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The Hustle Sanely Podcast

Jess Masseywww.jessicamassey.com

Have exhaustion & burnout become your norm? Are you constantly overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? Do you feel guilty that your loved ones get your “leftover” time & energy? Each week, your host and productivity BFF, Jess Massey, teaches you how to create an intentional life by building healthy routines and a schedule that supports your priorities. Jess’s mission is to teach you how to prioritize your mental health & relationships as you work toward your goals so you can stop stressing and live a peacefully productive life. Tune in every Tuesday for a new episode ✨

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Episodes

279: (Unqualified + Honest) Advice Column w/ Bestie Kars

⭐️ ADVICE COLUMN WITH JESS + KARSEN ⭐️ Back by popular demand: I'm joined by my bestie and HS team member, Karsen, for another community-led Q&A episode! We’re talking about everything from anxiety about the future and fear of starting your own business to navigating identity in early motherhood and making tough decisions between career and stay-at-home life. This episode is full of gentle (*unqualified*) advice and encouragement from two best friends keeping it real, offering insight from t...

Jun 24, 20251 hr 10 min

278: Using Mind Movies to Make Your Goals Happen

Okay, Hustle Sanely Squad, you’ve been ~asking~ so today we’re breaking down all things mind movies! What are they? How do they work? What’s the science behind them? And how can you make one that actually helps rewire your brain for the life you're working toward? In this episode, I’m sharing how I created a 90-second mind movie that I now watch every evening as part of my wind-down routine — and why it’s one of the most powerful tools I’ve ever used for visualization and goal alignment (yes, I ...

Jun 17, 202514 min

277: Your Summer Self-Care Toolkit

Welcome to my Champagne Summer ! 🥂🍉🌤️ Inspired by a phrase I saw in a book, I’m stepping into summer with a mindset of lightness, intention, and celebration. This episode is your invitation to build a summer self-care toolkit that supports both the you who wants to read at the beach and the you who wants to feel organized and calm when fall rolls around. It’s not about doing more, it’s about doing what matters most. In today’s episode, we chat about: How I simplified my beauty routine to make...

Jun 10, 202520 min

276: When Your Goals Go Out the Window [mid-year goal reset checklist]

This isn’t your typical “set your goals and stick to them no matter what” kind of pep talk. I’m pulling back the curtain and walking you through how I recently hit reset on my 2025 goals, without guilt or shame. A lot has changed in my life since the year started ( hello, major family vision shift ), and I knew it was time to realign. In today’s episode, we chat about: What’s changed in our family plans, and how that impacted our 2025 goals Why shifting your goals mid-year isn’t a failure, it’s ...

Jun 03, 202519 min

275: Learning How to Recover From Burnout From a ‘Fun Coach’

This week, I’m joined by Kari the Fun Coach—a certified coach, speaker, and author helping women excel professionally by integrating more fun into their lives. If you’re burnt out or feel disconnected from joy, this episode is your permission slip to ditch the guilt and rediscover what lights you up. We’re talking about what it actually means to be a Fun Coach, why fun and success aren’t opposites, and how you can start using joy as a strategy in your everyday life. Plus, Kari shares all the det...

May 27, 20251 hr

274: How to Stay Sane When Life is Full

This isn’t your typical “how to survive a busy season” episode. I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing 5 tangible things I did to stay sane when life felt very full. From navigating grief to launching a brand-new course, the past few months have been a lot, but I came out of the season feeling more grounded than frazzled (which is saying something). In today's episode, we chat about: Guilt-free whimsy potato days Redefining your non-negotiables & How romanticizing your routines can be the ...

May 20, 202521 min

273: Wellness Habits That Actually Make Me Feel Better

In this week’s episode, I’m walking you through the sustainable, daily wellness habits that have seriously improved my mood, energy, and stress levels. From skipping early-morning doomscrolling to creating cozy nighttime rituals (magnesium mocktails, anyone? 🌙), these are the routines that actually make me feel better, and don’t stress me out in the process. If you’ve been craving structure but don’t want to overcomplicate your wellness routines, this episode is for you! Here’s what you’ll lear...

