The Productive Woman

A podcast about productivity for busy women.

A Gentle Restart: Getting Back into Routine After Time Away - TPW506 01/07/2026

A Gentle Restart: Getting Back into Routine After Time Away - TPW506 Getting back into a routine after time away can feel harder than starting from scratch. Whether your break was planned or unexpected — a sabbatical, illness, caregiving, burnout, or simply life — restarting often comes with pressure, guilt, and unrealistic expectations. This week we explore a gentler, more compassionate approach to restarting routines, one that honors where you are now and helps you rebuild momentum without overwhelm. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/39637085

Productivity & Purpose: Aligning Your To-Do List with Your Legacy - TPW505 06/17/2025

Productivity & Purpose: Aligning Your To-Do List with Your Legacy - TPW505 What if your to-do list could reflect the legacy you want to leave behind? In this episode we’ll define legacy, explore why daily tasks often feel disconnected, and share ways to align them with your purpose. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/37048520

Productivity Through the Seasons: Adapting to Life's Changes - TPW504 05/28/2025

Productivity Through the Seasons: Adapting to Life's Changes - TPW504 Life isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is productivity. Although there are productivity principles that can apply across the board, what works for making a meaningfully productive life can vary from one woman to the next, and can change over time as our life changes. We can stay productive through all the seasons of our life if we're willing to assess, adapt, and anchor in what matters most to us. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/36740070

Getting and Staying Healthy - TPW503 05/06/2025

Getting and Staying Healthy - TPW503 When your body signals something's wrong, it's wise to pay attention. This week, we're talking about what I'm doing to get and stay healthy after a stroke. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/36462385

Decluttering Your Mind: Mental Habits for Overwhelmed Women - TPW502 04/22/2025

Decluttering Your Mind: Mental Habits for Overwhelmed Women - TPW502 Exploring why mental clutter builds up, how it affects us, and three simple habits to help reduce overwhelm, regain clarity, and focus on what matters. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/36271280

Post-Sabbatical Update - TPW501 04/08/2025

Post-Sabbatical Update - TPW501 After a longer-than-planned sabbatical, I'm back with an update about the sabbatical, the podcast, and my life. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/36050835

Sabbaticals - Time to Rest and Refocus - TPW500 07/09/2024

Sabbaticals - Time to Rest and Refocus - TPW500 Have you taken (or thought about taking) a sabbatical? This week we look at the why and what of sabbatical. (And listen for a special announcement at the end of the episode.) Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/32071562

10-Year Podiversary - Lessons Learned - TPW499 07/03/2024

10-Year Podiversary - Lessons Learned - TPW499 In this episode we’re celebrating 10 years of The Productive Woman podcast and I’m sharing some lessons I’ve learned along the way. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/31993162

Productive Living: Getting Unstuck, with Britt Frank - TPW498 06/25/2024

Productive Living: Getting Unstuck, with Britt Frank - TPW498 This week's episode features my conversation with Britt Frank, licensed neuropsychotherapist, trauma specialist, and author of and , talking about getting unstuck, achieving our goals, and making a life that matters. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/31890062

Preparing for a Productive Retirement - TPW497 06/18/2024

Preparing for a Productive Retirement - TPW497 No matter your age or stage of life, preparing now can ensure a smooth transition to a rewarding, meaningful, and productive retirement when the time comes. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/31801287

Productive Reading: Slow Productivity, by Cal Newport - TPW496 06/11/2024

Productive Reading: Slow Productivity, by Cal Newport - TPW496 In this week's installment of our recurring Productive Reading series, we look at key takeaways from Cal Newport's newest book, Slow Productivity. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/31702542

10+ Ways to Manage Stress - TPW495 05/29/2024

10+ Ways to Manage Stress - TPW495 There are ways to manage stress--and good reasons to do so. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/31505877

Productive Living: Becoming CEO of Your Health, with Andrea Nakayama 05/22/2024

Productive Living: Becoming CEO of Your Health, with Andrea Nakayama Andrea Nakayama, Functional Nutritionist and founder of Functional Nutrition Alliance, shares new ways to look at our health and nutrition while improving our productivity. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/31411207

