Plenty with Kate Northrup

What if the key to thriving wasn’t more grit—but sacred rest, radical honesty, and self-permission?This week on Plenty, I sat down with the luminous Amanda Goetz—founder, author of Toxic Grit, and single mama of three—to talk about healing from hustle culture without losing your ambition or your edge.Amanda and I dove deep into the cycles of burnout and rebirth so many of us experience as high-achieving women: how to rebuild after identity-shaking seasons, how to release toxic productivity patterns, and how to create boundaries that honor every version of who we are—CEO, mother, partner, sensual being, and everything in between.She shares her refreshing concept of the 10 characters within us and how learning to let them take turns in the spotlight can transform our relationship with work, motherhood, and self-worth. We also explored what it means to practice “hustle with intention,” reclaim pleasure and sexuality as sacred sources of power, and build a life that feels abundant—not just busy.If you’ve ever felt torn between your ambition and your well-being, or wondered how to pursue success without losing yourself, this conversation will feel like a deep exhale.✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:The truth about “toxic grit” and how to replace it with intentional ambitionWhy compartmentalizing your roles can actually expand your joy and capacityHow to communicate boundaries and priorities with those you loveThe importance of sacred rest as a catalyst for sustainable successHow reconnecting with your sensuality can bring you home to yourselfThis is one of those episodes you’ll want to revisit when you need a reminder that it’s safe to slow down, to shift, and to redefine what “having it all” truly means.Listen to Toxic Grit, Sacred Rest & Reclaiming Sexuality with Amanda Goetz wherever you get your podcasts—and if it resonates, please share it with a friend who’s ready to trade exhaustion for alignment.“The definition of toxic grit is hustle without intention.” -Amanda Goetz🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff on Plenty 🎤00:30 Introduction to Amanda Goetz and Toxic Grit00:59 Healing from Hustle Culture02:35 Amanda’s Journey and Background04:22 Rebuilding After Divorce11:23 Toxic Grit and Hustle with Intention12:35 Setting Boundaries and Family Communication16:54 Dealing with Projection and Expectations23:16 Energy Management and Focus27:54 Compartmentalization in Life Roles36:50 The Importance of Writing and Newsletters43:27 Exploring Sexuality and Identity48:30 The Evolution of House of Wise and Personal GrowthLinks and Resources:Toxic GritMoney Breakthrough Guide Connect with Amanda Goetz:InstagramXLinkedin What if you could witness a story as it’s being born — before it’s polished, before it’s perfect, before the world sees it?I’ve spent the past few years teaching, writing, and learning alongside thousands of women about how to live and work in a way that honors our bodies, our energy, and our truth. But this next chapter — both in life and in creativity — is something entirely new.I’m inviting you into the room while the story is unfolding.✨ Introducing The Inside Reader — an intimate, creative experience where you’ll join me as I write my next book, a narrative nonfiction about women, money, and the body.Instead of waiting two years for the finished book, you’ll walk with me through the process itself — the messy middle, the sacred pauses, and the moments of breakthrough that shape what’s to come.When you step inside, you’ll receive:📖 Unfiltered early chapters as I write them🎙 Live Zoom circles every few weeks to explore meaning and process💬 A private space for conversation and reflection✨ The chance for your story or insight to shape the book itself (with your permission)This isn’t a course or a program. It’s a living, breathing creative relationship — between you, me, and the work that’s ready to be born.You’ll not only witness a book coming to life, but also awaken something in yourself: your creative rhythm, your voice, your connection to your body and money.If you’ve ever longed to be part of something real — not just the highlight reel — this is your invitation to pull up a chair by the fire and help midwife what’s next.💫 Join me inside. The story’s just beginning.👉 Learn more at katenorthrup.com/the-inside-reader

