Podcasts about overwhelm

Do your goals keep getting pushed aside because life always seems to get in the way? In this episode, Cara Harvey shares one of her favorite productivity strategies for busy moms: combining time blocking, themed time blocks, and the Micro Three method to make consistent progress without adding more to an already full schedule. Instead of searching for extra hours in the day, Cara explains how assigning every task to a specific place creates more focus, intention, and less overwhelm. SEO Key Moments 00:00 Why Goals Need a Better Home in Your Schedule 02:15 Understanding Time Blocking vs. Themed Time Blocks 04:36 How Themes Reduce Decision Fatigue and Overwhelm 05:28 Introducing the Micro Three Productivity Method 06:44 Choosing Three Intentional Tasks for Every Time Block 09:08 Organizing Work Tasks with Lists, Trello, and Planning Systems 11:33 Creating Urgency Without Feeling Overwhelmed 12:18 Planning Your Week Around Goals and Time Blocks 13:59 Turning Big Goals into 10–15 Minute Action Steps 15:07 Weekly Planning with Intention Instead of Reacting 16:19 Final Productivity Tips for Staying Consistent   AI prompt guide for busy moms. Sign up for FREE here  A PURPOSE-DRIVEN MOM SHOW NOTES http://apurposedrivenmom.com/podcast521 Resources:  Join the Purpose Driven Mom Club!  Subscribe to the Purpose Driven Mom Youtube Channel  Follow us on Instagram  Join the Facebook Group Follow the Facebook Page  Follow us on Pinterest Join us on TikTok   

Do you find yourself reaching for food or alcohol when you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stressed?What if the answer isn't more willpower... but learning how to manage your mind? In this episode, I share one of the most powerful coaching tools I teach my clients to help them understand their thoughts, lower anxiety and overwhelm, and stop using food to feel better.We talk about why your thoughts create your emotions, how those emotions influence your eating habits, and how changing your mindset can lead to lasting weight loss, greater peace, and more freedom around food.If you're ready to stop emotional eating, build healthier habits, and become a woman who feels calm, confident, and in control, this episode is for you. Currently, I work with women privately and in my monthly membership.  Click HERE to head to my website to learn more.

How often does your brain offer "I don't know" when you're trying to figure out your next step? For so many of us with ADHD, this thought shows up constantly…and a lot of the time, we just accept it. In this episode, we're looking at what "I don't know" is actually doing, why our brains offer it frequently, and three coaching questions that can help us find the answer that's already there. In Episode 364, You Will Discover: Why "I don't know" isn't always what it seems How to tell the difference between the two different types of "I don't know" and why it matters. Three coaching questions to move through ADHD indecision and get your brain out of the freeze Work With Me: Learn more about private coaching here Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains Resources From This Episode: Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! More ADHD Resources: Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Discover my favorite ADHD resources Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Paula's Favorite Resources Many of the items below are affiliate links with discounts and free trials available. They are all products I personally use and love. I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! Disclosure info here. Stay focused with brain.fm and get a 30-day free trial. Personalized music, backed by science, designed to help you get and stay in the zone. Speechify: my go-to text-to-speech app. One-month free trial plus $60 off a premium subscription if you decide to keep it. Todoist: my favorite task manager. Simple, easy to use, and incredible integration with other platforms. Get two months of premium free. No credit card required. Wispr Flow: The best tool for talk-to-text. Awesome for verbal processing and saving time. Free trial, no credit card required. Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend! Chapter Outline 00:00 Introduction 01:17 Understanding I Don't Know 02:48 Two Types of I Don't Know 03:05 External Knowledge Gaps 04:19 Inner Knowing 06:01 My Academia to Coaching Transition 09:16 Identifying Your I Don't Know 10:00 Private Coaching Opportunity 11:09 Three Powerful Questions 11:31 Question One: How to Find Out 13:01 Question Two: What Do You Know 15:08 Applying What You Know Internally 16:26 Question Three: Top Three Guesses 17:37 Workplace Conversation Example 19:36 Project Overwhelm Example 21:30 Bringing It All Together 22:44 Closing and Resources

Successful entrepreneurs aren't always stressed because they're doing too much. Sometimes they're stressed because of what they believe success requires. In this episode, Lisa unpacks three common perceptions that keep entrepreneurs overwhelmed, overextended, and operating from an overactive nervous system. She challenges us to rethink complexity, responsibility, and what it truly means to feel safe and successful. If you're working harder than ever but still feeling stuck, this conversation may reveal what's really driving the stress.  

Have you ever based a decision you were making on intuition?  Do you ever let your intuition guide you in life?  The basic definition of intuition is to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.  When you fully understand your wants and needs in life, intuition can be something you rely on.  But what happens when you may not be in sync with what you really want in life?  Is it okay to trust or follow your intuition then?  Let's dive in…   Join us in a community built specifically for accountants and high-stress professionals.  You'll receive support, accountability, and a community that understands what you're going through. We focus on stress reduction, increasing productivity, time management, goal achievement, health, happiness, and desired lifestyle:  https://www.financialadventure.com/community I'm inviting you to sign up for the free private podcast where I do a deeper dive into this topic on the Mastering Your Mindset Moments podcast for high-stress professionals: https://www.financialadventure.com/private Schedule your Complimentary Stress Audit and Clarity Session, where we'll work together to create a clear and focused plan for you to move forward so you'll immediately start enjoying your life with less stress, increased productivity, and more time to spend doing what you love with the people you care about: https://www.financialadventure.com/work-with-me Accountants, CPAs, Bookkeepers, Tax Preparers & Financial Professionals, sign up here to get updates on upcoming opportunities & grab the Audit Of Your Well-Being & Balance Guide here: https://www.financialadventure.com/accountant Ready to set up your business?  I have a program to help you get your business set up so that you can start making money.  Sign up for this program here: https://www.financialadventure.com/start Are you ready to try coaching?  Schedule an Introductory Coaching Session today.  You'll have the opportunity to see how you like coaching with an Introductory Coaching Session: https://www.financialadventure.com/intro Join us in the Mastering Your Small Business Finances PROFIT LAB if you are ready to take control of your business finances and create the profitable business you are striving for.  Are you ready to generate revenues and increase the profit in your business: https://www.financialadventure.com/profit If You Are Ready To Choose, Start Or Grow Your Side Hustle, Get Your Free Checklist And Assessment Here: https://www.financialadventure.com/sidehustle Grab Your FREE guide:  5 Essential Strategies For Stress-Free Bookkeeping: https://www.financialadventure.com/5essentials Your FREE Online Virtual Bookkeeping Business Starter Guide & Success Path Is Waiting For You: https://www.financialadventure.com/starterguide Join Our Facebook Community:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/womenbusinessownersultimatediybookkeepingboutique The Strategic Bookkeeping Academy, including Bookkeeping Basics, is open for registration!  You can learn more and sign up here: https://www.financialadventure.com/sba Looking for a payroll solution for your business?  You can get an exclusive 15% discount on your payroll services when you sign up here: https://www.financialadventure.com/adp QuickBooks Online - Save 30% Your First 6 Months: https://www.financialadventure.com/quickbooks Sign up for a virtual coffee chat to see if starting a Bookkeeping Business is right for you: https://www.financialadventure.com/discovery Show Notes:  https://www.financialadventure.com This podcast is sponsored by Financial Adventure, LLC ~ visit https://www.financialadventure.com for additional information and free resources.

In this special episode, we're sharing Eric's recent appearance on The Jordan Harbinger Show. Eric joins Jordan to explore the ideas behind his book, How a Little Becomes a Lot, including why lasting change rarely comes from one dramatic breakthrough, how all-or-nothing thinking keeps us stuck, and what it means to build a better life through small, repeatable choices. They also discuss Eric's journey through addiction and recovery, the hidden forces that derail our best intentions, and how reducing resistance can help us keep moving toward what matters—even when motivation disappears. Feeling overwhelmed in your life?Check out ⁠Overwhelm is Optional ⁠— a 4-week email course that helps you feel calmer and more grounded without needing to do less. In under 10 minutes a day, you'll learn simple mindset shifts (called “Still Points”) you can use right inside the life you already have. ⁠Sign up here for only $29!⁠ Key Takeaways: Eric shares his story of addiction and the small choices that led him to recovery. Why dramatic turning points matter less than the daily decisions that follow. The "little by little" approach to creating lasting behavioral change. How all-or-nothing thinking keeps us stuck—and what works instead. Why motivation is unreliable and consistency matters more. Making habits easier by reducing resistance and lowering the barrier to starting. Breaking big goals into small wins that build momentum. The six common ways we sabotage our own self-control. Why changing your actions can reshape your thoughts and emotions. How flexibility—not perfection—is the key to sustaining change over time. For full show notes, ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠!⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this conversation between Jordan Harbinger and Eric Zimmer, check out these other episodes: How Small Changes Lead to Lasting Transformation in Your Life with Eric Zimmer How to Make Lasting Changes with John Norcross This episode is sponsored by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠David Protein⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ bars deliver up to 28g of protein for just 150 calories—without sacrificing taste! For a limited time, our listeners can receive this special deal: buy 4 cartons and get the 5th free when you go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.davidprotein.com/FEED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Talkiatry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ connects you with licensed psychiatrists for personalized, evidence-based mental health care, all online and covered by most major insurance plans. To get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutes, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Talkiatry.com/FEED.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Pebl⁠⁠⁠ – an AI-powered platform that helps companies hire and manage global teams in 185+ countries. Get a free estimate at ⁠⁠⁠hipebl.ai⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has a directory of 20,000 therapists with different specialities, life experiences, and identities, and 99% of them take insurance. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠helloalma.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Refresh your wardrobe with Quince by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shopify⁠⁠⁠⁠ – The commerce platform that helps you build, grow, and manage your business all in one place. Start your $1/month trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/feed.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiny Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'s at-home gut health test provides science-backed insights into your microbiome, along with personalized recommendations to help you improve your digestion, energy, and overall well-being. Get $50 off your first test kit at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ tinyhealth.com/FEED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simple practices for not believing everything you think, becoming less reactive, and handling whatever life throws at you. Joseph Goldstein is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society and the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, both in Barre, Massachusetts. He is the author of many books including, most recently, Dreamscapes of the Mind.  In this episode we talk about: Why your thoughts have so much power over you — and how to take it back A surprisingly funny technique for dealing with self-judgment Why trying to get rid of an unwanted thought often makes it worse The difference between recognizing an emotion and actually being mindful of it Why sadness and unhappiness aren't the same thing And much more Get the 10% with Dan Harris app here Sign up for Dan's free newsletter here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris

