Overwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing

Have you ever wondered why you’re exhausted even when you’re doing everything “right”? In this episode of Overwhelmed Working Woman, Michelle talks about Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski. If you’re an overwhelmed working woman who’s constantly busy, people-pleasing, and holding it all together while feeling emotionally drained, this episode brea...

Does budgeting feel stressful, restrictive, or like something you should be doing—but secretly avoid? If you make good money but still feel confused about where it’s all going, you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode, Michelle sits down with the Budget Besties to unpack why budgeting feels overwhelming for so many working women—and how to replace chaos with a calm, automated system that a...

What if the reason you feel stuck, stressed, or overwhelmed has less to do with your circumstances—and more to do with what your brain is trained to notice? If you’re skeptical of manifesting or feel like vision boards and positive thinking don’t fit into your real, busy life, this episode offers a refreshing and practical perspective. You’ll learn how your brain’s built-in filtering system shapes...

Have you ever started the year determined to change everything — only to feel overwhelmed before January is even over? If you’re a driven, capable working woman who feels pressure to do more, try harder, and improve every area of your life at once, this episode will help you understand why that approach backfires — and what actually creates calm, sustainable change. In this episode, you’ll learn:...

What if the reason last year didn’t go the way you hoped isn’t because you failed — but because no one ever taught you how to evaluate it properly? As a working woman, you’re juggling career, family, relationships, health, and endless expectations — and when a year doesn’t feel great, it’s easy to default to self-criticism. In this episode, Michelle shares a real, vulnerable look at her own year a...

What if you didn’t need to totally reinvent yourself this year to finally feel calm, focused, and in control? If you’re an overwhelmed working woman who feels pressure every January to fix everything at once, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. Instead of chasing unrealistic resolutions, Michelle invites you to a grounded, intentional way to plan your year—one that builds on what’s...

Do you ever hit big goals—but still feel like you’re failing? In this episode of Overwhelmed Working Woman , Michelle talks about The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. If you’re ambitious, growth-minded, and constantly pushing for more, this episode explains why success can feel so unsatisfying—and how a simple mindset shift can completely change the way you experience progr...

Have you ever collapsed into bed at the end of the day wondering why you’re so exhausted—before the holidays even arrive? If the holidays feel overwhelming, it’s not because you’re doing something wrong—it’s because you’re carrying an enormous amount of invisible work. From tracking gifts and budgets to coordinating schedules and making everything feel “magical,” this episode speaks directly to th...

Are you actually struggling with time management—or is perfectionism quietly keeping you stuck and overwhelmed? If you constantly feel busy but still struggle to finish things, second-guess your work, or delay putting yourself out there, this episode will help you understand why. Perfectionism often disguises itself as productivity, planning, or “high standards,” but underneath it is fear that kee...

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you’re either completely frozen—or running at full speed with no relief in sight? If you’re juggling work, family, and responsibilities that never seem to end, this episode will feel uncomfortably familiar. My former client, Jenny Connors, is busy — she's a nonprofit founder, foster parent, and artist — and her life felt like total chaos until coaching h...

Are you exhausted from trying to keep up with a life that looks good on the outside but feels overwhelming on the inside? So many women silently battle the pressure to achieve, overperform, and stay constantly available—yet still wonder why they feel disconnected, frantic, or numb. This episode unpacks the powerful lessons from Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist and shows how slowing down can...

Feeling that holiday pressure building already—and wishing you could actually enjoy the season instead of just surviving it? If December always leaves you overwhelmed, overstretched, or quietly resentful, this episode breaks down exactly why the holidays feel so heavy—and how a few simple shifts can finally bring you the peace, calm, and breathing room you've been craving. In this episode, yo...

Is your workspace quietly adding to your overwhelm without you even realizing it? In a world where we work from dining tables, couches, bedrooms, or crowded offices, the lack of boundaries around where and how we work has become a major—and often overlooked—source of stress. This episode helps you understand why your environment may be working against you and how a few simple questions can dramati...

