The Lazy Overachiever

4x founder Madeleine MacRae is no stranger to juggling competing business priorities with the storms of life. Moving across the globe as a mom, speaker, writer, and transformational coach can either make or break you when you’re a woman purposed to create impact while building an empire. If you’ve found yourself trying to overcome moments of insecurity, battling overthinking that makes you question or doubt your big thinking, then the need to align may be the missing piece required to activate peace in your life.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Welcome to a podcast discussion for women seeking peace.

03:57 Sharing personal journey in the tenacious pursuit of peace.

08:14 Finding peace: enjoying life, work, and success.

12:41 Powerful women and the desire to have more.

16:03 Navigating personal and professional growth.

18:48 Initiating inner peace through vulnerability and sharing.

21:52 How to enjoy the process and pain of consistent growth.

25:48 Why dropping the façade is crucial.

28:20 The importance of making tough choices and how they lead to peace.

30:07 Embracing non-financial aspects for inner peace.

35:18 Rebirth through self-love.

38:12 Aligning to activate and advocate for peace.

Follow Guest Madeleine MacRae

madeleinemacrae.com

leagacyleadershipinstitute.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/macraemadeleine/

https://www.facebook.com/madeleine.macrae.3

Madeleine’s Book: Tenacious Pursuit of Peace available on Amazon

Personal Note from Naketa at link below:

The conversation doesn't stop here, come chat with me over on @naketarenthigpen Substack.

I take you deeper with unfiltered reflections, the behind-the-scenes thought process, and the real-world application of everything we unpacked here.

Pull up a chair, pour a cup (or glass, no judgement here) and let's talk work, life, love, growth, (and) how to sustain it without losing your mogul-in-the-making mind.

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We’ve all been there, questioning whether someone wants to be our friend to get the perks of our expertise for free instead of coming through the client or customer entrance into our world. Today’s episode is focused on the complexities of entrepreneurial relationships and the challenges we face when connecting with peers and colleagues. Rethinking your relationships with a mindset of non-transactional focused reciprocity is important to navigating professional connections along your business and, quite frankly, your life journey.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Creating professional connections in business.

05:08 How to recognize red flags in business relationships and set boundaries to avoid feeling used.

08:54 Guidance for navigating business challenges with care.

10:45 Promoting reciprocity and collaboration in business relationships.

16:32 Balance with give-and-take in relationships and friendships.

17:32 Being honest with your business's fiscal and personal financial responsibilities.

21:05 Embrace laziness and trust your inner brilliance.

Personal Note from Naketa at link below:

The conversation doesn't stop here, come chat with me over on @naketarenthigpen Substack.

I take you deeper with unfiltered reflections, the behind-the-scenes thought process, and the real-world application of everything we unpacked here.

Pull up a chair, pour a cup (or glass, no judgement here) and let's talk work, life, love, growth, (and) how to sustain it without losing your mogul-in-the-making mind.

Your Review Matters!

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Introducing The Lazy Overachiever Show with Naketa Ren Thigpen—a fresh space where we break more than boxes. Unlike our flagship show, Balance Boldly, which focuses on building legacies with intentional relationships and work-life balance, The Lazy Overachiever Show hones in on innovative self-care practices and sustainable growth strategies designed for founders & leaders determined to evolve beyond the status quo.

This podcast dares you to break free from outdated norms, embrace intentional self-care (aka intentionally selfish self-care), and expand your brilliance through your work while still holding space for the powerful overlap with balance and relationship management. Both shows are dedicated to empowering you to strengthen your boundaries, but this one invites you to unapologetically shatter barriers along the way.

On this show (and) in Naketa's everyday life, she's sharing how the balance of embracing a little laziness with the desire to dominate obstacles is how burnout, overwhelm, and loneliness are eliminated, not simply deferred.

Haven’t

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When you’re ready to shift from the edge of overachievement mode to embrace a little more lazy by accessing calm and self-compassion, it can be challenging to get our mind + body out of that high adrenaline state. For some, it’s extra hard because you know the quieting that comes with stillness can evoke feelings in your body that make you feel unsafe.

It’s why many people lean into statements or mantras that justify their “ability” to do so many things and rebuke the notion that they need moments to slow down and relax a bit. Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy, a potent human and valued leader as a Happiness & Transformational Mindset Coach for dentist and doctors, shares her personal journey, insights, and expertise to the table as she encourages you to create safety so you can be still when you need and choose to be.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Healers who do their own healing work make the biggest impact.