The Tender & Fierce cohort is coming up again this fall! In this interview, Christi talks about how Tender & Fierce got started and answers questions about the Tender & Fierce cohort. She also shares how to awaken the tender and fierce part of who you are, why it begins with curiosity, and how it is enhanced through community.Time Stamps:0:00 Introduction4:08 The genesis of and meaning behind Tender & Fierce10:04 What you can expect from Tender & Fierce16:42 Who is Tender & Fierce for?18:29 Why a Tender & Fierce retreat?21:25 How to awaken your heart to be tender & fierceShow Notes: Sign up for the Fall 2025 Tender & Fierce Cohort! Sign up here.https://www.famousathome.com/offers/dDt2Aobj/checkoutMen, sign up for the Living Legacy Cohort:https://www.famousathome.com/menscoachingSign up for our email list and Famous at Home Starter Bundle: https://www.famousathome.com/newsletter Download NONAH's single Find My Way Home by clicking here: https://bellpartners.ffm.to/findmywayhome

In this episode, Bruce Feiler explores why rituals have been essential to human life for thousands of years—and why they're more important than ever in today's rapidly changing world. Drawing from his new book A Time to Gather, Bruce explains how meaningful rituals can help us navigate grief, celebrate milestones, strengthen relationships, and create a greater sense of connection during life's biggest transitions. Along the way, he and Eric share personal stories of loss, family, and the healing power of gathering with intention. Feeling overwhelmed in your life?Check out Overwhelm is Optional — a 4-week email course that helps you feel calmer and more grounded without needing to do less. In under 10 minutes a day, you'll learn simple mindset shifts (called “Still Points”) you can use right inside the life you already have. Sign up here for only $29! Key Takeaways: Why humans instinctively create rituals during times of change How personalized rituals are replacing traditional ceremonies Bruce's five essential life rituals for today's nonlinear lives How rituals help us process grief and strengthen relationships The surprising role of the "group keeper" as a peacemaker A simple framework for creating meaningful rituals of your own For full show notes, ⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠!⁠ If you enjoyed this conversation with Bruce Feiler, check out these other episodes: How to Harness the Power of Rituals with Michael Norton Science and the Sacred with Sasha Sagan This episode is sponsored by: ⁠⁠⁠⁠David Protein⁠⁠⁠⁠ bars deliver up to 28g of protein for just 150 calories—without sacrificing taste! For a limited time, our listeners can receive this special deal: buy 4 cartons and get the 5th free when you go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.davidprotein.com/FEED⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Talkiatry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ connects you with licensed psychiatrists for personalized, evidence-based mental health care, all online and covered by most major insurance plans. To get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutes, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Talkiatry.com/FEED.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Pebl⁠⁠ – an AI-powered platform that helps companies hire and manage global teams in 185+ countries. Get a free estimate at ⁠⁠hipebl.ai⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alma⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has a directory of 20,000 therapists with different specialities, life experiences, and identities, and 99% of them take insurance. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠helloalma.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Refresh your wardrobe with Quince by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. ⁠⁠⁠Shopify⁠⁠⁠ – The commerce platform that helps you build, grow, and manage your business all in one place. Start your $1/month trial at ⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/feed.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiny Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'s at-home gut health test provides science-backed insights into your microbiome, along with personalized recommendations to help you improve your digestion, energy, and overall well-being. Get $50 off your first test kit at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ tinyhealth.com/FEED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI tools promise productivity and efficiency, but many lawyers experience AI brain fry, a form of mental fatigue caused by working with AI in ways that outpace human perception of time. Unlike humans, AI doesn't experience the passage of time, which can lead to overcommitment, distraction, and exhaustion if workflows are not carefully managed.In this episode, I explain why this mismatch between human time and AI behavior matters for legal professionals. Drawing on examples from social media experiments and real-world experience, I highlight how AI engagement loops, infinite scope suggestions, and tool design can unintentionally expand work instead of simplifying it. I also share practical strategies rooted in Agile principles to prevent overextension.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: agileattorney.comTake your law practice from overwhelmed to optimized with GreenLine LegalFollow along on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnegrantChat with John here.

Episode # 155: AI can feel like it's coming for your job while you're still trying to close the month. If you've felt overwhelmed by artificial intelligence, unsure which tools matter, or worried you're falling behind, we're going to slow it down and make it practical, especially for finance leaders, FP&A, accounting, and anyone responsible for decisions, controls, and credibility.We start with the real reason AI creates anxiety: finance professionals build careers by becoming experts, but AI changes too fast to “master” in the old way. I explain why information overload fuels fear, what AI can do well today, and where human judgment remains essential for critical decisions and strategic leadership. We also talk about responsible AI use, including following organizational policies so you don't accidentally expose sensitive company information.Then we shift the mindset that unlocks confidence: don't start with AI, start with the business problem. I share the questions I want every finance team asking, from repetitive work that wastes time to reports nobody reads to decisions that need better insight. From there, I walk through a simple confidence-building progression: awareness, personal productivity, financial analysis, and finally using AI to elevate your role as a true strategic partner, not just someone who automates reporting.Episode outline: Why AI creates so much anxiety,Shift your mindset from technology to business problems, andBuild your confidence in using Artificial Intelligence effectively.Please connect with me on:1. Instagram: stephen.mclain2. Twitter: smclainiii3. Facebook: stephenmclainconsultant4. LinkedIn: stephenjmclainiiiFor more resources, please visit Finance Leader Academy:  financeleaderacademy.com.Send us Fan MailSupport the showStephen is an experienced Finance Professional and Leader who offers fractional CFO services and development opportunities. Please visit his LinkedIn profile or Finance Leader Academy for more information. 

Have you ever left your ADHD brain a note that made complete sense in the moment — and then come back to it hours (or weeks) later with absolutely no idea what it meant? Same. In this episode, we're talking about one of the most practical things we can do to support our ADHD brains: leaving ourselves breadcrumbs. We cover three types of breadcrumbs that help us pick up where we left off, make sense of our to-do lists, and stop relying on anxiety and panic to keep things front of mind. In Episode 363, You Will Discover: Why ADHD working memory causes our notes and to-do lists to lose meaning over time Three types of breadcrumbs that help us pick up where we left off How to start using this approach this week Work With Me: Learn more about private coaching here Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains Resources From This Episode: Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! What Is The ADHD Burnout Cycle? 6 Different Stages 7 Steps To Recover From ADHD Burnout Using 'Low Power Mode' 7 Types of Rest to Recover from ADHD Burnout ADHD New Year Goals: How to Start Fresh Without Burning Out The Zeigarnik Effect and ADHD: How to Stop Spinning on Unfinished Tasks Wall of Awful Video from How to ADHD More ADHD Resources: Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Discover my favorite ADHD resources Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp Support your brain with Wispr Flow.* Speech-to-text on your phone or computer. Stay focused with brain.fm and get a 30-day free trial* This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info* here*.* Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend! Chapter Outline 00:00 ADHD Notes Gone Wrong 01:50 The Squeegee Reminder Story 04:17 Working Memory And Missing Context 05:28 When Anxiety Stops Working 08:45 What Breadcrumbs Mean 10:12 Breadcrumb One Scene Setter 15:41 Coaching Break 16:50 Breadcrumb Two The Handoff 22:22 Breadcrumb Three Look Ahead 25:56 Try It This Week 27:31 Wrap Up And Next Steps  

