The Productive Woman
Laura McClellan
A podcast intended to help busy women find the tools and the encouragement to manage their lives, their time, their stress, and their stuff so they can accomplish the things that matter most to them.
Episodes
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Jun 18, 2025 • 25min
Productivity and Purpose: Aligning Your To-Do List with Your Legacy – TPW505
What if your to-do list could reflect the legacy you want to leave behind? In this episode we’ll define legacy, explore why daily tasks often feel disconnected, and share ways to align them with your purpose.
May 28, 2025 • 34min
Productivity Through the Seasons: Adapting to Life’s Changes – TPW504
Explore how productivity evolves through different life stages in a personal and insightful discussion. Discover the importance of adapting your productivity methods as life changes, while confronting the fear of transition that can lead to burnout. Learn to prioritize your own goals and values instead of comparing yourself to others. Engage with a community of listeners as experiences and strategies are shared, fostering connection and support throughout your productivity journey.
May 7, 2025 • 44min
Getting and Staying Healthy – TPW503
A health emergency sparked a transformative journey toward better well-being. The speaker shares effective strategies for integrating healthy habits, focusing on diet and exercise. Listen for practical meal prep tips tailored for small households, including portioning soups and staying hydrated with creative lemon water. Motivations for personal change and the importance of personalized healthcare advice round out this inspiring and insightful discussion.
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Apr 23, 2025 • 36min
Decluttering Your Mind: Mental Habits for Overwhelmed Women – TPW502
Discover the impact of mental clutter on daily life and how it leads to overwhelming feelings. Learn effective strategies like brain dumps to clear your mind and embrace single-task mindfulness. These simple habits can help regain focus and clarity, making it easier to prioritize what truly matters. Perfect for busy women seeking peace of mind!
Apr 9, 2025 • 37min
Post-Sabbatical Update – TPW501
After a longer-than-planned sabbatical, I'm back with an update! Find more at TheProductiveWoman.com/501
Jul 10, 2024 • 32min
Sabbaticals – Time to Rest and Refocus – TPW500
Have you taken (or thought about taking) a sabbatical? This week we look at the why and what of sabbatical. (And listen for a special announcement at the end of the episode.)
Jul 3, 2024 • 35min
10-Year Podiversary – Lessons Learned – TPW499
In this episode we’re celebrating 10 years of The Productive Woman podcast and I’m sharing some lessons I’ve learned along the way.
Jun 26, 2024 • 47min
Productive Living: Getting Unstuck, with Britt Frank – TPW498
This week I'm talking with Britt Frank, a therapist, trauma specialist, and author of The Science of Stuck, about getting unstuck and making a life that matters.
Jun 19, 2024 • 35min
Preparing for a Productive Retirement – TPW497
Exploring the concept of a purposeful retirement, discussing proactive planning and finding balance. Covering financial strategies, health maintenance, social connections, personal growth, legacy planning, and technology adoption for a fulfilling retirement.
Jun 12, 2024 • 41min
Productive Reading: Slow Productivity, by Cal Newport – TPW496
Cal Newport, author of Slow Productivity, challenges the busyness norm in productivity by advocating for quality work. He discusses principles of doing fewer things, working at a natural pace, and focusing on quality for a more meaningful professional life. The chapter also encourages engagement with previous episodes and offers a subscription deal with Babbel.
