Rest isn’t just a luxury, it’s a productivity tool.

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “rest is lazy” or “I’ll slow down when I’m done”... this episode is your permission slip to stop the hustle cycle.

I’m joined by therapist and coach Kate Kripke for a raw and eye-opening conversation about high achiever burnout — especially for moms, entrepreneurs, and women who feel like slowing down means falling behind.

We explore how the constant pressure to do more is quietly wrecking your nervous system, fueling exhaustion, and blocking the very productivity you’re chasing.

Kate shares how self-compassion isn’t just self-care, it’s the foundation of sustainable productivity. We talk about why slowing down actually boosts creativity, mental clarity, and emotional regulation (yep, my dear, slow down to go faster is a real thing).

We also unpack how burnout recovery starts by rewiring the belief that “rest isn’t productive”, especially for mothers and high-achieving women who’ve been conditioned to believe otherwise.

This conversation is packed with wisdom, mindset shifts, and practical tools to help you reclaim your time, energy, and well-being without sacrificing success.

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End the overwhelm and move towards Peaceful Productivity. Shift from the traditional grind to a mindful approach, prioritizing quality over quantity. Integrate high-impact tasks with mindfulness practices. Start by downloading the Wheel of Peaceful Productivity!

Or book a complimentary productivity assessment with me and start reshaping your approach to productivity and success.

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What happens when burnout follows you out of your 9-to-5… and right into your business?

In this honest and deeply relatable conversation, I’m joined by email copywriter and story whisperer Joanne Homestead, who opens up about her personal experience with burnout recovery as an entrepreneur.

We explore what burnout really looks like when you’re still working, raising a family, and trying to grow your business; and why traditional stress management in entrepreneurship often isn’t enough.

Joanne shares how the good girl syndrome, the pressure to be the perfect student, entrepreneur, and mom quietly led her back into the burnout cycle, even with all the “right” systems in place.

Together, we unpack the mindset shifts, nervous system support, and practical time management strategies that helped Joanne (and can help you) recover from burnout while still running your business. This is a raw, compassionate look at what entrepreneur mental health really requires for sustainable business growth.

If you’ve been wondering how to slow down without losing momentum, or how to build a business that truly supports your life (instead of draining it), this episode is your permission slip to do exactly that.

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✨Receive 11 bite-sized moments of peace and perspective for moms navigating business and school holidays. Join the Magic Mom Moment: Summer Edition

📩 Subscribe to the podcast for more practical time-saving habits, energy-first productivity tips, and real-talk about business and life

End the overwhelm and move towards Peaceful Productivity. Shift from the traditional grind to a mindful approach, prioritizing quality over quantity. Integrate high-impact tasks with mindfulness practices. Start by downloading the Wheel of Peaceful Productivity!

Or book a complimentary productivity assessment with me and start reshaping your approach to productivity and success.

Don’t forget to connect with me on Instagram @_annerajoo_ and share your key takeaways from this episode! Your insights mean a lot to me!

Let’s be real! Working from home is a gift… until your laundry pile starts whispering louder than your inbox.

In this calming and practical conversation, I’m joined by KonMari-certified organizer and podcast host Caroline Thor, who shares her simple, sustainable approach to decluttering.

This episode isn’t about getting Pinterest-perfect. It’s about creating systems that actually support your life and your focus.

We talk about what happens when physical clutter triggers procrastination, how the mental load affects your productivity, and what to do when you’re overwhelmed and don’t know where to start.

Caroline opens up about navigating ADHD tendencies, parenting teens, and running a business from home and how simplifying her space helped her regain clarity and calm.

Whether you’re the messy genius or the low-key list queen, this conversation will help you feel less behind and more in control.

Because sometimes, the first step to getting unstuck… is just clearing the kitchen table.

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Let’s make your time work for you—not the other way around! 🚀

End the overwhelm and move towards Peaceful Productivity. Shift from the traditional grind to a mindful approach, prioritizing quality over quantity. Integrate high-impact tasks with mindfulness practices. Start by downloading the Wheel of Peaceful Productivity!

Or book a complimentary productivity assessment with me and start reshaping your approach to productivity and success.

Don’t forget to connect with me on Instagram @_annerajoo_ and share your key takeaways from this episode! Your insights mean a lot to me!

What if the reason you're feeling stuck, scattered, or uninspired… isn’t that you need to push harder, but that you need to pause?

In this deeply grounding conversation, I’m joined by retreat host and entrepreneur Anna VanAgtmael, and we’re talking about something we don’t hear enough in the productivity space: the power of rest.

We explore what really happens when you step away from your to-do list. Whether it’s for 10 minutes or 10 days! And how intentional rest can be the key to reclaiming your clarity, creativity, and calm.

Anna shares how decision fatigue shows up for women in everyday life and why so many of us are caught in a cycle of time stress, rushing through the day without ever fully landing in it. We also talk about what changes when you give yourself permission to rest before you’ve “earned it”, and how that choice can actually increase your focus at work and unlock long-term success.

If you’ve ever felt guilty for slowing down or believed you can’t stop until everything is done, this episode will gently challenge that belief and offer a more peaceful, sustainable way forward. Hustle culture is toxic, but rest is powerful, productive, and available to you now.

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Let’s make your time work for you—not the other way around! 🚀

End the overwhelm and move towards Peaceful Productivity. Shift from the traditional grind to a mindful approach, prioritizing quality over quantity. Integrate high-impact tasks with mindfulness practices. Start by downloading the Wheel of Peaceful Productivity!

Or book a complimentary productivity assessment with me and start reshaping your approach to productivity and success.

Don’t forget to connect with me on Instagram @_annerajoo_ and share your key takeaways from this episode! Your insights mean a lot to me!

