Text your thoughts and questions! When someone hears that I’m a productivity coach, the immediate expectation seems to be that I’ll discuss planners, calendars, tasks, habits, and time management with them. While we do eventually discuss those things, they are NOT the first things we cover. I like to start with personal assessments. Why? Because the most effective and sustainable systems come from the person , not the planner, platform, or tool. And the Big 5 Personality Quiz (aka the Five Facto...
Jun 23, 2025•18 min•Ep. 267
Text your thoughts and questions! Pride is something that we, as a society, have somehow come to see as a negative, linking it to being boastful and “full of oneself,” when in reality, it simply means believing in your self-worth. When you believe in your worth, it encourages you to live authentically, which in turn, does amazing things for your goals and your life. A goal of mine is to help people step into the most authentic version of themselves so they can live in a way that aligns with thei...
Jun 16, 2025•17 min•Ep. 266
Text your thoughts and questions! So often, we get caught up in how we think we’re “supposed to” approach productivity– comparing ourselves to others, their routines, and their outputs, leaving us to feel like we’re falling short. Productivity isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, but when we tap into what works for us, we can achieve so much. This week, episode 265 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about finding your most productive state! In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I s...
Jun 09, 2025•25 min•Ep. 265
Text your thoughts and questions! In the world of productivity, there is so much emphasis on morning routines. The problem? The focus has been on an overly simplistic approach that doesn’t take into consideration our energy and rhythms, resulting in guilt and shame when they don’t work. It’s time to reframe our approach to a morning routine. Whitney Baker, founder of Electric Ideas and a self-connection coach, joins me on the podcast to discuss how you can take your mornings from chaotic to inte...
Jun 02, 2025•39 min•Ep. 264
Text your thoughts and questions! Have you ever found yourself racing through your day, barely catching your breath, wondering where the time went? I've been there – as a multi-passionate entrepreneur, mom, and caregiver, I know how easy it is to get caught in the hustle and lose sight of what really matters. Today, I'm diving deep into something we all talk about but rarely master: being present. I will share five practical steps that have transformed how I experience my days, helping me slow d...
May 26, 2025•27 min•Ep. 263
Text your thoughts and questions! Our natural instinct is to prioritize those who need care, not those giving the care, especially when it comes to the elderly and infirm. That’s understandable, but I refuse to leave the caregiver behind and act as though caring for another means giving up your own life. As a repeat caregiver for elderly parents and mom of two, I’ve experienced the challenge of caring for others while also trying to care for myself. There was rarely a time when there was a choic...
May 19, 2025•25 min•Ep. 262
Text your thoughts and questions! As an entrepreneur, caregiver, and productivity coach, I've learned a critical truth about burnout that most people miss. It's not just about being tired—it's about a complete system shutdown that no bubble bath can repair. Burnout is more than occasional stress or a bad week. It's a persistent state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion that can derail your personal and professional life. When you're experiencing burnout, simple self-care strategies lik...
May 12, 2025•20 min•Ep. 261
Text your thoughts and questions! Are you a mom feeling overwhelmed by the endless demands of motherhood? As a mom, entrepreneur, and productivity coach, I've lived the exhausting reality of trying to do it all—and burning out spectacularly in the process. In this eye-opening conversation with Amy Grace, we're diving deep into the modern mom's greatest challenge: how to do less without feeling like we're failing our families, our careers, or ourselves. This week, episode 260 of the Positively Li...
May 05, 2025•42 min•Ep. 260
Text your thoughts and questions! Have you ever felt like you finally got your clutter under control, only to have it creep back in before you know it? This week, I’m unpacking a subtle yet powerful habit that consistently undermines our decluttering efforts. It's something society often encourages, making it even harder to recognize and overcome. It’s essential to evaluate what you bring into your life, such as evaluating the physical things, obligations/ ideas, and scheduling commitments. We a...
Apr 28, 2025•27 min•Ep. 259
Text your thoughts and questions! Are you drowning in physical, mental, and emotional clutter that's holding you back from achieving your goals? This episode reveals a powerful strategy for decluttering your life beyond just organizing spaces. By exploring how to release what doesn't serve you across four critical areas—people, things, tasks, and thoughts—you’ll have actionable insights to help you create more space, reduce stress, and boost your productivity. Whether you're an entrepreneur, car...
