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The productivity podcast for burned out women entrepreneurs who are tired of holding their business together with duct tape and coffee.
Your week fell apart by Tuesday. Again.
You started Monday with a perfectly planned calendar, and by Wednesday you're drowning in "quick requests," rewriting the same to-do list for the third time, and rage-eating lunch at your desk because you're behind on everything.
You've tried the productivity systems. The morning routines. The time-blocking. The apps that promise to fix everything. And they all assume your life goes according to plan—which it never does.
Here's the truth: You're not bad at time management. You're exhausted from being everyone's backup plan. Your brain is running three parallel to-do lists during client calls. You're carrying the mental load for both your business and your family. And no planner app can fix that.
You need weekly planning that bends when life doesn't cooperate. Boundaries that actually protect your capacity. And permission to stop apologizing for needing rest.
That's what Ditch the Chaos: The Productivity Rebellion is for.
I'm Cara Chace—entrepreneur since 2015, homeschooling mom of two, and recovering people-pleaser who learned the hard way that most productivity advice is built for people whose days are predictable. Mine aren't. Yours probably aren't either.
This isn't another podcast telling you to wake up at 5am, batch your content, or hustle harder. This is where you learn to build your own systems instead of following everyone else's rules.
Every week, you'll get strategies for entrepreneur burnout recovery, real talk about setting boundaries without guilt, and practical ways to create white space in your calendar and breathing room in your brain—before you hit the wall.
You'll learn how to stop white-knuckling your way through every week, get your Fridays back, and run your business without sacrificing your sanity.
No templates. No rigid time-blocking. No productivity guilt. Just relief that actually works when your Tuesday falls apart.
Ready to stop being the failsafe for everything? Subscribe now and let's ditch the chaos together.
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What if the only thing standing between you and a life that actually feels good is a little less busy and a little more intentional? You don't need another planner or "bossbabe" productivity hack. You need a moment to breathe—and a way to live that actually feels good. In this episode, I'm sharing 7 real-life habits that help busy moms reset their rhythm, create space, and protect their energy—without giving up their goals. If you feel like you're constantly juggling flaming swords on a unicy...
That dopamine hit when you find a new app or course that promises to fix everything? Yeah… it's not your next big breakthrough—it's shiny object syndrome. If you've been bouncing from one "this will fix it" purchase to the next, this episode is your reality check and reset. I'm sharing five brutally honest questions to ask yourself before you buy that next tool, planner, or program—questions that keep your focus on what actually grows your business instead of what distracts you from it. In t...
Have you ever caught yourself scrolling through social media, supposedly working on your business, but feeling more anxious and inadequate by the minute? Social media connects us—and drains us. It can grow your business or quietly wreck your peace of mind. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my years managing social media for Megadeth and sharing what I learned about the toxic side of the internet, the mental health fallout, and how entrepreneurs can protect their sanity while sh...
If rest feels like a luxury item on your to-do list, this episode is for you. Avoiding burnout isn't just about doing less—it's about resting on more than one level. As a work-from-home entrepreneur juggling business and family, you need more than sleep to stay energized and focused. In this episode, you'll learn: - The seven types of rest every entrepreneur needs to avoid burnout - Why sleep alone isn't enough to restore your energy - 10-minute practical ideas for each type of rest - How to...
Why Your Business Growth Feels Stalled (And How to Fix It) You've bought the courses, downloaded the strategies, tried all the things—so why does your business still feel stuck? If you're caught in the scroll-buy-scroll cycle, this episode will show you why the quick fixes aren't working and what actually moves the needle. In this episode, you'll learn: - Why chasing shiny strategies keeps you stuck in place - The real reason business growth stalls (hint: it's not the strategy) - How to shi...
You’re checking all the boxes. Getting everything done. Keeping it together for your family and your clients. But under the surface? You’re snapping at tiny things. Struggling to sleep. Feeling flat, foggy, and fried. In this Q&A episode of Ditch the Chaos, I’m answering a listener question about how to spot the signs of burnout in women who still look high-functioning on the outside—and how to start building an anti-burnout plan that works before you crash. You’ll hear: – How high functi...
How To Unplug From Your Online Business (Without Guilt) Feeling constantly “on”? Stuck in a loop of emails, notifications, and multitasking—but guilty at the idea of taking a real break? In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, I’m sharing what it actually looks like to unplug from your online business without guilt, shame, or fear that everything will fall apart. You’ll hear: – The emotional and physical signs that it’s time to unplug – How multitasking is keeping your brain overloaded (and what ...
26 Reasons I’m Grateful to Be a Work-from-Home Entrepreneur Yoga pants. Loud music. No commute. Being there for my kids. Working for yourself isn’t always glamorous—but when you stop and take stock, it’s a pretty incredible privilege. In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, I’m sharing 26 real-life reasons I’m grateful to be a work-from-home entrepreneur. These aren’t fluffy perks or Instagram clichés—just the honest, often hilarious, truth about why I wouldn’t trade this work-life rhythm for any...
