This week, I'm bringing back a highly-requested episode originally recorded a few years ago that's perfect for navigating holiday overwhelm and anxiety.

If the idea of holiday get-togethers leaves you feeling stressed out and anxious, you're not alone! I created this episode to give you actionable steps and a lighthearted approach to managing anxiety so you can find Confidence and Self-Leadership and enjoy the season without overwhelm.

I'm sharing a personal story about discovering even master entertainers can struggle with social anxiety and perfectionism, which is often what high functioning anxiety is about. If you find yourself people-pleasing or struggling with over-planning to avoid imaginary catastrophes, this episode is for you.

4 Actionable Steps to Reduce Stress and Anxiety:

1. Practice Mindfulness: Check in with your body. Are you full? Overstimulated? Make tiny moves back to feeling good.
2. Set Practical Boundaries: Create a plan to hold boundaries that you're willing to hold. Have a plan to keep your peace so Uncle Fred doesn't have to kill your holiday.
3. Pre-Plan Your Exit: Decide how long you want to stay before you go , practicing self-care and protecting your emotional well-being.
4. Take Care of Yourself Now: Maintain your normal routine and your daily practices for wellbeing, like yoga, walking, journaling, or meditating.

Note: The Calm Communicator Script (Holiday Peace bundle) mentioned in this episode is time-sensitive, so please check Megan's website for the current offer!

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If you are a successful, motivated woman struggling with overthinking, anxiety, and burnout, this special Holiday Edit episode is for you. 

Certified coach Megan Devito helps you find calm and confidence by teaching you what actually works to stop the thought spiral that sabotages your peace and presence.

In this episode, you will learn the 3 essential steps for a joyful season:

Set Real Boundaries: Discover how to set time limits, say no to commitments and gift exchanges, and protect your time off without guilt. We talk about the feeling of being "overcommitted and overwhelmed" and how to stop that monster cycle.

Regulate Your Nervous System: Learn techniques to get out of your head and signal to your body that you are safe, even in a "fight or flight" state, so you can think clearly. We cover alternatives for those who feel anxious about breathwork.

Practice Self-Compassion & Intentional Planning: Stop the shame spiral of "trash talking yourself" and start building a schedule and rituals that are aligned with your personal values—not what you think the holiday should look like.

Ready to change the game this holiday? 

The Holiday Peace Bundle is your complete system to navigate the season without people pleasing or waking up at 2 a.m. to overthink. It includes:

• A Self-Guided Boundaries and Balance Audit.
• 10 Scripts to shut down awkward conversations with kindness.
• Nervous System Regulation Quick Practices.
• A 30-Day Calm Calendar (like an advent calendar for self-care).
• The Less Overwhelm - More Life audio course.

Grab the bundle now to ensure you are ready to go before Thanksgiving! 

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Is Civil Discourse the lost art of Human connection we need to restore? 

Coach Megan Devito explores how to have confident communication without constant conflict. Drawing on her years as a teacher setting up student debates, Megan highlights what’s missing in conversations today: respect and the ability to disagree with the idea without discounting the person.

This episode is vital for High-Achieving Women who need practical, actionable tools to handle big feelings like anger and anxiety. Megan explains how conflict makes people feel defensive, creating a massive divide in relationships and ruin family connections. We address the digital overwhelm of seeing polarizing posts and how it affects face-to-face communication.

Learn what civil discourse is (maintaining respect and seeking mutual understanding) and what it is not (it's not agreeing or silencing your beliefs).

5 Steps to Practice Civil Discourse (Especially During the Holidays):

1. Spot the Signal: Recognize physical signs of anxiety or defensiveness. 

2. Pause: Use a slow, deep breathwork exercise to bring the energy down and calm your nervous system. Remember: when your emotions are high, your thinking is low.

3. Get Quiet: Remind yourself that arguing doesn't make you more right; it just makes the other person more resistant to your opinion. Focus on your emotional wellness.

4. Find Common Ground: Shift your focus from stating your view to seeking theirs. Use active listening skills and ask questions to find shared values.

5. Acknowledge Their Experience: Validate that they operate based on their unique life experiences. (This is an essential communication skill for having difficult conversations and building resilience.)

Ready to stop overthinking and master effective communication techniques? 

🌟 If you want to go deeper and learn how to set healthy boundaries that stick, check out my Calm Communicator Guide. This guide, which helps you with communication boundaries and includes 10 go-to scripts, is available exclusively inside the Black Friday bundle until the end of the month. 

🌟 Ready to knock out stress and overwhelm before the New Year? You can also skip the line and book a coaching call to tackle a specific relationship or upcoming event.

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In this episode, Megan Devito discusses the challenges of people pleasing, especially during the holiday season. She shares mindset shifts to help listeners break free from the cycle of overwhelming obligations and learn to say no without guilt. 

The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding personal values, calming the nervous system, and setting healthy boundaries to maintain emotional well-being and enjoy the holidays without stress.

Takeaways

• You can be kind without sacrificing your own needs.
• Understanding your values is crucial for setting boundaries.
• People pleasing often stems from fear and anxiety.
• It's important to prioritize your mental and emotional health.
• You can enjoy social situations without feeling overwhelmed.
• Setting boundaries can lead to more fulfilling relationships.
• Calming your nervous system helps in social interactions.
• You don't have to explain your choices to others.
• Finding joy in the holiday season is possible without overcommitting.
• Tools like the Calm Communicator Guide can help navigate difficult conversations.

