When life starts to feel like a blur of responsibilities, it's often the tiniest shifts that bring you back to balance. Today, we welcome Dr. Danielle McGeough, a communication professor, artist, and creativity coach, to talk about how small, intentional rituals can reduce burnout and help you reconnect with what matters most. From mindful transitions to playful routines, she shares practical ways to bring presence, creativity, and compassion into your daily rhythm. Learn how to build rituals that restore, not deplete, your energy, so you can show up grounded, inspired, and whole.

 

Key takeaways to listen for 

• How tiny rituals help regulate stress and prevent burnout

• The difference between habits and rituals

• Creative ways to reframe routine moments 

• 3 main elements that create calm

• Why giving yourself permission to rest fuels productivity and creativity

 

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Burnout by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski | Kindle, Paperback, and Hardcover

 

Feeling stuck? Take Dr. Danielle McGeough's free assessment at plangoalplan.com/stuck to discover your type of "stuckness" and get a personalized ritual to help you move forward.

 

About Dr. Danielle McGeough 

Dr. Danielle McGeough is an Associate Professor of Communication at the University of Northern Iowa. Her research and teaching explore performance studies, feminist theory, and communication pedagogy, focusing on how creative performance and embodied storytelling can foster empathy, social change, and self-understanding. She has published and presented widely on topics such as gender, spirituality, and the role of ritual in communication. Dr. McGeough is also known for her collaborative performance work and for mentoring students in using performance as a tool for personal growth and cultural critique.

 

Connect with Dr. Danielle McGeough

• Website: PlanGoalPlan

• Podcast: PLAN GOAL PLAN | Apple Podcasts and Spotify 

• LinkedIn: Danielle McGeough, PhD 🗓️

• Instagram: @plangoalplan

 

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