Have you ever noticed how setting a goal with a deadline can sometimes make you feel more anxious than inspired?In this episode, I share a personal story about how I realized that my attachment to time-bound goals was actually creating stress, scarcity, and disconnection from the very abundance I teach and strive to live by.During one of our biggest program enrollments, I experienced a powerful shift: instead of tracking numbers and pushing for results, I decided to remove the “T” from my SMART goals—the “time-bound” part. The moment I released the false urgency and pressure of having to meet a goal by a specific date, something extraordinary happened. I felt lighter, more creative, and deeply connected to Source again.I talk about:✨ How time-bound goals can trigger scarcity and stress rather than motivation.✨ The difference between “relevant” goals and what I now call resonant goals—those that feel aligned with your heart and purpose.✨ The practice that helped me detach from outcomes and stay rooted in service, joy, and flow.✨ Why focusing on the journey, rather than the destination, is where true fulfillment—and sustainable success—lives.By removing the timeline, I opened myself to infinite possibilities—and ironically, it turned out to be our most successful launch ever. But the real win wasn’t in the numbers—it was in how it felt: spacious, peaceful, and abundant.So if your goals have been feeling heavy or pressured, this episode will invite you to loosen your grip, release the clock, and reconnect to what truly matters. When you stop forcing outcomes on a schedule, you make space for magic.Listen in, and let’s explore what happens when you take off the “T.”“When I have an idea that a goal has to be achieved in a certain amount of time, it creates stress and scarcity in my body. When I remove the timeline, I return to abundance.”–Kate Northrup🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff on Plenty 🎤00:00 Introduction to Abundance00:35 The Concept of Goal Setting03:37 Challenges with Time-Bound Goals09:11 Removing False Urgency11:16 The Journey vs. the Destination13:10 Conclusion and Invitation to Change✨ The Money Reset: Feel Good with Money—No Matter How Much You MakeMaking more money doesn’t guarantee financial ease… but this will. The Money Reset is a free audio experience designed to help you rewire your nervous system for wealth—so managing money feels effortless. 🎧💸Inside, you’ll learn how to:💡 Break the ‘money in, money out’ cycle and create lasting stability.🎯 Relax into a new relationship with money—where structure meets flow.✨ Use the 5-Minute Calm Cashflow Ritual to bring instant clarity to your finances.More money won’t solve money stress—a resourced, supple nervous system will. Ready to shift? 👉 Get The Money Reset Now! 👈Related Episode:How I Structure My Days, Weeks & Months to Stay Aligned with My Goals (126)

✨ Have you ever wondered what happens when being the breadwinner, burning out, and finding your feminine again all collide?In this episode of Plenty, I sit down with the incredible Monica Yates — author, podcast host, and unapologetic voice on money, relationships, and feminine energy. Monica and I share an unusual common thread: our journeys both began with learning about the menstrual cycle and eventually led us into nervous system healing. From there, we dive deep into what it really means to let go, receive, and redefine power as women in today’s world.Monica opens up about her personal experience of losing and regaining her period, stepping into her feminine through unexpected ways, and learning to soften while still holding the role of breadwinner. We talk about the tension so many of us feel between craving control for “safety” and the deeper truth that real safety comes through trust and surrender.We also explore:What it looks like to be a high-earning woman in a relationship and how to navigate polarity when the traditional breadwinner roles flip.Why nervous system healing is essential for abundance and fulfillment.The hidden costs of trying to “do it all” — and the joy that comes when we actually allow ourselves to receive.The importance of honoring both the masculine and feminine, in ourselves and in our partnershipsMonica’s story is refreshingly honest, playful, and deeply validating. Whether you’re navigating being the financial provider, healing your relationship with money, or simply longing to put down the reins sometimes, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are and invite you into a new way of relating — with yourself, your partner, and your resources.I loved every moment of this conversation with Monica and I can’t wait for you to hear it.👉 Tune in, let your shoulders drop, and allow yourself to receive the wisdom here.