What if the small moments you're rushing through or scrolling away are actually the ones that determine your long-term focus, wellbeing, and productivity?

In this episode of Time Billionaires, Rebecca speaks with Hal Hershfield, a professor at UCLA's Anderson School of Management, behavioral economics researcher, author of Your Future Self, and host of The Behavioral Divide. His work has been featured in The New York Times and Harvard Business Review. Hal's research reveals how we emotionally distance ourselves from our future selves and make countless small decisions that quietly ripple into long-term satisfaction, wellbeing, and productivity.

In this first part of their conversation, Rebecca and Hal unpack how our perception of time shapes both major life choices and everyday focus, and why bridging the gap between our present and future selves is the key to sustainable productivity and happiness. Hal explains that we often treat our future self like a stranger, which drives us toward either revenge procrastination or hyper-planning, and that paradoxically, one of the most powerful things we can do for our future self is invest fully in the present moment.

If you've ever caught yourself scrolling between meetings for a quick dopamine hit, clearing your inbox instead of doing deep work, or over-planning things that don't need decisions yet, this conversation offers research-backed ideas for better focus and more intentional time management.

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Website: https://www.halhershfield.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hal-hershfield
Hal’s Book: https://www.halhershfield.com/yourfutureself
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-behavioral-divide-with-hal-hershfield/id1713168854

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What if the key to getting more done isn't managing your time better—but managing your energy?

In this episode of Time Billionaires, Rebecca sits down with Mollie West Duffy, Head of Learning & Development at Lattice and co-author of Big Feelings and No Hard Feelings, to explore the science of sustainable productivity, burnout prevention, and energy management.

Drawing on years of research and experience helping leaders build healthier workplaces, Mollie explains why recovery isn't the opposite of productivity—it's what makes high performance possible. She shares practical strategies for creating more focus, protecting your energy, and building intentional breaks into even the busiest workdays.

Whether you're exhausted by back-to-back meetings, struggling to disconnect after work, or feeling constantly busy but never fully recharged, you'll walk away with simple, research-backed practices you can start using immediately.

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

Mollie West Duffy is the Head of Learning & Development at Lattice, where she helps organizations build stronger leaders, healthier workplace cultures, and high-performing teams. An expert in organizational development, leadership, coaching, and learning & development, she previously led organizational design work at IDEO, advising leaders and founders at companies including Google, LinkedIn, Slack, and Casper. Her work has also supported organizations such as JetBlue, Mars, Citibank, the U.S. State Department, and the Rockefeller Foundation. Mollie is a frequent contributor to Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, Entrepreneur, and Quartz, sharing research-backed insights on leadership, workplace culture, and professional growth.

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Are you burned out — or just overwhelmed? Most people can't tell the difference, and that's exactly the problem.

In part 1 of this conversation, Rebecca speaks with Mollie West Duffy, co-author of Big Feelings and No Hard Feelings and organizational consultant at Lattice. Mollie has spent years researching emotional intelligence and workplace psychology, helping individuals and teams understand how emotions drive performance, resilience, and wellbeing.

This episode reframes how you think about difficult emotions. Burnout, regret, and overwhelm aren't problems to fix — they're signals worth decoding. Mollie breaks down the three distinct clinical types of burnout (and why treating them the same way doesn't work), explains why regret is one of the most useful emotions for growth, and shares why a single question — "Why is this so hard right now?" — can reveal hidden stressors before they become chronic exhaustion.

If you've ever had a simple task feel impossible, struggled to focus despite trying hard, or wondered why you feel depleted even on easier days, this episode gives you a framework to understand what's actually happening — and what to do about it.

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About Mollie West Duffy:

Mollie West Duffy is the co-author of Big Feelings and No Hard Feelings, two books on emotional intelligence in work and life. She is an organizational design consultant at Lattice and has worked with companies and teams to build healthier, more emotionally intelligent workplaces.

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

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What if the way you talk to yourself is directly shaping your confidence, productivity, and even how you show up at work?

In part 2 of this conversation, Rebecca speaks with Jamie Turner: CNN contributor, Emory University professor, and author, whose work on mindset and productivity has been featured in outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Business Insider. He coaches Fortune 500 leaders to improve focus and performance under pressure.

They explore how subtle shifts in self-talk, particularly “I am” statements, can influence confidence, decision-making, and overwhelm. Jamie explains how thoughts trigger internal chemical responses in the brain, and how reframing language can help interrupt negative self-talk patterns and improve performance in high-pressure environments.

If you’ve ever struggled with imposter syndrome, burnout, or overthinking decisions, this conversation offers practical frameworks to help you regain focus and direction in everyday micromoments.

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Website: https://jamieturner.live/

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

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What if managing your time and energy felt less like a constant battle and more like a set of intentional choices that actually boost performance?

In this episode of Time Billionaires, Rebecca speaks with Jamie Turner, performance and leadership expert, CNN contributor, and Emory University professor whose work on flow and presence has been featured in outlets like The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Business Insider. He has also helped Fortune 500 leaders improve productivity under pressure.