May 13, 202527 min

272: I Was Skeptical About Pilates – Now I’m Obsessed (my current full workout routine)

In this week’s episode, I’m sharing why I traded in high-intensity workouts for Pilates, and how that simple shift has changed my body, mindset, and stress levels! Tbh, after years of daily HIIT, I didn’t realize how much it was wearing me down until I got my bloodwork back and had a major lightbulb moment with my doctor. Now? I’m in my Pilates era, and honestly…I’m never looking back 🤭 Whether you’re feeling burnt out from intense workouts or just curious about adding Pilates into your routine...

May 06, 202530 min

271: 10 Products Making My Life Better Right Now – Spring Faves

It's the 5th Tuesday of the month which means it's a bonus episode week where we get a little chatty...BFF-style! Today, I'm sharing some of my current favorite products -- spring edition! 🌸✨ We've put together a blog post with all the links below to make it easy for you to shop these products! | MENTIONED | ⋒ Peacefully Productive CEO (Online Biz Course!) | RESOURCES | ⋒ This episode's blog post ⋒ Sign up for the Hustle Sanely Lifestyle course ⋒ Shop planners & journals ⋒ Get the free Hust...

Apr 29, 202525 min

270: How Mom of 2 + CEO Uses Hustle Sanely to Manage It All

If you’re a mom and a business owner trying to figure out how to juggle it all without burning out—this episode is for you! ✨ Today, I’m chatting with Julia Block Pearson, CEO of Stratos Creative Marketing and mom to Madi and Evie. Julia helps businesses connect with their audiences through social media and email marketing—but when she became a mom of two, she realized that something had to change in how she was managing her time, energy, and business. That’s when she found The Hustle Sanely Lif...

Apr 22, 202557 min

269: How I Stopped Overspending and Started Sticking to My Budget

If you’ve ever struggled with overspending or find yourself saying, “Next week I’ll stick to my budget!” only to fall into the same spending habits—this episode is for you! For the longest time, I felt like I could crush any goal I set… except when it came to budgeting. But after hitting a breaking point, I finally found strategies that helped me stop impulse spending and *actually* honor my budget. In this episode, we chat about: Why getting clear on your “why” makes all the difference How I tr...

Apr 15, 202518 min

268: Q+A w/ My Husband - Answering Your Questions About Parenting, Marriage, & Traveling

You asked, we’re answering! 🎉 In this yearly tradition episode, Adam is joining me on the podcast for a fun, unfiltered Q&A. We’re pulling back the curtain on marriage, parenting, and life behind the scenes — answering the questions submitted by the HS community! From navigating life as a family of three to our relationship BTS, we’re diving into some of our favorite (and most unexpected) experiences together. Here’s what we’re covering in this episode: What we’re most proud of each other f...

Apr 08, 202548 min

267: *live* Q2 Check-In Meeting: Goal Progress, Habits/Routines Audit, Etc.

It's Q2, besties! So if you're feeling ready to check in with your goals, reflect on what’s working (and what’s not), and map out a plan for a successful Q2 — this episode is for you! ✨ I’m walking you through my Q2 Check-In Meeting, a key part of The Hustle Sanely Planning System. Consider this episode one giant concrete example, lol. I’m sharing exactly how I assess my yearly goals, reflect on The 5 Keys to Hustling Sanely™, and set my Focus Goals for the new quarter so you can do the same! 🥳...

Apr 01, 202541 min

266: Creating a Mindful Morning Routine That Supports Your Season feat. Lizzie Brown

If you’ve ever struggled to stick with a morning routine or wondered if having one actually makes a difference, this episode is for you! 🌅✨ Today, I’m chatting with Lizzie Brown, an entrepreneur specializing in mental wellness and consumer tech. Before co-founding the award-winning Apple "App of the Day," Yoga Wake Up, she spent a decade developing PR strategies for top fitness and wellness brands like Carbon38 and Fabletics. She’s also a recent Executive MBA grad from UCLA Anderson! Lizzie and...