Send us Fan MailDepression doesn't always announce itself as a crisis. Sometimes it's one heavy symptom that won't lift, and other times it's a full depressive episode that starts to interfere with daily life. We get specific about that difference, because naming what you're experiencing can help you choose the next step with less shame and more clarity.We then move into simple, practical ways to manage depression day by day. We talk about why 15 minutes of sunlight can support mood regulation, sleep, and energy, and why “small” movement still counts. We also get real about depression and self care: taking a shower, making the bed, and keeping basic hygiene can be powerful momentum builders when your mind tells you to stay stuck. From there, we dig into nutrition and mental health, including how high sugar habits can worsen mood swings and how small food swaps can help you feel more steady.The mindset piece matters too. We walk through changing the narrative of negative self talk into balanced, hopeful thoughts, and why honest conversations with trusted loved ones can reduce isolation. Faith is part of this foundation, including encouragement from Isaiah 41:10 and Philippians 4:8, while still being clear that daily habits are not a replacement for professional mental health treatment when it's needed. We also share why it's important to guard what you allow into your spirit, including the voices you keep close.If you're ready for more structure, we point you to the 14 Days to Manage Depression course mentioned in the show notes. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a quick Apple Podcasts review so more people can find support.Support the showGET COURSE NOWhttps://www.pensight.com/x/14DaystoManageDepression

Feeling overwhelmed and stuck? Learn how ADHD affects motivation—and 5 simple ways to get moving again when you feel overwhelmed and can't get started. Learn the skills to regulate your Emotions, join the membership: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/membership Free Course: Grounding Skills for Stress, Anxiety and PTSD: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/grounding-skills-for-anxiety-stress-and-ptsd Do you ever feel so overwhelmed that you just… shut down? You want to be motivated, but instead you're stuck, frozen, and frustrated with yourself. If you have ADHD—or you're just overwhelmed by life—this can feel like a daily battle. In this video, you'll learn why overwhelm isn't laziness—it's your brain going into survival mode—and why trying to “just try harder” often backfires. When your brain is overloaded, it's not a motivation problem. It's a state problem. If you're tired of feeling overwhelmed and wondering why you can't get motivated, this video will give you practical tools you can use today to start moving forward again. Looking for affordable online counseling? My sponsor, BetterHelp, connects you to a licensed professional from the comfort of your own home. Try it now for 10% off your first month: https://betterhelp.com/therapyinanutshell FREE Mental Health Resources: https://courses.therapyinanutshell.com/free-resources Therapy in a Nutshell and the information provided by Emma McAdam are solely intended for informational and entertainment purposes and are not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the views expressed on this site or any related content should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. In therapy I use a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Systems Theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treating mental illness and other challenges we all face in life. The ideas from my videos are frequently adapted from multiple sources. Many of them come from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, especially the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection derive from the work of Stephen Porges (the Polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (Somatic Experiencing) Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger Institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose our life's direction. And deeper than all of that, the Gospel of Jesus Christ orients my personal worldview and sense of security, peace, hope, and love https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/believe If you are in crisis, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or your local emergency services. Copyright Therapy in a Nutshell, LLC  

Administrative tasks are part of every sales role, but they should never take priority over selling. I'm revisiting a conversation from the archive with Anthony Iannarino to share practical ways to keep admin work from taking over your day. While this conversation first aired in 2020, the principles are still relevant today, especially when AI can help streamline many everyday tasks.Busy Is Not the Same as ProductiveA full calendar does not always mean meaningful progress. As sales professionals become more successful, more requests, emails, client issues, and internal tasks naturally compete for their attention.The challenge is learning to separate work that creates opportunities from work that simply keeps you busy. Staying productive means focusing on the activities that move deals forward instead of constantly reacting to every request.Protect Your Most Important WorkThe best time and energy should be reserved for activities that directly contribute to sales.Instead of starting the day by checking emails or responding to client requests, block uninterrupted time for prospecting, nurturing relationships, and preparing for important sales conversations. Administrative work can be handled later without sacrificing the work that drives results.Create Boundaries Around Client RequestsBeing available for clients does not mean responding to every request immediately.Many transactional tasks, such as correcting invoices, retrieving reports, or resolving operational issues, belong to other departments. While it is important to make sure customers receive the help they need, those responsibilities should be delegated whenever possible so selling remains the priority.Use Time Blocks to Stay FocusedSwitching between emails, CRM updates, prospecting, and meetings throughout the day makes it difficult to stay focused.Working in dedicated time blocks helps eliminate distractions and improves productivity. Setting aside uninterrupted periods for prospecting, project work, and administrative tasks makes it easier to complete each activity without constantly changing focus.Batch Administrative Tasks TogetherAdministrative work is unavoidable, but it does not have to interrupt the entire day.Grouping similar tasks together, such as updating the CRM, replying to emails, or completing reports, helps reduce time lost through constant task switching. Completing these activities during scheduled blocks keeps them from interfering with revenue-generating work.Let Your CRM Work for YouA CRM should be used as a tool to support future conversations, not as another task to avoid.Recording important notes after meetings makes it easier to remember customer goals, previous discussions, and next steps. Instead of relying on memory, use the CRM to capture details that strengthen future interactions and improve follow-up.Confidence Matters More Than Endless ResearchMany sellers delay prospecting because they believe they need more research before making a call.Research has its place, but it should never replace meaningful outreach. A clear value proposition, confidence in the conversation, and consistent follow-up have a much greater impact than spending hours gathering information that may never be used.Prioritize Opportunity Creation Every DaySales success comes down to creating opportunities and winning them.Administrative work supports the sales process, but it does not replace it. Protect time for prospecting, client conversations, and relationship building before tackling lower-value tasks. Consistently doing the most important work first creates better long-term results."Do what's most important first every day without failure, and don't negotiate with yourself." — Anthony IannarinoResourcesKeep track of your sales activity and boost your results with the Prospect Pro sales tool.Step up your sales game with Sales Mastermind. Get accountability, stay motivated, and tackle the blockers keeping you from hitting your goals.Visit Blue Mango Studios for help in creating podcast production content. Sponsorship OffersThis episode is brought to you in part by Hubspot.With HubSpot sales hubs, your data tools and teams join a single platform to close deals and turn prospects into pipelines. Try it for yourself at hubspot.com/sales.This episode is brought to you in part by LinkedIn.Are you tired of prospective clients not responding to your emails? Sign up for a free 60-day trial of LinkedIn Sales Navigator at linkedin.com/tse.This episode is brought to you in part by the TSE Sales Foundation.Improve your connection on LinkedIn and land three or five appointments with our LinkedIn prospecting course. Go to the salesevangelist.com/linkedin.CreditsAs one of our podcast listeners, we value your opinion and always want to improve the quality of our show. Complete our two-minute survey here: thesalesevangelist.com/survey. We'd love for you to join us for our next episodes by tuning in on Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Stitcher, or Spotify. 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Can you have ADHD and still be a perfectionist?Absolutely. In fact, perfectionism is surprisingly common among adults with ADHD, even if your house is messy, you're always running late, or you don't fit the stereotype of a "perfectionist."In this episode, you'll learn:• Why ADHD and perfectionism often go together• How perfectionism can lead to procrastination, burnout, and overwhelm• The difference between having high standards and being a perfectionist• Why all-or-nothing thinking makes it harder to get things done• How perfectionism can become a coping strategy for anxiety and self-doubt• A simple mindset shift to help you let go of perfectionism and make progressIf you've ever delayed starting a project, spent hours trying to make something "just right," or felt like your work is never good enough, this episode will help you understand why perfectionism happens with ADHD and how to move forward with more confidence and less stress.Remember: B-level work that's finished wins every time.Ready to stop scrambling? Book your complimentary Chaos to Calm session.Free Resources:

Weed overwhelm can befall even the most experienced gardeners. In this week's encore presentation, New York Times gardening columnist and "A Way to Garden" podcast host Margaret Roach joins me to explore how to keep weeds from taking over with a practical, organic approach that delivers real results. By combining a little good old-fashioned research with a touch of mindfulness, Margaret demonstrates how gardeners can tackle this age-old challenge more effectively — and maybe even achieve Zen Weed Master status along the way. Podcast Links for Show Notes Download my free eBook 5 Steps to Your Best Garden Ever - the 5 most important steps anyone can do to have a thriving garden or landscape. It's what I still do today, without exception to get incredible results, even in the most challenging conditions. Subscribe to the joegardener® email list to receive weekly updates about new podcast episodes, seasonal gardening tips, and online gardening course announcements. Check out The joegardener® Online Gardening Academy for our growing library of organic gardening courses. Follow joegardener® on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter, and subscribe to The joegardenerTV YouTube channel.

