Work + Life Harmony | Time Management, Organization and Planning for Overwhelmed Women

Brain Health for Busy Women with Holly Bardutz

We're talking about something we've never really covered here on the podcast: brain health. This is a newer field where a lot of the research just isn't very mainstream yet, but the findings are incredible. I brought in Dr. Holly Bardutz, a brain researcher at the University of Regina, to break down what brain health actually means and why it matters for those of us dealing with overwhelm and stress.One of the biggest takeaways I want you to get from this episode is that you can improve the health of your brain every single day, even when you're overwhelmed, even when you're stressed out. You don't need to find three hours a day to make progress on this. You can actually integrate brain health practices into everyday living, and Holly's going to show you exactly how. This conversation completely changed how I think about my brain, and I can't wait for you to hear what small changes you can start putting in place today.In This Episode, We Cover:Why stress isn't always the enemy (and how it can actually help your brain)The five key lifestyle factors that directly impact your brain healthSimple daily habits that build brain reserve and improve cognitive functionWhy you can make new brain cells your entire life (yes, even now)How to challenge your brain without adding more to your to-do listConnect with Holly at www.bardutzbrainhealth.com ________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

How to Stop Meetings from Destroying Your Productivity

How much of your week do you actually spend sitting in meetings? If you're like most people, it's probably way more than you'd like. In fact, I once worked with a company that discovered over 40% of their salary budget was going toward people sitting in conference rooms. Not building products, not serving customers, just meeting. And here's the kicker: most of those meetings didn't even need to happen.Today I'm breaking down the five meeting rules that can help you reclaim your productivity, protect your energy, and finally stop feeling like your calendar is controlling your life. Whether you're the person scheduling meetings or the one drowning in back-to-back calls, this episode will show you how to make meetings work for you instead of against you.In This Episode, I'll Cover:Why meetings cost way more than just time on your calendarThe difference between a manager's schedule and a maker's scheduleFive meeting rules that will transform your productivityHow to tell if you actually need to be in a meetingWhy not being invited to meetings is actually a gift ________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

Cal Newport's Slow Productivity Book Review

If you've been hearing buzz about Cal Newport's new book "Slow Productivity" and wondering if it's worth your time, this episode is for you. I'm breaking down the three core principles of slow productivity and sharing my honest take on how they apply to real life, especially for those of us juggling work and caregiving responsibilities.Cal's framework offers a different approach to the "hustle harder" culture we're all drowning in. Whether you're a consultant, writer, researcher, or anyone whose job involves deep thinking and creating, understanding slow productivity could shift how you approach your workday. Let's dig into what slow productivity really means and how to think about it in the context of your actual life.In This Episode, I'll Cover:The three core principles of slow productivity and how they workWhy conventional time management fails knowledge workers (and everyone else)How to do fewer things without your boss thinking you're slackingThe reality of working at a natural pace when life is unpredictableWhat to consider if you're a primary caregiver reading this bookMy take on obsessing over quality without falling into perfectionism________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

Are You Even on Your Own List? with Erin Gallagher

If you're a woman who constantly puts everyone else first, this episode is going to hit differently. You know that feeling when you look at your calendar and realize you're not even on it? When every single time slot is filled with obligations to others, and the thought of prioritizing yourself feels selfish or impossible? Today's conversation with Erin Gallagher, author of the new book Hype Women, is going to challenge everything you've been taught about selflessness and what it's costing you.Erin is sharing five powerful shifts that women can make today to start serving themselves first. And here's the truth bomb: when you're constantly being selfless, you're not just robbing yourself. You're robbing everyone around you from experiencing the truest, most present version of who you are. This isn't about adding more to your plate or earning the right to take care of yourself. It's about understanding that prioritizing yourself is the foundation for everything else to work.In This Episode, I'll Cover:The real question to ask yourself: Are you even on your own list?Why changing the order matters more than adding yourself to the calendarHow to communicate your priorities without feeling guilty or defensiveThe universe's test when you start prioritizing yourself (and how to pass it)What happens when your kids see you choosing yourself firstConnect with Erin and purchase her new book Hype Women: www.hypewomen.com ________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

What Happiness Actually Is with Monique Rhodes

Today I'm sitting down with personal transformation strategist Monique Rhodes for a conversation that might surprise you, but one I think every woman juggling multiple responsibilities needs to hear. We're diving deep into what happiness actually is, and why so many of us who seem to "have it all together" still feel empty inside.Monique's story is incredible. She went from attempting suicide at 19 to now living at a "9 out of 10" happiness level almost every single day, and she's helped thousands of people worldwide transform their relationship with joy and fulfillment. She brings a unique blend of neuroscience and soul-centered wisdom that makes this topic both practical and profound. If you've ever wondered why productivity and achievement aren't filling that deeper need for contentment, this conversation will be eye-opening.In This Episode, I'll Cover:What happiness actually looks like (it's not constant joy)The toxic positivity trap and why it's making things worseA neuroscience-backed method for processing emotions in 90 secondsHow we've been conditioned to earn love through our actionsWhy external circumstances don't determine your happinessConnect with Monique:www.moniquerhodes.comwww.instagram.com/moniquerhodesofficialwww.facebook.com/moniquerhodesofficialwww.youtube.com/@MoniqueRhodesOfficialwww.linkedin.com/in/moniquerhodesofficial ________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell