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PLAN GOAL PLAN | Goals, Personal Growth, Time Management, Women Empowerment, Working Moms

Danielle McGeough, PhD | Burnout Recovery Strategist

** Top 1.5% Globally Ranked Podcast **You know that feeling—when life looks full of achievement, but something inside still feels... off-script?Welcome to the Plan Goal Plan Podcast, where we turn planning and goal setting into a ritual of self-revelation and intentional living.I’m Danielle McGeough—professor, mom, recovering overachiever, and ritual nerd. After years of chasing big goals and crossing off endless to-do lists, I hit a milestone—and felt completely unmoored. That’s when I stopped

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16:49

How to Have a Holiday That Feels Magical (Even When...

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2025/11/11

You know that feeling when the holidays roll around and suddenly your joy gets buried under all the wrapping paper and to-do lists? Yeah—me too. I love the lights, the cocoa, the matching jammies… but I also know how easy it is to lose myself in all the “should.” In this episode, I’m hitting pause with you to talk about designing a holiday that feels magical and manageable.I’ll walk you through my VISION method for setting your holiday goals—connecting to your values, reflecting on what brings you

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28:49

Why “Balance” Is a Myth — And How to Build a Life...

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2025/11/06

I’ll be honest. Balance has always felt like a finish line I couldn’t quite reach. But what if it’s not the goal at all? In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Tiffany Sauder to talk about what happens when we stop chasing balance and start building a life of and—where all the pieces of who we are get to coexist, not compete.Tiffany shares her story of rebuilding after burnout, redefining success, and learning how to design systems that create more peace, capacity, and joy. From

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17:38

Before You Plan Next Year: My Favorite Reflection...

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2025/11/04

In this episode, I share simple journaling prompts, mindset shifts, and rituals that help pause, look back, and carry forward what truly matters. You’ll hear how I approach year-end reflection with curiosity instead of pressure, how I use tools like A Sense of Possibilities Planner and Moxie Life’s Dream Workbook, and how I create calm before the chaos of planning season. As we move into November, I always find myself craving a deep pause. Before I start planning, I love to sit with my journal,

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24:31

From Burnout to Balance: How Breathwork Can Help...

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2025/10/16

In this episode, I sit down with Polly Warren, a coach and breathwork facilitator, to talk about how breathwork can help high-achieving women manage stress, burnout, and the challenges of perimenopause. We share our personal stories and discuss how hormonal changes can impact our lives—and how simple breathing techniques can make a real difference.Polly and I dive into practical ways to use breathwork and movement to restore balance, improve sleep, and bring more calm into our daily routines. We

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14:23

How to Make Better Decisions: Embracing Frequency...

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2025/10/14

In this episode, I’m diving headfirst into the wild world of decision-making, because let’s be real, sometimes saying “yes” or “no” feels like a full-on wrestling match with our own brains. I share a story about my son and his big crossing guard dilemma, and how it got me thinking about all the ways we adults juggle commitments, dreams, and that ever-present urge to do it all. We’ll chat about the difference between chasing consistency and honoring frequency. I’ll let you in on my favorite planning

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27:34

Design Your Week Like Amazon Designs Products |...

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2025/09/25

What if you could design your week the same way top companies design their best products? That’s the question I dive into with my guest, Howard Steinman. Howard is an executive coach with over 25 years of leadership experience, including time as a technology executive at Amazon, and he brings a treasure trove of wisdom about how the “working backwards” approach can change not just business, but also the way we plan our time and live our lives.In this episode, Howard and I talk about starting with a

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18:53

How to Use a Goal Planner to Reflect, Adjust, and...

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2025/09/23

In this episode, I open up about the real-life challenges I’ve been facing and how I use goal planners and self-reflection to navigate busy, overwhelming seasons. I share stories from my own life around parenting, work, and supporting loved ones while talking about the power of adjusting your goals without losing sight of your bigger vision. You’ll hear my honest take on different types of goal planners, how I use them to create healthy routines, and why reflection is more than just a report. It’s a

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24:39

When Joy Becomes the Goal: How to Make Joy Your Job...

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2025/09/18

I am absolutely thrilled to bring you this episode with the one and only Lisa Even, a keynote speaker, bestselling author, and the queen of all things joy!If you’ve ever wondered how to sprinkle more joy into your daily grind (yes, even when the laundry is piling up or work feels overwhelming), you’re in for a treat. Lisa and I dive deep into the “Joy Metric”, her brilliant, practical system for making joy a real, trackable part of life at work and at home. We swap hilarious stories (wait until you

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30:56

From Money Stress to Wealth Goals: Edita Mo on...

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2025/08/21

What if your money goals weren’t about grinding harder, but about creating freedom, alignment, and legacy? In this episode of Plan Goal Plan, Danielle McGeough, PhD, sits down with wealth strategist Edita Mockute to explore how women can reshape their relationship with money and finally claim financial independence without sacrificing joy.Together, Danielle and Edita dive into: Why traditional money goals leave so many women feeling stuck and unworthy How to rewrite your money story and step

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34:54

Overcoming Overwhelm: Mindset Shifts for Ambitious...