If you're an ADHDish business owner who would like to get more done in less time, you'll want to join us in Optimize Your ADHD BrainLearn more and apply here: http://www.lifepixuniversity.com/oybTake the assessment to see how strong each of your thinking skills are: https://www.lifepixuniversity.com/cfSee how much your thinking skills are costing you: https://www.lifepixuniversity.com/calculatorIf you're new to my channel, my name is ST Rappaport. The day I improved one thinking skill I realized I could save 23 hours a week and improve my revenue with less work. Since then I've been obsessed with helping ADHDish business owners improve their own thinking skills so they can get more done in less time. (Hello more income and more inner peace

Those of us who have a zeal for serving God often don't realize we're susceptible to running too hard for too long. We might not see our need for rest until we're weary, exhausted, or overwhelmed. Whether you're burned out or simply desiring a sacred season of renewal — all of us need extended times of rest for healing, discernment, and deeper intimacy with Jesus. ​Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss the importance of rhythms, such as retreat and Sabbatical for all followers of Jesus. You'll learn how powerful longer, immersive experiences of rest are for cultivating health and wholeness in everyday life and ministry. Resources for this Episode: Your Best Life in Jesus' Easy Yoke: Rhythms of Grace to De-Stress and Live Empowered Attend a Soul Shepherding Retreat Donate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. If your mind feels overloaded by constant news, notifications, and endless information, this calming guided meditation offers a chance to unplug and reset. Release mental clutter, reduce anxiety, and reconnect with the quiet wisdom of the present moment. Step away from the noise and return to a calmer, clearer state of mind. Love,

In This Episode Most business owners spend years creating systems at work while their home life runs on memory, habit, and constant reaction. In this episode, Adi Klevit interviews Lisa Woodruff, founder and CEO of Organize 365®, about how applying business principles to the home can reduce stress, improve productivity, and create more time for what matters most. Lisa shares how her lifelong passion for organization evolved into a business dedicated to helping people create practical household systems that support both their personal and professional lives. Adi and Lisa discuss why planning is the foundation of every successful household. From meal planning and laundry to scheduling, paperwork, and family responsibilities, Lisa explains that many people underestimate the amount of invisible work required to run a home. Without intentional systems, that work creates constant mental clutter and limits a person's capacity to focus on work, leadership, and personal growth. The conversation also explores how business concepts like delegation, standardization, and process improvement can be applied at home. Lisa encourages families to simplify tasks whenever possible, eliminate unnecessary work, and focus on creating systems that fit their current season of life rather than striving for perfection. Adi draws parallels to business process documentation, emphasizing that clear instructions and repeatable workflows are just as valuable at home as they are in the workplace. Perhaps the biggest takeaway is that organization is about much more than tidy closets and clean countertops. By creating systems for both the visible and invisible responsibilities of everyday life, individuals gain greater freedom, reduce overwhelm, and create the mental space needed to thrive both at home and at work.  

On today's episode, we dive into the very real problem of overwhelm in dentistry and why it is not simply about having too much to do. Dr. Mark Costes breaks down how decision fatigue, multitasking, cognitive load, sleep debt, clutter, caffeine, alcohol, and constant content consumption can push practice owners from intentional leadership into reactive survival mode.  He also shares practical ways dentists can reduce overwhelm through better prioritization, delegation, systemization, walking, sleep hygiene, closing open loops, and building the right support around them. From managing hygiene exam overload to knowing when it may be time for a coach or executive assistant, this conversation gives dental leaders a clearer path toward more calm, clarity, and control. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.dentalnachos.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

Do you ever feel like your day is running you instead of the other way around? This solo episode is your reset.   Janet Taylor, your Life Organizer, shares the ten strategies she personally uses to master her day — and they work whether you are just starting your career, a seasoned professional, or retired. No matter where you are, a plan and the right tools can change everything.   In this episode Janet covers:   Strategy 1: Start the night before. Just 15 minutes of pre-planning can save you an hour or more the next day — and dramatically reduce your morning overwhelm.  Strategy 2: Pack your bag the night before. Know exactly what you need before your feet hit the floor. Strategy 3: Lay out your clothes and shoes the night before. Eliminate morning decisions before they drain your energy.  Strategy 4: Confirm your appointments. One phone call can save you an entire wasted trip across town.  Strategy 5: Check your schedule before you say yes. Look at the day before and the day after — not just the day of.  Strategy 6: Double the time you think tasks will take. Give yourself enough room to finish without the stress of running over.  Strategy 7: Meal prep. It saves time, supports your health, and saves money — even a simple meat and sides prep makes the whole week easier.  Strategy 8: Keep all appointments on one calendar — personal, professional, caregiving, all of it in one place.  Strategy 9: Color code your schedule. At a glance you will know exactly where your energy is going and what is missing.  Strategy 10: Make time for yourself. Janet's personal time is yellow on her calendar. What color is yours?   Organizing with Janet: A client was overwhelmed by a large organizing project and kept stalling because she was trying to do everything at once. Janet helped her create a project timeline with specific dates and dedicated time blocks for each area. With a timeline and a focus on one space at a time, frustration turned into forward movement.   Taylor's Tip Time: Plan the night before — lay out clothes, put shoes by the door, know where your keys are, have your gym bag ready, and review your schedule. Just 15 minutes reduces the manic morning rush completely.   TossItTuesday: Time to toss the old calendars and planners you have been holding onto for years. The pretty pictures are not worth the drawer space. Let them go.   Quote of the week: "You will never find time for anything. If you want time, you must make it." — Charles Buxton   Clear the Clutter. Claim Your Power. It starts with your calendar.     CONNECT WITH JANET M. TAYLOR   Book a Session: https://janetmtaylor.trafft.com/ Free 15-Min Consultation: https://linkly.link/2FBkK Website: https://www.janetmtaylor.com Podcast: https://www.gotcluttergetorganized.com   Janet's eBooks: Prepared and Organized: https://linkly.link/2Eikc Get Your Affairs In Order: https://linkly.link/2FBnw 7 Affirmations to Organize Your Life: https://linkly.link/2Eikt   Amazon Organizing Picks: https://linkly.link/2Zsk2 Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/gcgowithjanet   Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/livinglifetotallyorganized Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janettheorganizer YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/janetmtaylor   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#433 In this podcast episode, Guy talked with Marilyn Harper about humanity's awakening and how the changes that began around 2020 had pushed people to become more aware of their choices, ego, and inner healing. Marilyn shared her own powerful awakening story, including what she described as a walk-in experience that completely changed her life and led her onto a spiritual path.  She explained how she became a channel for Adironnda and the Council of Light, and how their message centered on helping people feel held in infinite love. They also discussed higher frequency, resonance, dimensions, ancestral healing, and the role of spiritual tools like the Selenite Swords of Light. By the end, Marilyn encouraged listeners to remember that awakening was available to everyone and to keep choosing love, presence, and the truth of who they already were. About Marilyn: Marilyn Harper is a channel, teacher, and co-creator of Adironnda & Company, Marilyn Harper is known as the "Divine Link" — a clear and joy-filled messenger for higher consciousness. Through Adironnda, she offers transformative guidance, energy activations, and healing that help people awaken to their soul purpose and embody unconditional love. Marilyn's warmth, humor, and multidimensional insight make spiritual growth both accessible and profound. Key Points Discussed:  (00:00) - I Went Into Hospital One Person... And Came Out Another! (00:54) - Are We Awakening—or Just Drowning in Overwhelm? (02:19) - Marilyn's 20-Year Awakening Window (03:40) - What Awakening Really Changes Inside You (07:55) - The Hidden Wounds Rising With the Shift (10:04) - Why the Dark Places of the Soul Still Matter (12:20) - What Your Neighbor Reveals About World Peace (14:09) - Marilyn's Walk-In Awakening Story Begins (16:13) - The Hospital Moment That Changed Her Reality (18:21) - From Christian Deacon to Channel of Adironnda (21:40) - LIVE IN FLOW — Experience This Work in Person (23:46) - Did Marilyn's Future Soul Come to Help the Planet Shift? (25:02) - Guy Releases an Ancestral Soul Contract (27:15) - Stepping Out of Family Imprints (29:45) - What Channeling Did to Marilyn's Body and Frequency (34:49) - Who Is Adironnda Really? (39:19) - The Moment Marilyn Learned She Was an Activator (41:08) - The 17th Dimension, 144 Realities, and the Limits of the Mind (45:45) - The Selenite Sword, Sekhmet, and Sacred Healing Tools (55:11) - Closing reflection — Final Reminder to Be Love How to Contact Marilyn Harper:adironndaspiritualhealer.org/bliss   About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co

