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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Education

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Why Budgets Fail (and How to Finally Make Money Goals Work for You) with Shari Rash | Ep. 252 09.10.2025

Hey friends! In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Shari Rash from Everyone’s Talking Money, and we get real about all the emotions, shame spirals, and identity shifts that come with setting money goals. If you’ve ever felt like budgeting is a struggle or avoided peeking at your bank account, you are so not alone. This conversation is for you! We dive into why traditional budgets often fail...

What 250 Podcast Episodes Taught Me About Goal Setting, Planning, and Rituals | Ep. 251 07.10.2025

Wow, y’all! I can hardly believe it—250 episodes! In this special milestone episode, I’m sharing 20 of the biggest lessons I’ve learned from two and a half years behind the mic. From the magic of repetition and the power of rituals, to the wild ride of finding meaning and embracing imperfection, I’m spilling all the tea on what it really takes to keep showing up, creating, and growing as both a po...

The Embodied Art of Goal Setting: Why Presence and Posture Matter More Than You Think | Ep. 250 02.10.2025

Have you ever noticed that sometimes the biggest breakthroughs in planning don’t come from adding more to your plate, but from slowing down and paying attention? In this episode, I’m diving into the magic of presence, posture, and possibility. I talk about how these three simple shifts can totally transform the way you set goals and move through change. Spoiler: it’s not just mindset work, it’s an...

Finish 2025 Focused: Q4 Planning Strategies to Beat Self-Doubt and Hit Your Goals | Ep. 249 30.09.2025

Ever feel like you should be further along by now? Like no matter how hard you try, you just can’t quite get it together? In this episode I’m tackling the loud self-doubt that always seems to sneak in during Q4. We’re flipping the script so you can move from inner critic to clarity and finish 2025 strong, focused, and proud of yourself. I share a story from my high school track days and we’ll dig...

Design Your Week Like Amazon Designs Products | Working Backwards with Howard Steinman Ep. | Ep. 248 25.09.2025

What if you could design your week the same way top companies design their best products? That’s the question I dive into with my guest, Howard Steinman. Howard is an executive coach with over 25 years of leadership experience, including time as a technology executive at Amazon, and he brings a treasure trove of wisdom about how the “working backwards” approach can change not just business, but al...

How to Use a Goal Planner to Reflect, Adjust, and Achieve Your Goals All Year | Ep. 247 23.09.2025

In this episode, I open up about the real-life challenges I’ve been facing and how I use goal planners and self-reflection to navigate busy, overwhelming seasons. I share stories from my own life around parenting, work, and supporting loved ones while talking about the power of adjusting your goals without losing sight of your bigger vision. You’ll hear my honest take on different types of goal pl...

When Joy Becomes the Goal: How to Make Joy Your Job at Work and Home with Lisa Even | Ep. 246 18.09.2025

I am absolutely thrilled to bring you this episode with the one and only Lisa Even, a keynote speaker, bestselling author, and the queen of all things joy! If you’ve ever wondered how to sprinkle more joy into your daily grind (yes, even when the laundry is piling up or work feels overwhelming), you’re in for a treat. Lisa and I dive deep into the “Joy Metric”, her brilliant, practical system for...

How to Identify Your Core Qualities for Personal and Professional Goals in 2026 | Ep. 245 16.09.2025

Have you ever stopped to think about the five core qualities that truly define you? In this episode, I’m taking you on a fun, reflective journey to discover the traits that make you, well… YOU! I’ll walk you through an activity that changed the way I see myself and my goals. I’ll share my own process and the results that surprised even me! We’ll chat about the thought leaders who inspire me and ho...

How Planning Fuels Spontaneity with Clare Duffy & Eric Hanson | Ep. 244 11.09.2025

I am SO excited to share this episode with you because I got to sit down with the incredible Clare Duffy and Eric Hanson, the award-winning voices behind Iowa’s beloved Morning Scramble! If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to wake up a whole community with laughter, heart, and a dash of chaos, you’re in for a treat. We dive into everything: how Clare and Eric keep their show fresh and fun every...

Top 3 Things to Look for in a Planner: Expert Advice for Choosing the Best 2026 Planners | Ep. 243 09.09.2025

Hey planner pals! I’m so excited to dive into one of my favorite topics. Whether you’re a paper-and-pen enthusiast, a digital devotee, or a hybrid hero like me, this episode is packed with tips to help you find your perfect planning match. In this episode, I share the top three things I always look for in a planner: the perfect layout, space for reflection, and just the right size. I’ll let you in...

Consistency as Self-Care: How to Reach Your Goals Without Burnout | Ep. 242 02.09.2025

In this episode, we’re diving into the real secrets of building consistency without burning out! If you’ve ever struggled to stick with your goals or wondered how to make habits actually feel good, you’re in the right place. We’ll chat about turning routines into meaningful rituals, why self-care is the key to sustainable success, and how to keep your motivation high (even when life gets wild). Re...

Finding Time For Planning And Goal Setting When Life Is Busy | Ep. 241 26.08.2025

This podcast almost didn’t happen because life got lifey—and that’s exactly the point. In this episode, we get real about finding time to plan when your schedule is full, your brain is scattered, and the back-to-school whirlwind (or just…life) won’t slow down. I share eight grounded, research-backed strategies—from micro-planning and pocket rituals to goal subtraction—to help you plan in motion, r...

