Overwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing

Overwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing

Overwhelmed Working Woman is a podcast for accomplished women who want to feel more calm, in control, and focused without adding more to their already full plate. This top 2% podcast is hosted by Michelle Gauthier, who has over 7 years of experience coaching hundreds of overwhelmed working women. Each episode offers simple, practical strategies to help you reduce overwhelm, improve productivity, and stop people pleasing. You’ll learn surprising time management hacks, how to do less without guilt, and why the path to calm begins with changing how you think. If you're ready to reclaim your energy, focus, and peace of mind you’re in the right place. Start with listener favorite: “The Power of a To-Don’t List.”

Episodes

July 17, 2025 5 mins

Feeling stuck because you’re just not motivated enough to start?

This week, Michelle explains why waiting for motivation actually keeps you overwhelmed and unproductive — and introduces a science-backed concept to help you begin tasks without feeling drained.

In this episode, you will:

  • Discover why “activation energy” matters more than motivation itself
  • Learn practical ways to make starting feel effortless, even on your hardest day...
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Do you keep waiting for motivation before starting, only to watch your to-do list grow longer?

In this episode, Michelle unpacks why procrastination isn’t about laziness—and reveals five surprising ways it shows up, from endless planning to people pleasing, all of which secretly sabotage your productivity and peace of mind.

In this episode, you will:

  • Learn why action—not motivation—breaks the procrastination cycle.
  • Discover tiny, p...
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Are you constantly drained by everyone’s questions, requests, and last-minute demands? Enter: the magic of boundaries

Discover how setting one small, clear boundary can transform your life from chaotic to calm—without drama, guilt, or endless explanations.

In this episode, you will:

  • Learn real-life boundary examples that create immediate and lasting relief
  • Hear how a former overwhelmed working mom made family time peaceful again
  • F...
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Do you say “yes” when you really want to say “no” — just to avoid guilt or keep the peace?

In this episode, Michelle sits down with her former client Tasha, who reveals her journey from lifelong people pleaser to confident boundary-setter — a challenge many working moms face daily at home and in demanding careers.

In this episode, you will:

  • Discover the power of pausing before responding to requests so you can answer honestly
  • Learn...
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Do you end every day exhausted, yet still feel like you’ve accomplished nothing? 

If your to-do list never seems to reflect how hard you’re working, you’re not alone. This episode reveals why the endless mental load women carry drains energy—even when it never appears on paper. 

In this episode, you will:

  • Discover why your to-do list feels useless even when you’re checking things off
  • Learn a quick 5-minute brain sweep to clear ment...
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Do you feel completely frazzled every time you’re prepping for vacation—and then end up too exhausted to enjoy it?

Michelle is here to break down why vacation prep feels overwhelming (hint: it’s not because you’re disorganized) and shows how working women can simplify their to-do lists, set real boundaries, and finally rest—without guilt.

In this episode, you will:

  • Learn how to identify what truly must get done before you leave (a...
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Do you ever feel like you're doing everything “right” but still second-guessing yourself every step of the way?

If you’re a high-performing woman who downplays her achievements, over-prepares, or holds back from new opportunities, imposter syndrome might be secretly running the show. This episode reveals the hidden ways it manifests — even if you're outwardly confident — and how to shift into calm self-assurance.

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Are you constantly working but still feeling like you’re falling short—no matter how much you accomplish? 

If your productivity feels like it's slipping through your fingers, your inner critic might be to blame. In this episode, we break down five sneaky ways self-criticism steals your time, drains your energy, and keeps you in a cycle of stress and overwhelm—especially for high-achieving working women.

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Do you feel a knot in your stomach when it’s time to check your bank account?

You’re not alone—and it’s not because you’re “bad with money.” This episode dives into how unconscious money beliefs from childhood are quietly running the show. If managing money feels heavy, scary, or stressful, it’s time to shift that emotional wiring.

