The Productive Woman

Laura McClellan

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A podcast intended to help busy women find the tools and the encouragement to manage their lives, their time, their stress, and their stuff so they can accomplish the things that matter most to them.

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487 episodes

Productive Reading: Switch Craft, by Elaine Fox, PhD – TPW486

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.

51m
Mar 27, 2024
Swedish Death Cleaning – TPW485

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

35m
Mar 20, 2024
Productive Living: Having It All, with Brooke Bentley – TPW484

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.

55m
Mar 13, 2024
Work-Life Integration – TPW483

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

29m
Mar 06, 2024
Resources for Making a Life That Matters – TPW482

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

27m
Feb 28, 2024
Productive Living: Reimagining Success, with Anna Lundberg – TPW481

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.

47m
Feb 21, 2024
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – TPW480

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.

41m
Feb 14, 2024
Harder Than It Needs to Be? – TPW479

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.

46m
Feb 07, 2024
My New Year’s Wish for You – TPW478

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

12m
Dec 27, 2023
6 Elements of a Productive Day – TPW477

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).

29m
Dec 20, 2023
10 Gifts to Give Yourself for the New Year – TPW476

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 productive ever.

35m
Dec 13, 2023
Twenty 2-Minute Habits to Keep Your Space (and Life) Organized – TPW475

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?

43m
Dec 06, 2023
Productive Reading: Dopamine Nation, by Dr. Anna Lembke – TPW474

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

54m
Nov 29, 2023
Productive Living: Sacred Rest, with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith – TPW473

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.

54m
Nov 22, 2023
Preparing for a Joyful Holiday Season – TPW472

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

39m
Nov 15, 2023
Productive Living: Productive Business Communications, with Elizabeth Pearson – TPW471

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.

51m
Nov 08, 2023
Seasonal Productivity – TPW470

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

32m
Nov 01, 2023
Productive Living: Hormones & Productivity, with Lahana Vigliano – TPW469

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

58m
Oct 25, 2023
Productive Living: Mindful Financial Independence, with Emily Guy Birken – TPW468

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

1h 2m
Oct 18, 2023
Productive and Low-Stress Travel – TPW467

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.

48m
Oct 11, 2023
Productive Living: Finding and Using Your Voice, with Jessica Doyle-Mekkes – TPW466

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

58m
Oct 04, 2023
Cultivating Flexibility and Resilience – TPW465

Intentionally cultivating flexibility and resilience can boost our productivity as we better navigate change and bounce back from adversity.

36m
Sep 27, 2023
Productive Living: Creative Self-Care, with Mary Adkins – TPW464

Creative expression is an important component of a productive life. This installment of our Creative Living series features my conversation with lawyer, novelist, and writing coach Mary Adkins about creative self-care.

50m
Sep 20, 2023
Productivity Slumps and What to Do About Them – TPW463

This week we’re talking about productivity slumps, what we can do to avoid them, and how to manage our minds to be our most productive when they inevitably happen.

33m
Sep 13, 2023
Productive Living: A Holistic Approach to Productivity and Impact, with Angela Shurina – TPW462

This episode of our Productive Living series features my conversation with coach, nutritionist, and author Angela Shurina about a holistic approach to productivity for maximum positive impact on the world.

53m
Sep 06, 2023
Getting It All Done, Part 2 (Some “Best Practices”) – TPW461

Following up on last week’s episode, this week we talk more about getting it all done, looking at some of the "best practices" recommended by experts.

28m
Aug 30, 2023
Getting It All Done, Part 1 (How I Do It) – TPW460

This week we’re starting a 2-part series about getting it all done, with Part 1's focus on some of the things I personally do to accomplish what matters most to me.

35m
Aug 23, 2023
Overcoming Productivity Obstacles – TPW459

Overcoming productivity obstacles is possible with the right steps. In this week's episode we discuss ways to overcome productivity roadblocks.

28m
Aug 16, 2023
From the Vault: Back to School Routine Review – TPW458

The back-to-school season (or any change in seasons) is a great time to re-evaluate our daily and weekly routines to make sure they're serving us.

37m
Aug 09, 2023
Productivity Myths – TPW457

Let's talk about productivity myths: "productivity" beliefs that can actually make us less productive.

25m
Aug 02, 2023