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:

• How to recognize when busyness is masking a need for validation or worth
• Why feeling important isn’t the same as feeling good—and how to tell the difference
• How to spot “pink flag” behaviors that signal overwhelm without shame or judgment

Press play to uncover why busyness may be draining you—and how noticing the pink flags can help you start feeling calmer, clearer, and more grounded right away.

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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 stress and true overwhelm—and why it matters
• Learn how naming your emotions lowers emotional intensity and helps regulate your nervous system
• Discover why sitting with emotions (yours or someone else’s) creates deeper connection and healing

Press play to gain practical insights from Atlas of the Heart that will help you feel less overwhelmed and more emotionally grounded—starting today.

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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 harder, how the “ideal worker” myth keeps women overwhelmed, and what it really means to redefine success on your own terms.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why burnout is often a clarity problem — not a workload problem
• How to break free from external definitions of success without leaving your career
• A simple but powerful “Top 10” tool to identify what you truly need in your next role or season of life

If you’re questioning your career path, feeling exhausted by success, or craving a new definition of fulfillment, press play and start building a version of success that actually works for you.

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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 immediately without feeling rude
• A simple way to decide what you actually want to say before responding
• How saying less can help you set boundaries without overexplaining

Press play to learn a simple, practical way to stop people pleasing — starting with the very next text message you receive.

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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.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How to get crystal clear on what you actually want (instead of focusing on what you don’t want)
• Why inspired action—even tiny steps—accelerates manifestation
• How to practice the feeling of having what you want before it shows up, so you attract more of it

Press play to learn the simple three-step process that helps you stop feeling stuck and start creating the life you truly want—on purpose.

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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 episode, you’ll discover:

• Why stress gets stuck in your body and how to finally release it
• How “human giver syndrome” conditions women to burn out
• What actually heals burnout when productivity hacks fail

Press play to learn how to complete the stress cycle, feel your feelings, and start healing burnout at the root—starting today.

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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 methods don’t stick (and why it’s not your fault)
• Learn how to create a simple, automatic money system that removes daily decision fatigue
• Discover how a separate spending account can give you freedom, clarity, and control

Press play to learn how to simplify your budget, reduce money stress, and finally feel confident about where your money is going—without tracking every dollar.

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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 thinking.

By listening to this episode, you’ll:

• Understand how your brain’s reticular activating system influences stress, calm, and opportunity
• Learn a simple, low-pressure way to “test” manifesting in your own life
• Discover how intentional focus can help you feel more grounded, hopeful, and open to possibility

Press play to learn a simple mindset shift that can help you notice more calm, clarity, and possibility—starting today.

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