04:58 Reimagining P.U.S.H as a tool: “positive use of skills for healing.”

09:45 Emphasizing the importance of balance and self-care.

10:57 Why we want safety, not more hustle energy.

14:45 What to do when you’re feeling overwhelmed and tearful after blocking time.

20:32 Urgent moments require calm to make better decisions.

23:28 Polyvagal theory explains how vocalizing releases emotion.

25:39 Permission to rest empowers growth, not weakness.

29:33 Embrace calm-centered power in your life.

31:05 How self-sabotage is a barrier to reflection and collaboration.

34:27 Balancing rest and dominance for impactful decisions.

39:14 Change your morning routine to switch from stress to calm.

42:33 Another reason to embrace laziness.

Follow Dr. Tarryn MacCarthy:

www.thebizofhappiness.com

https://www.facebook.com/tarryn.maccarthy

https://www.instagram.com/thebizofhappiness/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-tarryn-maccarthy-2b401b123/

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjZ-m9nQZQFIX9R92ZztF8A

Personal Note from Naketa at link below:

The conversation doesn't stop here, come chat with me over on @naketarenthigpen Substack.

I take you deeper with unfiltered reflections, the behind-the-scenes thought process, and the real-world application of everything we unpacked here.

Pull up a chair, pour a cup (or glass, no judgement here) and let's talk work, life, love, growth, (and) how to sustain it without losing your mogul-in-the-making mind.

Your Review Matters!

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With Black Women’s Mental Health at the center of her work, today’s episode is packed with unconditional self-worth, love, and joy Dr. Adia Gooden, Licensed Clinical Psychologist shares so passionately. No stranger to transitions that impacted her own productivity, this episode dives in on life stages and the power of embracing slow seasons as a method to dominating the ones that can whisk you around and burn you and your team members out if you’re not strategic and prepared to embrace a little laziness.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Expanding and boosting confidence.

04:12 Black women's mental health.

09:01 Empowering women in business to redefine self-worth.

10:54 Self-care to boost your worth in business.

16:39 Energizing activities for boosting productivity and confidence.

17:33 Navigating work and self-worth is a challenge.

21:39 Women in business should be kinder to themselves!

23:44 Navigating self-care while juggling business demands.

27:11 Increasing self-worth for women in business is essential for success.

Follow Dr. Adia:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adiagooden/

https://www.instagram.com/dradiagooden/

Get the E-Book: 4 Practices to Embrace Your Unconditional Self-Worth

Visit Dr. Adia’s Website: www.dradiagooden.com

Personal Note from Naketa at link below:

The conversation doesn't stop here, come chat with me over on @naketarenthigpen Substack.

I take you deeper with unfiltered reflections, the behind-the-scenes thought process, and the real-world application of everything we unpacked here.

Pull up a chair, pour a cup (or glass, no judgement here) and let's talk work, life, love, growth, (and) how to sustain it without losing your mogul-in-the-making mind.

Your Review Matters!

Listen & Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TLO-ApplePodcasts

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Bite-sized wisdom on work, life, love & sustainable success, JOIN us on YouTube @TLOshow

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Introducing The Lazy Overachiever Show with Naketa Ren Thigpen—a fresh space where we break more than boxes. Unlike our flagship show, Balance Boldly, which focuses on building legacies with intentional relationships and work-life balance, The Lazy Overachiever Show hones in on innovative self-care practices and sustainable growth strategies designed for founders & leaders determined to evolve beyond the status quo.

This podcast dares you to break free from outdated norms, embrace intentional self-care (aka intentionally selfish...

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If your life, work, or business has ever forced you to look in the mirror and ask yourself, “what’s wrong with me”, “why am I so busy but things aren’t working out”, or simply, “I’m over me,” than you’ll really relate to this conversation on air with Aleya Harris, Strategic Storyteller and International Speaker. In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of self-compassion and kindness in pursuit of balance, authentic living, ease, and shifting from the myth that busyness equates with success.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Redefined perfectionism and life balance for businesswomen.

04:44 Abundance in business doesn't require hard work.

07:49 Embracing release, control, and natural flow in business.

12:13 Find your truth and avoid busyness in business.

15:39 Fear of inadequacy: push, work hard, and have worth.

17:28 Embracing power and sovereignty in business.

19:57 Balancing work, self-care, and boundaries in business.

24:58 Personal experiences in business.

26:21 San Antonio wedding sparks business self-reflection.

