Are your holiday expectations secretly setting you up for stress, disappointment, and emotional overload?

If you’ve ever walked into Thanksgiving hoping for perfect behavior, perfect food, and perfectly peaceful family interactions—only to end the day exhausted—you’re not alone. This episode shows you how unrealistic expectations quietly amplify stress and how a simple mindset shift can make your entire holiday calmer and easier.

In this episode, you will:

• Learn the mindset tool that instantly reduces frustration and emotional reactivity on big family days.
• Discover how to predict and prepare for real-life holiday dynamics so nothing catches you off guard.
• Understand how to protect your energy by replacing perfectionistic expectations with reality-based ones.

Press play to learn the simple mental reset that will help you stay grounded, calm, and emotionally steady throughout your entire holiday.

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Do you ever get to the end of a month and wonder why you’re still overwhelmed even though you’re working so hard toward your goals?

This episode reveals the simple monthly review practice that helps overwhelmed working women stay aligned, make consistent progress, and avoid the cycle of overplanning, burnout, and forgotten goals—especially heading into the busiest month of the year.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How to pause and reflect in a way that actually moves your goals forward
• The three core questions that simplify your month and eliminate overwhelm
• How to plan ahead intentionally so each month feels calmer and more aligned

Press play now to learn the monthly system that helps you stay on track, feel less overwhelmed, and make meaningful progress toward your goals.

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Welcome back to Book Club!

Are you living a life that looks “perfect” on paper but secretly feels misaligned, heavy, or strangely empty?

In this episode, Michelle discussed Finding Your Own North Star by Martha Beck. The book breaks down why high-achieving working women often feel overwhelmed even when everything looks successful from the outside—and how that inner discomfort is actually a powerful message from the parts of you that have gone quiet.

Listeners will learn:

• The difference between your social self and essential self—and how misalignment triggers burnout
• How to identify the activities that genuinely light you up (even if you think you’ve “forgotten”)
• Simple steps to follow your own North Star without making dramatic life changes

Hit play and discover how to reconnect with what makes you feel alive—so your life finally feels as good as it looks.

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Finding Your Own North Star by Martha Beck

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Are you exhausted from trying to “do it all” and wondering why life still feels chaotic no matter how hard you work?

In this episode, you’ll hear how my former client Amanda, a full-time realtor, mom of two, and former perfectionist, realized she didn’t need more hours, better organization, or 4 a.m. wake-ups—she just needed a new way to think about her time, boundaries, and emotional management. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stuck in survival mode, or convinced that chaos is simply “how life is,” this conversation is going to feel wonderfully familiar and incredibly freeing.

In this episode:

• You’ll learn how a to-don’t list can instantly relieve pressure and help you take back control of your schedule.
• You’ll hear how letting go of perfectionism frees up mental energy and stops the burnout cycle.
• You’ll discover practical tools—from visualization to boundaries to outsourcing—that make daily life feel lighter, calmer, and more manageable.

Press play now to learn simple, life-changing strategies that will help you feel more grounded, less overwhelmed, and fully in control of your day.

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Do your mornings leave you feeling frazzled before the day even begins? You’re not alone—most working women start their days already behind.

In this episode, Michelle breaks down the hidden habits that make mornings chaotic—from reaching for your phone too soon to making dozens of tiny decisions before 8 A.M. She shows you how a few small shifts can completely transform how your day begins, without adding more to your plate.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Learn the three most common mistakes that sabotage your mornings and how to fix them.
• Discover a calm, realistic way to start your day that doesn’t involve a 5 A.M. alarm or a 10-step routine.
• Find out how one 10-minute tweak can reset your nervous system and set the tone for a more peaceful, productive day.

Hit play to learn how to turn your rushed mornings into calm, intentional starts that make the whole day flow easier.

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What would happen if you suddenly had to manage all your finances alone tomorrow — would you be ready?

In this powerful conversation, financial expert and author Steph Wagner opens up about losing her financial autonomy after leaving her high-powered finance career to raise her family — and how she had to rebuild her confidence, her career, and her wealth from scratch after an unexpected divorce. This episode tackles why so many capable women still feel intimidated by money and how to stop abdicating financial responsibility in your own life — even if you’re in a loving, stable relationship.

Listeners will learn:

• How to identify the hidden beliefs and money stories that quietly control your financial choices.
• The first practical steps to move from financial dependence to financial freedom.
• Why building autonomy around money strengthens—not threatens—your relationships.

Press play now to learn how to reclaim your financial power and start building the life — and security — you truly deserve.

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Fly!: A Woman's Guide to Financial Freedom and Building a Life You Love on Amazon
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Are you constantly doing more but still feeling like it’s never enough? What if the real reason for your overwhelm isn’t your workload—but an unanswered internal need?

In this episode of Overwhelmed Working Woman, Michelle introduces The Seven Primal Questions by Mike Foster—a powerful framework that uncovers the core emotional question driving your stress. Whether you’re asking yourself “Am I loved?” or “Am I successful?”, understanding your primal question helps explain why you over-give, people-please, or push yourself too hard trying to feel “enough.”

In this episode, you will:

• Learn how to identify which of the seven primal questions drives your daily behavior.
• Discover how to transform your core question into a powerful, positive affirmation.
• Find out how your “primal gift” can become your greatest strength once you stop scrambling for validation.

Press play to uncover your primal question and start transforming your stress into self-assurance—so you can feel calm, confident, and free from overwhelm.

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Do you ever find yourself instantly frustrated or hurt by someone else’s behavior—at work, at home, or even over text?

In this episode, Michelle breaks down the life-changing mindset of using the Most Generous Interpretation—a way to separate someone’s behavior from who they are, so you can stop spiraling into stress and take back control of your emotions.

In this episode, you will:

• Learn how to give others the benefit of the doubt without ignoring boundaries
• Discover how to replace judgment with curiosity and calm in any situation
• Understand when to apply (and when not to apply) the Most Generous Interpretation for healthier relationships and a lighter emotional load

Press play now to learn how one simple mindset shift can help you feel calmer, kinder, and more in control—no matter how anyone else acts.

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