Get It Together, Weirdo

Have you ever looked at your to-do list and felt like you were about to scale Mount Everest — in flip flops? 

On this episode of Get It Together, Weirdo, host and get-your-shit-together coach Sarah Bowser dives into her messy but totally relatable process for decluttering her mind. She explores how clearing your physical space, experimentation, and small resets can help our delightfully distracted brains find clarity and calm amongst the chaos.

Decluttering isn’t about perfection or productivity. It’s about creating mental breathing room, experimenting your way out of burnout, and reconnecting with what truly matters. By the end of the episode, you’ll see how one tidy drawer, one brain dump, or one weird, nerdy hobby can be a game-changer for your mental load.

Want to stay in the loop on new episodes, posts, and other tidbits that Sarah shares? Go to thatweirdnerdymom.com to hop on her email list, or join her for weekly coworking on Mondays.

Learn more about Sarah Bowser, That Weird, Nerdy Mom

• Follow Sarah on Instagram: @that_weirdnerdymom
• Visit Sarah’s website: thatweirdnerdymom.com
• Sign up for Sarah's email list: https://thatweirdnerdymom.kit.com/newsletter
• Check out Sarah’s “From Mental Chaos to Calm” coaching program: thatweirdnerdymom.com/mentalchaos/ 
• Learn about Sarah’s “Get Your Shit Organized” VIP day: thatweirdnerdymom.com/getyourshitorganized/ 

Have you ever had the perfect plan  — with the color-coded schedule, the motivating playlist, everything all lined up — only to hit a wall that sends your brain spiraling into “I guess I’m just trash” territory? What if pivoting didn’t mean failure at all? What if it was actually a sign of growth?

On this episode of Get It Together, Weirdo, host and get-your-shit-together coach Sarah Bowser dives into the ease, creativity, and joy that can come from embracing the mid-project pivot. She explores how to let go of perfectionism, adapt when things don’t go as planned, and reframe “failure” as learning-in-progress. She opens up about her own evolution from a perfection-obsessed, project-laminating student to a self-proclaimed weirdo who experiments, adjusts, and then keeps moving forward.

This episode is proof that you can stay motivated when your plans implode, pivot without spiraling, and get shit done in your own weird, nerdy way.

Want to stay in the loop on new episodes, posts, and other tidbits that Sarah shares? Go to thatweirdnerdymom.com to hop on her email list, or join her for weekly coworking on Mondays.

Learn more about Sarah Bowser, That Weird, Nerdy Mom

• Follow Sarah on Instagram: @that_weirdnerdymom
• Visit Sarah’s website: thatweirdnerdymom.com
• Sign up for Sarah's email list: https://thatweirdnerdymom.kit.com/newsletter
• Check out Sarah’s “From Mental Chaos to Calm” coaching program: thatweirdnerdymom.com/mentalchaos/ 
• Learn about Sarah’s “Get Your Shit Organized” VIP day: thatweirdnerdymom.com/getyourshitorganized/ 

Have you ever been told to “stop poking holes in the process,” “stick to the plan,” or “stop asking so many questions”? What if the very curiosity you’ve been told to suppress is actually your greatest strength? 

On this episode, host and get-your-shit-together coach Sarah Bowser shares why curiosity is your superpower and how following rabbit holes can actually help you get shit together. She covers what happens when we internalize guilt for getting “distracted,” why we should reframe rabbit holes as valuable maps rather than wastes of time, and how intentional exploration can help you discover new ways of working, learning, and creating.

For Sarah, learning to embrace her weird, nerdy curiosity was a turning point in reclaiming both her energy and sense of purpose. This episode is for you if you’d also like to create, grow, and thrive in ways that honor your wonderfully weird brain.

Want to stay in the loop on new episodes, posts, and other tidbits that Sarah shares? Go to thatweirdnerdymom.com to hop on her email list, or join her for weekly coworking on Mondays.

Learn more about Sarah Bowser, That Weird, Nerdy Mom

• Follow Sarah on Instagram: @that_weirdnerdymom
• Visit Sarah’s website: thatweirdnerdymom.com
• Sign up for Sarah's email list: https://thatweirdnerdymom.kit.com/newsletter
• Check out Sarah’s “From Mental Chaos to Calm” coaching program: thatweirdnerdymom.com/mentalchaos/ 
• Learn about Sarah’s “Get Your Shit Organized” VIP day: thatweirdnerdymom.com/getyourshitorganized/ 

Ever feel like your to-do list has turned into an encyclopedia of random tasks, leaving you drained and wondering where your fun disappeared to? 