32:27 Self-compassion empowers women in business.

34:14 Bioenergetics and the importance of Radical Rebirth for women.

Follow Aleya Harris:

www.aleyaharris.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleyaharris/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aleyaharris/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thealeyaharris

Aleya’s Book:

Spark the Stage: Master the Art of Professional Speaking and Authentic Storytelling to Captivate, Inspire, and Transform Your Audience

https://www.amazon.com/Spark-Stage-Professional-Authentic-Storytelling

Personal Note from Naketa at link below:

The conversation doesn't stop here, come chat with me over on @naketarenthigpen Substack.

I take you deeper with unfiltered reflections, the behind-the-scenes thought process, and the real-world application of everything we unpacked here.

Pull up a chair, pour a cup (or glass, no judgement here) and let's talk work, life, love, growth, (and) how to sustain it without losing your mogul-in-the-making mind.

Your Review Matters!

Listen & Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TLO-ApplePodcasts

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How do our routines and rituals reflect our ability to find peace and balance in our lives? In this episode of The Lazy Overachiever show, our guest, Amber Dalsin, Relationship Psychologist and I, delve into the transformative power of intentional selfishness, the impact of personal experiences on professional paths, and the evolving understanding of rest and productivity.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Powerful story about family, treatment, and success.

04:14 Realized the need for relationship work and found passion.

07:38 Therapy empowers; rest is equally valuable for success.

14:20 Navigating success, family dynamics, and overcoming resentment.

17:01 Mindful balance and strategic planning for success.

19:53 Embrace strategic downtime for increased productivity.

22:52 Prioritize self-care, maintain personal boundaries for success.

26:52 Empathetic listening is what patients truly need.

30:00 Embrace rest, trust intuition, and honor inner brilliance: A message for women in business.

Follow Amber Dalsin:

https://www.emberrelationshippsychology.com/

https://www.instagram.com/emberrelationshippsychology/?hl=en

Amber’s Podcast:

itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/relationship-psych-love-marriage-conflict-psychology/id1412479463

Personal Note from Naketa at link below:

The conversation doesn't stop here, come chat with me over on @naketarenthigpen Substack.

I take you deeper with unfiltered reflections, the behind-the-scenes thought process, and the real-world application of everything we unpacked here.

Pull up a chair, pour a cup (or glass, no judgement here) and let's talk work, life, love, growth, (and) how to sustain it without losing your mogul-in-the-making mind.

Your Review Matters!

Listen & Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TLO-ApplePodcasts

Listen & Leave a review on Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/TLO-Spotify

Bite-sized wisdom on work, life, love & sustainable success, JOIN us on YouTube @TLOshow

Follow:

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Instagram: www.instagram.com/asknaketa

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Introducing The Lazy Overachiever Show with Naketa Ren Thigpen—a fresh space where we break more than boxes. Unlike our flagship show, Balance Boldly, which focuses on building legacies with intentional relationships and work-life balance, The Lazy Overachiever Show hones in on innovative self-care practices and sustainable growth strategies designed for founders & leaders determined to evolve beyond the status quo.

This podcast dares you to break...

Get full access to ThigPro Quo at thigproquo.substack.com/subscribe

Are you struggling to find time to rest and recharge? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Lazy Overachiever, Leon Logothetis, author, and visual storyteller known as the Kindness Guy across the globe and from his series special on @Netflix shares how he encourages others to Go Be Brave by sharing his truth. Leon gets personal about the value of vulnerability in his life, the power of steam, and how he’s trying to embrace a little more laziness.

Time Stamps:

1. [00:03:23]: Relation between kindness and bravery, vulnerability, and living a magnificent life.

2. [00:04:27]: Strength in vulnerability, importance of rest for personal growth and relationships.

3. [00:08:03]: Favorite self-care activity, commitment to personal growth.

4. [00:10:58]: Desire to embrace laziness, shift towards rest and personal growth.

5. [00:13:28]: Decision-making process based on interest, values, and capacity for personal growth and healthy relationships.

6. [00:14:17]: Emphasis on the importance of love for personal growth and relationships.

Follow The Kindness Guy, Leon Logothetis:

Find Leon on Instagram @TheKindnessGuy

Get the Book: Go Be Brave on Amazon

Visit Leon’s Website: https://www.leonlogothetis.com/

Photo credit: *Leon’s Photography by BYUTV



Personal Note from Naketa at link below:

The conversation doesn't stop here, come chat with me over on @naketarenthigpen Substack.

