The Productive Woman

After a longer-than-planned sabbatical, I'm back with an update! Find more at TheProductiveWoman.com/501

Have you taken (or thought about taking) a sabbatical? This week we look at the why and what of sabbatical. (And listen for a special announcement at the end of the episode.)

In this episode we're celebrating 10 years of The Productive Woman podcast and I'm sharing some lessons I've learned along the way.

This week I'm talking with Britt Frank, a therapist, trauma specialist, and author of The Science of Stuck, about getting unstuck and making a life that matters.

No matter your age, preparing now, with a focus on what matters most to you, can ensure a smooth transition to a rewarding, meaningful, and productive retirement when the time comes.

In this week's installment of our recurring Productive Reading series, we look at key takeaways from Cal Newport's newest book, Slow Productivity.

There are ways to manage stress--and good reasons to do so.

Andrea Nakayama, Functional Nutritionist and founder of Functional Nutrition Alliance, shares new ways to look at our health and nutrition while improving our productivity

Disappointment (and worse) can result when we aren't clear on our expectations. Today we're talking about managing expectations for less stress and more productivity. 

Self-reflection is always time well spent, especially if it's helping us grow as an individual. In this episode we're talking about questions we can ask ourselves to help us create a life that matters

Certified financial social worker Tamara Dias joined me to talk about financial wellness and making a life that matters.

Working from home has its benefits--and its challenges. This week I talk about both--and some solutions for the challenges

How do you manage the mental load that's part of managing a household, a career, relationships, and a life in general? And how do we get others to share that mental load?

A meaningfully productive life includes a balance of solo and social time--but that balance is different for each of us.

The tools we use can make all the difference. In this episode I discuss some of the tools I use for efficient work.

This week features an installment in our recurring “Productive Reading” series, looking at key takeaways from Switch Craft, by Elaine Fox, PhD, and the tools that can help us thrive in a constantly changing world.

Swedish Death Cleaning offers a thoughtful approach to decluttering that benefits us in the present and our loved ones when we're gone.

Former NFL journalist Brooke Bentley chats with me about choices she's made over the course of her life and career, and the pressure to have it all.

What's work-life integration and how is it different from (maybe better than) work-life balance?

There are tons of resources that can help us make a life that matters. Let's look at a few of them.

What does success mean to you? In this week's installment of our Productive Living series, I chat with author, podcaster, coach, and former marketing professional Anna Lundberg about how to make the most of our professional and personal lives.

We all have moments of self-doubt and insecurity. Today we're talking about imposter syndrome, also know as the imposter phenomenon, and a few things we can do to prevent it from hampering our productivity and our life.

We can make life (and productivity) harder than it needs to be by our own thoughts and actions--but we can also turn that around.

In this week's short episode I share a brief update on TPW plans and my wishes for you in the coming new year.

We all lead incredibly busy lives, but it's important we don't neglect ourselves or those who matter most to us. In this episode I'm sharing some elements I think are necessary for a truly productive day (and life).

Not all gifts can be wrapped and put under the tree, especially the ones that are the most valuable. This week let's consider some gifts you can give yourself during this holiday season and for the coming year...which could be your most productive ever.

Here's quick rundown of a few habits that take only a few minutes but can help you be more organized and productive every day. What can you add to the list?

In this installment of our Productive Reading series we look at Dr. Anna Lembke's fascinating book, Dopamine Nation. (Spoiler alert: I recommend it!)

This week's episode features my conversation with physician Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, author of Sacred Rest, about the 7 types of rest we all need to maximize our quality of life and our positive impact on the world.

Let's talk about preparing for joy in the upcoming holiday season, all while remaining productive and keeping our most important priorities in mind.

This week's episode of our Productive Living series features a conversation with author, speaker, and executive career coach Elizabeth Pearson about productive management of business communications.

Let's talk about ways to stay productive in different seasons and how to show up at our best year-round.

Let's chat with clinical nutritionist Lahana Vigliano about the importance of gut health and hormones for our health and our productivity.

This week I talk with financial writer Emily Guy Birken about overcoming financial anxiety and confidently achieving mindful financial independence.

What are your best tips and tricks for productive and low-stress travel? That's what we're talking about in this week's episode.

Professor, vocal coach, and author Jessica Doyle-Mekkes talks about finding your voice (and your power) by speaking up with confidence in your message.

Intentionally cultivating flexibility and resilience can boost our productivity as we better navigate change and bounce back from adversity.

Creative expression is an important component of a productive life. This installment of our Creative Living series features my conversation with lawyer, novelist, and writing coach Mary Adkins about creative self-care.

This week we're talking about productivity slumps, what we can do to avoid them, and how to manage our minds to be our most productive when they inevitably happen.

This episode of our Productive Living series features my conversation with coach, nutritionist, and author Angela Shurina about a holistic approach to productivity for maximum positive impact on the world.

Following up on last week's episode, this week we talk more about getting it all done, looking at some of the "best practices" recommended by experts.

This week we're starting a 2-part series about getting it all done, with Part 1's focus on some of the things I personally do to accomplish what matters most to me.

Overcoming productivity obstacles is possible with the right steps. In this week's episode we discuss ways to overcome productivity roadblocks.

The back-to-school season (or any change in seasons) is a great time to re-evaluate our daily and weekly routines to make sure they're serving us.

Let's talk about productivity myths: "productivity" beliefs that can actually make us less productive.

Tomorrow isn't promised to us, so let's make the most of today.

This week we do a quick review of some good reasons to declutter your space, your calendar, and your mind.

This week features the next installment in our recurring “Productive Reading” series, this time talking about key takeaways from Indistractable, by Nir Eyal.

This week we're revisiting an episode from the TPW archives in which I talk about saying no without feeling guilty.

This week we're reviewing some of the basics for making time for what matters most to you, essential to a meaningfully productive life.

How can we get stuff done when we're exhausted and a nap isn't an option?