On this episode of Get It Together, Weirdo, host and get-your-shit-together coach Sarah Bowser shares how to make your time matter by aligning your tasks with your values. She discusses what it looks like when your daily tasks don’t line up with your core values, why noticing your energy drains can point you toward what actually matters to you, and how to experiment with prioritization in a way that honors your weird, nerdy brain. 

It took an emotional breakdown at her last job for Sarah to realize she needed to rebuild her schedule around what truly feeds her brain and her joy. This episode is for you if you’d like to learn how to do that, too.

Want to stay in the loop on new episodes, posts, and other tidbits that Sarah shares? Go to thatweirdnerdymom.com to hop on her email list, or join her for weekly coworking on Mondays.

Learn more about Sarah Bowser, That Weird, Nerdy Mom

• Follow Sarah on Instagram: @that_weirdnerdymom
• Visit Sarah’s website: thatweirdnerdymom.com
• Sign up for Sarah's email list: https://thatweirdnerdymom.kit.com/newsletter
• Check out Sarah’s “From Mental Chaos to Calm” coaching program: thatweirdnerdymom.com/mentalchaos/ 
• Learn about Sarah’s “Get Your Shit Organized” VIP day: thatweirdnerdymom.com/getyourshitorganized/ 

Ever find yourself knee-deep in a Wikipedia spiral about haunted castles in Scotland when you were supposed to be finishing that work thing? 

Going down a rabbit hole can leave you shaming yourself for being unfocused and lazy. But what if rabbit holes weren’t the enemy? What if you could ditch the shame, tame your tangents, and use them as fuel? 

On this episode of Get It Together, Weirdo, get your shit together coach and host Sarah Bowser shares her hot take that tangents are actually secret paths to productivity. She discusses why rabbit holes happen, how they can fuel creativity and insight, and when to recognize whether a rabbit hole is helping or just helping you procrastinate.

For years, Sarah beat herself up over distractions and non-linear thinking, until she realized that reframing her so-called “chaos” not only helped her get her shit together but also made her brain feel less broken and more powerful.

Thanks for listening! You can find complete show notes for this episode on the podcast website:  getittogetherweirdo.com. While you’re there, sign up for weekly coworking on Mondays and hop on the email list to stay in the loop on new episodes, posts, and other tidbits Sarah shares.

Learn more about Sarah Bowser, That Weird, Nerdy Mom

• Follow Sarah on Instagram: @that_weirdnerdymom
• Visit Sarah’s website: thatweirdnerdymom.com
• Sign up for Sarah's email list: https://thatweirdnerdymom.kit.com/newsletter
• Check out Sarah’s “From Mental Chaos to Calm” coaching program: thatweirdnerdymom.com/mentalchaos/ 
• Learn about Sarah’s “Get Your Shit Organized” VIP day: thatweirdnerdymom.com/getyourshitorganized/ 

What if the key to actually following through on your goals wasn’t about more willpower or better time management, but about who you do it with? Collaboration can turn your chaotic, nerdy energy into focused progress. But where do you even find the people who will cheer you on without judgment?

In this episode of Get It Together, Weirdo, host and get your shit together coach Sarah Bowser shares the power of finding your people when it comes to getting your shit together. She covers why collaboration can transform your motivation, how to find people who align with your values, and what steps you can take to nurture those connections so they help you move forward instead of holding you back.

Sarah’s own life got more organized (and a lot more fun) when she started meeting with a “goal partner” and showing up for weekly coworking sessions. The sense of belonging she found was a game-changer for getting her shit together without burning out. If that sounds enticing, then this episode is for you!

Thanks for listening! You can find complete show notes for this episode on the podcast website:  getittogetherweirdo.com. While you’re there, sign up for weekly coworking on Mondays and hop on the email list to stay in the loop on new episodes, posts, and other tidbits Sarah shares.

