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Find Danielle's links and more here: https://simplysquaredaway.com/173 Book a consult call with Tracy here: https://simplysquaredaway.com/appointments Have you ever ended the day wondering why you didn't do the thing you fully intended to do? You had a plan. You knew what needed to happen. Maybe it was hiring support, finishing a project, creating content, or finally making a decision you've been putting off. But somehow, your actions didn't align with your intentions. If that sounds familiar, you're going to love this conversation. Today I'm joined by Danielle McGeough, coach, professor, and creator of the Stuck Assessment. Danielle helps people uncover what's really keeping them stuck and teaches simple rituals that help them move forward. In this episode, we dig into the hidden reasons we struggle to take action, even when we genuinely want to. We talk about the stories we tell ourselves, the habits that keep us looping in the same patterns, why high achievers often struggle when they're beginners again, and how small rituals can help us build trust with ourselves and finally move forward. If you've been feeling frustrated because you know what to do but can't seem to get yourself to do it, this conversation will help you identify what's really going on and give you practical ways to start making progress. What You'll Learn: Why intentions and actions often don't match The different types of "stuck" and how to identify yours How self-sabotage can show up in your business Why high achievers struggle when they don't immediately know what they're doing The role perfectionism plays in keeping you stuck Why rebuilding trust with yourself matters Simple rituals that help bridge the gap between intention and action How greater self-awareness makes taking action easier Practical ways to start moving forward when you feel stuck

Ever feel like your brain is spiraling and you're about to drown in overwhelm? Whether it’s a cluttered garage, a chaotic desktop, or just the swirling thoughts in your head—you’re not alone. And the good news? You can shift from stuck to in-motion in under two minutes. In this solo episode, I walk you through one of my favorite go-to mindset tools: a two-minute reframe that pulls you out of overwhelm and back into focus. You’ll hear the story of me standing in front of a client's garage, frozen in place, and how one simple sentence changed everything—not just in that moment but in my entire approach to organizing. This isn’t about motivation or willpower—it’s about direction. And you’ll leave this episode knowing exactly what to say to your brain the next time things feel like too much. What you’ll learn: The surprising truth about where overwhelm really comes from A simple sentence to instantly redirect your brain Why your brain feels “lazy” (hint: it’s not) How to apply this mindset shift to paper piles, your digital files, and your chaotic thoughts The difference between sorting and organizing—and why starting with sorting is everything Why perfection is NOT required (and how to move anyway) For the resources and links mentioned, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/156

For the resources and links mentioned, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/154 What happens when the life you worked so hard to build no longer fits and everything falls apart anyway? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Tara Hunter, internationally renowned business and mindset coach, bestselling author, and host of the Thrive in Life and Business podcast, for one of the most vulnerable and powerful conversations we’ve ever had on the show. Tara opens up about what it really looked like to hit rock bottom after leaving her marriage, walking away from a life that looked perfect on the outside, and realizing she wasn’t thriving, she was surviving. We talk candidly about depression, rebuilding trust in yourself, and the moment she decided she was done letting life happen to her and instead committed to creating the biggest comeback of her life. From there, we dive deep into how a cluttered mind impacts your results, why most people sabotage themselves in the first waking hour of the day, and exactly how Tara uses simple mindset practices like journaling, brain dumps, and intentional focus to rebuild clarity, confidence, and momentum in her business. This episode is honest, raw, hopeful, and deeply practical. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’ve lost yourself somewhere along the way, this conversation will remind you that it’s not over and you get to decide what comes next. What you’ll learn in this episode: What thriving actually means and why you get to define it How to recognize when you’re surviving instead of living Why your first waking hour matters more than you think How to declutter your mind when everything feels overwhelming Tara’s simple journaling and mindset routine that changed everything Why brain dumps work and how to do them correctly How to rebuild confidence after hitting rock bottom The power of one decision and why nobody is coming to save you How to prioritize goals without trying to do everything at once

What if your marketing didn’t need to be so complicated? I LOVED this conversation with Melissa Kellogg Lueck because it brings us back to what matters most --> connection. If you’ve ever felt like you were trying all the things and none of it was working, or if you’ve found yourself constantly learning about marketing instead of actually doing it… this one’s for you. Melissa is a marketing coach for women entrepreneurs and the host of the Doing Business Like a Woman podcast. With 20 years of experience running her own marketing business, she knows how to help you simplify and finally create a sustainable strategy that gets results. In this episode, Melissa breaks down the three core marketing activities that apply to EVERY business, how to build your own one-page marketing plan, and why your energy matters more than any algorithm ever could. If you’ve been spinning your wheels and second-guessing every marketing decision, this episode will help you refocus, simplify, and finally take aligned action. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why all marketing works—and what really makes the difference The truth about overlearning and under-earning How to build a one-page marketing plan (yes, for real) The 3 essential marketing activities you should be doing right now What to do when your marketing "isn't working" How your energy affects your results The power of belief-first marketing Why you don’t need to be everywhere—and how to make peace with that For the resources and links mentioned, go to: https://simplysquaredaway.com/152