Do you wake up at 2 a.m. doing sleep math in your head and wondering why your body refuses to calm down?

If you’re an overwhelmed, stressed-out woman who feels exhausted but still can’t sleep, this episode, featuring life coach and former bad sleeper Lauren Rapaport, will help you understand what’s really keeping you awake. From racing thoughts and nighttime anxiety to stress that builds up during the day, Lauren shares practical tools that help calm your nervous system and make falling back asleep feel possible again.

Listeners will:

• Learn how to identify the real reason you’re waking up at night so you can stop guessing and start solving the problem
• Discover simple nervous-system calming techniques you can use in the middle of the night to fall back asleep faster
• Understand how your daytime stress habits directly affect your sleep and what small changes can improve your rest immediately

Press play now to learn the exact tools Lauren uses to calm her body, quiet racing thoughts, and consistently get back to sleep — even after multiple nighttime wakeups.

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Life can be overwhelming, but on this podcast, you'll discover practical strategies to overcome overwhelm, imposter syndrome, and negative self-talk, manage time effectively, set boundaries, and stay productive in high-stress jobs—all while learning how to say no and prioritize self-care on the Overwhelmed Worki...

What if procrastination has nothing to do with laziness—and everything to do with the emotions you’re avoiding?

If you constantly put off important tasks while staying busy with everything else, this episode will help you understand why. High-achieving women often assume procrastination means they’re undisciplined or bad at time management, but the real issue is usually emotional avoidance. This conversation uncovers the hidden fears, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and resentment that keep you stuck in cycles of overwhelm and self-criticism.

Listeners will:

• Understand the real emotional drivers behind procrastination and why discipline isn’t the problem
• Learn how fear, perfectionism, judgment, and resentment silently fuel avoidance behaviors
• Discover the one simple awareness shift that helps you move from self-criticism into action

Press play to uncover the hidden emotion behind your procrastination so you can finally stop spinning your wheels and start moving forward with clarity.

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Work With Me - Interested in working with me 1-on-1, taking a class, or joining one of my coaching groups? Message me here to get the scoop.

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Life can be overwhelming, but on this podcast, you'll discover practical strategies to overcome overwhelm, imposter syndrome, and negative self-talk, manage time effectively, set boundaries, and stay productive in high-stress jobs—all while learning how to say no and prioritize self-care on the Overwhelmed Worki...

Have you ever reached summer hoping life would finally feel lighter—only to find yourself just as overwhelmed and emotionally exhausted as before?

For high-achieving working women, summer often brings a different version of stress instead of real relief. Between managing kids, work responsibilities, vacations, household logistics, and the pressure to “enjoy every moment,” it’s easy to feel guilty for not being more present or relaxed. In this episode, Michelle Gauthier explains why summer overwhelm happens, the hidden belief that keeps women stuck in survival mode year after year, and how to create calm without waiting for your circumstances to change.

Listeners will learn:

• Why summer overwhelm feels uniquely emotional and guilt-filled for working women
• The common mindset trap that keeps you waiting for life to finally “calm down”
• How to build emotional calm and presence even when your schedule stays busy

Press play to learn how to stop surviving summer and start creating a season you can actually enjoy and remember.

Wondering why you're overwhelmed? Take my "why am I overwhelmed" quiz to find out the source of your overwhelm, and what to do about it.

Send Me a Message - Have a question, comment, or just want to say hi? Message me here, I'd love to chat!

Work With Me - Interested in working with me 1-on-1, taking a class, or joining one of my coaching groups? Message me here to get the scoop.

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Life can be overwhelming, but on this podcast, you'll discover practical strategies to overcome overwhelm, imposter syndrome, and negative self-talk, manage time effectively, set boundaries, and stay productive in high-stress jobs—all while learning how to say no and prioritize self-care on the Overwhelmed Worki...