Apr 21, 2025•22 min•Ep. 258
Text your thoughts and questions! This episode is not intended for medical advice. Please speak with a licensed physician and do your research on what will work best for you. Understanding the vagus nerve is crucial for anyone seeking effective stress management and holistic wellness. This remarkable nerve, the longest of the cranial nerves, plays a pivotal role in regulating our body's stress response, connecting the brain to critical systems including the heart, lungs, and digestive tract. By ...
Apr 14, 2025•16 min•Ep. 257
Text your thoughts and questions! Are you struggling with stress? In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an unwelcome constant for many of us. But it doesn’t have to be an everyday thing. You can use just one of these tools to get your stress under control. This week, episode 256 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast contains 10 tips to help you stress less! Access a printable guide of this list today at https://positivelyproductive.com/stress Here are 10 tips to help you stress less: Get Ac...
Apr 07, 2025•17 min•Ep. 256
Text your thoughts and questions! If I had a nickel for every time someone said, “I could totally be organized if I lived alone,” I’d have a lot of nickels. I’ve felt that way, too. No matter who you live with, it’s a challenge to organize for a group, especially when they have differing views on what being organized is and how a space should look and feel. Crystal Nerpel joins us on the podcast again this week to help us find our focus, encourage flexibility, and find a system that works for ev...
Mar 31, 2025•47 min•Ep. 255
Text your thoughts and questions! Do you struggle to manage your time and tasks effectively, feeling like there is never enough time to tackle your to-do list? Does implementing new systems feel like a task all its own? As a productivity coach, my mission is to help you manage the overwhelm and find shame-free, sustainable solutions to life’s struggles. As a host, I’m excited to answer your questions and offer doable advice. This week, episode 254 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about time ...
Mar 24, 2025•20 min•Ep. 254
Text your thoughts and questions! Have you ever noticed how everywhere around us, in songs and shows and our favorite movies, there are amazing lessons to be had? And some of the best lessons come from the ones we enjoy the most, like 80s movies! Chris Clews joins me on the podcast to illustrate how these classic films we know and love offer timeless wisdom that can be applied to our current life. This week, episode 253 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about unexpected life lessons 80s movie...
Mar 17, 2025•42 min•Ep. 253
Text your thoughts and questions! The Positively LivingⓇ podcast is designed to help you prioritize your passions, personalize your approach to life, and achieve your goals without the burnout. If you're an overwhelmed multi-tasker, multi-passionate, people pleaser, creative, and/or caregiver, you'll love this mix of solo and special guest episodes. With topics like productivity, self-awareness, personal development, habits + systems, decluttering + organizing, positivity, stress management, tra...
Mar 13, 2025•8 min
Text your thoughts and questions! Do you ever look at your to-do list and feel overwhelmed by the never-ending list of things that require your attention? Do you struggle to visualize which items take priority so you just end up doing nothing? You’re not alone. This is one of the most common reasons clients come to work with me. This week, episode 252 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about what to do when everything in life is urgent! In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I shar...
Mar 10, 2025•16 min•Ep. 252
Text your thoughts and questions! As a caregiver, navigating the healthcare system can be overwhelming, especially during hospital stays or medical emergencies. Dr. Monique Nugent, a practicing hospitalist and author of "Prescription for Admission," joins me today as she shares her expert advice on organizing information, communicating effectively with medical teams, and managing expectations to make the process easier for everyone involved. This week, episode 251 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podca...
Mar 03, 2025•39 min•Ep. 251
Text your thoughts and questions! As a compassionate, holistic productivity coach, I focus on productivity with a person-first perspective. This shame-free productivity approach prioritizes overall well-being over relentless work and self-criticism. It rejects the “hustle and grind” mentality and embraces flexibility and self-compassion. This week, episode 250 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about shame-free productivity: the most effective way to get things done! In this episode of the Pos...
Feb 24, 2025•17 min•Ep. 250
Text your thoughts and questions! As a holistic productivity coach, I’ve seen repeatedly how much overall well-being impacts productivity. As a caregiver and mom, I experience it personally, too, having spent years in various states of overwhelm and exhaustion. I’ve come to realize that this is something most of us experience. So, how do we break free and find the balance? The answer: approaching productivity with energy management, not time management. This week, episode 249 of the Positively L...
