Danielle McGeough, PhD | Burnout Recovery Strategist

PLAN GOAL PLAN | Goals, Transformation for Women, Mindful Time Management, Balance, Working Moms

** Top 1.5% Globally Ranked Podcast **You know those people who everyone thinks have it all together? Usually, they’re ambitious but feel a constant tug inside that something is missing. If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place. Welcome to the Plan Goal Plan Podcast! I’m Danielle McGeough—professor, mom, planner addict, and recovering overachiever. I help high achievers develop balance so they can experience the fulfillment everyone thinks they already have. After years of hustle and grind, I accomplished a huge goal only to realize...I felt lost. I was tired of trying harder. I was...

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Danielle McGeough, PhD | Burnout Recovery Strategist

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Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Why Does Starting Feel So Heavy? Using Rituals to Begin Bold Goals | Ep. 277 20.01.2026

You're sitting at the edge of something you want. Maybe a new project, maybe a decision you've been circling for months. The calendar says it's time to begin. But your body hesitates. Not because you're unclear, but because starting feels heavier than it should. Y'all, that heaviness isn't a flaw. It's a threshold. And in this episode, I'm diving into why beginnings are actually identity moments (...

Why Do I Keep Procrastinating? Understanding the Emotional Side of Starting Goals | Ep. 276 13.01.2026

Starting is never just about the task. It's about the fear, the friction, and the stories we tell ourselves. And sometimes, it's about doing it together. In this conversation with my husband Ryan (Dr. Ryan McGeough), we get honest about what holds us back, what gets us moving, and what we've learned from books like Tiny Habits, Get It Done, and How to Begin that changed how we start. What we talk...

How Do I Start When Life Is Already Full? A Guide for Overwhelmed Goal-Setters | Ep. 275 06.01.2026

How do I begin? Where do I start? If you've been waiting for things to calm down or trying to earn permission to focus on yourself, this episode is for you. Beginning isn't about having clarity—it's about creating a container where clarity can emerge. What you'll learn: Why you don't need a perfect plan to begin (just a "starter plan") How to start something meaningful without quitting your entire...

Why You Need to Dream Bigger (And How Hope Actually Works) | Ep. 274 30.12.2025

When was the last time you really let yourself DREAM? Like, gave yourself full permission to get wild and audacious about your future? If you're like me, you might think you're a big dreamer—but you're actually thinking smaller than you're capable of.  In this solo episode, I'm getting nerdy about the relationship between dreaming big, hope, and your future self. And here's the surprising discover...

What Happens When You Stop Pushing and Start Feeling: Emotional Awareness as a Leadership Skill | Ep. 273 23.12.2025

Y'all, this conversation completely wrecked me in the best way. I sat down with Collin Jewett—someone whose orbit I desperately wanted to be in after just one 15-minute conversation—and we went DEEP.  Collin is the host of Superhuman Academy podcast, and he has this incredible gift: he sees beauty in people that others overlook. And not in a cheesy, motivational-poster kind of way. In a real, grou...

The 20-Minute Money Ritual That Stopped Our Money Fights | Ep. 272 18.12.2025

Y'all, I'm SO excited about this conversation! If you've ever fought with your partner about money, this episode is about to change your life. I'm joined by Joe Saul-Sehy, the hilarious co-host of Stacking Benjamins (named America's top personal finance podcast!), and he's sharing the simple 20-minute weekly money ritual that transformed his marriage—and stopped the money fights. Here's the truth:...

How to Plan Your 2026: Goals, Themes, and Fresh Starts | Ep. 271 16.12.2025

Ever wonder what happens AFTER someone sets their goals? Well, buckle up because I'm pulling back the curtain on how I'm planning 2026—the messy parts, the exciting parts, and everything in between! In this episode, I'm sharing my complete goal-setting process, from the journaling I started back in October (yes, October!) to how I'm turning big dreams into actual calendar blocks. You'll hear about...

