009 Have you ever opened Instagram for “a quick break”… and ended up feeling behind, guilty, or not enough?

In this episode, Candace shares a vulnerable story from last Christmas — when life was full, the “real” tree never went up, and one late-night scroll turned into a comparison spiral. You’ll learn why comparison hits harder when you’re exhausted (especially for busy and neurodivergent brains), and how to interrupt the moment your brain starts turning someone else’s highlight reel into evidence that you’re failing.

This week’s 3-step Comparison Reset:

1. Catch the cue
2. Come back to the room
3. Correct the story

Plus: a permission slip to stop performing, simplify the season, and remember: you’re running your own race.

Want to share your do-over moment? Email team@thesteadystateco.com or send a quick voice memo.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide mental health treatment, therapy, or professional advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapeutic relationship. If you are in need of mental health support, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area or contact your local crisis line.

008 The Planner Do-Over: How to Pick a Planner You’ll Actually Use
If you’ve ever believed “this planner will change everything”… only to abandon it weeks later, this episode is for you. Candace shares a real-life “planner crime” confession and walks you through the 5 planner features that matter most for a busy, brilliant, sometimes-distracted mind.

You’ll learn how to:
• Match your planner to your brain’s need for structure
• Choose layouts that fit your life, writing style, and nervous system
• Avoid buying planners you wish you were the type to use
• Pick the right design for your season — not the fantasy version of your life
• Stop blaming yourself for inconsistency (you’re not the problem!)

Grab the free Planner Match Blueprint to find your best-fit planner with confidence:
👉 mybusybrain.com/plannermatch

Take a breath. This is your do-over.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide mental health treatment, therapy, or professional advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapeutic relationship. If you are in need of mental health support, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area or contact your local crisis line.

007 Ever had a day where every task feels urgent and your brain can’t decide what to do first? In this episode, Candace shares a real-life moment of juggling client sessions, shifting family logistics, pharmacy chaos, grocery pickup drama — and the moment she realized her brain had officially reached capacity.

You’ll learn:

• Why overwhelm happens even when you’re organized
• What “priority clutter” is and why it drains your bandwidth
• A simple 3-step Priority Reset for when everything feels urgent
• How to choose an Anchor Task that restores calm and momentum
• A permission slip for anyone juggling too many “first priorities”

If your to-do list feels like a bonfire, this episode is your reset.

Share this episode with a friend who’s overwhelmed... it might be the breath of relief she needs.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended to provide mental health treatment, therapy, or professional advice. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapeutic relationship. If you are in need of mental health support, please reach out to a qualified professional in your area or contact your local crisis line.