Mar 25, 202543 min

265: This Will Make Your Monthly Planning *way* Easier

If you ever find yourself forgetting recurring tasks each month or scrambling to remember what needs to get done—you need a First of the Month List (FOM List)! 📋✨ In this episode, I share my peaceful productivity secret weapon that keeps my monthly planning on track without wasting mental energy. A First of the Month List helps you stay on top of personal and professional recurring tasks so you can focus on what truly matters—without the stress of remembering everything. Here’s what you’ll lear...

Mar 18, 202515 min

264: Overwhelmed and Need a Life Reset? Try This.

In this week’s episode, we’re talking about what to do when life feels chaotic and you’re overwhelmed and far from your vision. Instead of collecting more wellness habits to “fix” things, I’m sharing a different approach— reflecting, decluttering, and editing your life to create more space, ease, and alignment! ✨ If you feel like you need a reset but don’t know where to start, this episode will help you regain clarity and move forward with intention ☁️ Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: W...

Mar 10, 202517 min

263: How to Get Stuff Done When You’re Grieving and Feel Like Doing Nothing

In this week’s episode, I’m sharing something deeply personal—how I’ve navigated grief while still keeping my life moving forward. Losing my Grandma, Toy, was one of the hardest things I’ve ever walked through, and it completely shifted how I approached work, routines, and even self-care. Tbh, grief is exhausting, unpredictable, and often overwhelming, but I’ve found a few things that have helped me honor my emotions while still showing up for my responsibilities. If you’re currently navigating ...

Mar 04, 202525 min

262: Our Biggest Fight, Motherhood, Working Together, & More ft. Bestie Kars

⭐️ SOUGHT-AFTER PODCAST ALERT ⭐️ In this episode, my bestie and HS team member, Karsen, and I answer questions submitted by the Hustle Sanely community. The best part? We don't just keep it surface level, y'all -- we go deep, we get vulnerable, and we share it all when it comes to juicy q's like: What is your biggest blessing about working with your best friend? What boundaries do you have in place to protect your friendship while working together? How has your friendship changed over time/in di...

Feb 25, 20251 hr 5 min

261: 5 *Simple* Habits to Elevate Your Life

In this week’s episode, I’m sharing 5 simple (but life-changing) habits that have made a huge difference in how I show up every day. From functional tweaks like a car bag to intentional practices like reading over my vision board, these habits are easy to implement and guaranteed to make your life feel lighter and more aligned. Whether you’re a habit nerd like me or just looking for a few ways to simplify your days, this episode is packed with tips you can start using right away! Here’s what you...

Feb 18, 202518 min

260: How to Be Consistent with Your Morning Routine

Have you ever struggled to stay consistent with your morning routine ( raises hand )? You're not alone, bestie. This week, I’m sharing how I shifted my mindset from an all-or-nothing approach to creating a flexible routine that supports my current season as a toddler mom. Spoiler: routines are tools, not chains! If you're a fan of practical tips, a game-changing mindset shift, and a solid framework for building an intentional, realistic, and sustainable morning routine (even on the busiest days)...

Feb 11, 202517 min

259: The 1 Routine That Actually Keeps Me Sane

I’m all about routines, but there’s one routine that genuinely keeps me from feeling like I’m running on a hamster wheel week after week: my Weekly Prep Meeting. It’s the secret sauce that helps me steward my time and energy well so I can focus on what matters most. If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in to-dos or constantly saying, “Next week, I’ll finally get my life together…” then you need this episode in your life. I’m breaking down what a Weekly Prep Meeting is, how it works, and why ...

Feb 04, 202521 min

258: How to Take Action Before You Feel Ready

Do you ever feel like you’re waiting for the perfect moment to start chasing your dreams? This week’s episode is all about ditching perfectionism and learning how to take action before you feel ready, and I couldn’t think of a better guest to talk about this than the amazing Yami Mufdi 🤗 Yami is a wife, mom, entrepreneur, and the definition of a go-getter. From launching a fitness clothing line and hosting live events to creating her fitness app, The FITClub , she’s a pro at turning big ideas i...

Jan 28, 202547 min

257: 10 Ways ChatGPT Can Lighten Your Mental Load

Confession: I was super resistant to using ChatGPT for the longest time (like, “new tech freaks me out” vibes) . But last year, life threw me a curveball, and I was desperate for something—anything—to help lighten my mental load. Enter ChatGPT. 🧠✨ Fast forward to now, and I’m basically its biggest fan. From brainstorming ideas to organizing chaos, ChatGPT has become my virtual assistant, and I’ve been obsessed with how YOU have been using it, too! So, I compiled the top 10 ways y’all (and me!) ...