Are you constantly pushing for perfection, yet feeling paralyzed, overwhelmed, or unable to access your creativity when it matters most? In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Mary Poffenroth as we explore why high performers—especially those raised to be “happy,” “successful,” and never difficult—often misinterpret fear, suppress emotions, and unknowingly shut down the very part of the brain r...

Are your holiday expectations secretly setting you up for stress, disappointment, and emotional overload? If you’ve ever walked into Thanksgiving hoping for perfect behavior, perfect food, and perfectly peaceful family interactions—only to end the day exhausted—you’re not alone. This episode shows you how unrealistic expectations quietly amplify stress and how a simple mindset shift can make your...

Do you ever get to the end of a month and wonder why you’re still overwhelmed even though you’re working so hard toward your goals? This episode reveals the simple monthly review practice that helps overwhelmed working women stay aligned, make consistent progress, and avoid the cycle of overplanning, burnout, and forgotten goals—especially heading into the busiest month of the year. In this episod...

Welcome back to Book Club! Are you living a life that looks “perfect” on paper but secretly feels misaligned, heavy, or strangely empty? In this episode, Michelle discussed Finding Your Own North Star by Martha Beck. The book breaks down why high-achieving working women often feel overwhelmed even when everything looks successful from the outside—and how that inner discomfort is actually a powerfu...

Are you exhausted from trying to “do it all” and wondering why life still feels chaotic no matter how hard you work? In this episode, you’ll hear how my former client Amanda, a full-time realtor, mom of two, and former perfectionist, realized she didn’t need more hours, better organization, or 4 a.m. wake-ups—she just needed a new way to think about her time, boundaries, and emotional management....

Do your mornings leave you feeling frazzled before the day even begins? You’re not alone—most working women start their days already behind. In this episode, Michelle breaks down the hidden habits that make mornings chaotic—from reaching for your phone too soon to making dozens of tiny decisions before 8 A.M. She shows you how a few small shifts can completely transform how your day begins, withou...

What would happen if you suddenly had to manage all your finances alone tomorrow — would you be ready? In this powerful conversation, financial expert and author Steph Wagner opens up about losing her financial autonomy after leaving her high-powered finance career to raise her family — and how she had to rebuild her confidence, her career, and her wealth from scratch after an unexpected divorce....

Are you constantly doing more but still feeling like it’s never enough? What if the real reason for your overwhelm isn’t your workload—but an unanswered internal need? In this episode of Overwhelmed Working Woman , Michelle introduces The Seven Primal Questions by Mike Foster—a powerful framework that uncovers the core emotional question driving your stress. Whether you’re asking yourself “Am I lo...

Do you ever find yourself instantly frustrated or hurt by someone else’s behavior—at work, at home, or even over text? In this episode, Michelle breaks down the life-changing mindset of using the Most Generous Interpretation —a way to separate someone’s behavior from who they are, so you can stop spiraling into stress and take back control of your emotions. In this episode, you will: Learn how to...

Do you feel a wave of guilt every time you say “no”? What if the real reason you’re overwhelmed isn’t your schedule—but your inability to protect your energy? When you listen, you’ll discover how your upbringing, cultural expectations, and fear of disappointing others may be quietly draining your time and peace—and how to finally stop it. In this episode, you will: Learn three distinct types of “n...

Do you catch yourself saying yes when every part of you wants to say no —just to avoid disappointing someone? If you’re constantly drained, resentful, or overwhelmed because you’re always putting others first, this episode is your permission slip to stop. Michelle Gauthier breaks down why people pleasing isn’t kindness—it’s self-betrayal , and how three simple mindset shifts can help you say no wi...

Do you ever catch yourself saying things like “I should have this figured out by now” or “I’m just terrible at this”? What if those thoughts are the real reason you’re feeling so drained and overwhelmed? In this episode, Michelle reveals how negative self-talk quietly magnifies stress for working women and keeps them trapped in a cycle of exhaustion and guilt. You’ll discover what self-compassion...