“The need to control is an illusion of safety. True safety is your ability to let go and trust.” –Monica Yates🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff on Plenty 🎤00:30 Welcome & Spicy Beginnings04:15 From Periods to Nervous System Healing08:40 Monica’s Story: Hating Womanhood to Embracing It13:20 The Pill, Control, and True Healing17:55 The Feminine Craving for Surrender22:10 Feminism, Polarity, and Mixed Messages26:35 Practical Examples of Letting Go31:05 Micro-Traumas and Nervous System Truths36:45 Breadwinning Women & Relationship Dynamics41:25 Redefining Provider & Protector Roles46:05 Valuing Feminine Contributions at Home50:10 The Illusion of Control vs. Real Safety54:35 Trust, Travel, and Letting Men Lead58:15 Sisterhood Wounds & Making Money1:03:20 Closing Reflections & Permission to ReceiveLinks and Resources:Mama Gena's School of Womanly Arts Connect with Monica Yates:WebsiteBecoming HerPodcast: Feminine As F*ck.InstagramYoutube✨ The Money Reset: Feel Good with Money—No Matter How Much You MakeMaking more money doesn’t guarantee financial ease… but this will. The Money Reset is a free audio experience designed to help you rewire your nervous system for wealth—so managing money feels effortless. 🎧💸Inside, you’ll learn how to:💡 Break the ‘money in, money out’ cycle and create lasting stability.🎯 Relax into a new relationship with money—where structure meets flow.✨ Use the 5-Minute Calm Cashflow Ritual to bring instant clarity to your finances.More money won’t solve money stress—a resourced, supple nervous system will. Ready to shift? 👉 Get The Money Reset Now! 👈

Have you ever found yourself on your abundance journey—doing the inner work, healing your relationship with money, and leaning into prosperity—only to feel pulled back into scarcity because the people around you aren’t on the same path?If so, you’re not alone. This episode of Plenty was inspired by a listener who asked: “What do I do when my family, friends, or community are still operating in lack, while I’m working so hard to step into abundance?”I know how challenging it can feel when the people you love aren’t aligned with your vision of “more than enough.” That’s why in this episode, I share three powerful practices to help you protect your energy, stand firmly in your truth, and continue expanding into abundance—without cutting people out of your life or downplaying your growth.You’ll learn:✨ Why who you spend time with deeply impacts your prosperity (and how to gently shift your circles if needed)✨ How to recognize and release the “belonging tax”—that tendency to downplay your success so you don’t outshine loved ones✨ Why your expansion isn’t selfish, but instead makes space for others to rise✨ How to lovingly hold boundaries when others project scarcity onto youThis conversation is about more than money—it’s about honoring your own path while inviting others into their own growth, in their own timing. You’ll walk away with tools to stay rooted in abundance while still being in relationship with those you care about. 💛“When we expand—whether it’s in our healing, our earning, or our education—we’re not leaving people behind. We’re changing things for our entire lineage.” –Kate Northrup🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff on Plenty 🎤00:00 Introduction to Abundance Journey00:33 Energy Management and Scarcity02:20 Navigating Relationships in Scarcity05:49 Choosing Positive Interactions07:48 The Belonging Tax11:58 Celebrating Success Without Guilt15:05 Encouraging Others' Growth17:26 Setting Boundaries in Relationships19:37 Conclusion and Personal Focus✨ Ready to stop overthinking money and start feeling your way to true wealth? ✨If traditional financial strategies have left you feeling disconnected—especially as a sensitive, intuitive, or creative person—you're not alone.That's why Kate created the Embodied Wealth Method: a self-paced, audio-based journey that helps you rewire your relationship with money from the inside out. No spreadsheets. No hustle. No shame.This transformative method combines nervous system regulation, energetic alignment, and practical tools to help you cultivate genuine wealth—peace, power, and possibility in your body, bank account, and life.What's included:7 transformational audio chaptersCompanion integration workbookLifetime accessAll for just $97 USDIf you're ready to feel safe receiving abundance, expand into your next level of prosperity, and create a financial reality that honors your wholeness...Learn more and enroll at: katenorthrup.com/fall2025We'd be honored to support your journey.

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Sara Gottfried Szal, a women's health physician and bestselling author, dives deep into the intricacies of women's health and vitality. She highlights the importance of nervous system regulation and embracing hormonal rhythms for true healing. Dr. Szal discusses strategies for advocating for oneself in medical settings and shares insights on preparing for menopause and maintaining egg health. The episode emphasizes the power of pleasure, embodiment, and boundaries in reclaiming agency over our health journeys.