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High-achieving women, this is the key to maintaining your peace and clarity of thought, even when everything around you feels chaotic and overwhelming.

This episode shifts the focus from preventing burnout to integrating gratitude and perspective into your daily life. 

Coach Megan Devito shares her personal experience with recent grief, demonstrating how to use this practice to push through difficult situations, whether you're dealing with loss, workplace demands, awkward family relationships, or just feeling anxious and overloaded.

This isn't "=toxic positivity, it's a real tool.  Learn how to manage your mindset without denying the hard things in your life.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How to find little glimmers of what's going well and cherry-pick positive evidence without denying the hard things in your life.
• The health benefits of a positive outlook, including lower rates of depression, greater resistance to the common cold, and better coping skills during stress.
• How to stop the negative thought loop and build a strategy to feel calm, confident, and in control at work and at home.
• The exact step you can take today to get clarity on the reoccurring themes in your life that are causing you to people-please, feel stressed, and wonder why nothing's working out.

👉 Your Next Step: Schedule a Boundaries Balance Audit! Discover the 7 areas of your life that need attention and get at least one key takeaway to help you move forward. https://www.megandevito.com/workwithme/audit

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Are you successful on paper but still feel like it’s never enough? 
You’re constantly chasing the next goal, but instead of satisfaction, you feel stress, burnout, and guilt.

In this episode, Megan Devito shares why high-achieving women keep moving the goalpost and how to finally feel successful, calm, and fulfilled without losing your motivation or momentum.

What you’ll learn:
• Why your brain resists feeling successful 
• How moving the goalpost triggers anxiety and burnout 
• A simple mindset shift to find calm and clarity 
• How to celebrate progress while staying focused 
• What it takes to find balance and peace in Q4 

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You don’t have to hustle harder to feel enough. Let’s rewrite what success feels like in your body and your business. 

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If you are a successful, motivated woman dealing with burnout and anxiety, this is your wake-up call. 

Stop feeling guilty for resting. It’s actually the foundation for your success!

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If you are you a high-achieving woman caught in the guilt trap of working when you should rest, and worrying when you should be present? Coach Megan Devito is here to explain why your body is stuck in survival mode and how to break free.

Inside this episode, discover:

• Why the hustle culture anxiety makes you feel more anxious when you try to rest.
• The difference between sleep (avoidance) and true intentional rest (strategy).
• How a regulated nervous system is your secret weapon for incredible clarity, creativity, and confidence.
• The path to setting firm boundaries without guilt by trusting your own needs.
• Why you need support to interrupt the cycle. (You can't think your way out of overwhelm and stress.)

Join me for a Boundaries and Balance Audit to discover exactly where to start setting boudaries in your life for more rest and success.   

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Feeling burned out or overwhelmed heading into the last quarter of the year? In this episode, learn a simple daily check-in practice to prevent burnout, reset your mindset, and find balance as you finish the year.
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If you’re staring down the end of the year, feeling stressed, anxious, or tempted to give up on your goals entirely, this episode is for you.

I’ll share the simple daily system I use to check in with myself every night, a 3-step reflection that keeps me focused, calm, and intentional without adding more to my schedule. 

You’ll learn how to reset your mindset, prevent burnout, and finish Q4 with clarity and confidence.

What you’ll hear in this episode:
• Why rushing or giving up in Q4 doesn’t work 
• How to use a 3-step check-in (What Went Well, What Didn’t, What to Do Differently) 
• How this system lowers stress and boosts focus daily 
• A new way to approach goals without hustle or guilt 

✨ Get the Boundaries & Balance Audit → https://www.megandevito.com/workwithme/audit
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You don’t need more hustle, you need a reset. Let’s make Q4 your calmest and most successful season yet.

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Clutter & Focus: Why a Messy Space Kills Productivity | What to Do Instead

Feeling scattered before you even start your day?  

In this episode of More Than Anxiety, we dive deep into how physical and digital clutter silently sabotages your focus, slows productivity, and leaves you feeling overwhelmed. 

I'll break down why common fixes don't work and reveal actionable steps to reclaim your space, mind, and sense of calm. 

Learn how to clear the mental noise, build simple systems, and boost your energy so you can get more done, enjoy your work, and live with less stress. 

If you're ready to move from chaos to clarity, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways:

• Understand the psychological impact of clutter on stress and focus.
• Discover why "rage-cleaning" and other quick fixes fall short.
• Get simple, manageable steps to start decluttering your environment and mind.
• Learn how coaching can help you uncover patterns and build lasting habits for a distraction-free life.

Subscribe now and share this episode with anyone who needs a dose of clarity and calm!

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Do you find yourself avoiding goal setting because you’re afraid of failing, overwhelmed by the process, or even worried about what success might cost you?

You’re not alone. 

Many high achievers hold back from setting big goals because of hidden fears  or they set the goals then self-sabotage.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• The real reasons you hesitate to set goals
• How overwhelm and perfectionism keep you stuck
• Why even fear of success can stop you before you start
• What happens when you combine clear goals, coaching, and belief

✨ If you’re tired of spinning your wheels and want to see what’s possible beyond the fear, this episode will help you step forward with clarity and confidence."

👉 Ready to stop holding yourself back? Start here: https://www.megandevito.com/q4mindset

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