Lucy Carter
Unbusy On Purpose
Unbusy On Purpose is the podcast for small business owners who are done with the hustle, overwhelm, and pressure to “do more.” Hosted by Lucy Carter, each episode helps you slow down, cut through the chaos, and take back control. Expect real stories, practical tips that won’t fry your brain, and weekly reminders to focus on what actually matters. No fluff, no guilt—just grounded guidance to help you build a business that fuels your life, not drains it.
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Episodes
Burnout in High-Achieving Women: The Hidden Pressure of Holding It All Together with Emma Lee 30.03.2026 58:36
This episode is for the woman who looks like she has it all together… but inside, feels like she’s barely holding on. You’ve built the business, you manage the home, and you’re the one everyone relies on. From the outside, it looks like you’re handling it all. But internally, you feel stretched, exhausted, and unsure how long you can keep going like this. In this episode of Unbusy on Purpose , I’m...
Comparison, Self-Worth & the Need for Validation: Rewriting Your Self-Image 09.03.2026 40:12
For as long as I can remember, I’ve measured myself against other people and I didn’t realise how much that was shaping the decisions I was making. In this episode of Unbusy on Purpose , I’m talking about comparison, self-worth, and the deep need so many of us have for validation from other people. For a long time, I believed my worth lived in two places: how I looked and how clever I was. If I fe...
Why You Can’t Focus: The Neuroscience of Attention, Distraction & Overwhelm 10.02.2026 23:36
Have you ever sat down to focus… and somehow ended up overwhelmed, distracted, and frustrated with yourself? In this episode, I'm diving into the neuroscience behind attention, distraction, and overwhelm and why struggling to focus isn’t a personal failure or a lack of discipline. It’s sometimes just biology. I share how listening to Dr. Andrew Huberman’s podcast helped me finally understand what...
When Anxiety Shows Up: Even When You Think You’ve “Healed” 16.01.2026 27:03
Anxiety doesn’t always announce itself. Sometimes it creeps in quietly, even when you thought you had a handle on things. In this episode of Unbusy On Purpose , I share a recent personal experience where anxiety surfaced unexpectedly when my partner Stephen needed stent surgery. After months of therapy, I genuinely believed I was past this… until my nervous system had other plans. We explore why a...
New Year, New Boundaries: January is the time for Reflection, Not Resolutions. 05.01.2026 19:46
Okay, January… can we all just slow the F down for a sec? Everywhere you look it’s “new year, new me” and a million resolutions screaming at you. Honestly? My nervous system is already exhausted just thinking about it. In this episode of Unbusy On Purpose , I’m giving you permission to slow the hell down. Instead of diving headfirst into goals, we’re talking boundaries — with others, yes, but also...
Being ‘busy’ Is Blocking Your Breakthrough 26.12.2025 28:14
Being ‘busy’ Is Blocking Your Breakthrough: Why constant action is keeping you overwhelmed & overworked. Are you spinning your wheels in your business, always doing, always hustling… but feeling like nothing’s actually moving forward? This episode dives into the difference between busy action and aligned action , uncovering why constant hustle can keep you stuck, exhausted, and overwhelmed. I’...
Rising Again: How to Rebuild Your Life and Business After Big Life Changes 11.12.2025 25:19
In this episode of 'Unbusy On Purpose' I went a little bit rogue! I had a planned to do a completely different topic but just as I went to record, something told me to trust my intuition and speak from the heart of what I felt needed to be shared with you and not what I thought needed to be shared with you. I share my personal journey through grief and transformation, emphasizing the importance of...
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