From Pissed Off to Poised- A Podcast for Busy Women Professionals

Over the course of this podcast, we’ve peeled back the layers of anger, overwhelm, perfectionism, and the constant pressure to “do it all.” We’ve unpacked how those patterns—while exhausting—aren’t personal flaws. They’re learned responses rooted in our past. And when we slow down enough to look at them with curiosity instead of judgment, they can become powerful guides. Throughout these episodes, I’ve shared tools and insights to help you shift those patterns so you can lead with calm, clari...

Imagine if a simple shift in your mindset could change how you approach deadlines, projects, and even the way you think about rest. Today, we’re unpacking a concept called ProActivation, which will help you do just that. ProActivation is the opposite of procrastination. This idea has become a cornerstone of my life because I’ve discovered its power in tackling not just work-related tasks, but also the everyday chores and personal projects that I would dread starting or struggle to complete. I...

In this episode, we’re diving into a question I hear all the time from high-achieving women: Am I just being lazy… or am I actually giving myself permission to rest? They can look the same on the surface, but they’re not. Laziness is avoidance—it keeps you stuck. Rest is intentional. It’s what allows you to show up clear, grounded, and ready to lead. But let’s be real—most of us struggle with this. We feel like we have to earn our rest, or we’re scared it’ll look like laziness to others. And ...

Last week in Part 1, I shared the first—and honestly, the most important—strategy for living with intention: making time for you. If you haven’t listened to that one yet, hit pause and go back. It sets the foundation for everything else we're diving into today. Most of us know what it’s like to live on autopilot—always doing, barely pausing, and not really feeling connected to how we're showing up. Intentional living helps shift that. But it doesn’t happen overnight. Today, I’m walking you th...

One of the biggest struggles with time optimization? Keeping work from taking over your life. We tell ourselves we have to sacrifice time with family, rest, or that dream vacation just to keep up. And even when we do take a break, our minds stay stuck on work and the never-ending to-do list. Sound familiar? That’s why I’m so excited to have my dear friend and fellow physician, Dr. Sarah Smith, on the podcast today. Sarah is a Clinical Day Advisor and Charting Coach, and she’s sharing the exac...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly playing catch-up, your brain is juggling too many tabs, or you’re just plain overwhelmed by everything on your plate, this episode is for you. Today, I’m sharing one of my absolute favorite time optimization tools—the Thursday Time Out Process. This isn’t just another way to organize your week; it’s the foundation for working smarter, not harder, so you can finally stop feeling behind and start feeling in control. I am hoping that you all have finish...

This week, we’re tackling the next key step in mastering time optimization—and it’s a game-changer. If your brain feels like a browser with too many tabs open, you’re not alone. That’s where the ultimate to-do list brain dump comes in. Even after refining my weekly calendaring system, I kept finding myself carrying around mental clutter—those little tasks I thought I’d remember but were quietly draining my energy. Sound familiar? This brain dump process is about getting all those swirling tho...

In this episode, we’re breaking down some game-changing concepts for optimizing your time: constraint, planning, resistance, and letting go of perfectionism. When you start applying these, you shift from feeling overwhelmed to feeling in control—inviting more calm into your life instead of stress. If you’re someone who constantly takes on too much (because let’s be real, high-achievers and moms tend to do that), this is for you. When we aren’t realistic about our time, we set ourselves up for...

This episode marks a big moment—it’s our last deep dive into the topic of anger before we shift into time management and intentional living. We’ve spent this journey together exploring tools, insights, and strategies to help you move from feeling reactive to being calm, collected, and fully in control. So, in today’s episode we bring it home by exploring two powerful tools for stepping out of anger and into alignment: tuning into your intuition and embracing forgiveness. It’s about shifting f...

Encountering difficult individuals is an inevitable part of life. Whether it’s a demanding supervisor, a colleague who tests your patience, or an opinionated neighbor, these interactions can have a significant impact on your energy and emotional well-being if not managed effectively. This episode focuses on equipping you with the tools and strategies needed to navigate these challenging moments with grace, composure, and confidence. You’ll discover actionable insights for handling difficult i...

Today, we’re diving into something every parent can relate to: managing those waves of anger and frustration in our interactions with our kids. Let’s be real—those moments are hard. But when we pause to look inward, we often realize that the most important work in parenting isn’t about fixing our kids—it’s about working on ourselves. In this episode, I’m sharing five practical, heart-centered strategies to help you navigate those tough moments with more calm and intention. These tips will not...

Doing the work to change your anger responses isn’t just powerful—it’s transformative. It creates a ripple effect that touches every corner of your life, including your most important relationships. For me, one of the biggest shifts happened in my marriage. I used to carry reactionary tendencies and misdirected frustrations into my relationship, creating unnecessary tension. But as I worked on myself, I learned how to show up with vulnerability and build communication styles that strengthened...

As I’ve shared in previous episodes, when your threat detection system is activated, it’s natural to default to reacting in anger or frustration. But I’ve also talked about how our human brains, thanks to neuroplasticity, have the ability to change those automatic reactions. In this episode, I’ll guide you through the process of shifting from reaction to response, helping you build the mental muscle to face activating challenges with greater control. You’ll discover how to create new neural p...