In today's episode, Gina discusses the role of time in our anxiety healing journey, and specifically, our thoughts and perceptions of time. Urgency and the role of technology, constant notifications and information overload in exacerbating our anxiety are important factors discussed in this show. Listen in for tools and strategies you can use to reduce the effects of these factors that seem to rob us of our time and space. Start feeling better today!Stillpoint Fridays is my once-a-week Friday note — a slower, more personal reflection that's different from what I share on the podcast.If you'd like a quiet place to land as the week winds down, you can join here: http://eepurl.com/bR2F9P or on our website anxietycoachespodcast.com and sign up for the newsletter.Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our community Group Coaching Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program1:1 Coaching Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingIf you prefer to listen AD-FREE, try our Supercast premium access membership:Learn more about anxiety What is anxiety?Free Guided Meditation for Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for AnxietyQuote:Life is available only in the present moment.-Thích Nhat Hạnh Chapters0:27 Time and Urgency3:29 Anxiety Warps Time8:59 Chronic Urgency Harms Body11:32 Rhythm Over Rush14:06 Four Doors Away From Now15:38 A Practice for Presence17:23 You Haven't Missed LifeSummaryIn this episode we talk about urgency and how it sits beneath much of our anxiety. We reflect on how time pressure has changed over the years, with constant notifications, information overload, and the expectation of being always available making many of us feel perpetually behind.We explore how anxiety changes our relationship to time. We describe how the mind turns ordinary time into a threat, making us feel that we are running out of time, late in life, or behind in healing. We also note how language such as “I don't have time” or “I'm killing time” reflects a strained view of time.We consider the impact of chronic urgency on the body. We say that long-term time stress can affect sleep, digestion, concentration, irritability, inflammation, and overall nervous system activation. We also point out that people often mistake hurry for productivity and live in constant preparation rather than participation.We offer a different approach based on rhythm and presence. We distinguish healthy planning from rehearsing disaster or replaying regret, and we identify four ways we leave the present: regret, guilt, fear, and urgency. We close with a simple practice of pausing, taking one slow breath, and focusing on what needs attention right now, with the reminder that healing begins when we stop racing toward a future version of ourselves.#TimeUrgency, #AnxietyCoachesPodcast, #GinaRyan, #NervousSystem, #SlowingDown, #PresentMoment, #AnxietyRelief, #MentalHealth, #Overwhelm, #AlwaysAvailable, #DigitalDetox, #SocialMediaStress, #ComparisonCulture, #HealingJourney, #TimePressure, #Mindfulness, #InnerPeace, #StressManagement, #ChronicStress, #ProductivityTrap, #NatureRhythms, #ThichNhatHanh, #Presence, #MentalWellbeing, #SelfCompassion, #NervousSystemRegulation, #PresentMomentAwareness, #MentalHealthEducation, #DigitalOverwhelm, #ACPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When you're overwhelmed, everything can start to feel urgent. You have too many ideas, too many unfinished projects, too many things you think you should be doing—and instead of moving forward, you freeze. But overwhelm is not just a productivity problem. It affects the energy you bring into your studio, your decisions, your visibility, and the way you build your art career. In this episode, I'm sharing practical tools to help you move out of overwhelm and into overflow. Overflow is the state where you feel creatively connected, supported, clear, and resourced. It is where you can create from inspiration rather than pressure—and take meaningful action toward the work and art career you truly want. You do not have to force yourself into your next chapter. Sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is create enough internal space to hear what your next step actually is. Explore the Resources Mentioned in This Episode The Artist Academy™ Enrollment is now open for my 18-week personal and professional development program for artists who are ready to strengthen their mindset, clarify their work, become more visible, and build meaningful momentum in their art careers. https://JoinTheArtistAcademy.com/Yes Live Masterclass: How to Get into Galleries That Don't Accept Submissions Join me live on July 15 for an interactive masterclass where I'll teach you how gallery relationships actually begin—and how to position yourself to become an artist galleries want to know. https://TheArtistAdvisory.com/galleries Your Artist Blueprint Download the PDF to uncover the next steps that are most aligned with your work, goals, and current stage of your art career. https://TheArtistAdvisory.com/blueprint Podcast: What I learned from Taylor Swift: The Rosenthal Effect and Your Success Listen to the podcast episode mentioned in today's conversation to learn more about how expectations can shape performance, identity, and results. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-i-learned-from-taylor-swift-the-rosenthal-effect/id1512078680?i=1000735975505  

Thought to share? Send me a text...Have you ever wondered if pride is more than thinking too highly of yourself?  Could pride be quietly showing up every time you judge others, cling to control, or delay obedience?Pride isn't always loud or obvious. Sometimes it looks like criticizing others, confidently planning your future without seeking God, or putting off something He's already asked you to do. In James 4:11–17, we'll discover how these subtle habits can distance us from God—and how choosing humility leads to greater peace, deeper trust, and a stronger walk with Christ.Learn the three subtle ways pride quietly influences your thoughts, relationships, and decisions. Discover how biblical humility changes the way you see people, approach your future, and respond to God's leading. Walk away with practical questions that will help you trust God more deeply and take your next faithful step with confidence. Press play to discover how replacing pride with humility can transform the way you love others, trust God with tomorrow, and faithfully follow Him today.New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday mornings.To connect with Betsy for speaking, resources, or curriculum head to https://betsymarvin.com/contact-me/For access to past podcasts and transcripts, head tohttps://betsymarvin.com/podcasts/A Christian podcast centered on Jesus, the Bible, and God explores faith through the Old Testament and New Testament, sharing Bible stories and Bible explained insights to help women of faith and Jesus followers grow in faith, strengthen their relationship with God, and know God more deeply through Bible study, women Bible study, and practical Christianity, all while encouraging spiritual growth, understanding identity in Christ, and learning to understand Bible teachings to become closer to God.

If your mind feels like it has fifty tabs open and the noise of the world is trapped in your chest, it is time to hit the reset button. In this episode of Calming Anxiety, we move beyond simple relaxation to perform a manual override on your stress response. Join Martin for a dedicated 10-minute anxiety reset designed to transition you from "threat mode" into a sanctuary of calm.This session focuses on practical somatic grounding to help you manage the physical and mental toll of a busy life. By utilizing the 4-2-6 Vagus Nerve rhythm, we send a biological signal of safety to your nervous system, allowing you to release digital fatigue and unburden your shoulders. Whether you are struggling with panic attack symptoms, chronic overwhelm, or morning anxiety, this guided meditation provides a mental sanctuary for total peace of mind.Episode Chapters:00:00 – Intro: Hitting the Reset Button on Overwhelm00:47 – Addressing the Somatic Load & Vagus Nerve Activation01:38 – The 4-2-6 Breathing Technique for Instant Calm02:58 – Visualizing the Summer Sunshine & Digital Fatigue Release03:22 – Creating Your Mental Sanctuary (The Glass Sphere)04:48 – Grounding Affirmations for Mental Clarity08:48 – 3 Daily Caring Tips: Peripheral Gaze & Tech Fasts10:12 – Closing: Sharing the Fold of KindnessAffirmations for GroundingRepeat these internally to anchor yourself to the present moment:"I am the calm center of my own life regardless of the noise outside.""I am safe, I am centered, and I am grounded in this moment.""My thoughts are temporary mental events, not facts that control me.""I release the digital spiral and reclaim my mental clarity.""I am resilient and I have the tools to handle whatever comes my way."3 Daily Caring Tips for OverwhelmIntegrate these micro-respites into your daily routine to maintain your reset:The Peripheral Gaze: If you feel overwhelmed, soften your focus to see the far edges of your vision to shift your brain out of a high-alert state.The 2-Minute Tech Fast: Every few hours, step away from all screens for 120 seconds for a manual override for your attention.Leverage AI for Mental Load: Use AI tools to handle heavy lifting like meal planning or drafting emails to protect your restorative sleep architecture.Support the TribeIf this session helped you find your center, please subscribe and share it with just one person who may be struggling with the noise today. Your shares help us grow this fold of kindness and reach those who need it most. For more tools to combat anxious thoughts, visit the Anxiety Breaker Course at calminganxiety.fm.Take care, smile often, and to your soul be kind.

Numbness now seems to be the emotional default for so many of us — the result of living in a deranged reverse panopticon, where everything bad happening everywhere in the world (plus the fever dreams of robots) is beamed directly into your eyeballs all day long by our pitiless overlords. Jay joins poet, journalist and author Mark Abley to talk about confronting and escaping the brain-mushing machine (and Mark's new book, Numb: The Politics of Overwhelm). Show NotesOrder Numb from Baraka BooksMark's other booksAbout Mark AbleyThe QuaggaIs This AI?LinksInstagramMerchfuckingcancelled.comclementinemorrigan.comjaylesoleil.comTheme songFucking Cancelled has no ads and is a supported by our listeners. To help us continue our work, consider subscribing. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.fuckingcancelled.com/subscribe

Most business owners spend years building something that was supposed to give them freedom, and end up with a business that runs their life instead. John Nieuwenberg spent 22 years as a business coach after leading a $3 billion company, and his answer to the question of what a business is actually for might be the most counterintuitive thing you hear this week.CHAPTERS:00:00:00 - The business is supposed to work for you01:09:00 - Meet John Nieuwenberg02:00:00 - How he became a coach without knowing it04:48:00 - What "happy productive" really means06:17:00 - When you don't know what you want08:03:00 - Why structure creates the behavior you're looking for12:22:00 - Overwhelm, depression, and the TEDx that changed everything15:13:00 J- ournaling and the brain dump method20:50:00 - We're not rational beings23:33:00 - Burnout and the operator vs. leader owner shift26:10:00 - Delegate authority, not tasks30:13:00 - All business coaching is personal coaching33:44:00 - Where to find JohnLinks and resources:John Nieuwenberg: w5coaching.com Book a Connection Call: https://jenniferdawncoaching.com/schedule-call/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferdawn.coaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdawn/#HappyProductive #JenniferDawn #BusinessCoach #Entrepreneur #Delegation #Leadership #SmallBusiness #WomenInBusiness #FreedomBuilders #OperatorToOwner

Exhaustion. Fatigue. Lack of Motivation. Apathy. Overwhelm. How do you know if you're burnt out – or if you're just dealing with hormones? Because we know that sometimes the two can feel like the same thing! Today I'm joined by Gina, who is calling in to process whether she's burnt out from a demanding career in full time ministry over many years without a break, or because she's in the middle of menopause? Which one is it, and how do you know the difference? And then – what do you do about it? We process how to differentiate between the two, as well as some of the overlaps between the two – and then we end with some practical advice, suggestions, and next steps for her as she commits to getting her body back to baseline and learning to care for her soul. Listen to this entire episode, and share with someone you know who might be in the thick of it right now! And then pick up a copy of the life-changing message of Soul Care and learn what it means to bring your body back to baseline and care for your soul! The Debra Fileta Counselors Network: Book a counseling session at the Debra Fileta Counselors Networkk and get started on your healing journey from the inside out TODAY! DEBRA FILETA is a Licensed Professional Counselor, national speaker, and founder of the Debra Fileta Counselors Network. She is the bestselling author of eight books including Choosing Marriage, Are You Really OK?, RESET, and Soul Care. Debra is the host of the popular podcast and nationally syndicated radio show Talk To Me where she facilitates on-air authentic counseling-style sessions with notable pastors and leaders. You may also recognize her voice from her appearances on national television and radio, including Better Together, The Kirk Cameron Show, Focus on the Family, The 700 Club, and many others. She reaches millions of people each year with the message of mental, emotional, and relational health. Connect with her on Instagram or at DebraFileta.com.