Jan 21, 202527 min

256: How to Slow Down When You Have 1 Million Things to Do

Overwhelmed by your to-do list and feel like you’re constantly running on empty? This episode is for you, friend! Today, we’re diving into how to slow down when you have 1 million things to do and create a life rooted in peace instead of hustle. Tune into this episode to learn: ⋒ what hustle culture is and why it’s keeping you stuck ⋒ practical ways to shift your mindset around time and productivity ⋒ 4 steps to simplify your life: prioritize, build margin, and delegate Ready to hop off the chao...

Jan 14, 202525 min

255: 5 Things Causing You Unnecessary Stress

We're baccck! Happy 2025 ✨ One major roadblock to living a peacefully productive life is unnecessary stress. Stress is unavoidable — there is absolutely no way to get rid of all the stress in your life. However, I do have some good news: a lot of the stress in our lives is somewhat self-induced, which means it’s fixable. Tune into this episode to learn: What stress is and how it’s often self-inducted (and fixable!) 5 things you probably didn’t even realize are causing you unnecessary stress What...

Jan 07, 202525 min

254: *live* Yearly Vision Meeting with my Husband (last episode of 2024!)

The last episode of 2024 is here! As per our tradition here on the podcast, I am joined by my husband, Adam, to do our Yearly Vision Meeting here on the show! It's one big concrete example, lol. We're covering: ⋒ what we're the most proud of from 2024 ⋒ what goals we did/didn't accomplish in 2024 ⋒ our 2025 goals + words of the year | MENTIONED | ⋒ 1st Phorm magnesium (I use the unflavored one to make my magnesium hot chocolate) ⋒ The episode on my cortisol-supporting habits | RESOURCES | ⋒ Get ...

Nov 26, 202459 min

253: Designing Your Life | Best Year Ever Workshop

✨ This podcast episode is a part of our Best Year Ever Workshop! In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into how to design your life intentionally by defining your priorities based on your goals and creating a weekly outline that reflects them. If you haven’t listened to episodes 251 and 252 yet, be sure to go back and catch those first — they’ll give you the foundation you need to get the most out of today’s conversation. Don't forget to join us for Part 02 & Part 03 of the Best Year Ever la...

Nov 19, 202421 min

252: Creating Your 2025 Vision + Intentions | Best Year Ever Workshop

✨ This podcast episode is a part of our Best Year Ever Workshop! If you haven’t listened to last week’s episode, do that before you listen to this one! ✨ Have you ever set goals for the new year and it kinda felt like you were throwing spaghetti at the wall? 🙃 Well in this week's episode, I am teaching you how to create your vision for 2025 by setting goals that align with your priorities so that you're actually motivated to achieve them! Don't forget to grab your Peacefully Productive Planner ...

Nov 12, 202423 min

251: Reflecting on 2024 + Getting Your Mind Right for 2025 | Best Year Ever Workshop

It's that time of year again - it's time for the Best Year Ever Workshop! If you are new around here, the Best Year Ever Workshop is a free workshop that I host every year to help you set up your Peacefully Productive Planner so you can have your best year ever (obviously, lol) ✨ This year we are switching it up a bit and bringing the workshop to you in three parts, starting with this very podcast episode! If you are ready to make 2025 your best year yet, grab your Peacefully Productive Planner ...

Nov 05, 202426 min

250: 11 Products Making My Life Better - Fall Faves

It's the 5th Tuesday of the month which means it's a bonus episode week where we get a little chatty...BFF-style! Today, I'm sharing some of my current favorite products (did someone say fall faves? 🍂) To make it easy for you to shop these products, we put together a blog post with all the links below! | MENTIONED | ⋒ Shop the 2025 Hustle Sanely paper product collection | RESOURCES | ⋒ This episode's blog post ⋒ Sign up for the Hustle Sanely Lifestyle course ⋒ Shop planners & journals ⋒ Get...

Oct 29, 202424 min
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