Claim OwnershipOverwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing
Subscribed: 78Played: 791
Subscribe
© 2026 Overwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing
Description
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.
*
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.
*
If you're ready to reclaim your energy, focus, and peace of mind, you’re in the right place. Start with listener favorite: “The Power of a To-Don’t List.”
229 Episodes
Reverse
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...
Have you ever started the year determined to change everything — only to feel overwhelmed before January is even over? If you’re a driven, capable working woman who feels pressure to do more, try harder, and improve every area of your life at once, this episode will help you understand why that approach backfires — and what actually creates calm, sustainable change. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why “confetti goals” create more overwhelm instead of real progressHow the belief that doing more...
What if the reason last year didn’t go the way you hoped isn’t because you failed — but because no one ever taught you how to evaluate it properly? As a working woman, you’re juggling career, family, relationships, health, and endless expectations — and when a year doesn’t feel great, it’s easy to default to self-criticism. In this episode, Michelle shares a real, vulnerable look at her own year and walks you through a calm, compassionate way to reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and how to...
What if you didn’t need to totally reinvent yourself this year to finally feel calm, focused, and in control? If you’re an overwhelmed working woman who feels pressure every January to fix everything at once, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. Instead of chasing unrealistic resolutions, Michelle invites you to a grounded, intentional way to plan your year—one that builds on what’s already working in your life without adding more stress. By signing up for Your Best Year 2026, y...
Do you ever hit big goals—but still feel like you’re failing? In this episode of Overwhelmed Working Woman, Michelle talks about The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. If you’re ambitious, growth-minded, and constantly pushing for more, this episode explains why success can feel so unsatisfying—and how a simple mindset shift can completely change the way you experience progress, motivation, and confidence. By listening, you’ll discover: How to stop feeling behind no matt...
Have you ever collapsed into bed at the end of the day wondering why you’re so exhausted—before the holidays even arrive? If the holidays feel overwhelming, it’s not because you’re doing something wrong—it’s because you’re carrying an enormous amount of invisible work. From tracking gifts and budgets to coordinating schedules and making everything feel “magical,” this episode speaks directly to the mental load working women quietly manage every holiday season. In this episode, you’ll discover...
Are you actually struggling with time management—or is perfectionism quietly keeping you stuck and overwhelmed? If you constantly feel busy but still struggle to finish things, second-guess your work, or delay putting yourself out there, this episode will help you understand why. Perfectionism often disguises itself as productivity, planning, or “high standards,” but underneath it is fear that keeps you from taking meaningful action. When you listen, you'll gain: A clear understanding o...
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you’re either completely frozen—or running at full speed with no relief in sight? If you’re juggling work, family, and responsibilities that never seem to end, this episode will feel uncomfortably familiar. My former client, Jenny Connors, is busy — she's a nonprofit founder, foster parent, and artist — and her life felt like total chaos until coaching helped her finally step out of survival mode. In this episode, you will: Learn how unrealistic self-exp...
Are you exhausted from trying to keep up with a life that looks good on the outside but feels overwhelming on the inside? So many women silently battle the pressure to achieve, overperform, and stay constantly available—yet still wonder why they feel disconnected, frantic, or numb. This episode unpacks the powerful lessons from Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequist and shows how slowing down can restore presence, peace, and your true sense of self. In this episode, you’ll discover: Wh...
Feeling that holiday pressure building already—and wishing you could actually enjoy the season instead of just surviving it? If December always leaves you overwhelmed, overstretched, or quietly resentful, this episode breaks down exactly why the holidays feel so heavy—and how a few simple shifts can finally bring you the peace, calm, and breathing room you've been craving. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to prioritize what actually matters so your holiday season becomes lighter and m...
Is your workspace quietly adding to your overwhelm without you even realizing it? In a world where we work from dining tables, couches, bedrooms, or crowded offices, the lack of boundaries around where and how we work has become a major—and often overlooked—source of stress. This episode helps you understand why your environment may be working against you and how a few simple questions can dramatically reduce your overwhelm. Listeners will discover: • The real reasons your physical work...
Are you constantly pushing for perfection, yet feeling paralyzed, overwhelmed, or unable to access your creativity when it matters most? In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Mary Poffenroth as we explore why high performers—especially those raised to be “happy,” “successful,” and never difficult—often misinterpret fear, suppress emotions, and unknowingly shut down the very part of the brain required for innovation, clarity, and courageous decision-making. When you listen, you will: Learn Mary...
Comments
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States