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Most gifted people live in their minds so much of the time that they aren't always aware of what they truly need. In Episode 2 of the 3-part Food Noise series, Someone Gets Me, host Dianne A. Allen helps us understand why gifted adults often experience overwhelm, food noise, and challenges with self-regulation. She explores why external success doesn't always create inner peace, why developing internal authority over our beliefs matters, and how a gifted person's deep longing for connection can sometimes lead to existential loneliness. Watch this episode of Someone Gets Me to gain a deeper understanding of the hidden needs beneath food noise and how greater self-awareness can support regulation, connection, and wellbeing. Catch the first episode of the Food Noise series,  Food Noise Isn't About Food Itself, on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HiAd3ZmCdOU   Did you enjoy this episode? Subscribe to the channel, tap the notification bell, and leave a comment!   You can also listen to the show on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.   How to Connect with Dianne A. Allen   Dianne A. Allen, MA is an intuitive mentor, speaker, author, ambassador, hope agent, life catalyst, and the CEO and Founder of Visions Applied. She has been involved in personal and professional development and mental health and addiction counseling. She inspires people in personal transformation through thought provoking services from speaking and podcasting to individual intuitive mentoring and more. She uses her years of experience coupled with years of formal education to blend powerful, practical, and effective strategies and tools for success and satisfaction. She has authored several books, which include How to Quit Anything in 5 Simple Steps - Break the Chains that Bind You, The Loneliness Cure, A Guide to Contentment, 7 Simple Steps to Get Back on track and Live the Life You Envision, Daily Meditations for Visionary Leaders, Hope Realized, and Where Do You Fit In?   Website: https://msdianneallen.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianne_a_allen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianneallen/# Twitter: https://x.com/msdianneallen   Check out Dianne's new book, Care for the Neurodivergent Soul. https://a.co/d/cTBSxQv   Visit Dianne's Amazon author page. https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0F7N457KS   You have a vision inside to create something bigger than you. What you need is a community and a mentor. Personal mentoring will inspire you to grow, transform, and connect in new ways. The Someone Gets Me Experience could be that perfect solution to bringing your heart's desire into reality. You will grow, transform, and connect. https://msdianneallen.com/someone-gets-me-experience/   For a complimentary “Get to Know You” 30-minute call: https://visionsapplied.as.me/schedule.php?appointmentType=4017868   Join our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/someonegetsme   Follow Dianne's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/msdianneallen   Email contact: dianne@visionsapplied.com   Dianne's Mentoring Services: https://msdianneallen.com/  

When your schedule flips on you by 10 am, most traditional planning advice leaves you stranded. This episode walks you through three flexible planning strategies designed specifically for ADHD brains navigating irregular schedules and unpredictable days. Whether you're juggling client calls, shifting deadlines, or the beautiful chaos of caregiving, these methods adapt with you. Tune into Episode 361 and discover: How to anchor your day to one priority so decision fatigue doesn't derail you when time opens up unexpectedly The difference between clock time and event time — and why leaning into event time can be a more sustainable structure for unpredictable schedules Why intentionally building in overflow time is one of the most supportive things we can do for our ADHD brains (and how to do it without guilt) Work With Me: Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) Learn more about private coaching here Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains Resources From This Episode: Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! Episode 357: A Better Way to Build Habits & Follow Through For Your ADHD Brain Episode 359: Time Blocking for ADHD: Why Magnetic Tiles Actually Work Laura Vanderkam More ADHD Resources: Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Discover my favorite ADHD resources Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp Support your brain with Wispr Flow.* Speech-to-text on your phone or computer. Stay focused with brain.fm and get a 30-day free trial* This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info* here*.* Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend! Chapter Outline 00:00 When Plans Fall Apart 01:37 Why Rigid Schedules Fail 04:14 Strategy One Anchor Task 07:33 IT Example In Action 09:38 Strategy Two Event Time 12:09 Real Estate Scheduling Flex 14:12 Strategy Three Overflow Time 17:16 Project Manager Buffer Wins 21:33 Pick Your Best Strategy 24:22 Layer Them And Practice 25:46 Wrap Up And Next Steps  

In this episode, I'm joined by Lisa Woodruff, founder and CEO of Organized 365, author, educator, and host of the highly successful Organized 365 podcast. What began as a passion for helping families and creating order at home evolved into a mission to teach organization as a learnable life skill. Lisa shares her journey from teacher and stay-at-home mom to building a business that has helped thousands of people reduce overwhelm and create systems that support the lives they truly want to live.    In this episode, we discuss: Why organization is a learnable skill and not something you're simply born with How different seasons of life require different organizational systems The surprising difference between decluttering, organizing, and productivity Why trying to create a perfect home often keeps people stuck and overwhelmed How organization can support better self-care, decision-making, and peace of mind The concept of "Swiss cheese organizing" and why it prevents lasting progress How creating simple systems can free up time for what you are uniquely gifted to do   Organization is not about doing more. It is about creating space for the life you want to live, one small step at a time!   About Lisa: Lisa Woodruff is the founder & CEO of Organize 365. Lisa and 87% of Americans believe organization is a learnable skill. Yet less than 18% of those same Americans feel they are organized. As the host of the top-rated Organize 365 Podcast, with 24 million downloads & counting, Lisa shares strategies for reducing the overwhelm, clearing the mental clutter, and living a productive and organized life. https://organize365.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lisawoodruff/http://instagram.com/organize365   Book-Escaping Quicksand: 10 Steps to Overcome the Overwhelm of Modern Homelifehttps://a.co/d/0fBntb6W   ----- Connect with Candice Snyder! Website: https://www.podpage.com/passion-purpose-and-possibilities-1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candicebsnyder?_rdr Passion, Purpose, and Possibilities Community Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/passionpurposeandpossibilitiescommunity/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passionpurposepossibilities/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicesnyder/ Shop For A Cause With Gifts That Give Back to Nonprofits: https://thekindnesscause.com/ Go to FusionaryFormulas.com and use code PASSION at checkout for 15% off your first order.  Fall In Love With Artists And Experience Joy And Calm: https://www.youtube.com/@movenartrelaxation

Solo episode going through the podcast rebrand. Enjoy.    Timestamps may vary by 2-4 minutes based on your podcast platform.   00:13 Introduction to Build Without Breaking 02:29 The Journey of Transformation 05:54 Facing Misalignment and Overwhelm 10:13 The Turning Point: Realisations and Decisions 15:58 Building a Fitness Business from Scratch 18:22 Shifting Values and Priorities 25:30 The Self-Worth Dilemma 28:25 Shifting Mindsets: From Zero-Sum to Positive-Sum Games 33:28 The Subjectivity of Success 36:50 The Dangers of Mimetic Desire 39:58 Identity Work: Building Without Breaking The Circle:  https://briankeanefitness.com/online-mastermind   Business Mentorship:  https://briankeanefitness.com/mentorship-and-business-coaching    

Congratulations on completing Day 7 of our master series. Over the last week, you have made a non-negotiable commitment to your inner sovereignty, completely rewriting your body's relationship to stress and overthinking. You have done an absolutely extraordinary job sticking with this journey—remember that the sanctuary you built this week travels with you into every room you walk into tomorrow. Welcome to Day 7—the grand finale of our master series, Pranayama: Cultivating and Controlling Your Life Force Energy. Tonight, our final developmental arc is Embody. In this closing session, we explore the ultimate pinnacle of spiritual science from Paramahansa Yogananda's Autobiography of a Yogi—revealing how advanced masters transition from temporarily practicing peace to permanently embodying an unshakeable cosmic baseline right in the middle of a demanding, high-velocity lifestyle. Tonight, we execute the crowning protocol of our week: The Sovereign Sushumna Breath. By combining central spinal respiration with the wisdom-locking Gyan Mudra, you actively leverage neural plasticity to permanently rewrite your default stress settings. This deep biological integration shifts your brain into sustained delta-wave sleep, seals your energetic boundaries, and ensures you awaken completely anchored on your inner throne of sovereign power. Turn off the noise of the world for the final time this week, claim your absolute crown, and drop into deep, cellular immortality. In This Episode, You'll Discover: The Unshaken Marketplace: What Yogananda learned from Sri Yukteswar about maintaining a permanent state of inner sovereignty while managing complex worldly realities. The Neuroscience of Permanent Embodiment: How a seven-day somatic protocol leverages neuroplasticity to structurally alter your brain chemistry and heal chronic adrenal fatigue. The Sovereign Sushumna Protocol: A step-by-step guided bedtime integration to permanently lock in your new baseline of unshakeable, symmetrical peace. A Message for Your Heart "My dear friend, we have walked a magnificent path together over these last seven days. I have watched you intentionally pause in the middle of your massive vision, put down the heavy tools of your daily schedule, and fiercely protect your inner sanctuary. You have shown up for your nervous system with so much grace and dedication. As we close this series tonight, I want you to remember that the deep well of stillness you cultivated this week does not belong to the cushion—it belongs to you. You are not a fragile boat being tossed around by the velocity of your life; you are the unshakeable ocean itself. You are fully capable, deeply resilient, and entirely sovereign over your space. Carry this diamond shield into your tomorrow, but tonight, let yourself be completely held by the baseline of peace you have so beautifully earned. I am so incredibly proud of you. Sleep deeply." With love, Mary This is day 7 of a 7-day meditation series, "Somatic Energy Mastery," episodes 2529-3535.   THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE:  "The Adrenaline Alchemist"