What if staying aligned with your goals didn't require doing more—but doing less on purpose?In this solo episode, I walk you through exactly how I structure my days, weeks, and months so my time, energy, and money are all pulling in the same direction. I start with the nervous system piece—because if I'm wired for busyness, I'll sabotage white space—then share the practical scaffolding that keeps me focused on what truly moves the needle.You'll discover:The "crowd it out" method — Put the most important things in first, then let everything else fill around themMy non-negotiable guardrails — No Monday appointments, hard stop after 4 p.m., a real lunch, and no more than 2–3 Zooms per dayEnergy-saving batching strategies — Like stacking podcast recordings to eliminate context switching and preserve mental bandwidthThe 80/20 rule in practice — Plus the 80/20 of that 20% for laser focus on what truly mattersBoundary mastery — Why my default answer is "no" unless a request clearly serves my prioritiesLife-force energy as a success KPI — Tracking not just metrics, but how alive and energized you feelSeasonal business rhythms — Using my "Upward Cycle of Success" (emergence, visibility, culmination, fertile void) to build in natural ebb and flow instead of constant grindAnnual planning that honors your whole life — Our family-first approach where personal "boulders" get calendar priority before business goalsIf you're ready to create results with more ease and integrity, this episode is your step-by-step blueprint.“There’s a difference between what we say we consciously want, and what our nervous system is wired for.” –Kate Northrup🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff on Plenty 🎤00:00 Introduction to Abundance and Prioritization01:04 The Importance of Time and Energy Management02:08 Dysregulation and Productivity03:23 Aligning Actions with Priorities05:30 Establishing Rules for Time Management07:26 Batching for Efficiency10:36 Limiting Meetings for Productivity13:32 Setting Boundaries and No Policies18:53 Annual Planning and Business Cycles23:01 Maintaining Relationships28:30 Planning Around Personal Life31:08 Conclusion and Call to ActionLinks and Resources:Digital Do Less PlannerThe Money Reset Embodied Wealth MethodBoundary Boss by Terri Cole🌿 Ready to create more by doing less?In my book, Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Ambitious Women, I guide you through the art of aligning your energy with what truly matters—so you can reach your goals without burning out.This isn't just another time management book. It's about redefining success in a way that actually supports you and brings ease into your life. Do Less is packed with practical tools and insights to help you focus on what matters most, harness your natural cycles, and truly thrive.Grab your copy and start creating the abundant, spacious, and deeply aligned life you deserve. 🌸✨

What if the bravest way to grow your life is to burn down the business that's "working"?In this episode, I sit down with my friend Samantha Skelly, founder of Pause Breathwork, to explore her holy-disruptive moment of closing a wildly successful, multi-seven-figure emotional eating company overnight. Following a crystal-clear divine directive, she rebuilt her work around breath as a path to healing and leadership. We dive into the fireworks-in-the-sky signs, middle-of-the-night downloads, and the day she literally hit "cancel" on recurring revenue to honor her soul's assignment.You'll hear us explore:The science and soul of breathwork — How it shifts the body through the amygdala and vagus nerve, creating an 8-minute doorway into altered states, and why gentle, trauma-informed facilitation is essentialRunning a company the feminine way — Embracing spaciousness, cyclical leadership, and building profits without self-betrayalLessons from a year that "built" her — Developing discernment with team dynamics, keeping the main thing the main thing, and choosing depth over novelty for true masteryCreating a sustainable daily breath practice — including how to adapt your practice during tender seasons like pregnancyIf you're feeling the nudge to pivot—or simply to soften how you work—this conversation offers both permission and practice. Press play, breathe with us, and let your next chapter arrive with more ease, truth, and plenty.“We only overthink because we under breathe.” –Samantha Skelly 🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff on Plenty 🎤00:26 Samantha Skelly's Journey02:13 Connection and Generosity04:14 Transition from Emotional Eating05:42 Paths to Sobriety and Healing08:01 Financial Stewardship12:11 Finding Breathwork16:04 Breathwork and Self-Love19:53 Letting Go of the Past21:28 Navigating Change26:53 Breathwork and the Nervous System36:09 Feminine Leadership in Business41:04 Somatic Work in Business44:21 The Importance of Discernment47:59 ​​The Power of Consistency52:19 Conclusion and Future DirectionsConnect with Samantha Skelly:InstagramPause Breath WorkPause Breath Work App ✨ Effortless Skincare That Actually Works ✨I have something to share that's been truly transformative in my daily routine. You know I'm always looking for ways to boost productivity while nurturing my well-being—and Gloci has delivered on both fronts.Gloci is an incredible drinkable skincare line that makes caring for your skin effortless and impactful. It's like having a skincare specialist that fits right in your pocket. I love how easily it integrates into my schedule while giving my skin a healthy glow—all with so much less hassle.If you're ready to bring more ease into your skincare routine, I highly recommend checking out Gloci. It's been such a positive addition to my life, and I know you'll love it too. Just head over to katenorthrup.com/gloci and see for yourself.