Slowing Down with AI: Finding Meaning, Mindfulness, and Humanity in the Age of Acceleration with Dan Cumberland | Ep. 270 11.12.2025

In this episode, I sit down with Dan Cumberland, the founder of The Meaning Movement and Dan Cumberland Labs, to explore a different side of artificial intelligence. Instead of just talking about how AI can make us faster or more productive, we dive into how it can actually help us slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. I share my own experiences and questions about using AI for...

Small Steps, Big Momentum: Hitting Your Goals As a Full-Time Working Mom with Kerri Patt | Ep. 269 09.12.2025

Ever wondered what would happen if you stopped running on fumes and started living on purpose? Well, you’re in the right place! In this episode, I get to chat with the amazing Kerri Patt—a coach, podcast host, and all-around champion for working moms who want to reclaim their calm, set boundaries that actually stick, and find rhythms that nurture both ambition and wellbeing. Kerri and I go way bac...

Unlocking Limitless You: Yvonne Trost on Self-Love, Subconscious Reprogramming, and Living Your Purpose | Ep. 268 04.12.2025

Hey friends, Danielle here! In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Yvonne Trost—transformational leader, happiness coach, and co-founder of Limitless You. Yvonne’s journey from divorce and single parenting to leaving a successful career for her true calling is nothing short of inspiring. We dive deep into the myths around self-love (spoiler: it’s not selfish!), how our subconscious progra...

Why You Can’t See Time (And Why It’s Not Your Fault): My Ritual Reset for Time Blindness | Ep. 267 02.12.2025

Welcome to this episode where I get real about time blindness—why it happens, why it’s not your fault, and how I’ve learned to work with it instead of against it. As a woman who juggles multiple calendars and responsibilities, I know firsthand how slippery time can feel. I’ll share my own experiences, the science behind why our brains struggle with time, and three ritual-based strategies that have...

From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Life Coach Michelle Gauthier on Beating Burnout, People-Pleasing, and Creating Work-Life Balance | Ep. 266 27.11.2025

In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Gauthier—life coach, podcast host, and former corporate leader—who has made it her mission to help busy women like us reclaim peace, purpose, and balance. Michelle shares her own story of moving from corporate burnout and overcommitment to building a life filled with intention, spaciousness, and joy. We dive into: How to recognize the signs of burnout and...

Bold Goals vs. Realistic Goals: How I Transformed My Life by Embracing the Impossible | Ep. 265 25.11.2025

Hey friends, in this episode, I’m diving deep into the science and soul of setting bold, impossible goals versus those safe, realistic ones. If you’ve ever wondered why chasing a big dream feels both thrilling and terrifying, you’re in the right place! I’ll share the seven science-backed differences between realistic and impossible goals, and how you can use these insights to grow without losing y...

The Enough Equation: Redefining Success, Wealth, and Happiness with Will R. Young | Ep. 264 20.11.2025

Hey friends! I am SO excited to share this episode with you! Today, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Will R Young—he’s a behavioral finance expert, a practicing stoic philosopher, and the author of “The Enough Equation.”  in today's episode, we deep into the big, juicy question: What if the real secret to a meaningful life isn’t having more, but needing less? Will and I explored how ch...

Why Your Planner Isn’t the Problem: Rethinking Systems for a More Connected Life | Ep. 263 18.11.2025

Hey y’all. This week, we’re talking about one of my favorite topics: planners and systems! If you’ve ever had a drawer full of half-used planners or too many digital apps that promised to “fix your life,” this one’s for you. I’m diving into why we’ve been taught to chase control—and what happens when we trade that for connection instead. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey from over-o...

From Burnout to Balance: Lisa Goldenthal on Building Clarity, Confidence, and Consistency | Ep. 262 13.11.2025

Y’all, this conversation lit me up! Lisa Goldenthal is one of those guests who brings equal parts strategy and soul. She’s a top 15 executive coach, bestselling author, and the creator of The Boss Method — and she dropped some serious wisdom on how high performers can stop spinning and start leading with purpose. We talk about why burnout doesn’t mean you’re broken, how emotional intelligence can...

