You're doing everything "right" with your calendar. You've left white space, you're not booking every minute from sunup to sundown, and you're following all the expert advice about avoiding overcommitment. So why do you still feel like you never have any time for yourself?

If this sounds painfully familiar, you're not alone. The truth is, most women are unknowingly lumping four completely different types of time into their "white space," and it's sabotaging any chance of actually having guilt-free downtime. Today, I'm breaking down exactly what's happening and how to fix it so your white space can finally work the way it's supposed to.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• The 4 hidden time categories secretly living in your white space
• Why buffer time isn't actually free time (and how to plan for it properly)
• How to protect your personal time from being hijacked by productivity mode
• The "uncertainty budget" concept that prevents last-minute chaos
• Simple planning strategies that create real, guilt-free downtime

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If you’ve ever said yes to something you didn’t want to do just to avoid disappointing someone, this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Michelle Gauthier, a life coach and host of the Overwhelmed Working Woman podcast, for a real conversation about people pleasing. We talk about why it’s so hard to say no, how it shows up in ways you might not even notice, and what to do when you’re tired of stretching yourself too thin.

Michelle shares her Love and Fit Test, a simple two-question tool you can use anytime to check in with yourself before committing to something. If you’re ready to protect your time and energy without the guilt, this is the mindset shift you’ve been looking for.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

• What people pleasing really looks like
• The two-question Love and Fit Test you can use right away
• How to say no without overexplaining
• Why shorter responses are often more respectful
• What starts to change when you make choices that actually fit your life

Connect with Michelle Gauthier:

• Website: www.michellegauthier.com
• Instagram: @michellegauthiercoaching
• Overwhelmed Working Woman Podcast: www.michellegauthier.com/podcast

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Ever scroll through social media and feel like you're already behind before 8 AM because some successful "guru" claims they've already crushed half a day's work? Well, I'm about to pull back the curtain on one of these claims.

There's a specific productivity claim making the rounds from speaker Ed Mylett that he swears by: fitting three full days into one 24-hour period.

Sounds too good to be true? That's because it is. Today I'm breaking down why this approach (and others like it) might actually be working against you, and what you should focus on instead.

In This Episode, I'll Cover:

• Why Ed Mylett's "three days in one" approach isn't realistic for most women
• The real math behind popular "time manipulation" claims
• Why certain productivity hacks ignore how women's bodies actually work
• What to do when you feel behind because of social media productivity pressure
• A better approach to managing your time and energy

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Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you?
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👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining

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If you feel like you can’t get through a single task without being interrupted, you are not imagining it. Whether it is your phone lighting up, your kids asking for something the moment you sit down, or your brain suddenly reminding you of a dozen random things, interruptions are everywhere.

In this episode, I am breaking down the two biggest types of interruptions that derail your day. One comes from the outside, the other from inside your own head. I will walk you through how to identify both and share practical, easy-to-use strategies to help you finally create space for focused work time.

In This Episode, I’ll Cover:

• The difference between external and internal interruptions
• Why women are interrupted more often, both at home and at work
• A simple visual cue that helps reduce interruptions instantly
• A two-minute brain-clearing technique that helps quiet mental clutter

Mentioned In The Episode:

The One Note Challenge: www.megansumrell.com/notebook

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If you’re a mom who’s ever found yourself wondering, “Why am I doing all the things and still feeling stuck?”, this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Dr. Anne Welsh, a therapist and executive coach who works with working mothers navigating the identity shift that happens when your ambition meets the reality of motherhood. We’re digging into something she calls the ambition paradox—that feeling when you’re chasing all the right goals but still don’t feel fulfilled.

This conversation is packed with validation, practical insight, and one of the best analogies I’ve ever heard for how to clean out all the “shoulds” and expectations we carry as women and moms.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

• What the ambition paradox is and why so many mothers fall into it
• The invisible identity shift that happens when you become a mom
• Why chasing “success” can sometimes pull you further from what matters
• How to figure out what’s truly yours and what’s been put on you
• What can shift when you start living from a place of alignment, not fear

Connect with Dr. Anne Welsh:

• Website: drannewelsh.com
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/drannewelsh
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/drannewelsh

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Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you?
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If summer has ever left you feeling torn between being the “fun mom” and the “productive mom,” you are not alone. That internal tug-of-war between enjoying the moment and keeping your life on track can quickly turn summer into a season of guilt, stress, and burnout.

In this episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite seasonal strategies, A Days and B Days, to help you enjoy summer and stay on top of what matters most. This simple system gives you a way to be fully present with your family without letting your priorities slip through the cracks.

Whether you’re running a business, managing a household, or both, this episode will show you how to approach summer with intention, so you can enjoy it as much as your kids do.

In This Episode, I’ll Walk You Through:

• What A Days, B Days, and even C Days actually are
• Why this system helps reduce guilt, stress, and resentment
• How to customize your summer schedule to fit your family and your responsibilities
• How communication and rhythm make this work (and keep it sustainable all summer)
• A few examples from my own summer planning that might inspire your own

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I’ll be the first to tell you, I love AI. I use it almost every day to support my work and personal life. But when it comes to planning your time, it is important to know where AI fits and where it doesn't.

After diving deep into several popular AI planning platforms, I am sharing the five major pitfalls I uncovered. These challenges are especially important to understand if you are balancing work, family, caregiving, and the realities of daily life. In this episode, you will hear why AI planning tools can actually create more overwhelm and where AI can truly support your planning in a helpful way.

In This Episode, We’ll Cover:

• Why your digital calendar will never be "smart enough" to run your life
• How AI planning tools make decisions without understanding what actually matters
• The danger of letting a tool prioritize your time without your input
• Why unpredictability and real-life pivots break AI’s logic
• The one way I do recommend using AI to support your planning

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Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you?
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When we think about retirement, most of the conversation centers around finances. But what if that’s only part of the story? In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Monique Rhodes to talk about the part of retirement planning no one’s really talking about...the emotional and mental transition.

Monique shares why so many women hit retirement age and find themselves feeling lost, disconnected, or even invisible, despite doing everything they were “supposed” to. Together, we unpack the loss of structure, identity, and purpose that can come when careers end and roles shift and how to intentionally plan for what comes next.

Whether retirement is around the corner or years away, this conversation is filled with perspective-shifting insight and gentle encouragement to start thinking about the whole picture—your time, your joy, your relationships, and your purpose.

In This Episode, We Talk About:

• Why financial planning isn’t enough to feel fulfilled in retirement
• The identity shift that can leave women feeling untethered
• The emotional toll of losing everyday social connections
• How to start building a meaningful post-retirement life before you get there

Connect with Monique:

• www.facebook.com/moniquerhodesofficial
• www.instagram.com/moniquerhodesofficial
• Free Training on How to Design a Retirement Rich in Purpose, Connection & Happiness: https://theretirementroadmapacademy.com

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Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you?
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