Have you ever had your intuition whisper "stop" while your business (or bills) shouted "go"?In this week's Plenty episode, I hand the mic to my producer for a surprise Q&A—and I share honest, behind-the-scenes stories about trusting inner knowing, closing successful offers that are no longer aligned, navigating chaotic seasons, and holding both structure and flow in business and life. You'll hear how I work with my nervous system when money pressure spikes, why "feminine" leadership doesn't mean avoiding systems, and how I stay in integrity when industry hype says otherwise.What you'll learn:Intuition vs. obligation: Why every leap I've taken that "didn't make sense on paper" ultimately created more alignment and revenueDoing less, not avoiding life: The difference between regenerative rest and resistance (and how I spot it in myself)Structure and surrender: How healthy systems let your creative, feminine energy flourish—without outsourcing your powerRhythms through hard seasons: Why cycles include creation and destruction, and how to trust the rhythm even when life feels anything but "in flow"Money, nervous system, and Source: Practical ways I reset when finances feel tight so I can see possibilities againIntegrity in the personal-growth space: Why I don't believe in "having it all figured out" and how I stay honest about being humanThis conversation pulls back the curtain on what it really looks like to build a business and life from authentic alignment.“Feminine leadership doesn’t mean avoiding structure—it means building containers that let you exhale.” –Kate Northrup🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff 🎤00:00 Introduction to Abundance and Inner Knowing02:46 Feminine and Masculine Energy in Business04:19 Cycles, Rhythms, and Trusting the Process07:42 Intuition vs. Financial Pressure12:13 The Shadow Side of Personal Development15:52 Navigating Spiritual Alignment and Financial Pressure19:05 Control in Relationships and Health Choices21:40 Introducing the Money Reset ProgramLinks and Resources:The Abundance Book ✨ The Money Reset: Feel Good with Money—No Matter How Much You MakeMaking more money doesn’t guarantee financial ease… but this will. The Money Reset is a free audio experience designed to help you rewire your nervous system for wealth—so managing money feels effortless. 🎧💸Inside, you’ll learn how to:💡 Break the ‘money in, money out’ cycle and create lasting stability.🎯 Relax into a new relationship with money—where structure meets flow.✨ Use the 5-Minute Calm Cashflow Ritual to bring instant clarity to your finances.More money won’t solve money stress—a resourced, supple nervous system will. Ready to shift? 👉 Get The Money Reset Now! 👈

Have you ever felt like you have to earn your worth—whether by over-functioning or staying stuck in struggle?In this week's Plenty episode, I sit down with psychotherapist, mentor, and author Christine Gutierrez to explore healing worthiness through sobriety, power, and pleasure as medicine. We dive into why so many of us confuse toxic capitalism with true abundance, how to let old identities "die" so new ones can be born, and the practical, compassionate steps to reclaim your inherent worth—no proving required.What you'll learn:Worthiness first, money second: How rooting in inherent worth transforms your relationship with money and expands real abundance (without the hustle-and-prove loop)Sobriety—many paths, same heartbeat: Christine shares a non-dogmatic approach to changing your relationship with alcohol and choosing self-tenderness over self-punishmentMasks that drain us: Recognizing people-pleasing, "good girl" conditioning, and hyper-independence—and how to gently retire these exhausting patternsThe "life-death-life" cycle: Why true thriving includes endings, mess, and rebirth—and how to meet transitions with both grit and honeyPleasure as spiritual pathway: Rewriting inherited scripts that glorify suffering and renounce the body to reclaim joy as sacredReceiving with dignity: Especially for women of color, claiming fair compensation as part of collective healing—not a betrayal of your valuesThis conversation will leave you with permission to stop performing your worth and start living from it.About ChristineChristine is the author of I Am Worthy and I Am Diosa, a psychotherapist and facilitator whose work blends trauma healing, spirituality, and practical tools for women’s