I take you deeper with unfiltered reflections, the behind-the-scenes thought process, and the real-world application of everything we unpacked here.

Pull up a chair, pour a cup (or glass, no judgement here) and let's talk work, life, love, growth, (and) how to sustain it without losing your mogul-in-the-making mind.

Your Review Matters!

Listen & Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TLO-ApplePodcasts

Listen & Leave a review on Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/TLO-Spotify

Bite-sized wisdom on work, life, love & sustainable success, JOIN us on YouTube @TLOshow

Follow:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/naketathigpen

Instagram: www.instagram.com/asknaketa

Threads: www.threads.net/asknaketa

More on TLO

Introducing The Lazy Overachiever Show with Naketa Ren Thigpen—a fresh space where we break more than boxes. Unlike our flagship show, Balance Boldly, which focuses on building legacies with intentional relationships and work-life balance, The Lazy Overachiever...

Get full access to ThigPro Quo at thigproquo.substack.com/subscribe

What does it mean to your life, relationships, and business to still be in service to an expectation that’s no longer serving you? Often doubting your own intuition because of a commitment to stay in or with something or someone that is adding more pain than pleasure, causing you to doubt your own gut truth.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Stress can worsen underlying health conditions.

03:20 Balancing analytical and creative skills for success.

09:29 Set boundaries, manage energy, stay focused on priorities.

11:14 Honesty and self-awareness are essential for trust-building.

14:37 Embrace inner brilliance, rebel against rushing things.

Personal Note from Naketa at link below:

The conversation doesn't stop here, come chat with me over on @naketarenthigpen Substack.

I take you deeper with unfiltered reflections, the behind-the-scenes thought process, and the real-world application of everything we unpacked here.

Pull up a chair, pour a cup (or glass, no judgement here) and let's talk work, life, love, growth, (and) how to sustain it without losing your mogul-in-the-making mind.

Your Review Matters!

Listen & Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TLO-ApplePodcasts

Listen & Leave a review on Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/TLO-Spotify

Bite-sized wisdom on work, life, love & sustainable success, JOIN us on YouTube @TLOshow

Follow:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/naketathigpen

Instagram: www.instagram.com/asknaketa

Threads: www.threads.net/asknaketa

More on TLO

Introducing The Lazy Overachiever Show with Naketa Ren Thigpen—a fresh space where we break more than boxes. Unlike our flagship show, Balance Boldly, which focuses on building legacies with intentional relationships and work-life balance, The Lazy Overachiever Show hones in on innovative self-care practices and sustainable growth strategies designed for founders & leaders determined to evolve beyond the status quo.

This podcast dares you to break free from outdated norms, embrace intentional self-care (aka intentionally selfish self-care), and expand your brilliance through your work while still holding space for the powerful overlap with balance and relationship management. Both shows are dedicated to empowering you to strengthen your boundaries, but this one invites you to unapologetically shatter barriers along the way.

On this show (and) in Naketa's everyday life, she's sharing how the balance of embracing a little laziness with the desire to dominate obstacles is how burnout, overwhelm, and loneliness are eliminated, not simply deferred.

Haven’t heard our flagship podcast on work-life balance and relationship management strategies?

Tune in to the Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business (and a few brave men) Podcast on any of your favorite podcast apps, or listen here on Apple Podcast:

Get full access to ThigPro Quo at thigproquo.substack.com/subscribe

If you have subscribed to the phrase, “sleep is for the week” or “more is better” especially as it pertains to accessibility as an entrepreneur, founder, or business professional, you may be romanticizing hustle and grind culture. Naketa Ren Thigpen, Balance (and) Relationship Advisor for Power Couples and Potent Humans is breaking down why you should rebel against the rush before you get run over.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Debunking hustle culture myths for business leaders.

06:21 Embracing the power of saying yes and no.

09:32 Trust inner brilliance over constant external noise.

13:08 Entrepreneur power couples manage busy schedules effectively.

17:28 Balancing work and self-care for professionals.

20:23 Prioritize presence, trust intuition, avoid overanalyzing.

24:29 Advisers guide, provide context, nurture intuition, support.

26:52 Breaking cycles, creating authentic professional imprint.

Personal Note from Naketa at link below:

The conversation doesn't stop here, come chat with me over on @naketarenthigpen Substack.

I take you deeper with unfiltered reflections, the behind-the-scenes thought process, and the real-world application of everything we unpacked here.

