The OverThinker's Guide to Joy

Moving from a structured, corporate job into owning your own business can be a learning curve when it comes to time management and focus. I found this when I started trying to write my own book.

But through taking a course on how to write a book in 30 days, I discovered an amazing technique that generates focus, and it’s all to do with how you manage your time.

In this episode, hear how I battled with focus and making progress, and learn a powerful focus technique - plus an extra tip - that really transformed my work, allowing me to dig in and get into the groove of focus.

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When life gets hectic, me time often falls by the wayside. My guest this week is someone who has followed her dreams and knows the real value of celebrating me time. Discovering and embracing me time is something she credits her success with, and we all need a little reminder to take some time for ourselves.

Maggie Lawson is a lifelong actress who I’ve had the pleasure of working with. She’s also a successful podcaster, with one of her shows dedicated to the art of self-discovery, recharging, and the joy of making time for yourself: Me Time. We’re discussing how Maggie defines me time for herself, and you’ll learn how self-awareness and self-compassion have the power to change your life.

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The entertainment industry is smack-dab in the middle of award season, and like most people, one of my favorite parts of tuning in is the acceptance speeches. 

Niecy Nash-Betts has almost 100 acting credits, but it was her first time winning an Emmy for Best Supporting Actress in a Dramatic Series, and her speech was nothing short of show-stopping. Join me this week to hear why I believe Niecy Nash-Betts’ speech is a reminder we all need, and the power of consistently thanking ourselves for showing up to do the hard, mundane work while clinging to the belief that everything we want is possible.

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If you’re struggling with negative thoughts, tune in this week to discover how your brain’s natural negativity bias is influencing your perception of your life. I’m discussing how the brain processes negative stimuli versus positive, and you’ll learn how to avoid falling victim to the clutches of your brain’s negativity bias, without resorting to toxic positivity.

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The New Year is an exciting time when all of us feel like we get to wipe the slate clean and start anew. Something that often goes hand-in-hand with the promise of a new year is the practice of setting resolutions, but I’m offering you a better way to start 2024 on this episode.

Join me this week to learn why I don’t believe in New Year’s resolutions, and why I recommend setting an intention rather than a resolution this year. I’m showing you why overthinkers especially benefit from this slight shift, how setting intentions will help you practice more love and compassion for yourself, and some ideas for intentions you could set this year. 

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Whether it’s in your relationship, your family, or in your work, being the hypervigilant person in your circles can be utterly exhausting. So, before your hypervigilance leaves you stressed, burnt out, and overthinking more than usual, listen closely to this episode to learn what you can do about it.

I’m showing you why being in a state of hypervigilance isn’t always a bad thing, where the habit of hypervigilance comes from, and you’ll learn how to stop letting hypervigilance run the show so you can get back to being present and enjoying the moment.

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It’s December, which means everybody is busy getting ready for the Holidays, or they’re busy avoiding the festivities. Emotions like overwhelm, incompleteness, and disappointment are common at the end of the year, and can lead us to coast through December, giving up on 2023 in the belief that we get to start 2024 with a clean slate.

If you feel like you’re giving up in December, burying your head in the sand until the New Year, this episode is for you. I’m showing you why giving up on the final part of your year is a huge waste, and giving you five thoughts you can use to prepare for an amazing 2024.

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There are five different varieties of perfectionist, as illustrated in a wonderful book I’ve been reading: The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler. Tune in this week to discover which one of the five perfectionist categories you fall into, and what you can do to start moving through the world without the anxiety of perfectionism getting in your way.

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In her documentary, Taylor Swift says, “When you’re living for the approval of strangers, one bad thing can cause everything to crumble.” For so many of us, we have a deep desire to be thought of as good, and hearing criticism can be crushing. How do we stop placing so much importance on the criticism we receive?

This week, I’m sharing how your brain’s negativity bias works, and showing you how to start identifying the compliments you receive that you’re currently missing out on acknowledging.