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2025/08/14

In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Olson, international life coach and host of the Ambitious and Balanced Working Mom podcast, to talk all about overwhelm. We dive into experiences of ambitious women and working moms who are juggling careers, families, and their own dreams, and how that often leads to chronic overwhelm. Rebecca shares her own journey through a motherhood identity crisis, and how that experience inspired her to help other women find clarity, confidence, and calm.We break down

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04:53

You're Not Lazy: You're Just Planning Like a Machine...

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2025/07/22

Ever open your planner and feel instantly defeated? Or maybe you avoid planning completely because it always feels like you’re setting yourself up to fail?You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re just not a machine. In this pep talk of an episode, I’m sharing why most productivity systems don’t work and how a human-centered, ritual-based approach can change everything. I’ll walk you through the mindset shifts that have helped my clients go from guilt and chaos to clarity and self-respect. And

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12:47

Mid-Year Reset: Reclaim Your Time, Energy, and Future...

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2025/07/15

In this episode, I walk you through a powerful mid-year reset to help you break out of autopilot and reconnect with what really matters. If your goals feel stale or you’re feeling stuck, now’s the time to pause, realign, and move forward with clarity.I share a simple daily practice to spark desire, guide you through imagining your future self, and offer small shifts to start embodying her today. You’ll learn how to let go of what’s no longer serving you and set boundaries that support the life you

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21:39

What Focusing on Yourself Actually Looks Like (And...

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2025/07/08

In this episode, I share how burnout led me to rethink where my time and energy were going. I started exploring what would happen if I said yes to the things that truly energized me—and no to what didn’t. Turns out, setting honest boundaries helped me feel more present, joyful, and free.I talk about how people-pleasing and pressure can blur our choices, and why small shifts toward agency and joy can make a big difference. This isn’t about doing more—it’s about choosing better. If you’ve been

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13:48

I'm Exhausted But I Don't Know How To Slow Down: How...

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2025/05/20

In this episode, I open up about what it feels like to be completely worn out—juggling work, parenting, and big life changes—and how I’ve learned to slow down without losing momentum. I know the fear that everything will fall apart if you stop pushing, but I’m here to share why that doesn’t have to be true.I talk about the mindset shift that helped me most: seeing planning not just as time management, but as personal development. When I started treating my calendar and task list as tools to support

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17:03

Healthy Accountability in Goal Setting : How to Find...

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2025/05/06

In this episode, we dive into the tricky world of accountability — why it sometimes feels empowering and other times just plain awful. I share personal stories, client feedback, and research on what really makes accountability work. Spoiler: it's not about control or shame; it’s about building systems that support you.We talk about why so many people resist accountability (hint: nobody likes feeling micromanaged) and how internal vs. external accountability plays into it. I also break down how to

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20:21

How to Set Goals Like an Academic, an Artist, and an...

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2025/04/22

In this episode, I’m rethinking the way we set goals. The classic “SMART goals” method works for some, but I believe there’s a more personalized approach. I introduce three archetypes—the Academic, the Artist, and the Alchemist—each offering a unique lens to help you find a goal-setting style that actually fits your life.The Academic thrives on structure, clarity, and reflection. If you love systems and tracking progress, this method might speak to you. The Artist, on the other hand, leads with

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33:13

Breaking Free from Self-Sabotage: Expert Insights...

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2025/04/15

Ever feel like you're getting in your own way? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Audrey Schnell, and we dive deep into the hidden roots of self-sabotage. We talk about why our brains resist change—even the good kind—and how fear often shows up as procrastination or perfectionism. Dr. Schnell shares her journey from psychologist to coach and offers so much wisdom about how to stop overanalyzing and start taking aligned action. If you're tired of feeling stuck, this one’s for you. Let’s get curious,

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13:33

Time Blocking: Productivity Hack or Trap? | Ep. 222

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2025/03/27

You’ve heard that time blocking is the secret to productivity—but what if it’s actually holding you back? 🤯 Those perfectly planned schedules might be doing more harm than good.In this episode, we’re breaking down why time blocking doesn’t always work and exploring alternatives that give you more flexibility—without sacrificing efficiency. From task batching to adaptive scheduling, you’ll learn how to structure your day in a way that actually works for you. If rigid schedules leave you stressed,

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32:45

Breaking Social Expectations: How to Live...

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2025/03/20

Welcome to the show! Today, we have an incredible guest whose journey is a masterclass in ambition, balance, and purpose. Meet Lynsey Mulder—a powerhouse speaker, elite coach, entrepreneur, and founder of SparkLife, a transformative platform designed to help women live authentically, rediscover their passion, and harness their unique superpowers.Lynsey’s career is nothing short of inspiring. She rose through the corporate ranks to become a Senior Vice President, leading with both strategy and

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20:35

6 Planning Principles + Simple Practices to Transform...

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2025/03/06

📍 Picture this: It’s Monday morning, and instead of feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list, you feel calm, focused—maybe even excited. By the end of this episode, you’ll have six simple, actionable practices to make that your new normal—without spending hours planning or overhauling your life.I used to see planning as just another chore, something I should do but never really understood the point of. That all changed when I realized planning wasn’t just about managing time—it was about shaping the

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