Busy Getting Better

How to Break Free from Overwhelm and Take Back Your Time with Michelle Gauthier

Listen Later

If you’ve ever found yourself saying “yes” to too many things, feeling frozen by your to-do list, or cleaning your house instead of tackling your actual priorities—you’re not alone. In this episode of Busy Getting Better, Madison is joined by life coach Michelle Gauthier, who helps high-achieving women step out of overwhelm and into intentional living. Together they unpack why women wear busyness like a badge of honor, how to spot when you’re spiraling into overwhelm, and practical steps to reclaim your time and energy.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • The real difference between stress and overwhelm—and why it matters
  • How to recognize your personal “overwhelm signals”
  • A simple framework for deciding when to say yes (and how to confidently say no)
  • Why people pleasing is more about control than kindness
  • Tools to “overwhelm-proof” your week before it spirals
  • The surprising mindset shifts that create calm, capacity, and confidence

    • This Episode Is For You If…

    • You’re a high-achieving woman who struggles to slow down.
    • You feel guilty when you say no—or guilty when you take downtime.
    • Your calendar is always overbooked, and you secretly resent it.
    • You want to build habits that expand your capacity without burning out.
    • You’re ready to take radical responsibility for your peace of mind.

      • Connect with Michelle

      • Podcast: Overwhelmed Working Woman (new episodes every Monday)
      • Free Tool: Calendar Cleanout – plan your week with intention
      • Website: michellegauthier.com | Work with Michelle: michellegauthier.com/links
      • Instagram: @michellegauthiercoach

        • Connect with Madison

        💻 Visit Madison’s website: madisonaladini.com

        📱 Follow Madison on Instagram: @newmoneymadison

        ✨ Learn more about Debt Ditcher Academy HERE - Enrollment closes on 10/15!

         

        TAKE THE QUIZ: DISCOVER YOUR NEW MONEY ARCHETYPE ❤️‍🔥

        READY TO MAKE SOME NEW MONEY MOVES? APPLY FOR 1:1 COACHING HERE ✅

        ...more
        View all episodesView all episodes
        Download on the App Store
        Busy Getting BetterBy Madison Aldini
        • 5
        • 5
        • 5
        • 5
        • 5

        5

        22 ratings