They explore how to stay focused under pressure, reduce overwhelm, and improve productivity by changing how we interpret stress, identity, and performance. Jamie explains why shifting from fixed self-labels to growth-oriented “I am” statements can reshape how the brain responds to challenges, improving confidence, focus, and resilience.

They also discuss how detaching from outcomes helps unlock flow states, and why viewing setbacks as temporary “blips” can support better emotional regulation and long-term wellbeing.

If you struggle with overwhelm, perfectionism, or executive functioning challenges, this conversation offers practical mindset shifts to improve focus, time management, and productivity.

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Website: https://jamieturner.live/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/askjamieturner/

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What if the tiny pauses between your tasks could actually make your day calmer, more focused, and more productive?

In this second part of their conversation, Rebecca talks with Dr. Anne Welsh, performance psychologist and researcher, about how small micromoments and intentional choice-making can transform your daily workflow. Drawing on her expertise in autonomy and cognitive bandwidth, Anne shows why closing mental loops and celebrating small wins fuels focus and reduces overwhelm more than endless email scrolling or back-to-back meetings ever could.

This conversation is for anyone who struggles with filling every gap with low-value tasks, losing focus between obligations, or feeling trapped in “always-on” hustle culture. Anne shares practical micro-practices to restore control, confidence, and calm throughout your day.

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If you want to increase focus, reduce overwhelm, and reclaim autonomy over your day, this episode gives you neuroscience-backed, actionable strategies to maximize your time and energy.

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Website: https://www.drannewelsh.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drannewelsh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannewelsh/

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Do you feel like you're constantly battling your calendar? In this episode, we move beyond basic time management tips to explore the performance psychology of burnout prevention and energy management.

Rebecca speaks with Dr. Anne Welsh, a clinical psychologist and executive coach, who helps high-performing professionals navigate ambition and burnout. She shares strategies including coaching a client to negotiate a four-day workweek, which boosted performance and led to a promotion.

In the first part of the conversation, they explore moving beyond calendar hacks to intentional time allocation, and why setting psychological boundaries and managing energy gives more control than traditional scheduling tricks.

Anne explains that letting go of minute-by-minute optimization, setting “good enough” standards, and scheduling strategic rest or passion-project days enhances focus and creative problem-solving.

If you’ve struggled with overwhelm, overworking, or feeling like there’s never enough time, this episode offers actionable strategies to reclaim your energy and attention.

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This episode provides practical boundary-setting and energy management strategies grounded in performance psychology.

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Website: https://www.drannewelsh.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drannewelsh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannewelsh/

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How can you reduce burnout and improve focus naturally?

In this episode of Time Billionaires, Rebecca speaks with Dr. John La Puma, who pioneered the field of culinary medicine and taught it at Harvard Medical School. As a TED Medicine speaker, a board-certified doctor, chef, and New York Times bestselling author, Dr. La Puma has helped thousands boost their longevity and wellbeing. 

This episode unpacks why burnout isn’t about motivation or workload but about energy and biology, and why ultra-processing time undermines productivity and satisfaction. John explains that our modern reliance on screens and mental tools misses essential biological inputs, light, motion, air, and micromoments outdoors, to reset neurobiology and build focus. 

If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, screen overwhelm, or the sense that your days vanish in unfulfilling tasks, this conversation offers clear, actionable steps you can take today to reclaim time and enhance wellbeing. 

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

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How can you reset your focus, reduce burnout, and improve productivity without changing your entire schedule?

In part 1 of this conversation on the Time Billionaires podcast, Rebecca talks with Dr. John La Puma, a physician, professionally trained chef, two-time New York Times bestselling author, and TED speaker. He is a pioneer in culinary medicine and has taught at Harvard University, helping thousands use food, nature, and simple lifestyle changes to improve their health, focus, and overall well-being.

In this episode, Rebecca and John break down how small micromoments outdoors and simple indoor environmental changes can restore focus, reduce overwhelm, and improve daily productivity. Something as simple as opening a window in can measurably improve creativity and focus.

John explains why burnout is often driven by your environment, not personal failure, and how constant screen exposure contributes to what he calls “ulta-processed time.” He also shares how daylight, time in nature, and reducing screen overload can improve sleep, increase energy, and support long-term wellbeing.

If you’ve been struggling with screen fatigue, lack of focus, or feeling overwhelmed during the day, this episode gives you clear, science-backed ways to improve your focus, productivity, and overall well-being starting today.

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

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Burnout. Notification overload. Lost focus. If you're a high-performing professional drowning in Slack alerts and back-to-back meetings, this episode is your reset.

In this episode of Time Billionaires, host Rebecca Shaddix speaks with Julia Farina, Director of Product Marketing at Calendly, about how she recovered from burnout in under a year by redesigning how she manages notifications, focus time, and energy recovery.

Julia and Rebecca break down the neuroscience of reactive vs. focused thinking, and share actionable strategies for deep work, digital boundaries, and micromoment recovery that busy executives and entrepreneurs can implement today.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliafarina1/

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