In this episode, you will:

  • Discover how to spot and reframe the toxic money thoughts keeping you stu...
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Do you avoid looking at your budget, feel overwhelmed by financial decisions, or secretly believe you're “just not good with money”?

In this episode, we talk with Certified Financial Planner™ Sara Gelsheimer, who cuts through the noise and shame that often surrounds women and money. She breaks down how your money stress might have less to do with financial knowledge — and everything to do with confidence and alignment.

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Does it ever feel like even your downtime needs to be productive?

If you catch yourself checking emails while watching TV or listening to podcasts during every errand, you're not alone. This episode dives into why constant multitasking might be increasing your overwhelm — not helping it — and how reclaiming just five minutes of stillness a day can change everything.

In this episode, you'll learn: 

  • Why productivity doesn&...
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Feeling like your once-reliable planner just can’t keep up with your real life anymore?

Whether it’s a new job, a second kid, or just life getting more complicated, many professional women hit a wall where their old systems break down. In this episode, attorney-turned-time-management-expert Kelly Nolan shares how she went from burnout to building the Bright Method™—a scheduling system designed for the invisible load women carry.

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Are you constantly ending your week wondering why you still didn’t get everything done—even though you were “busy” the entire time?

If you're a working woman juggling clients, kids, and an endless to-do list, there's a good chance you're not actually bad at time management—you’re just doing the math wrong. This episode reveals how a simple yet powerful planning strategy can shift your entire weekly mindset from overwh...

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Are you craving a slower, more intentional summer — but find yourself buried in chaos the moment June hits?

Most of us imagine summer as a season of rest, but without a clear plan, our calendars fill up with obligations before we even realize it. If your summer days keep slipping through your fingers, this episode delivers the exact strategy to reclaim your time.

In this episode, you will:

  • Discover the 3-step Calendar Clean-Out Me...
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Do you ever look at your life—career, house, kids, partner—and wonder, why doesn’t this feel as good as it should?

In this episode, let's explores the quiet epidemic among high-achieving women: reaching every life milestone only to feel unfulfilled and disconnected. If you're constantly doing everything for everyone and still feel like something is missing, this conversation is your mirror and your permission slip.

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Have you ever looked around at your "successful" life and wondered, is this really it?

In this episode, career and life transitions coach Kavita Ahuja shares the eye-opening truth that reinvention in midlife isn’t about throwing everything away—it’s about rediscovering who you are by reclaiming your strengths, passions, and values. If you’ve lost touch with what makes you feel alive, this conversation is your reset button.

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Do you find yourself saying “yes” when you really want to say “no”—even if it’s 9:30 pm and you're in bed?

If you're constantly putting others first, feeling guilty when you set boundaries, or terrified of disappointing people, this episode will hit home. Michelle breaks down how the people-pleasing habit silently fuels burnout and how even high-functioning women unknowingly stay trapped in it.

In this episode, you will:

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Are you drowning in May's chaos, juggling field trips, finals, and forgotten teacher gifts — all while trying to keep up at work and maintain relationships and get some sleep?

This episode is your calm in the storm. May often feels like a marathon of invisible labor for working women, and it’s not in your head — it's real. You’ll learn why this month feels harder than others and how to stop the burnout spiral before it tak...

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Do you feel like you're constantly taking care of everything except yourself?

In this episode, Michelle walks you through a powerful 21-point self-care inventory used in her group coaching program. You’ll discover how most overwhelmed women unintentionally skip their own needs and how simple awareness (not guilt!) can create a meaningful shift toward peace and presence.

In this episode, you will:

  • Learn the exact areas where y...
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Are you feeling stuck in your life, even after trying therapy, medication, and every solution under the sun?

In this inspiring episode, Michelle chats with group coaching client Jessie—a once-skeptical working woman who was buried in overwhelm and doubt. Despite being unsure that group coaching could help, Jessie took a chance, and what unfolded changed everything in just 12 weeks.

In this episode, you will:

  • Discover the moment Je...
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