Freebies Don’t Work: How I’m Building a High-Intent Email List You’re doing what all the experts say—create a freebie, grow your list, start selling. But the subscribers you attract with lead magnets? They’re not opening your emails. They’re not buying. And they don’t even remember who you are. In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, I’m breaking down why I stopped offering freebies to grow my email list—and what I do instead to attract subscribers who actually want to hear from me. You’ll learn:...
If “working from home” looks like answering emails with one hand while damp Cheerios get mushed on your desk by a toddler or the delivery guy rings the doorbell instead of just leaving your package, you’re not alone. Staying productive while working from home is an art and skill that’s essential in today’s working world. In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, we’re breaking down 9 Ways to Stay Productive While Working From Home—real Productivity & Time Management moves that protect your focu...
You’re heading into the holidays with a mile-long to-do list, telling yourself you’ll “just check emails” or finish a few projects from the couch. But that’s not rest—it’s relocation of your office. No wonder you never feel recharged. In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, we’re breaking down how to clear your to-do list before vacation so you can actually unplug, recharge, and enjoy your time away—whether it’s the holiday season or your next summer getaway. You’ll learn: Why prepping promotions...
You’re doing the conference thing—squeezing in sessions, smiling through small talk, and praying you don’t have to shout over a DJ just to connect with someone. If you’re an introvert, it can feel like your entire nervous system is on high alert. In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, we’re breaking down introvert conference tips that actually work. This isn’t about pushing through—it's about protecting your energy at events, reducing burnout, and building intentional connections that matter. Yo...
You’re powering through another day fueled by coffee and sheer willpower—and wondering why you’re still wound tight by bedtime. No matter how much you “get done,” your brain won’t switch off. In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, we’re breaking down how a nervous system reset calms stress, reduces overwhelm, and restores focus—without retreats, complicated routines, or another planner. You’ll learn: What it really means to reset your nervous systemEveryday signs of an overstimulated nervous sys...
You start your day with a color-coded calendar—and end it wondering why the whole thing fell apart by lunch. Meetings run long, kids need you, and suddenly your perfectly blocked schedule looks like a Jenga tower. In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, we’re breaking down simple time management tips that actually work—specifically, why task batching beats time blocking for busy women who need systems that flex with real life. You’ll learn: Why time blocking collapses under the chaos of real life...
You start your day with a to-do list—and end it wondering what actually got done. Between pings, posts, and messages, your brain is managing 10,000 micro-decisions a day. No wonder focus feels impossible. In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, we’re breaking down why focus feels impossible lately—and what mental clutter and digital burnout are actually doing to your brain. This isn’t about motivation or morning routines. This is your nervous system on overload. You’ll learn: What content fatigue...
If your weekly plan always falls apart by Monday, you’re not failing—the system is. Most “perfect planner” methods collapse under real life, leaving you frustrated and burned out. A true weekly planning system isn’t about discipline or rigid schedules—it’s about flexibility, simplicity, and making it stick. In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, I’m walking you through how to simplify your week with a routine that flexes with curveballs. Whether your calendar explodes by midweek or you just can’...
Fall hits and suddenly your calendar is overflowing: school forms, practices, tournaments, deadlines, holidays. It’s predictable—and yet it feels impossible every year. That’s calendar chaos. In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, we’re breaking down why your weekly planning system collapses in seasons like this—and how to design routines that actually flex with real life. This isn’t about working harder or squeezing more in. It’s about learning to simplify your week and set up rhythms that supp...
If you’ve made a big decision but feel stuck in limbo—this episode is your reality check. That uncomfortable, uncertain “in-between” isn’t failure. It’s the messy middle—and it’s where the real transformation happens. In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, I’m walking you through how to navigate major life transitions with clarity, momentum, and trust. Whether you’ve left a job, pivoted your business, or just feel like you’re in identity limbo, this episode gives you the reset you need to keep m...
If your planning system expects full-speed output all year long, it’s no wonder you’re burned out. Traditional business strategy treats you like a machine—and ignores the reality of your energy, your capacity, and your life. In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, I’m walking you through the real reason quarterly planning fails—and how seasonal business planning helps you stay consistent without the constant pressure. This isn’t about syncing with the weather. It’s about syncing your strategy wit...
If your brain feels overloaded and your focus is nowhere to be found, this episode is your reset button. Overwhelm isn’t about having too much to do—it’s about carrying too much in your head at once. In this episode of Ditch the Chaos, I’m walking you through how a brain dump can clear your mental clutter, ease decision fatigue, and help you actually take action—without adding another tool to your to-do list. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why mental clutter—not time—is what’s draining your e...
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