Feb 17, 2025•22 min•Ep. 249
Text your thoughts and questions! A positive approach is essential no matter what you come up against in life, and cultivating positive thinking can be a lifesaver when dealing with dark times. Please don’t confuse positive thinking with toxic positivity, which denies our struggles. Healthy, positive thinking is a tool that helps us navigate our way through difficult times. This week, episode 248 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how to find light when the world feels dark! In this epis...
Feb 10, 2025•18 min•Ep. 248
Text your thoughts and questions! Too often, we go through our days reacting to things that come up, putting out fires, and running on the hamster wheel without knowing how we even got there or how to stop. While this is a well-meaning approach to get by, the result isn’t productivity; it's guilt and stress. There is a different, more effective approach where you work in a way that is best for you and that’s flexible for your current phase of life: intentional action. This week, episode 247 of t...
Feb 03, 2025•16 min•Ep. 247
Text your thoughts and questions! While there are many systems for decluttering and experts advising you on how to approach clutter, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The key to finding the approach that is best for you is creating your own framework, which is one of the things I help clients do as a coach. I use a 6-step system with the acronym SIMPLE to help declutter your space and do so in a way that will last. This week, episode 246 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about a SIMPLE™...
Jan 27, 2025•22 min•Ep. 246
Text your thoughts and questions! If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a packed calendar and even more overwhelmed by trying to add more things to that calendar, incorporating themes into your schedule might just be the solution you need. Themes–though most known for novels and fun parties–play an important part in how we naturally categorize our lives. By assigning overarching themes to your schedule, you can create a simplified approach that's flexible yet focused. This week, episode 245 of the ...
Jan 20, 2025•20 min•Ep. 245
Text your thoughts and questions! We've talked about physical and mental clutter many times on the podcast, but digital clutter is in its own category. It’s one of the more insidious types of clutter because you can't see or feel it. It hides really well and is one of the easiest to collect and forget about. This week, episode 244 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how to clear out digital clutter! In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I share how digital clutter, an often o...
Jan 13, 2025•25 min•Ep. 244
Text your thoughts and questions! Whether you have a large, private space or a shared section of a room for a home office or workspace, it’s important to acknowledge how your surroundings impact your productivity. Even the smallest design changes can help you focus and foster creativity. This week, episode 243 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how your home office can make you more productive! In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I share the importance of tailoring your en...
Jan 06, 2025•22 min•Ep. 243
Text your thoughts and questions! While I’m thrilled to coach you every episode (and will continue to do so), it’s also my goal to equip you with the resources to coach yourself for maximum growth and achievement. Today. I’m doing this through a series of simple yet powerful questions in an unexpected order. This week, episode 242 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about a reverse approach to better achieve your goals! In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m sharing the“BE, DO, ...
Dec 30, 2024•21 min•Ep. 242
Text your thoughts and questions! When you think of productivity, your mind might immediately jump to hustle and grind culture…unless you follow me, of course! But today, I am introducing you to the concept of being cozy AND productive. It may seem like an odd juxtaposition, but it works. And when you stop to think about it and learn the science behind it, it makes sense. This week, episode 241 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about why being cozy can make you more productive! In this episod...
Dec 23, 2024•20 min•Ep. 241
Text your thoughts and questions! With another year coming to a close, you may be feeling ready for a “fresh” start. But before we leave this year behind us, I highly encourage reflection, celebration, and preparation during this time so you can step into the calendar year confidently. This week, episode 240 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about the four things you need to do before the year ends! In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I share two strategic and two specific thin...
Dec 16, 2024•17 min•Ep. 240
Text your thoughts and questions! Compassionate, sustainable productivity comes from small steps compounded by way of building habits that work best for us. When it comes to my fellow multi-passionate creatives, caregivers, and neurodiverse clients, it’s essential that we create paths that have authenticity and flexibility built into them. A word of the year does just that. And at a time when we are reflecting on the past year and looking ahead to a new one, now is the perfect time to choose one...
Dec 09, 2024•19 min•Ep. 239
