The Habit Advice You've Been Given Is Wrong. Here's What Actually Works featuring Monica Packer
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Release Date: 08/10/2026
The 400 Hour Gap: Why Men Get More Free Time Than Women, No Matter How Hard They Work ft. Stefanie O’Connell
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Have you ever done everything right, spoken up, negotiated, leaned in, and still gotten passed over? I sit down with journalist and author Stefanie O'Connell to talk about why confidence and hustle were never the real problem. Her new book, The Ambition Penalty, digs into the data behind the myth that women just need to ask for more, and why the fix has to happen at a systemic level. In this episode, I uncover why one shocking stat about men's leisure time left me fired up, how external deadlines can get you unstuck on big projects, and what it takes to create lasting change at home and at...
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What I Got Wrong About My Own Procrastination (And What Fixed It)
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Ever catch yourself judging your own procrastination instead of understanding it? I open up about nearly missing a deadline I actually cared about, and the moment I realized the problem was never a lack of discipline. In this episode, I unpack why capable people still get stuck, why willpower can't fix a problem it was never built for, and the one shift that changes how you handle whatever you're avoiding right now. You'll learn why your brain resists the things that matter most, how to stop mistaking overwhelm for laziness, and the first question to ask yourself the next time you stall. Apply...
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The Habit Advice You've Been Given Is Wrong. Here's What Actually Works featuring Monica Packer
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Have you ever wondered why the invisible work of running a home, a family, or a team always seems to land on you? I sit down with certified habits and identity coach Monica Packer, author of the brand new book Sticky Habits, to talk about why women must approach habits differently. Together we uncover why two thirds of invisible labor happens before anyone even notices it, the surprising way we keep it hidden from ourselves, and the first real steps to start sharing the load, both at home and at work. Get Sticky Habits by Monica Packer: Apply for a free time management coaching session: . Full...
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How to Spot the Burnout Trigger Hiding Behind a 'Normal' Schedule
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Ever feel burned out even though your schedule looks totally reasonable? Nothing is technically wrong, but you still feel drained. I uncover the research-backed reason burnout isn't always about hours, and reveal the one hidden trigger that no amount of rest can fix. You'll learn why values conflict quietly drains you even when everything looks fine on paper, how to spot it in your own work before it wears you down, and a simple first step to start naming what actually matters to you. Apply for a free time management coaching session: . Full shownotes:
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The One Hour Time Investment That Changes Everything: Why You Absolutely Need a Personal Brand (Even if you don't think you do) ft. Vanessa Errecarte
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Ever feel like putting in the hours should get you noticed for your hard work, yet your effort keeps going unseen? In this episode, I talk with award-winning marketing professor Vanessa Errecarte about personal branding as one of the best investments of time. We unpack her framework for finding your distinctive edge and building visibility in just one hour a week. Apply for a free time management coaching session: . Full shownotes: .
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7 Quick Time Management Tips to Boost Your Productivity on Your Busiest Days
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Looking for a quick fix? In this episode, I’m sharing seven quick and simple techniques you can start using today to boost your productivity. But here's the honest truth: these hacks alone won't fix your overwhelm. I reveal what actually will, and how to build the real foundation that makes every hack you try finally stick. Apply for a free time management coaching session: . Full shownotes:
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Information Overload: How to Stop Being the Keeper of Everything and Reduce Your Mental Load featuring Julie Fried
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Do you know your family's wifi password, your kid's shoe size, and exactly what happens if you disappear for a week? I bet you're the only one who does. In this episode, I sit down with Julie Fried, host of The System for Everything podcast and a former wedding planner turned systems strategist, to talk about why systems aren't about getting more done, they're about worrying less. Julie shares the three systems that save her sanity as a working mom, why checklists are a sign of respect for your own brain, and the story behind her Entrepreneur's Death Folder, a tool that helps business owners,...
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The Hidden Cost of Saving Time with AI: How to Avoid "Smoothout" Before You Lose Your Critical Thinking Skills
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Ever notice how the second something feels hard, you reach for AI instead of working through it yourself? This week, I’m digging into a brand new term, “Smoothout,” coined by journalist Ellen Scott to describe what happens when we hand over every challenge to AI and slowly lose our edge. I uncover why our brains actually crave friction, why that's a good thing, and where the line is between using AI as a smart shortcut and using it to avoid skills we still need. This isn't about quitting AI. It's about staying intentional with what you hand over, and what you hold onto. Apply...
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The Secret Ingredient That Might be Missing from Your Work-Life Balance ft. Maddie Hamann, co-founder of PACHA
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Ever feel like you're building something meaningful with no village in sight? In this episode, I sit down with Maddie Hamann, co-founder of PACHA, to talk about life as a mission-driven entrepreneur and mom. I uncover what it really looks like to build a regenerative food company while raising a daughter, and why community isn't optional when you're doing both. Maddie shares how she left a career in Earth Science for a slower, intentional pivot into entrepreneurship, and what it means to lean on a literal village instead of doing it all alone. Apply for a free time management coaching session:...
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How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed: 5 Real Transformations
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Have you ever felt so overwhelmed that you couldn't even imagine what your life would look like on the other side of it? In this episode, I share five real stories of women who felt exactly that stuck, and what actually changed for them. You'll hear how a packed calendar turned into time for a hobby again, how scattered to-do lists turned into a sold home, and how mom guilt gave way to real clarity. None of them started by fixing their calendar first. I reveal the one step that came before all of it, and why you can't see the other side of overwhelm from inside it. Save your spot...
info_outlineHave you ever wondered why the invisible work of running a home, a family, or a team always seems to land on you? I sit down with certified habits and identity coach Monica Packer, author of the brand new book Sticky Habits, to talk about why women must approach habits differently. Together we uncover why two thirds of invisible labor happens before anyone even notices it, the surprising way we keep it hidden from ourselves, and the first real steps to start sharing the load, both at home and at work.
Get Sticky Habits by Monica Packer: abouttimepodcast.com/sticky
Apply for a free time management coaching session: freetimecall.com.
Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/334.