Do you ever catch yourself thinking, “Once I make more money, I’ll finally feel less stressed”—only to find that the overwhelm never goes away?

In this episode, host Michelle Gauthier and Money Mindset and Personal Finance Coach Madison Aldini unpack the illusion that money alone fixes your problems. Madison shares how she climbed from $70,000 in debt to six figures, yet still felt trapped by scarcity, hustle, and self-doubt—and how uncovering her subconscious money beliefs finally broke the cycle.

In this episode, you will:

• Discover the surprising reason why financial success often increases stress instead of relieving it.
• Learn how to identify and rewrite the money stories formed in childhood that quietly shape your financial reality today.
• Find out how to create your “New Money Millionaire Identity” to feel abundant, in control, and aligned—no matter your income.

Listen now to learn how shifting your mindset—not your paycheck—can free you from overwhelm and completely transform your relationship with money.

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Do you ever feel like you were doing great—until you saw someone else doing “better”?

In this episode, Michelle shares two real-life stories—one from a spin class and another from a business mastermind—that reveal how comparison can quietly steal our joy and distort our sense of success. If you’ve ever felt less-than because of someone else’s numbers, lifestyle, or achievements, this conversation will hit home.

Listeners will learn:

• How comparison tricks your brain into thinking you’re failing—even when you’re thriving.
• A simple mental shift to help you define success on your terms.
• How to stay grounded in joy and confidence no matter who’s “ahead” of you.

Press play to discover how to stop comparison from robbing your happiness—and finally start measuring success by what truly matters to you.

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Ever look around and think, “Everyone else seems to be doing this right — why am I the only one struggling?”

If you’ve ever felt behind, like you’re missing some secret everyone else knows, this episode is your reminder that you’re not alone — and that comparison might be the silent source of your stress, self-doubt, and overwhelm.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why your brain is hardwired to compare and how to stop it from running your life.
• How comparison feeds imposter syndrome and keeps you feeling “not enough.”
• Simple mindset shifts to replace comparison with clarity, confidence, and calm.

Press play to learn how to step off the comparison treadmill and start defining success on your terms — with more peace, presence, and self-trust.

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Ever looked at your calendar and thought, “It’s not even that full—so why do I feel so overwhelmed?”

In this episode, Michelle uncovers a hidden reason most people feel stressed and short on time: what’s on your calendar doesn’t actually represent how much energy and attention your commitments really take. From orthodontist appointments to dinner parties, she breaks down the unseen “time tax” that drains your focus and fuels burnout.

Listeners will learn:

• How to uncover the invisible hours hiding behind each calendar event
• Simple strategies to make your schedule reflect real life—not wishful thinking
• How adding realistic buffers creates calm, control, and clarity throughout your week

Press play now to finally see your schedule for what it really is—and start managing your time and energy with total honesty.

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Ever hit a huge career milestone and feel… nothing? If your hard-earned success still leaves you flat, this episode will completely shift how you think about achievement, planning, and presence.

So many ambitious women feel overwhelmed by “productivity hacks” that just add more pressure. Danielle McGeough, PhD and creator of the RISE Ritual Method, shares how she escaped burnout by transforming her approach from control to connection — replacing rigid time management with meaningful rituals that actually make life richer and more fun.

In this episode, you will:

• Discover the simple difference between habits and rituals — and why it matters for your happiness.
• Learn how to design daily rituals that match your energy, reduce overwhelm, and restore your sense of purpose.
• Get inspired to plan your days in a way that feels playful, present, and deeply aligned with your values.

Press play now to learn how the RISE Ritual Method can help you swap burnout for balance — and finally make planning something you actually look forward to.

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Do you ever feel like you can’t stop saying yes—even when you’re exhausted and know it’s not serving you?

If you’ve been praised your whole life for being agreeable, or you believe saying “no” is selfish, it’s no wonder people pleasing feels impossible to break. This episode unpacks why your brain defaults to “yes,” even when you’re craving peace, balance, and boundaries.

By listening, you’ll discover:

• Why praise and approval reinforced your people-pleasing patterns.
• How black-and-white thinking (“yes is nice, no is mean”) keeps you stuck.
• What’s really missing when you try to set boundaries—and how to replace it with ease.

Hit play now to learn why you’ve been stuck in people pleasing and how to finally move toward a calmer, more confident you.

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Do you ever feel like the harder you push, the less actually gets done?

If you’ve been caught in the cycle of clenching, controlling, and forcing outcomes—whether at work, at home, or with your kids—you’re not alone. In this episode, Michelle unpacks why tension drains your energy and how real productivity thrives when you create space to breathe, soften, and receive.

By listening, you’ll discover:

• Why clenched-fist energy keeps you stuck and exhausted.
• How to recognize when to soften versus when to stand firm.
• A simple mindset shift to create calm, sustainable productivity without the grind.

Press play now to learn how letting go of control can actually help you get more done with ease.

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Ever hear that little voice whisper “Who do you think you are?” when you take on something new?

That voice is imposter syndrome—and instead of being proof that you’re unqualified, it might actually be a signal that you’re growing. If you’ve ever felt stuck or paralyzed by self-doubt, this episode flips the script to help you see imposter syndrome in a whole new way.

In this conversation, you’ll discover:

• Why simply noticing imposter syndrome is the first win toward confidence
• How to reframe doubt as a growth signal instead of a stop sign
• A practical exercise to track your small wins so confidence builds faster than fear

Press play now to learn how to turn imposter syndrome into your most powerful growth tool.

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