Managing Expectations - TPW493 05/15/2024

Managing Expectations - TPW493 Disappointment (and worse) can result when we aren't clear on our expectations. Today we’re talking about managing expectations for less stress and more productivity. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/31298347

Crafting a Life That Matters: 10 Essential Questions TPW492 05/07/2024

Crafting a Life That Matters: 10 Essential Questions TPW492 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. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/31183257

Productive Living: Financial Wellness, with Tamara Dias - TPW491 04/30/2024

Productive Living: Financial Wellness, with Tamara Dias - TPW491 Certified financial social worker Tamara Dias joined me to talk about financial wellness and making a life that matters. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/31060408

From the Vault: Working from Home - TPW490 04/23/2024

From the Vault: Working from Home - TPW490 Working from home has its benefits--and its challenges. This week I talk about both--and some solutions for the challenges. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/30959113

Mental Load and a Life That Matters - TPW489 04/17/2024

Mental Load and a Life That Matters - TPW489 How do you manage the mental load that's part of managing a household, a career, relationships, and a life in general? It's okay to let others help carry the mental load as well as the physical tasks. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/30856943

The Art of Balancing Solo and Social Time - TPW488 04/10/2024

The Art of Balancing Solo and Social Time - TPW488 A meaningfully productive life includes a balance of solo and social time--but that balance is different for each of us. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/30757173

My Tools for Efficient Work - TPW487 04/02/2024

My Tools for Efficient Work - TPW487 The tools we use can make all the difference. In this episode I discuss some of the tools I use for efficient work. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/30639988

Productive Reading: Switch Craft, by Elaine Fox, PhD - TPW486 03/26/2024

Productive Reading: Switch Craft, by Elaine Fox, PhD - TPW486 This week features an installment in our recurring “Productive Reading” series, looking at key takeaways from , by Elaine Fox, PhD, and the tools that can help us thrive in a constantly changing world. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/30555568

Swedish Death Cleaning - TPW485 03/19/2024

Swedish Death Cleaning - TPW485 Swedish Death Cleaning offers a thoughtful approach to decluttering that benefits us in the present and our loved ones when we're gone. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/30449528

Productive Living: Having It All, with Brooke Bentley - TPW484 03/12/2024

Productive Living: Having It All, with Brooke Bentley - TPW484 Former NFL journalist Brooke Bentley chats with me about choices she's made over the course of her life and career, and the pressure to have it all. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/30349303

Work-Life Integration - TPW483 03/06/2024

Work-Life Integration - TPW483 Most of us have many responsibilities outside of work. How can we balance it all, though? This week we’re talking about a term that was new to me: work-life integration. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/30247673

Resources for Making a Life That Matters - TPW482 02/28/2024

Resources for Making a Life That Matters - TPW482 There are tons of resources that can help us make a life that matters. Let's look at a few of them. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/30142898

Productive LIving: Reimagining Success, with Anna Lundberg - TPW481 02/20/2024

Productive LIving: Reimagining Success, with Anna Lundberg - TPW481 What does success mean to you? In this week's installment of our Productive Living series, I chat with author, podcaster, coach, and former marketing professional Anna Lundberg about how to make the most of our professional and personal lives. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/30042233

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome - TPW480 02/14/2024

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome - TPW480 We all have moments of self-doubt and insecurity, but for many people those common feelings have an uncommon scope. In this episode we’re talking about imposter syndrome--originally (and perhaps better) labeled the imposter phenomenon. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/29945463

Harder Than It Needs to Be? TPW479 02/07/2024

Harder Than It Needs to Be? TPW479 Life can be hard, and we can make it even harder by our thoughts and actions. In this episode I’m sharing some ways we make life (and productivity) harder than it needs to be, along with ideas to address the ways we do that. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/29834223

My New Year's Wish for You - TPW478 12/26/2023

My New Year's Wish for You - TPW478 In this week's short episode I share a brief update on TPW plans and my wishes for you in the coming new year. Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/29235573

6 Elements of a Productive Day - TPW477 12/20/2023

6 Elements of a Productive Day - TPW477 We all lead incredibly busy lives, but it's important we don't neglect ourselves or those who matter most to us. In this episode I’m sharing some elements I think are necessary for a truly productive day (and life). Find more . /episode/index/show/theproductivewoman/id/29158558

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