Little things can make a big difference in managing the demands on our time. This episode is a quick flyover of the things that help me on a daily basis.

Mental Load and a Life That Matters

6 days ago 1h

How do you manage the mental load that's part of managing a household, a career, relationships, and a life in general? And how do we get others to share that mental load?

The Art of Balancing Solo and Social Time

13 days ago 22m 6s

A meaningfully productive life includes a balance of solo and social time--but that balance is different for each of us.

My Tools for Efficient Work

20 days ago 40m 30s

The tools we use can make all the difference. In this episode I discuss some of the tools I use for efficient work.

Productive Reading: Switch Craft, by Elaine Fox, PhD

27 days ago 51m 33s

This week features an installment in our recurring “Productive Reading” series, looking at key takeaways from Switch Craft, by Elaine Fox, PhD, and the tools that can help us thrive in a constantly changing world.

Swedish Death Cleaning

Mar 20th, 2024 35m 24s

Swedish Death Cleaning offers a thoughtful approach to decluttering that benefits us in the present and our loved ones when we're gone.

Productive Living: Having It All, with Brooke Bentley

Mar 13th, 2024 55m 28s

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.

Work-Life Integration

Mar 6th, 2024 29m 17s

What's work-life integration and how is it different from (maybe better than) work-life balance?

Resources for Making a Life That Matters

Feb 28th, 2024 27m 28s

There are tons of resources that can help us make a life that matters. Let's look at a few of them.

Productive Living: Reimagining Success, with Anna Lundberg

Feb 21st, 2024 47m 57s

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.

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Feb 14th, 2024 41m 6s

We all have moments of self-doubt and insecurity. Today we’re talking about imposter syndrome, also know as the imposter phenomenon, and a few things we can do to prevent it from hampering our productivity and our life.

Harder Than It Needs to Be?

Feb 7th, 2024 46m 1s

We can make life (and productivity) harder than it needs to be by our own thoughts and actions--but we can also turn that around.

My New Year's Wish for You

Dec 27th, 2023 12m 6s

In this week's short episode I share a brief update on TPW plans and my wishes for you in the coming new year.

6 Elements of a Productive Day

Dec 20th, 2023 29m 47s

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).

10 Gifts to Give Yourself for the New Year

Dec 13th, 2023 35m 28s

Not all gifts can be wrapped and put under the tree, especially the ones that are the most valuable. This week let's consider some gifts you can give yourself during this holiday season and for the coming year...which could be your most product

Twenty 2-Minute Habits to Keep Your Space (and Life) Organized

Dec 6th, 2023 43m 4s

Here's quick rundown of a few habits that take only a few minutes but can help you be more organized and productive every day. What can you add to the list?

Productive Reading: Dopamine Nation, by Dr. Anna Lembke

Nov 29th, 2023 54m 6s

In this installment of our Productive Reading series we look at Dr. Anna Lembke's fascinating book, Dopamine Nation. (Spoiler alert: I recommend it!)

Productive Living: Sacred Rest, with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith

Nov 22nd, 2023 54m 11s

This week's episode features my conversation with physician Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, author of Sacred Rest, about the 7 types of rest we all need to maximize our quality of life and our positive impact on the world.

Preparing for a Joyful Holiday Season

Nov 15th, 2023 39m 39s

Let's talk about preparing for joy in the upcoming holiday season, all while remaining productive and keeping our most important priorities in mind.

Productive Living: Productive Business Communications, with Elizabeth Pearson

Nov 8th, 2023 51m 21s

This week's episode of our Productive Living series features a conversation with author, speaker, and executive career coach Elizabeth Pearson about productive management of business communications.

Seasonal Productivity

Nov 1st, 2023 32m 37s

Let's talk about ways to stay productive in different seasons and how to show up at our best year-round.

Productive Living: Hormones & Productivity, with Lahana Vigliano

Oct 25th, 2023 58m 15s

Let's chat with clinical nutritionist Lahana Vigliano about the importance of gut health and hormones for our health and our productivity.

Productive Living: Mindful Financial Independence, with Emily Guy Birken

Oct 18th, 2023 1h 2m

This week I talk with financial writer Emily Guy Birken about overcoming financial anxiety and confidently achieving mindful financial independence.

Productive and Low-Stress Travel

Oct 11th, 2023 48m 40s

What are your best tips and tricks for productive and low-stress travel? That's what we're talking about in this week's episode.

Productive Living: Finding and Using Your Voice, with Jessica Doyle-Mekkes

Oct 4th, 2023 58m 39s

Professor, vocal coach, and author Jessica Doyle-Mekkes talks about finding your voice (and your power) by speaking up with confidence in your message.