As working mothers and high achievers, we are trained to keep pushing through—no matter the cost.

On top of that, you’ve probably been told at some point that the best way to be taken seriously as a woman in leadership is not to show any emotion.

That can lead you to keep pushing down your emotions.

But those pesky emotions often refuse to be silenced.

That’s why I recently sat down with nervous system expert Jane Pilger to demystify a topic you’ve heard about but may not fully get: nervous system regulation.

No doubt, you’ve heard about the benefits of nervous system regulation for your children.

But, did you know that it’s a skill that the most trusted leaders employ pretty much daily?

We break down why one key to effective leadership—at work and at home—starts with staying in control of your own internal state. When you understand how your nervous system works, you stop fighting yourself and start moving forward with more ease and confidence.

This isn’t about "fixing" or eliminating your emotions. It’s about working with your body and mind, not against it.

What You'll Learn:

• What is your nervous system “home base”, and how do you know if you’re in it?

• Why willpower and pushing through don’t help

• Practical tools you can use in stressful moments

• Why expanding your “emotional capacity” is a core leadership skill

This conversation is packed with simple, practical strategies you can use immediately.

Tune in now and learn how to lead from a place of calm strength—no ice baths or meditation cushion needed.

For more information, visit The Mental Offload.

You start the week with a color-coded calendar, clear priorities, and the best intentions.

But by Wednesday, things are already going off the rails. You’re already working through lunch, but you’re about 4 tasks behind where you intended to be.

Loads of high-achievers get sucked in by the same culprit:

Magical schedule thinking.

Magical schedule thinking is what happens when you underestimate how much time things will take, and end up overcommitting yourself in the process.

You convince yourself you can knock out a killer presentation in exactly one hour. Which would work in a world where there was no inbox pinging you, or colleagues interrupting you.

Your motivation isn’t the problem. Your math is.

Instead of working harder to try to grind it all out, you need to understand how to unwind the magical thinking.

So that your schedule works for you, instead of against you.

When you learn to ditch the magical schedule thinking, you’ll finish the day feeling accomplished, not defeated and overwhelmed.

What You'll Learn:

• The hidden reasons we overload our calendars (even when we know better)

• How to spot the telltale signs that you’ve slipped into magical thinking

• A simple, four-step approach to creating an intentional, doable schedule

• Replacing overwhelm with a powerful feeling of control over your time

You can’t create more hours in the day.

But you can change how you show up for them.

Listen to the full episode now.

For more information, visit The Mental Offload.

When’s the last time you interviewed for a job?

Maybe it’s been a few years. Or even a few promotions ago.

If so, you need to know that the interview game evolves as your career evolves.

At the mid-to-senior level, interviews are no longer about proving you’re a go-getter who can do anything.

As you get more senior, interviews are about something different:

Showing up as the leader who can drive results, influence outcomes, and represent your employer with authority.

That shift requires a completely different approach.

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m breaking down what it really takes to nail your next job interview—from how to tell your story, to the questions you should be asking (and avoiding), to how to walk into that conversation truly knowing you’re a catch.

Because it’s less about knowing the ‘right’ answers, and more about showing that you’re a high-impact leader.

If you’re even thinking about a job change in the next 6–12 months, this episode is required listening.

What You'll Learn:

• How to prep for mid-career interviews (especially when it’s been years since your last interview)

• The mindset shift that separates the loyal (junior) team player from the confident (senior) leader

• Crafting smart questions that position you like a strategic peer, not a hopeful applicant

• The four examples every woman should have ready to go (including how to structure them for maximum impact)

Whether you’re actively interviewing or just want to be ready when the right opportunity comes knocking, this episode will help you bring your A-game to your next job interview.

For more information, visit The Mental Offload.