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If you’ve ever experienced chronic pain, occasional pain, or even general aggravation, you’ll know how hopeless it can make us feel. Whether physically or psychologically, we are anything but patient when we’re in pain, and in fact, it usually makes us more angry and we might even try pushing through it with gritted teeth.

Join me on this episode to learn one radical pain management remedy. It might sound counterintuitive at first glance, but with practice, it can alter your brain chemistry around your experience of pain and help you find greater peace and faster healing.

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My daughter Morgan’s quarter-life crisis led to a complete reinvention of her entire life. At 25 years old, she quit her job, broke up with her boyfriend, and moved across the country all in the same week. If you too are at the end of your rope, sometimes it takes hearing someone else’s story to believe you can get unstuck, and Morgan has been a great example of what it takes to start over.

Join us on this episode as Morgan offers where she was at 25 years old and how far she’s come in the span of one year. She’s sharing her personal journey of reinvention, what it took to start from scratch, and her insights on taking baby steps towards the change you want to see in your life.

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Why aren’t you currently taking action on the goals you’ve set? Are you waiting for the mood to strike or for inspiration to arrive? Do you feel confused about your next steps? Maybe you’re overwhelmed, lethargic, or unmotivated after creating your initial plan?

This week, I’m speaking to High Performance Coach and procrastination expert, Sarah Arnold-Hall. Sarah helps entrepreneurs who know what they need to be doing to reach their next level actually execute their business goals. Join us as Sarah offers her insights on what prevents most people from achieving their goals, and how to make your impossible goals a reality.

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Women have a propensity to carry excessive or irrational guilt, and it’s an emotion my female clients in particular tend to struggle with. So this week, I'm sharing what you need to know about the emotional habit of guilt, and how you may have unwittingly created neuropathways to reinforce this emotion. You’ll hear what happens when guilt becomes a habit, why trying to change it can feel like going through a withdrawal, and my top suggestions for rewiring your brain.

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Whether I'm waking up to a stressful day ahead or just a regular day, there is one voice in my ears every morning. It's my favorite meditation teacher, Peloton instructor Kristin McGee.

Kristin is a pioneer in making yoga more accessible. She is an author, a yogi to the stars, and a mother of three. In this conversation, she shares how a meditation coach can help you build security, confidence, and joy. A daily practice is essential for building a solid infrastructure for your day, and we're talking about why it may take time to implement but is so worthwhile to help you flourish.

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As a resident of the island of Maui, Hawaii, the recent wildfire crisis has motivated me to do something a little different on the podcast this week.

I’m using my platform to discuss my experience of this tragedy, update others so they can expand their knowledge on the subject, and say thank you to everyone dedicating themselves to the relief efforts. I’m sharing how you can contribute to the rebuilding effort, and what the people and the island of Maui need during this time.

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Do you ever have the thought that if you could just move to paradise, all your problems will be solved? Changing our location, jobs, or even relationships might temporarily lift our spirits, but as someone who actually moved to paradise, I can tell you that without doing the inner work, everything you’re trying to run from will come with you.

Join me this week as I show you why no matter where you go, there you are. The good news is that this means you can change your experience whenever you’re ready, and I’m showing you the principles that will help you take back control of your life, no matter where you go.

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After living with chronic stress for many years, I have an important message to share this week: you do not have to live with chronic stress and anxiety. Tune in to discover the signs of chronic stress, the effect it’s having on your body, and how to say enough is enough. I’m sharing what contributed to my own chronic stress, and I’m showing you why, no matter how normal your stress and anxiety seems, you can live without it.

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Discover why understanding your triggers is the key to breaking bad habits and developing good ones. I’m discussing how to recognize the emotional triggers that have you turning toward your bad habits for comfort, and most importantly, I’m sharing how to come up with an alternative, better habit to bring you comfort when you’re feeling triggered.

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Discover where perfectionism comes from and how it’s currently impacting your life, possibly without you realizing it. I’m sharing how perfectionism becomes a hard-wired part of everything we do, the patterns it creates in our lives, and I’m giving you a step-by-step process to start changing your perfectionism forever.

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