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Imagine feeling calmer, more focused, and in control . . . even with a full plate. That’s what Overwhelmed Working Woman, a top 1.5% podcast, delivers for accomplished women every week.
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Each episode offers simple, practical strategies to help you reduce overwhelm, improve productivity, and stop people pleasing. You’ll learn surprising time management hacks, how to do less without guilt, and why the path to calm begins with changing how you think. All of this comes with guidance from host and Life Coach Michelle Gauthier, who has 8+ years of experience coaching hundreds of women.
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Have you ever noticed headaches, back pain, or exhaustion showing up before you even realize how stressed you are? Many working women assume stress is only happening in their thoughts—overthinking, worrying, or feeling overwhelmed. But your body is often the first place stress shows up. High achievers and people pleasers are especially skilled at pushing through discomfort, ignoring physical warning signs until the stress builds so much that their body forces them to slow down. In this episod...
Do you ever say, “Sure, no problem!” to a request—only to regret it seconds later when you remember how full your schedule already is? Many working women fall into the habit of saying yes automatically because they want to be helpful, avoid awkwardness, or keep others happy. But every quick yes adds another commitment to your already full plate. In this episode, you’ll learn how a simple pause—and one powerful sentence—can help you stop reacting in the moment and start making intentional deci...
Have you ever thought, “I know what I should be doing for my health… so why can’t I actually do it?” For many overwhelmed working women, the struggle with health isn’t about knowledge—it’s about the relationship we have with our bodies. Comparing ourselves to social media, unrealistic standards, or even our younger selves often creates shame and frustration. In this episode, nutritionist and personal trainer Elizabeth Dall explains why sustainable change starts with self-acceptance, not restr...
What if your success had far less to do with talent—and far more to do with one skill you can build starting today? That's the premise behind of one my favorite books: Grit, by Angela Duckworth. It’s easy to believe you’re either naturally good at something, or you’re not. When things feel hard, uncomfortable, or slow, you might assume it’s a sign to cut your losses and quit. But what if the real predictor of success isn’t talent, intelligence, or even motivation—but your ability to stay cons...
What if the reason you’re still overwhelmed isn’t your workload—but the belief that working harder will fix it? If you’re an overwhelmed working woman who responds to stress by doubling down and pushing through, this episode will feel uncomfortably familiar. When your nervous system is fried, your brain literally functions worse—leading to slower processing, decision fatigue, procrastination, and shame spirals. The problem isn’t your time management skills. It’s your energy regulation. And th...
Are you trying to be more productive by following advice that doesn’t actually fit who you are? If you’re a working woman who feels constantly overwhelmed, distracted, or behind, the problem might not be your discipline — it might be that you’re planning your days around what works for someone else. Productivity culture pushes rigid schedules, early mornings, and hyper-detailed plans, but those approaches can actually increase stress when they don’t match your personality, energy, or fo...
Are you surviving your life… or actually thriving in it? If you’ve ever dreaded Monday morning, questioned your career path, or felt like you “should” want the next promotion but don’t, you’re not alone. My guest this week, engineer and positive psychology expert Karli Auble knows that high-achieving professionals—especially women in demanding industries—often push through burnout, ignore their instincts, and settle for “fine.” This episode explores how positive psychology can help you ...
Why do some women stick to habits effortlessly while others feel like they’re constantly failing—no matter how hard they try? If you’ve ever labeled yourself as lazy, undisciplined, or bad at time management, this episode may completely shift your perspective. In The Four Tendencies, author Gretchen Rubin explains that productivity and habit-building aren’t about trying harder—they’re about understanding how you naturally respond to expectations. When you work against your personality, you cr...
What if your overwhelm isn’t a time management or motivation problem… but a volume problem? If you constantly feel behind, stretched thin, and responsible for everything, you’re not alone. So many working women believe they should be able to do it all — but that belief is exactly what keeps you overwhelmed. This episode breaks down a simple, practical framework to immediately reduce the number of things on your plate without sacrificing what matters most. In this episode, you’ll learn: A powe...
