The Productive Woman

Jul 10 2024 501 ep. 40 mins 6.6k
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A podcast intended to help busy women find the tools and encouragement they need to better manage their lives, their time, their stress, and their stuff, so they can accomplish the things they care about and make a life that matters.

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Sabbaticals – Time to Rest and Refocus – TPW500

Jul 10 2024 32 mins  
Have you ever taken a sabbatical? This week we're talking about sabbaticals--what they are, why you might want to take one, and how to make the most of one. (Scroll down to the bottom of this post for a special announcement.) A sabbatical is a time to refresh, recharge, and reflect on how you spend your valuable time...and what you'd like to do in the future Can we do a little

10-Year Podiversary – Lessons Learned – TPW499

Jul 03 2024 35 mins  
We’re celebrating 10 years of The Productive Woman podcast and I’m sharing some lessons I’ve learned along the way. Who we are is more important than what we do...and other important lessons learned in 10 years of The Productive Woman podcast This week’s episode is a milestone one. The very first episode of The Productive Woman--a short introductory “episode 0”--was

Productive Living: Getting Unstuck, with Britt Frank – TPW498

Jun 26 2024 47 mins  
This week's episode features my conversation with Britt Frank, licensed neuropsychotherapist, trauma specialist, and author of The Science of Stuck, talking about getting unstuck, achieving our goals, and making a life that matters. Britt Frank offers wise advice on how to get unstuck and move forward I'm excited to share with you my conversation with licensed neuropsychotherap

Preparing for a Productive Retirement – TPW497

Jun 19 2024 35 mins  
No matter your age or stage of life, preparing early for your retirement can ensure a smooth transition when the time comes and the chance to focus on what will be most important to you during those years. Planning ahead can help you achieve a fulfilling and productive retirement--whenever you're ready! I’ve been thinking a lot lately about something that’s coming up for me

Productive Reading: Slow Productivity, by Cal Newport – TPW496

Jun 12 2024 41 mins  
In this latest episode of our recurring Productive Reading series, we look at Cal Newport's latest book, Slow Productivity.   Slow productivity - a more humane and sustainable approach to getting things done In the past, we’ve talked about the lessons and key takeaways I found in books about productivity-related topics that I’ve found helpful and thought-provoking, in

10+ Ways to Manage Stress – TPW495

May 29 2024 39 mins  
Stress is something we can expect these days in our hectic lives. But there are ways to manage it without letting it interfere with our productivity or our health. Stress is a part of life but it can be managed in a healthy way Stress is a fact of life for most of us. As Dr. Karen Swartz notes in a talk posted on the Johns Hopkins Medicine YouTube channel, “stress is universa

Productive Living: Becoming CEO of Your Health, with Andrea Nakayama – TPW494

May 22 2024 64 mins  
This week's episode features my conversation with Andrea Nakayama, Functional Medicine Nutritionist and founder of Functional Nutrition Alliance, talking about new ways to look at our health and nutrition while improving our productivity. What we put into our bodies and how it makes us feel (good or bad) can directly impact our productivity I'm excited to share with you my conv

Managing Expectations – TPW493

May 15 2024 26 mins  
We often set ourselves up for disappointment because we aren't clear on our expectations of others, or even ourselves. In this episode we’re talking about managing expectations to create a more productive and lower-stress life. Managing expectations is important for increased productivity and reduced stress In any area of life--work, relationships, etc.--the disparity betwee

Crafting a Life That Matters: 10 Essential Questions – TPW492

May 08 2024 52 mins  
Self-reflection is always time well spent, especially if it's helping us grow as an individual. In this episode we’re talking about questions we can ask ourselves to help us create a life that matters. Defining who you are as a person and how you want to live is the key to making a life that matters I used to own horses. Several years ago I had a young horse in training with

Productive Living: Financial Wellness, with Tamara Dias – TPW491

May 01 2024 49 mins  
This week's episode features my conversation with Tamara Dias, certified financial social worker, adult learning specialist, non-profit executive director, and founder of Good Soil, talking about how financial wellness can contribute to living a life that matters. Financial wellness and productivity go hand in hand when making a life that matters I'm excited to share with you m