Learn more about Sarah Bowser, That Weird, Nerdy Mom

• Follow Sarah on Instagram: @that_weirdnerdymom
• Visit Sarah’s website: thatweirdnerdymom.com
• Sign up for Sarah's email list: https://thatweirdnerdymom.kit.com/newsletter
• Check out Sarah’s “From Mental Chaos to Calm” coaching program: thatweirdnerdymom.com/mentalchaos/ 
• Learn about Sarah’s “Get Your Shit Organized” VIP day: thatweirdnerdymom.com/getyourshitorganized/ 

Are you constantly running around like a hamster on a wheel, checking off your to-do lists, but still feeling hollow? Maybe it’s because there’s not a whole lot of intention behind your productivity. 

On this episode of Get It Together, Weirdo, host and get your shit together coach Sarah Bowser dives into reclaiming your time for what actually matters to you. She discusses how meaningful it is to finally set your own priorities, how to figure out what matters to you, and why embracing experimentation (and ditching the guilt) is essential to making sustainable changes. And (spoiler alert) you don’t have to do any of this alone. 

Whether you’re neurodivergent, feeling overwhelmed, or just nerdy and distracted, this episode is your permission slip to start spending more of your time on all the weird and wonderful shit that lights you up. 

Thanks for listening! You can find complete show notes for this episode and browse previous episodes at getittogetherweirdo.com. While you’re there, hop on the email list to stay in the loop on new episodes, posts, and other tidbits Sarah shares. 

Learn more about Sarah Bowser, That Weird, Nerdy Mom

• Follow Sarah on Instagram: @that_weirdnerdymom
• Visit Sarah’s website: thatweirdnerdymom.com
• Sign up for Sarah's email list: https://thatweirdnerdymom.kit.com/newsletter
• Check out Sarah’s “From Mental Chaos to Calm” coaching program: thatweirdnerdymom.com/mentalchaos/ 
• Learn about Sarah’s “Get Your Shit Organized” VIP day: thatweirdnerdymom.com/getyourshitorganized/ 

Are you tired of productivity systems that seem built for someone else’s brain? Ever feel like a failure when yet another fancy planner ends up buried under a pile of unopened mail? 

Maybe you’re not the problem. 

In this episode of Get It Together, Weirdo, get your shit together coach and host Sarah Bowser tackles the messy reality of productivity for real, imperfect humans, especially those with neurodivergent or easily distracted minds. Sarah covers why traditional productivity systems fall short, how to align your To Dos with your core values, and what it really means to embrace your wonderfully weird imperfection and still make meaningful progress. 

If you're craving a more human, purpose-driven approach to time management, this episode's for you.

Want to stay in the loop on new episodes, posts, and other tidbits that Sarah shares? Go to thatweirdnerdymom.com to hop on her email list, or join her for weekly coworking on Mondays.

What you’ll learn in this episode: 

• Why most planners, task apps, and other productivity systems weren’t designed for your wonderfully weird brain 
• How to identify your core values and use them to guide your productivity choices 
• What perfectionism has to do with your burnout and how to break free from it 
• Why you should just ditch tasks that make your stomach knot up 
• How celebrating small wins can rewire your brain for progress over pressure 
• Why experimenting is the key to finding systems that actually work for your unique self 

Noteworthy quotes from this episode: 
“Those picture-perfect planners weren’t made for your brain. They were made for an imaginary productivity unicorn.” 

“You're allowed to prioritize your real life.” 

“Maybe you've failed at a hundred different planners and systems before. Cool! That just means you have research data.” 

“You don't need a 5:00 AM routine with 17 steps. You need space to find what makes sense for your life.” 

“Perfection is overrated. Progress is magical. And your weird, wonderful way of doing things? That’s your superpower.” 

Learn more about Sarah Bowser, That Weird, Nerdy Mom

• Follow Sarah on Instagram: @that_weirdnerdymom
• Visit Sarah’s website: thatweirdnerdymom.com
• Sign up for Sarah's email list: https://thatweirdnerdymom.kit.com/newsletter
• Check out Sarah’s “From Mental Chaos to Calm” coaching program: thatweirdnerdymom.com/mentalchaos/ 
• Learn about Sarah’s “Get Your Shit Organized” VIP day: thatweirdnerdymom.com/getyourshitorganized/ 

Ever feel like your brain is the ball in a pinball machine, bouncing between rabbit holes and to-do lists with no real focus? 

Same. 

In this episode of Get It Together, Weirdo, get-your-shit-together coach and host Sarah Bowser shares her journey from chaos to clarity. It’s a personal look at how she manages to keep moving forward even when life feels like a whirlwind of weird, nerdy chaos. She discusses what can trigger overwhelm, why aligning your actions with your values matters, and how experimenting with your quirks can lead to better time management. 

