In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, Christina Eanes and Lori Muhstein explore what it really means to design a life that fits—one built around being human, not superhuman. As Christina prepares to release the second edition of The Secret to Super Productivity, she shares the core truth behind the system: productivity was never about doing more in less time; it was about managing energy, not time. Together, they challenge machine-based productivity myths and reframe burnout, inconsistency, and overwhelm as signs of misaligned systems, not personal failure.

The conversation focuses on productivity, habits, and change through a life-design lens, showing how energy-first work, system-based habits, and compassionate design drive sustainable progress in work, relationships, and health. This episode is an invitation to stop forcing yourself to fit broken systems and start building a life that works with you. Because you are not broken. You are human. And when you design for that, everything changes.

For more info about Christina and her company, Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.

In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, Christina Eanes sits down with educator and collaboration expert Mitch Weisburgh to explore how conflict, when handled well, can catalyze stronger collaboration. Together, they unpack the five modes of conflict and examine practical, human-centered tools drawn from motivational interviewing and strengths-based feedback to help listeners navigate tension with clarity and respect. Whether you’re managing disagreement at work or in everyday life, this conversation offers actionable insights to reduce defensiveness, improve dialogue, and find shared solutions that move people forward.

If you’d like to learn more about Mitch, visit his website at MindShiftingwithMitch.com. For a free download on the strengths-based feedback Mitch mentions, visit https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/u7x9odkcfzx12mxf0zdiv/Strengths-Based-Feedback-Final.pdf?rlkey=a8kiccwb9yfp1eq8qcfs082n6&dl=0

For more info about Christina and her company, Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.

We’ve all been there; you explain something clearly (or so you think), only to realize later that it completely missed the mark. In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, Christina Eanes and co-host Lori Muhlstein unpack a powerful truth: influence, connection, and leadership don’t come from what we intend to say, but from what others actually understand.

Together, they explore why good intentions often fall short, how assumptions undermine communication, and what it really means to put effort into being understood. Through real-life examples and practical insights, this conversation challenges listeners to rethink how they explain ideas, give feedback, set boundaries, and navigate everyday conversations: at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

If you’ve ever thought, “That’s not what I meant,” this episode will help you learn how to say it so it actually lands.

For more info about Christina and her company, Eanes Training, visit EanesTraining.com.