Have you ever had one small email instantly spiral into a full-blown fear about losing your job, your home, and your entire future? If your brain tends to jump to worst-case scenarios—especially at work—this episode is for you. Spiraling doesn’t mean you’re bad at handling stress or that something is actually wrong; it means your nervous system is activated and craving safety. In this episode, you’ll learn how to recognize a spiral as it’s happening and stop it before it hijacks your focus, e...
What if the rules you’ve been following—at work, in leadership, or even in parenting—are the very thing holding you back? If you’ve ever felt stuck, guilty, or unsure whether you’re allowed to want something different, this episode is for you. Lauren Wittenberg Weiner shares how she built—and sold—a $100M company in one of the most rule-bound industries imaginable by learning which rules to follow, which to question, and which to change. This conversation speaks directly to high-achieving wom...
Have you ever felt deeply disappointed even though, technically, nothing went wrong? If you’ve ever walked away from a day, a weekend, or a relationship feeling frustrated and stressed — without knowing exactly why — this episode will hit home. You’ll see how unspoken expectations quietly create emotional overwhelm and how easily we project our plans onto others without realizing it. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why most disappointment comes from expectations you never said out loudHow assu...
What if being “so busy” isn’t proof that you’re doing life right—but a pink flag that something deeper needs your attention? Many women have learned to equate packed calendars with worth, productivity, and success—yet still feel exhausted, guilty when resting, or uneasy when things slow down. This episode explores why busyness feels validating, how culture rewards hustle, and how staying busy can quietly keep you from facing what you really need. By listening to this episode, you’ll learn: Ho...
Have you ever said, “I don’t even know what I’m feeling right now”—and felt completely stuck because of it? If you’re a busy, overwhelmed woman trying to manage stress, emotions, relationships, and responsibilities all at once, Brené Brown's Atlas of the Heart can help. This episode breaks down why understanding your emotions—not ignoring them—is the key to feeling calmer, more connected, and more in control. By listening to this episode, you’ll: Understand the critical difference between str...
Have you ever reached a level of success and thought, “I don’t want the next promotion… but I don’t know what I want instead”? My guest this week, author and coach (and former aerospace engineer!) Cassie Leonard lived it. High-achieving women — especially in demanding fields like STEM — are burning out not because they’re failing, but because they’re succeeding inside a system that was never designed to support their full lives. This episode explores why burnout isn’t about working har...
Do you feel a rush of anxiety the moment a text or email comes in — like you have to reply immediately? If you’re trying to stop people pleasing, your phone might be one of your biggest practice tools. Texts and emails give you something people pleasers rarely take advantage of: time. In this episode, you’ll learn how slowing down your responses can help you stop saying yes out of guilt and start responding with intention. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to break the habit of replying imme...
What if the reason you haven’t manifested what you want yet isn’t because it “doesn’t work,” but because you’re missing one critical step? If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated that your life isn’t changing fast enough—despite trying to “think positive”—this episode breaks down what manifestation actually looks like in real life. You’ll learn how to stop wishing and start intentionally creating more joy, peace, and fulfillment using simple, practical shifts you can start today...
Have you ever wondered why you’re exhausted even when you’re doing everything “right”? In this episode of Overwhelmed Working Woman, Michelle talks about Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski. If you’re an overwhelmed working woman who’s constantly busy, people-pleasing, and holding it all together while feeling emotionally drained, this episode breaks down why burnout isn’t about your schedule—it’s about what your body is carrying. In this epis...
Does budgeting feel stressful, restrictive, or like something you should be doing—but secretly avoid? If you make good money but still feel confused about where it’s all going, you’re not doing anything wrong. In this episode, Michelle sits down with the Budget Besties to unpack why budgeting feels overwhelming for so many working women—and how to replace chaos with a calm, automated system that actually works with your life. After listening, you’ll: Understand why traditional budgeting metho...
What if the reason you feel stuck, stressed, or overwhelmed has less to do with your circumstances—and more to do with what your brain is trained to notice? If you’re skeptical of manifesting or feel like vision boards and positive thinking don’t fit into your real, busy life, this episode offers a refreshing and practical perspective. You’ll learn how your brain’s built-in filtering system shapes what you notice, experience, and ultimately attract—without requiring blind belief or magical th...
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