Whether you're overcommitted, stuck in perfectionist loops, or just craving more structure that works for your brain, you don’t have to go it alone—and you are not broken. 

Want to stay in the loop on new episodes, posts, and other tidbits that Sarah shares? Go to thatweirdnerdymom.com to hop on her email list, or join her for weekly coworking on Mondays. 

What you’ll learn in this episode: 

• What hidden patterns might be contributing to your overwhelm 
  
  
• Why understanding your core values helps you set better boundaries 
  
  
• How self-compassion can shift your relationship with productivity 
  
  
• How experimenting with tools, routines, and rest can lead to surprising breakthroughs 
  
  
• How to embrace your weird, nerdy quirks as the strengths they actually are 
  
  
• Why building (or joining) a supportive community is key to staying grounded 

Noteworthy quotes from this episode: 

“Here I am helping you get your shit together... when most days I still feel like a squirrel on about eight shots of espresso.”

“The problem wasn’t me or my abilities—it was the unrealistic expectations I was putting on myself.”

“Your quirks aren’t flaws. They’re part of what makes you amazing.”

“Perfectionism is a trap. It’s unattainable and chasing it only leads to burnout.”

“It’s not about getting it perfect—it’s about finding what works for you and giving yourself permission to grow at your own pace.”

Learn more about Sarah Bowser, That Weird, Nerdy Mom

• Follow Sarah on Instagram: @that_weirdnerdymom
• Visit Sarah’s website: thatweirdnerdymom.com
• Sign up for Sarah's email list: https://thatweirdnerdymom.kit.com/newsletter
• Check out Sarah’s “From Mental Chaos to Calm” coaching program: thatweirdnerdymom.com/mentalchaos/ 
• Learn about Sarah’s “Get Your Shit Organized” VIP day: thatweirdnerdymom.com/getyourshitorganized/ 

Do you ever feel like you’re forcing yourself to follow a system that just doesn’t work for your brain? Have you ever blamed yourself for not being able to stick to some planner or productivity method that everyone else swore by? 

What if the problem isn’t you—but the system? 

On this episode of Get It Together, Weirdo, host and coach Sarah Bowser shares why it’s so important to find what works for your brain when the system doesn’t fit. She covers why cookie-cutter routines often fail us, how to experiment without judgment, and what to do when everything feels like it’s falling apart. If you’re ready to stop forcing yourself to “fit the mold” and start organizing your life in a way that actually feels good for your wonderfully weird self, this episode is for you. 

Want to stay in the loop on new episodes, posts, and other tidbits that Sarah shares? Go to thatweirdnerdymom.com to hop on her email list, or join her for weekly coworking on Mondays. 

What you’ll learn in this episode: 

• Why some popular productivity systems just don’t work for certain brains 
• How to spot your personal patterns and triggers in moments where it feels like everything is blowing up 
• What it means to experiment with different techniques without pressure 
• When to shift focus from “doing it perfectly” to “doing what works for me” 
• How your physical environment influences your ability to get your shit together 
• Why embracing your weird, nerdy strengths is the key to sustainable organization 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

Pomodoro timer technique 

Noteworthy quotes from this episode:  

“Sometimes our brains just don’t work the way those systems are designed to, and that’s okay. It’s not about us failing. It’s about the system not fitting.” 

“What are the top three things that define your personality or strengths? Take those traits and think about how you can use them to help you get your shit together.” 

“We've all had those moments where it feels like everything is blowing up. Those don't come out of nowhere. Patterns, triggers or situations set them off.” 

“Stay curious and flexible. This isn't about finding a perfect forever solution. It's about gathering data to figure out what feels good and what doesn't.” 

“There's no one-size-fits-all solution, and that's a good thing. It means you get to create something uniquely yours.”

Learn more about Sarah Bowser, That Weird, Nerdy Mom

• Follow Sarah on Instagram: @that_weirdnerdymom
• Visit Sarah’s website: thatweirdnerdymom.com
• Sign up for Sarah's email list: https://thatweirdnerdymom.kit.com/newsletter
• Check out Sarah’s “From Mental Chaos to Calm” coaching program: thatweirdnerdymom.com/mentalchaos/ 
• Learn about Sarah’s “Get Your Shit Organized” VIP day: thatweirdnerdymom.com/getyourshitorganized/