pros—while others crash and burn in real time ( looking at you, awkward leadership moments on global display )? The answer is Emotional Intelligence (EQ) . In this episode, we’re diving deep into why EQ is the #1 leadership superpower —and what happens when leaders don’t have it ( spoiler:...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Over This Should , Pamela Meadows sits down with Trish Gent , an integrative life coach who transitioned from a career in nursing to helping individuals reclaim their emotional well-being. Trish unpacks the critical differences between stress and anxiety , the hidden dangers of perfectionism , and how Kundalini yoga can be a game-changer in managing anxiety. She...

Send us Fan Mail Working harder isn’t the answer—working smarter is. In this episode, we’re breaking down the three-step strategy to level up your career and business—without burnout, waiting for a promotion, or working yourself into the ground. You’ll learn how to get visible strategically, negotiate like a boss, and start leading NOW (even before you have the title). Plus, we’re throwing in some...

Send us Fan Mail Do you feel like setting boundaries makes you a bad mom, bad partner, or bad employee ? Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. In this episode, we’re busting the biggest boundary myths that keep working moms stuck in a cycle of exhaustion and guilt. You’ll learn how to say no without over-explaining, why guilt is actually a good sign (yep, really), and how to create strong, guilt-free boundar...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Maria Sophocles discusses the complexities of women's health, focusing on the 'bedroom gap' that highlights the differences in sexual desire and expectations between men and women, particularly during midlife. She emphasizes the importance of communication, understanding hormonal changes, and creating intimacy. Dr. Sophocles also explores innova...

Send us Fan Mail In this motivational episode, Pamela Meadows discusses the importance of embracing failure and the human experience of falling off track with personal goals. She shares her struggles with maintaining an exercise routine and the inner critic that often accompanies setbacks. The conversation explores the reasons behind abandoning goals, the significance of reframing failure as a lea...