How to Have a Holiday That Feels Magical (Even When Life Feels Banana Pants) | Ep. 261 11.11.2025

You know that feeling when the holidays roll around and suddenly your joy gets buried under all the wrapping paper and to-do lists? Yeah—me too. I love the lights, the cocoa, the matching jammies… but I also know how easy it is to lose myself in all the “should.” In this episode, I’m hitting pause with you to talk about designing a holiday that feels magical and manageable. I’ll walk you through m...

Why “Balance” Is a Myth — And How to Build a Life That Actually Fits with Tiffany Sauder | Ep. 260 06.11.2025

I’ll be honest. Balance has always felt like a finish line I couldn’t quite reach. But what if it’s not the goal at all? In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Tiffany Sauder to talk about what happens when we stop chasing balance and start building a life of and—where all the pieces of who we are get to coexist, not compete. Tiffany shares her story of rebuilding after burnout, redefinin...

Before You Plan Next Year: My Favorite Reflection Rituals to End the Year with Clarity, Calm, and Confidence | Ep. 259 04.11.2025

In this episode, I share simple journaling prompts, mindset shifts, and rituals that help pause, look back, and carry forward what truly matters. You’ll hear how I approach year-end reflection with curiosity instead of pressure, how I use tools like A Sense of Possibilities Planner and Moxie Life’s Dream Workbook, and how I create calm before the chaos of planning season.  As we move into November...

Playing Small Is Keeping You Overwhelmed: A New Approach to Goals and Growth (Listener Favorite with Julie Boll) | Ep. 258 30.10.2025

What if playing small is the very thing keeping you overwhelmed? In this powerful conversation with leadership coach and facilitator, Julie Boll, we unpack what happens when women shrink their goals to stay safe, say yes to too much, and call it balance. Julie shares her journey from nonprofit executive to entrepreneur—and how learning to trust herself changed everything. We talk about: ✨ Why pla...

Rebuilding Belief in Yourself: How to Strengthen Self-Efficacy and Follow Through on Your Goals | Ep. 257 28.10.2025

Ever set a goal and thought, Can I actually do this? You plan, you prepare, but somewhere between the excitement and execution, that quiet self-doubt sneaks in. In this episode, I break down what self-efficacy really is—your belief in your ability to make things happen—and why so many high-achieving women struggle with it. I share with you the four biggest blocks to self-efficacy (from perfectioni...

Leading with Love: How Radical Compassion Transforms Leadership with Marcel Schwantes | Ep. 256 23.10.2025

I’ve been sitting with this question lately. Does this increase your capacity to love? In today’s episode, I’m joined by global leadership expert and author Marcel Schwantes, whose new book Humane Leadership: Lead with Radical Love, Be a Kickass Boss is changing the way we think about leadership. We talk about what it really means to lead with love through patience, humility, trust, and kindness,...

10 Minute Reset Lab: How to Reclaim Motivation, Energy, and Focus to Get Your Goals | Ep. 255 21.10.2025

Last month I felt unstoppable. I was strong, focused, energized. And then, slowly, my motivation just faded. Add an ear infection into the mix, and I realized I needed to hit pause. That pause turned out to be one of the most productive things I could do. In this episode, I walk you through my 10 Minute Reset Lab, a research-backed ritual I use when my motivation tanks. We’ll cover four simple ste...

From Burnout to Balance: How Breathwork Can Help Women Thrive in Perimenopause & Beyond with Polly Warren | Ep. 254 16.10.2025

In this episode, I sit down with Polly Warren, a coach and breathwork facilitator, to talk about how breathwork can help high-achieving women manage stress, burnout, and the challenges of perimenopause. We share our personal stories and discuss how hormonal changes can impact our lives—and how simple breathing techniques can make a real difference. Polly and I dive into practical ways to use breat...

How to Make Better Decisions: Embracing Frequency Over Consistency in Life & Planning | Ep. 253 14.10.2025

In this episode, I’m diving headfirst into the wild world of decision-making, because let’s be real, sometimes saying “yes” or “no” feels like a full-on wrestling match with our own brains. I share a story about my son and his big crossing guard dilemma, and how it got me thinking about all the ways we adults juggle commitments, dreams, and that ever-present urge to do it all.  We’ll chat about th...

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