empowerment. “We cannot be in our soul led place on a bed of lies, we just can’t.” –Christine Gutierrez🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff 🎤00:25 Guest Introduction: Christine Gutierrez02:20 Exploring Worthiness in Money Work05:08 Spirituality vs. Mundane Life09:37 Paths to Sobriety and Healing13:33 Masks of Over-Functioning Women19:02 Deserving More: Beyond Mediocrity26:45 Patterns of Worthiness and Struggle33:39 Undoing Lies of Unworthiness36:22 The Role of Compassion in Advocacy40:00 Relationship with Money and Worthiness44:11 Empowerment through Financial Growth45:34 The Game of WorthinessLinks and Resources:I am DiosaTerri ColeClarissa Pinkola EstesNishaConnect with Christine Gutierrez:InstagramYoutubeI am Worthy✨ Ready to create more on your wealth-building journey?Ready to create more ease on your wealth-building journey? I've created a special Money Breakthrough Guide just for you! I interviewed over 20 high-earning women and asked them to reveal their most powerful money breakthroughs—the kind of insights usually shared behind closed doors. Now I'm passing them on to you, completely free.Head to katenorthrup.com/breakthroughs to grab the guide PLUS a mini-lesson where I share my biggest money shifts and a nervous system healing tool to help you expand your abundance capacity.This is your chance to transform your relationship with money from the inside out—grab it now! 💫

What if the key to business growth and a fulfilling life wasn't doing more, but doing less—strategically?In this week's Plenty podcast episode, I sit down with Dan Martell—entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author of Buy Back Your Time—for an eye-opening conversation about achieving exponential growth by working exclusively in your zone of genius.Dan shares his remarkable transformation from a turbulent childhood to becoming a successful business owner who now helps entrepreneurs scale sustainably without sacrificing their well-being. We dive deep into his Buy Back Your Time methodology, a systematic approach to identifying energy-draining tasks, mastering delegation, and creating genuine freedom to focus on what drives real impact.In this episode, you'll learn:How to scale your business without burnout by concentrating on your highest-impact workDan's step-by-step process for identifying and eliminating tasks that sabotage your energyWhy reclaiming your time is the single most profitable investment any business owner can makePractical productivity strategies that actually create more space and fulfillment in your lifeHow to establish clear boundaries, lead with compelling vision, and build systems that truly support your goalsIf you've ever felt imprisoned by your business's daily demands or feared that growth means inevitable overwhelm, this conversation will equip you with actionable strategies to take back control of your time—and transform your life.“Who you are today can’t be who you need to become to achieve your next level.” –Dan Martell🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff on Plenty 🎤00:59 First Impressions and Personal Insights03:36 Work Ethic and Gratitude06:16 Resentments and Forgiveness10:24 The Role of Faith in Business13:47 The Power of Reflection16:20 Self-Discovery through Service22:03 The Journey of Recovery26:46 The Heart as a Superpower30:59 The Nature of First Impressions35:09 Connection with Source42:57 Productivity and Energy46:15 Protecting Energy and Time50:33 Communication Strategies 56:36 Process vs. People Issues1:00:28 Conclusion and ReflectionsLinks and Resources:📚 Grab Dan Martell’s book Buy Back Your TimeConnect with Dan Martell:InstagramWebsite Youtube✨ Ready to transform your relationship with money?In my book Money: A Love Story, I guide you through the steps to heal your financial story and create lasting abundance. 💸✨ If you've ever felt overwhelmed or stressed about money, this book will help you see it from a whole new perspective—one rooted in love, clarity, and self-worth.Money: A Love Story isn't just about the numbers; it's about how you feel and interact with money on a deeper level. You'll learn how to break free from limiting beliefs, set empowering financial goals, and cultivate a mindset of abundance. 💖If you're ready to start your love story with money, grab your copy here: Money: A Love Story and begin a transformative journey toward financial freedom. 💫