Lorraine & Trish meet Dr Julie Smith, clinical psychologist, multi-million selling author of ‘Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before' & one of the most trusted mental health advisors on social media. Discover how to be your own coach to manage midlife plate spinning, shake off your inner critic, shift your thoughts from judgement to curiosity & tune into all your emotions to understand what your brain & body are trying to tell you. Julie also shares how she adopted a ‘predator' mindset to face her own fears following a breast cancer diagnosis & has reassuring advice for parents about what children really need to support their mental health & wellbeing.Plus: Season finale round up: all the best advice from this season's fabulous guests! Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.comInstagram: @postcardsfrommidlifeJoin our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Million Dollar Flip Flops, Rodric sits down with productivity coach Cindy Baker for a practical conversation about focus, procrastination, ADHD-friendly productivity, and how entrepreneurs can get more of the right things done without burning out.Cindy shares how many entrepreneurs live in two time zones—“now” and “not now”—which often leads to procrastination, overwhelm, and constantly reacting instead of intentionally planning. She explains why multitasking is really task-switching, how it drains productivity, and why prioritizing just one to three key tasks each day can create massive momentum.The conversation also dives into accountability, group coaching, faith and productivity, email lists, direct mail, and why focus is about more than money—it is about building a better business, better relationships, and a better life.In This Episode, You'll LearnWhy multitasking is actually task-switchingHow task-switching hurts focus and productivityWhy entrepreneurs often procrastinate until deadlines create urgencyHow to prioritize the most important tasks each dayWhy busy does not always mean productiveHow group accountability helps people follow throughWhy email lists are still one of the most valuable business assetsHow focus creates real wealth beyond just moneyHighlights & Timestamps[00:00] The cost of switching tasks Cindy explains how task-switching can cost your brain 15 to 20 minutes every time you change focus.[01:00] Meet Cindy Baker Cindy introduces herself as a productivity coach helping entrepreneurs manage time, energy, and focus.[02:00] ADHD, entrepreneurs, and busy brains Rodric and Cindy discuss why so many entrepreneurs struggle with distraction, procrastination, and shiny object syndrome.[03:00] Now vs. not now Cindy explains how many people with busy brains tend to think in only two time frames, which creates urgency-based productivity.[04:00] Multitasking is not efficient She breaks down why multitasking is really switch-tasking and why it makes it harder to complete meaningful work.[05:00] Pick one to three priorities Cindy shares her simple method: write down one to three important tasks the night before and start there.[06:00] Busy vs. productive Rodric and Cindy talk about entrepreneurs doing low-value tasks while avoiding the work that actually moves the business forward.[07:00] The power of group accountability Cindy explains how group coaching helps people see blind spots and stay accountable to weekly goals.[08:00] Who Cindy works with Cindy shares that she works mostly with small business owners, solopreneurs, professionals, and people with busy brains.[09:00] Faith and productivity Cindy talks about her Substack and how she writes about the intersection between faith and productivity.[10:00] Where to find Cindy Cindy shares her website, Instagram, and free course for beating procrastination.[11:00] Starting over with an email list Cindy answers Christian Espinosa's question and explains why she would rebuild with an email list first.[12:00] Why email and direct mail still work Rodric and Cindy discuss why owned audiences matter and why direct mail is working better than ever.[13:00] Focus to Fortune Cindy shares her book, Focus to Fortune, and the bigger meaning of fortune beyond money.Notable Quotes“Neuroscience studies have shown that it takes about 15 to 20 minutes for your brain to go back to what it was focused on every time you switch tasks.” – Cindy Baker “You're not really multitasking, you're switch-tasking.” – Cindy Baker “If everything on your list looks equally important, then nothing gets done.” – Cindy Baker “Busy does not always mean productive.” – Cindy Baker “Write down one to three important things that need to be accomplished the next day.” – Cindy Baker “You own your email list.” – Cindy BakerConnect with Cindy Baker

Do you often feel like you're running on pure adrenaline, battling chronic overwhelm, or trying to manage a demanding schedule with an empty battery? If so, you're definitely NOT alone! This series is your ultimate biological and energetic reset. Today, our developmental arc is Release. We move past the modern misconception of pranayama as simple breathing exercises and look at it through the lens of ancient sage Patanjali and the lineage of Mahavatar Babaji and Paramahansa Yogananda—as the precise, scientific control of internal energy. In This Episode, You'll Discover: The Fourth Limb of Yoga: How Patanjali's Yoga Sutras position pranayama as the bridge between physical stability and mental clarity. The Lineage of Energy Mastery: The teachings of Babaji and Paramahansa Yogananda on how to reverse the outward flow of energy and recharge your internal battery. The 4-4-8 Pranic Release: A step-by-step guided somatic practice to instantly clear stagnant tension, lower cortisol, and claim your inner sovereignty. A Daily Message for Your Heart Dear Friend, It is incredibly easy to let your life force bleed outward into a dozen different directions just to keep up with the day. Today, I want to remind you that your system was never designed to operate in a constant emergency state. You do not have to finish everything on your plate to deserve a moment of absolute, sovereign stillness. By intentionally slowing your breath and turning your energy inward today, you are performing an act of supreme self-care. You are telling your body: 'I have you. We are safe here.' Trust this single stream of prana. You are doing an extraordinary job." With love, Mary This is day 1 of a 7-day meditation series, "Somatic Energy Mastery," episodes 2528-3534.   THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE: 

Hello, Beautiful...I'm so grateful you're here with me. Lately, it might feel like life has been asking a lot from you… and before you know it, the days blur together and your mind never really gets a chance to rest. So this meditation is your moment to pause, breathe, and step out of the rush for a little while. This guided meditation for overwhelm and stress relief helps calm anxiety, quiet overthinking, regulate the nervous system, and bring you back to a grounded sense of peace and balance. Love,

Overwhelmed to Organized: simplyconvivial.com/overwhelmFeeling overwhelmed by your mental to-do list? Like you have 47 browser tabs open in your brain at all times? In this video, I share the simple paper productivity system that finally tamed my mom overwhelm — no app, no elaborate planner, no perfectionism required.If you're an overwhelmed mom trying to manage your home, your kids, and your life all inside your head, this is for you. I'll walk you through why keeping your to-do list in your head is creating anxiety (not productivity), and how writing things down — specifically on a daily index card — transforms vague overwhelm into clear, actionable next steps.This isn't about finding the "perfect" planner or a complicated project management system. It's about a small, repeatable, disposable daily planning habit that cuts through perfectionism and helps you choose the next right thing — the next faithful step — for today.✨ What you'll learn:• Why your brain isn't designed to be your family's command center• How writing things down reduces the mental load of invisible work• The daily card system: simple, visible, limited to one day• How to stop the swirl of anxious thoughts and make moment-to-moment decisions with confidence• Why small, consistent systems beat elaborate planning every time

In this episode, Raleigh Norton shares his incredible story of a skydiving accident (just a few months ago!), the lessons learned from adversity, and how intentional mindset shifts can transform your life and business. Discover insights on mastering craft, the importance of a clear 'why,' and navigating AI's impact on creativity. 00:00 The Skydiving Incident: A Life-Changing Experience 06:16 Lessons Learned from Adversity12:50 Raleigh Norton's Journey: From Hawaii to Scaling.com19:56 The Importance of a Proper 'Why' in Business 27:29 Transformative Mindsets: Learning from Life's Challenges 37:17 Transforming Challenges into Opportunities 38:05 Navigating the AI Landscape 39:58 AI's Dual Nature: Shadow and Light 44:38 The Role of Human Creativity in an AI World 50:19 Mastering Craft in the Age of AI 57:23 Building in Doses: The Path to Mastery 01:05:08 Believing in Your Potential CONNECT ON SOCIAL → instagram | / rayedwards → facebook | / rayedwardsonline → twitter | / rayedwards → tiktok | http://tiktok.com/therayedwards → linkedin | / therayedwards THE AUDIO PODCAST