From Money Stress to Wealth Goals: Edita Mo on Financial Independence Without Sacrifice | Ep. 240 21.08.2025

What if your money goals weren’t about grinding harder, but about creating freedom, alignment, and legacy? In this episode of Plan Goal Plan, Danielle McGeough, PhD, sits down with wealth strategist Edita Mockute to explore how women can reshape their relationship with money and finally claim financial independence without sacrificing joy. Together, Danielle and Edita dive into: Why traditional mo...

Rituals that Recharge: Why Your Team’s Lunch Break Culture is Sabotaging Focus, Creativity & Goals | Ep. 239 19.08.2025

Ready to supercharge your afternoons and spark more creativity at work? In this episode, I dive into the surprising power of lunch break rituals and why skipping that midday pause might be sabotaging your focus and team energy.  We’ll explore the science behind mindful breaks, how movement and gratitude can reset your brain, and why a simple lunch together can fuel innovation and connection. I’ll...

Overcoming Overwhelm: Mindset Shifts for Goal Setting with Ambitious Working Moms with Rebecca Olson | Ep. 238 14.08.2025

In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Olson, international life coach and host of the Ambitious and Balanced Working Mom podcast, to talk all about overwhelm. We dive into experiences of ambitious women and working moms who are juggling careers, families, and their own dreams, and how that often leads to chronic overwhelm. Rebecca shares her own journey through a motherhood identity crisis, and...

Back-to-School Reset: Science-Backed Rituals for a Focused, High-Performance Workday | Ep. 237 12.08.2025

In this episode, I share how the back-to-school season isn’t just for kids, it’s a powerful reset button for all of us. I open up about my own experience of slipping into autopilot and how I realized my daily rituals had become empty routines. I dive into the science behind rituals, explaining how infusing meaning and presence into our actions can transform not just our productivity, but our sense...

Stress-Free School Mornings: Proven Routines for Busy Parents | Ep. 236 07.08.2025

Ready to turn your chaotic school mornings into a smooth, joyful start? In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite tips, tricks, and real-life routines that help my family (and hopefully yours!) get out the door on time—without the stress. From checklists to delightful morning rituals, I’ve got you covered! We’ll chat about how to set priorities, delegate tasks, and even add a little fun to your mor...

Back to School Success: Organizing Shopping and Family Traditions | Ep. 235 06.08.2025

 In this episode, I’m sharing all my favorite family traditions and the secrets to making school shopping a fun, memorable adventure (yes, even if you forget to register your kiddo like I did!). From hiking trips and pool days to organizing those endless supply lists, I’ve got you covered with tips that will make your transition from summer to school a breeze. I’ll walk you through how my family t...

Back to School Organization: Easy Tips for Functional Family Spaces | Ep. 234 05.08.2025

As we dive into day four of my Back to School series, I’m sharing my favorite strategies for getting our homes organized and ready for the new school year. I know how overwhelming it can feel to try to keep every room spotless, so I focus on the three areas that make the biggest difference: the drop-off zone, the kids’ closets, and the kitchen. In this episode, I walk you through how I set up thes...

The Ultimate Family Calendar Setup for a Stress-Free School Year | Ep. 233 31.07.2025

Free Back-to-School Workbook If you’ve ever felt like your calendar is running your life instead of the other way around, this episode is for you. In this part of the Back to School series, I walk you through how I set up my calendars and systems to keep our family organized—without losing my mind. From syncing personal and family calendars to building a simple but powerful command center, I’m sha...

Back-to-School Chaos? Jenny Layton Shares Organization Tips That Actually Work | Ep. 232 30.07.2025

Free Back-To-School Workbook Back-to-school season is here and if your brain feels as scattered as your kitchen counter, this episode is for you. I sat down with Jenny Layton, organization expert and host of The Life Organized Podcast, to talk about how we can manage the transition with more peace, more order, and a whole lot less chaos. Jenny shares her journey from overwhelmed mom to mindset coa...

Back-to-School: How To Set Goals and Priorities For Your Back-To-School Season | Ep. 231 29.07.2025

Free Back-To-School Workbook In this special episode, I reflect on the bittersweet shift from summer freedom to school year routines. Whether you're craving structure or mourning slow mornings, you're not alone. I'm here to help ease the transition with a free workbook to keep you focused on what matters most. As a mom, I know the back-to-school season can feel overwhelming with endless forms, sho...

You're Not Lazy: You're Just Planning Like a Machine | Ep. 230 22.07.2025

Ever open your planner and feel instantly defeated? Or maybe you avoid planning completely because it always feels like you’re setting yourself up to fail? You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re just not a machine. In this pep talk of an episode, I’m sharing why most productivity systems don’t work and how a human-centered, ritual-based approach can change everything. I’ll walk you through the...

Mid-Year Reset: Reclaim Your Time, Energy, and Future | Ep. 229 15.07.2025

In this episode, I walk you through a powerful mid-year reset to help you break out of autopilot and reconnect with what really matters. If your goals feel stale or you’re feeling stuck, now’s the time to pause, realign, and move forward with clarity. I share a simple daily practice to spark desire, guide you through imagining your future self, and offer small shifts to start embodying her today....

What Focusing on Yourself Actually Looks Like (And how to do it) Ep. 228 08.07.2025

In this episode, I share how burnout led me to rethink where my time and energy were going. I started exploring what would happen if I said yes to the things that truly energized me—and no to what didn’t. Turns out, setting honest boundaries helped me feel more present, joyful, and free. I talk about how people-pleasing and pressure can blur our choices, and why small shifts toward agency and joy...

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