Pull up a chair, pour a cup (or glass, no judgement here) and let's talk work, life, love, growth, (and) how to sustain it without losing your mogul-in-the-making mind.

Your Review Matters!

Listen & Leave a review on Apple Podcast: https://rebrand.ly/TLO-ApplePodcasts

Listen & Leave a review on Spotify: https://rebrand.ly/TLO-Spotify

Bite-sized wisdom on work, life, love & sustainable success, JOIN us on YouTube @TLOshow

Follow:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/naketathigpen

Instagram: www.instagram.com/asknaketa

Threads: www.threads.net/asknaketa

More on TLO

Introducing The Lazy Overachiever Show with Naketa Ren Thigpen—a fresh space where we break more than boxes. Unlike our flagship show, Balance Boldly, which focuses on building legacies with intentional relationships and work-life balance, The Lazy Overachiever Show hones in on innovative self-care practices and sustainable growth strategies designed for founders & leaders determined to evolve beyond the status quo.

This podcast dares you to break free from outdated norms, embrace intentional self-care (aka intentionally selfish self-care), and expand your brilliance through your work while still holding space for the powerful overlap with balance and relationship management. Both shows are dedicated to empowering you to strengthen your boundaries, but this one invites you to unapologetically shatter barriers along the way.

On this show (and) in Naketa's everyday life, she's sharing how the balance of embracing a little laziness with the desire to dominate obstacles is how burnout, overwhelm, and loneliness are eliminated, not simply deferred.

Haven’t heard our flagship podcast on work-life balance and relationship management strategies?

Tune in to the Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in...

Get full access to ThigPro Quo at thigproquo.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to "The Lazy Overachiever" – Your Haven from the Hustle

Hello, Brilliant Beauties and Beautifully Reformed Perfectionists!

You've just stepped into 'The Lazy Overachiever Show,' a sanctuary far removed from the over-glorified hustle, bustle, and grind culture. I'm Naketa Ren Thigpen, your guide and host, dedicated to rewriting the narrative around laziness – turning it from a faux pas to a freedom card.

The TLO Mission: Creating a sacred space where you can rebel against the rush to focus on yourself for once.

Here, we celebrate the power of pressing 'pause' on pleasing others and saying 'yes' to ourselves. It's about powering down to power up, embracing your balance, brilliance, and beautiful self without the constant need for approval. We're here to redefine achievement, not as a measure of productivity but as a measure of peace, joy, and self-fulfillment.

3 Key Themes of the TLO show:

1) The concept of being a "lazy overachiever" is about honoring both your need for rest, relaxation, recharge, and recalibration while also honoring your drive as an ambitiously potent human to dominate the obstacles and challenges on your path to impact!

2. Intentionally selfish behavior is about creating spaciousness for yourself, not about being mean or ego-driven.

3) We encourage prescriptive pauses where you give yourself (and your teams) permission to preventatively remedy adrenal fatigue, burnout, or lack of quality time and connection with micro sabbaticals that enhance productivity.

What Awaits You on 'The Lazy Overachiever':

🌿 Authentic Conversations: Unfiltered, heartfelt discussions about balancing work, life, and love. Our talks are candid, vulnerable, and always insightful.

🌿 Empowering Strategies: Practical tips and life-transforming strategies. Learn how to create your own success story – one that values your well-being as much as your achievements.

🌿 Community and Connection: Join a tribe of like-minded individuals who seek more than just surface-level success. Share, learn, and grow in a supportive and understanding environment.

🌿 Diverse and Engaging Topics: From tackling burnout to enhancing relationships, from personal growth to professional fulfillment – our content is as diverse as life itself.

🌿 Interactive Experiences: Live sessions, Q&As, and special events await you. TLO is more than a channel; it's an interactive journey toward holistic success.

Why Join 'The Lazy Overachiever'?

Because here, we understand that true success is about more than just being busy. It's about being mindful, intentional, and authentically you. It's about building a life that respects your needs and honors your path to happiness and fulfillment.

Subscribe and Join the Movement:

As we wrap up each episode of The Lazy Overachiever, remember our mantra to

“embrace a little more lazy so you can work less (and) trust your brilliance more.”

Subscribe to our channel, and let's embark on this transformative journey together.

🌟 Enjoy the balance of your day, but remember, to embrace your inner lazy overachiever, BOLDLY! 🌟

~With infinite ripples of Love (and) BOLD edification, enjoy the balance of your day,

Naketa Ren Thigpen, Your Balance (and) Relationship Advisor