124. How I Went from Capable (But Exhausted) to the Main Character of My Life
The Productivity for Living Podcast
Release Date: 07/18/2025
Ep. 129 How Your Sun Sign + Human Design Respond to Overwhelm
The Productivity for Living Podcast
In today’s episode, I’m breaking down what overwhelm really is—and how your Sun sign and Human Design type can show you the way out. Before Productivity for Living got its glow-up, it was called From Overwhelmed to Under Control—and honestly, that phrase still hits. Because that’s where it all started: building a business to help people like me who were drowning in to-do lists, pressure, and perfectionism. I used to teach structure, routines, and habit stacking (and they work!), but over time, I realized something deeper—our energy matters. Your Sun sign, your Human Design, your...
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128. How Your Sun Sign Can Help You Stop Procrastinating
The Productivity for Living Podcast
In today’s episode, I’m diving into one of my favorite topics—procrastination—and what your Sun sign has to do with it. I'm going to scream it until I'm blue in the face: procrastination isn’t laziness. It’s resistance. It’s a nervous system response. It’s your brain saying “something doesn’t feel safe, aligned, or doable.” And when you try to brute force your way through it? You end up spiraling in shame or just re-writing your to-do list 16 times while cleaning your baseboards instead of hitting send on the email. But, as a productivity coach, what I've learned is...
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127. How to Create New Routines Using Your Sun Sign
The Productivity for Living Podcast
In today’s episode, I’m combining two of my favorite things—routines and astrology—to help you design rhythms that work for your energy, your goals, and your sun sign. You’ve probably been told that you just need more “discipline” to stick to a routine. But what if your routine doesn’t feel good because it wasn’t built for you in the first place? This episode is about using your astrology—specifically your Sun sign—to create routines that are motivating, sustainable, and aligned with how you're naturally wired. I’m sharing real examples, including my own...
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126. Astrology for Productivity — What Your Big 3 Says About Your Work Style
The Productivity for Living Podcast
In today’s episode, I’m diving into the astrology-meets-productivity conversation that has completely transformed the way I work—and the way I coach. I’m breaking down what your Big 3 (Sun, Moon, and Rising signs) reveal about your motivation, energy, and work style—and how you can actually use that information to redesign your day for more ease, more flow, and more results. This one’s personal. Astrology was my first love way back in middle school, and bringing it into my business feels like coming home. In this episode, I’m using my own Big 3 as a case study to show you exactly...
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125. Redesigning Your Productivity with Astrology, Human Design, and Behavior Change
The Productivity for Living Podcast
In today’s episode, I’m diving into the topic of breaking free from the one-size-fits-all productivity model and creating rhythms that work for you. I’m sharing the personal shifts I’ve made after spending the last year doing deep mindset work—and how I found myself circling back to productivity... but this time with astrology, human design, and behavior change tools in the mix. This episode is about redefining productivity in a way that feels good and aligned. I walk you through exactly how I’m customizing my own systems as a working mom, business owner, and manifesting...
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124. How I Went from Capable (But Exhausted) to the Main Character of My Life
The Productivity for Living Podcast
In this special episode of The Alchemy Lab, I’m sharing something really close to my heart—a live webinar I hosted called How I Went from Capable (but Exhausted) to the Main Character of My Life. This one is for every woman who’s ever said “It’s fine, I’ve got it” while secretly running on empty. I open up about my personal journey from burnout and hustle culture to redefining success on my own terms. If you've ever felt stuck in the loop of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and chasing a version of success that doesn’t feel like your own, this episode is your permission...
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123. Just Because You’re Capable Doesn’t Mean You Have to Do It All
The Productivity for Living Podcast
In today’s episode, I’m diving into the topic of breaking free from the "capable one" trap. I’m sharing my own journey of learning that just because I can do it all doesn’t mean I should. This shift has been transformational in my personal and professional life, and I know it can be for you too. If you're someone who's always been praised for being the one who "does it all," it’s time to redefine what success and productivity mean. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why being the “capable one” can be a trap – I share my personal experience of feeling overwhelmed despite...
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122. Living Two Lives: How to Balance a 9-5 and Build Your Dream Business
The Productivity for Living Podcast
In today’s episode of The Alchemy Lab, I’m share what it’s like to live two different lives—working a full-time job while building my dream business. If you're juggling your 9-5 job and a side hustle (or trying to grow your business while being a mom), this episode is for you. I’ll share my personal journey, the challenges I face, and how I’m managing to stay aligned with my vision for my business, even while working a full-time job. I talk about how I sometimes feel like two different people, trying to balance my professional self with my entrepreneurial self, and how I’m trying...
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121. How to Live More Intentionally: Shifting from Autopilot to a Life You Love
The Productivity for Living Podcast
In today's episode, we're diving into the importance of living more intentionally. I’m going to share my journey of breaking free from living on autopilot and how you can start taking control of your life, too. We’re talking about how to make decisions based on what you want—not just what you think you should do. In this episode, I’m walking you through how I shifted from being stuck in the hustle to living a life that aligns with my goals and values. I’ll give you actionable steps to help you start living intentionally, including how to recognize autopilot habits, audit your...
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120. 5 Productivity Rules I Had to Burn to Feel Free
The Productivity for Living Podcast
In today’s episode, I’m getting real about the productivity rules that I had to burn in order to truly feel free and build a life that aligns with my values. I’m sharing my personal journey of how I moved away from hustle culture and redefined what success and productivity really mean for me. As a former productivity and time management coach, I spent years caught in the trap of doing more and more, believing that the only way to succeed was to hustle nonstop. But let me tell you — that mindset led me to burnout, and I knew something had to change. So today, I’m sharing the 5...
info_outlineIn this special episode of The Alchemy Lab, I’m sharing something really close to my heart—a live webinar I hosted called How I Went from Capable (but Exhausted) to the Main Character of My Life. This one is for every woman who’s ever said “It’s fine, I’ve got it” while secretly running on empty.
I open up about my personal journey from burnout and hustle culture to redefining success on my own terms. If you've ever felt stuck in the loop of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and chasing a version of success that doesn’t feel like your own, this episode is your permission slip to break free.
Here's what we dive into:
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The Capable One Trap: Why doing it all doesn't mean doing what’s right for you—and how to start letting go of the pressure to be everything to everyone.
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Signs You’re the Supporting Character in Your Own Life: From burnout to brute-forcing your way through the day, how to spot when it’s time to shift.
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What Main Character Energy Really Means: It’s not about being in the spotlight—it’s about being seen, heard, and aligned with what you truly want.
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My Four-Phase Framework for Transformation: I break down my signature method—Burn It Down, The Messy Middle, Create Rituals, and Activate Main Character Energy—to help you build a life you actually want to live.
And yes, I talk about my new six-week one-on-one offer that’s all about helping you embody this shift. If you’re ready to stop white-knuckling your way through the day and start living with intention, this one’s for you.
Let’s start showing up as the version of ourselves we’re proud of—not the one we think the world expects.
Ready to make the shift?
I’m opening the doors to The Alchemy Lab August 17! It’s a space for women to redefine their version of success, embrace balance, and stop hustling nonstop. If you’re ready for transformation, get on the waitlist today! Check the link below for more details.
- Get early access: 5 Spoints available for 6 weeks of 1:1 coaching through The Alchemy Lab framework for $450. Work with me 1:1
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The Alchemy Lab (opens in August) – A six-month coaching experience for women ready to leave behind the “do it all” mentality and embrace a softer, more aligned version of success. [DM me on Instagram @Chelseyncoaching to hold your spot.]
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Join the Email List: Learn more about The Alchemy Lab
Connect with Chelsey Newmyer
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