In this episode, Dr. Rick Hanson explores why choosing harmony over truth in our relationships often leaves us with neither. Drawing on decades of experience as a psychologist, relationship expert, and mindfulness teacher, Rick shares practical wisdom for navigating conflict, communicating with greater skill, and building stronger connections with the people who matter most. Rick discusses the delicate balance between keeping the peace and speaking honestly, the power of empathy and healthy remorse, and how small moments of awareness can transform the way we relate to ourselves and others. Whether you're navigating challenges with a partner, family member, friend, or colleague, this conversation offers simple yet profound practices for creating relationships built on honesty, understanding, and genuine connection. Feeling overwhelmed in your life? Check out ⁠Overwhelm is Optional ⁠— a 4-week email course that helps you feel calmer and more grounded without needing to do less. In under 10 minutes a day, you'll learn simple mindset shifts (called “Still Points”) you can use right inside the life you already have. ⁠Sign up here for only $29!⁠ Key Takeaways: Cultivating positive mental states and emotional resilience Managing relationships effectively and resolving conflicts The importance of consciously choosing which qualities to nurture within ourselves The impact of savoring positive experiences for lasting change Balancing harmony and truth in relationships Practical strategies for admitting fault and fostering healing Understanding the dynamics of impact versus intent in communication The concept of “unilateral virtue” and focusing on personal growth Enhancing empathy and its role in improving relationships Frameworks for effective communication and transforming relational dynamics For full show notes:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this conversation with Dr. Rick Hanson, check out these other episodes: Why Family Relationships Are So Hard and What Actually Helps with Nedra Glover Tawwab How to Have Healthier Relationships with Yourself and Others with Jillian Turecki By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed, and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! This episode is sponsored by: ⁠Talkiatry⁠ connects you with licensed psychiatrists for personalized, evidence-based mental health care, all online and covered by most major insurance plans. To get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutes, visit ⁠Talkiatry.com/FEED.⁠ ⁠Tiny Health⁠'s at-home gut health test provides science-backed insights into your microbiome, along with personalized recommendations to help you improve your digestion, energy, and overall well-being. Get $50 off your first test kit at⁠ tinyhealth.com/FEED⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brodo Broth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Shop the best broth on the planet with Brodo.  Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brodo.com/TOYF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 20% off your first subscription order and use code TOYF for an additional $10 off. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Refresh your wardrobe with Quince by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rocket Money⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rocketmoney.com/feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Shopify⁠⁠⁠⁠ – The commerce platform that helps you build, grow, and manage your business all in one place. Start your $1/month trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/feed.⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠David Protein⁠⁠⁠⁠ bars deliver up to 28g of protein for just 150 calories—without sacrificing taste! For a limited time, our listeners can receive this special deal: buy 4 cartons and get the 5th free when you go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.davidprotein.com/FEED⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Alma⁠⁠⁠ has a directory of 20,000 therapists with different specialities, life experiences, and identities, and 99% of them take insurance. Visit ⁠⁠⁠helloalma.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aura Frames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Named #1 by Wirecutter, you can save on the gifts moms love by visiting AuraFrames.com. For a limited time, listeners can get 25 dollars off their best-selling Carver Mat frame with code FEED. Support the show by mentioning us at checkout! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Taskrabbit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ When life happens, your to-do list grows. Get ahead of it now and get fifteen dollars off your first task at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Taskrabbit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on the Taskrabbit app using promo code FEED. Taskers book up fast, especially for same-day tasks, so book trusted home help today. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hello Fresh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#383: Ever feel like the roles in your life - partner, parent, friend, employee - are colliding in ways that leave you exhausted and unsure of who you are supposed to be? In this episode, I'm unpacking the subtle and pervasive experience of role confusion and how it can sneak into your life without you even realizing it. We explore how taking on others' expectations, trying to manage everyone's emotions, and overextending yourself creates a constant state of overwhelm. This isn't just about being busy. It's a misalignment between what your nervous system is actually capable of handling and the roles you feel you must perform. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://beatrizalbina.com/383 Order your copy of End Emotional Outsourcing here: https://beatrizalbina.com/book/ Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/beatrizvictoriaalbinanp/?hl=enMentioned in this episode:Grab my book, End Emotional Outsourcing!Please support my new book, End Emotional Outsourcing, by ordering a copy and reviewing it on Amazon or GoodReads! You can leave a review even if you bought it somewhere else. Bring your screenshot to: https://beatrizalbina.com/book/ for gifts and raffle goodies. Thank you for helping this work ripple out.EEO Pre-Sale

In this episode, Alex Olshonsky explores why you're addicted to thinking, nd what to do instead. Drawing from his journey through addiction, recovery, meditation, and somatic psychology, Alex argues that overthinking is often a way of avoiding difficult emotions. He explains why compulsive thought can function like an addiction, how attention gets hijacked by rumination and distraction, and what it takes to reconnect with the present moment. Along the way, Eric and Alex discuss recovery, spiritual practice, the role of the body in healing, and practical ways to find more freedom from the endless loop of thoughts. Feeling overwhelmed in your life? Check out Overwhelm is Optional — a 4-week email course that helps you feel calmer and more grounded without needing to do less. In under 10 minutes a day, you'll learn simple mindset shifts (called “Still Points”) you can use right inside the life you already have. Sign up here for only $29! Key Takeaways: Personal journey through addiction and recovery Concept of addiction beyond substances, including compulsive thinking The metaphor of the “two wolves” and its relevance to personal and professional life The role of attentional agency in cultivating presence and awareness Healing practices including meditation, somatic psychology, and entheogens The impact of modern life on mental health and compulsive thinking Differentiating between useful thinking and compulsive rumination The importance of somatic awareness in managing thoughts and emotions Recommendations for simple somatic practices to reduce overthinking The relationship between action and thought in creating lasting change For full show notes:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this conversation with Alex Olshonsky, check out these other episodes: The Age of Magical Overthinking: Why Our Minds Keep Doubling Down with Amanda Montell Why You Can't Think Your Way Out of Overthinking with Adam Mastroianni By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed, and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! This episode is sponsored by: Talkiatry connects you with licensed psychiatrists for personalized, evidence-based mental health care, all online and covered by most major insurance plans. To get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutes, visit Talkiatry.com/FEED. Tiny Health's at-home gut health test provides science-backed insights into your microbiome, along with personalized recommendations to help you improve your digestion, energy, and overall well-being. Get $50 off your first test kit at tinyhealth.com/FEED ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brodo Broth⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Shop the best broth on the planet with Brodo.  Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brodo.com/TOYF⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 20% off your first subscription order and use code TOYF for an additional $10 off. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Refresh your wardrobe with Quince by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rocket Money⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rocketmoney.com/feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Shopify⁠⁠⁠ – The commerce platform that helps you build, grow, and manage your business all in one place. Start your $1/month trial at ⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/feed.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠David Protein⁠⁠⁠ bars deliver up to 28g of protein for just 150 calories—without sacrificing taste! For a limited time, our listeners can receive this special deal: buy 4 cartons and get the 5th free when you go to ⁠⁠⁠www.davidprotein.com/FEED⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alma⁠⁠ has a directory of 20,000 therapists with different specialities, life experiences, and identities, and 99% of them take insurance. Visit ⁠⁠helloalma.com⁠⁠ to learn more! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aura Frames⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Named #1 by Wirecutter, you can save on the gifts moms love by visiting AuraFrames.com. For a limited time, listeners can get 25 dollars off their best-selling Carver Mat frame with code FEED. Support the show by mentioning us at checkout! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Taskrabbit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ When life happens, your to-do list grows. Get ahead of it now and get fifteen dollars off your first task at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Taskrabbit.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or on the Taskrabbit app using promo code FEED. Taskers book up fast, especially for same-day tasks, so book trusted home help today. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hello Fresh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Highly sensitive nervous systems take in far more than a fair share, and overwhelm slowly becomes a groove we practice until it feels like who we are. I keep coming back to one idea: overwhelm is an invitation, and every invitation can be declined. The moment we stop treating ourselves as overwhelm's victim, simple affirmations can reprogram those old patterns and return us to the peace that is our birthright. Resources: - Work with Me 1:1: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/coaching - Join the Patreon Community: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/emotionalbadass⁠ - 30 Days to Peace Course: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/peace CODE: BADASS for 30% Off - The Book by Book Club: https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/bookclub - Intro To Boundaries https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/intro - The Yearly Boundaries Intensive https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/Boundaries - Mapping your Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse Workshop https://www.EmotionalBadass.com/workshops CODE: BADASS for 30% Off - Get the Patternscapes Wellness Deck ⁠https://www.getpatternscapes.com - Download the FREE Morning Routine PDF ⁠https://www.emotionalbadass.com/morning - Join our newsletter https://www.emotionalbadass.com/newsletter - Check out our Guided Meditations https://www.emotionalbadass.com/store/meditations Follow us on Social Media: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/emotionalbadass IG: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.badass FB: https://www.facebook.com/emotionalbadass TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@emotionalbadass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Marni Battista is an entrepreneur, author, transformational coach, and podcast host who helps women in midlife get off the "have it all" treadmill and start living life according to their own terms. With her trademark straight talk and humor, she provides the tools and honest stories of her own journey to living a more aligned life in her book, Your Radical Living Challenge: 7 Questions for A Meaningful Life. She and her work have also appeared in The LA Times, The New Yorker, the Dr. Phil Show, On Air With Ryan Seacrest, and others. Find out more at MarniBattista.com Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Overwhelm is self-imposed. You have more control than you think. Clarity begins with questioning what you really want. 2. You don't have to blow up your life to reinvent it. Small-scale experiments can help you pivot without sacrificing what's working. 3. Today is Day One. Don't wait for retirement or "someday" to start living your dream life. Make the shift now. Grab a copy of Marni's book. Follow her transformation journey and tools for midlife reinvention - Radical Living Challenge Book Sponsors HighLevel - The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies. Learn more at HighLevelFire.com. 50 Days - Join JLD on his free '50 Days to Something' video series on YouTube and create something special in 50 days.