Let’s be real—summer as a working mom can feel like chaos in disguise. The slower pace collides with rising pressure, the kids are home, and the to-do list somehow doubles. If you’re feeling that spiral, this episode is your lifeline.

In this solo conversation, I walk you through the exact reminders and time management strategies I come back to when business starts spinning, especially in summer. From balancing career and motherhood to navigating mom burnout and messy schedules, we’ll explore what actually works when you want a more peaceful, productive season.

I share how I plan ahead to create more space, what I do when that old “am I doing enough?” panic shows up, and how I re-anchor myself in the kind of CEO and mom I want to be—especially when emotions flare. You’ll also hear about the visual tools that help me stay focused, the creative ways I involve my kids, and one simple idea that transformed a client’s entire work rhythm.

Because spiraling doesn’t mean you’re failing. It’s just an invitation to realign.

Whether you’re managing a business, a family, or both, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone, and that there’s a more grounded way through.

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End the overwhelm and move towards Peaceful Productivity. Shift from the traditional grind to a mindful approach, prioritizing quality over quantity. Integrate high-impact tasks with mindfulness practices. Start by downloading the Wheel of Peaceful Productivity!

Or book a complimentary productivity assessment with me and start reshaping your approach to productivity and success.

Don’t forget to connect with me on Instagram @_annerajoo_ and share your key takeaways from this episode! Your insights mean a lot to me!

4 Real-Life Working Mum Tips for Balancing Career & Motherhood (with Whitney Browning on time management, daily routines + WFH productivity)

Let’s be real, being a mom and running a business isn’t just about managing a to-do list. It’s about managing energy, expectations, and all the invisible mental load no one talks about.

In this heartfelt conversation, I’m joined by certified life coach and fellow mom Whitney Browning to unpack what it really looks like to balance career, motherhood, and your own wellbeing. Whitney shares the mindset shift that helped her move from overextended and overwhelmed to feeling more grounded in her everyday life, without giving up on her goals.

We explore how working moms can use intentional scheduling and clear prioritization strategies to create daily rhythms that support both family and business. Whitney introduces her “have to / need to / want to” framework to help you manage your time with more ease and clarity. We also talk about the guilt that comes up when we try to do less, and how cutting hours at work doesn’t mean cutting your impact.

If you’ve been craving a healthier work-life balance, more meaningful routines, or a way out of working mom burnout, this episode is your invitation to start showing up with more intention and way less pressure.

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End the overwhelm and move towards Peaceful Productivity. Shift from the traditional grind to a mindful approach, prioritizing quality over quantity. Integrate high-impact tasks with mindfulness practices. Start by downloading the Wheel of Peaceful Productivity!

Or book a complimentary productivity assessment with me and start reshaping your approach to productivity and success.

Don’t forget to connect with me on Instagram @_annerajoo_ and share your key takeaways from this episode! Your insights mean a lot to me!

So many entrepreneurs feel stuck in cycles of overwhelm, urgency, and self-sabotage, and think they just need better time management or more discipline. But what if the real issue isn’t in your calendar… It’s in your nervous system?

In this episode, I sit down with Emily Rose Dallara, a trauma-informed leadership coach, to unpack the deeper connection between stress, emotional regulation, and sustainable leadership. We explore how stress in entrepreneurship often stems not from too much work, but from living in a constant reactive state. When your nervous system is dysregulated, even small tasks can feel like mountains.

Emily shares practical, body-based techniques for self-regulation, how to recognize the signs of a dysregulated nervous system, and why building professional capacity starts with learning to shift from reactive to responsive.

If you've ever asked yourself Why can't I just handle it all?, this episode offers a compassionate, practical, and science-backed perspective. Because sometimes, being more productive starts with simply feeling safer.

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If you’ve ever wanted to create a plan that actually honors how you want to feel, this is for you.

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Let’s make your time work for you—not the other way around! 🚀

End the overwhelm and move towards Peaceful Productivity. Shift from the traditional grind to a mindful approach, prioritizing quality over quantity. Integrate high-impact tasks with mindfulness practices. Start by downloading the Wheel of Peaceful Productivity!

Or book a complimentary productivity assessment with me and start reshaping your approach to productivity and success.

Don’t forget to connect with me on Instagram @_annerajoo_ and share your key takeaways from this episode! Your insights mean a lot to me!

What if the key to sustainable business growth wasn’t pushing harder, but learning how to stay grounded in the uncomfortable moments that actually spark growth?

In this episode, I’m joined by executive coach and leadership mentor Fabienne Moore to explore what we call the Zone of Productive Discomfort, the space between staying safe and burning out, where real transformation happens. We unpack how to tell the difference between healthy discomfort that fuels growth... and nervous system dysregulation that leads to shutdown, overwhelm, or overworking.

You’ll learn how to calm down your nervous system, recognize the signs of dysregulation, and tap into nervous system regulation exercises that build true resilience at work. We also talk about why high-achievers often miss the signals their bodies are sending, and how to slow down to go faster in a way that actually increases your clarity, impact, and peace of mind.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the tension between ambition and exhaustion, this conversation will help you reconnect to your body’s wisdom, embrace discomfort without tipping into burnout, and lead yourself and your business from a place of calm strength.

Because growth is uncomfortable, but it shouldn’t cost your well-being.

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Let’s make your time work for you—not the other way around! 🚀

End the overwhelm and move towards Peaceful Productivity. Shift from the traditional grind to a mindful approach, prioritizing quality over quantity. Integrate high-impact tasks with mindfulness practices. Start by downloading the Wheel of Peaceful Productivity!

Or book a complimentary productivity assessment with me and start reshaping your approach to productivity and success.

Don’t forget to connect with me on Instagram @_annerajoo_ and share your key takeaways from this episode! Your insights mean a lot to me!