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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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18:34

How Do You Build Courage? Why Courage Is a Practice,...

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2026/10/06

You've probably heard that courage isn't the absence of fear. But here's the part we don't talk about enough: courage isn't a personality trait either.It isn't something you either have or you don't. It isn't reserved for people who run into burning buildings, make headlines, or do things the rest of us would immediately label heroic. Courage is something you practice. And if you've ever set a goal that scared you and taken a step toward it anyway, you've already practiced it. This month, we're

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17:50

How Do You Build a Ritual That Actually Sticks? 7...

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2026/09/15

What if the most powerful thing you did today was make a cup of tea?Not because tea is magic or because you're following some elaborate morning routine you saw on Instagram, but because you make it the same way, in the same mug, and use those five minutes to reconnect with yourself before opening a single email. That's a ritual. This month, we've been exploring what rituals are, the myths that can get in the way of them, and how ordinary moments can become meaningful ones. Today, we're getting

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17:31

Are Your Rituals Helping You or Adding More Pressure?...

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2026/09/08

What happens when the practice that's supposed to support you becomes one more thing you feel like you have to get right?This month, we're talking all about rituals and how they can help us do big things without losing ourselves. But if you're anything like me, you might hear about a meaningful practice, immediately turn it into a system, and then start measuring yourself against how well you're doing it. Suddenly, the thing that was supposed to help you feel grounded becomes another place where

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24:15

What Is a Ritual, Really? How Small Actions Help You...

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2026/09/01

What if the thing that helps you do big things without losing yourself isn't another productivity system?What if it's a ritual? September is here, and with a new month comes a new theme on Plan Goal Plan! This month, we're exploring rituals and how small, meaningful actions can help us stay present, navigate transitions, and remain connected to ourselves while pursuing big goals. In this episode, I'm breaking down what a ritual actually is and, just as importantly, what it isn't. We'll explore the

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18:06

Why Doesn't Rest Work for High Achievers? 5 Recovery...

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2026/07/28

You finally have a free afternoon......and somehow you spend it reorganizing your email, researching the "best" way to rest, or planning next month's goals. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. In this final episode of our July series on rest, we're exploring one of the biggest traps high-achievers fall into: trying to optimize recovery instead of actually experiencing it. Because the same strengths that help us succeed—planning, organizing, measuring progress, solving problems—can quietly

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18:28

Can Play Make You More Successful? Why High-Achieving...

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2026/06/02

This month on Plan Goal Plan, we’re talking about play, and honestly, I think a lot of us have forgotten how to do it.Somewhere along the way, many high-achieving women learned that if something is serious, meaningful, or important… play has no business being there. That joy is earned. That rest has to be justified. That fun should come after the work is done. But what if play isn’t the opposite of ambition? What if it’s part of how we sustain it? In this episode, I’m exploring: whether play can

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34:43

Why Do Smart Women Feel So Scattered? Creating Space...

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2026/05/26

Focus isn’t something you force. It’s something you create space for. In this episode, I’m sitting down with Tracy Hoth to talk about why so many smart, capable women feel mentally scattered… and how organization can actually help us reclaim our attention, energy, and peace. And this conversation goes way deeper than bins and labels. We talk about: the connection between clutter and mental load why physical environments impact focus and overstimulation the identity stories that keep people feeling

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23:11

Why Does Change Feel So Hard When You’re Chasing Big...

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2026/04/07

Y’all… I think we’ve been taught to think about change completely backwards.For most of my life, change has felt like a goal-setting problem. Like if we could just plan better, try harder, stay more consistent… we’d finally become the version of ourselves we’re working toward. But here’s what I’ve learned through my research and through coaching women pursuing bold goals: Change is not a productivity problem. In this episode of Podcast Plan Goal Plan, I’m walking you through a completely different

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33:53

Does Forgiveness Mean You Have to Reconcile? What...

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2026/02/24

Does forgiveness mean you have to reconcile with the person who hurt you? NO. And that misconception keeps so many people stuck.In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Suzanne Freedman, professor of human development at UNI and leading researcher on the psychology of forgiveness with over 30 years of experience. We're untangling what forgiveness actually is, why acknowledging anger isn't a failure of forgiveness (it's often a prerequisite), and how forgiveness can restore agency, energy, and

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13:59

Is Your Need for Control Actually Killing Your Goals?...

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2026/02/17

I grew up in Iowa where Mardi Gras wasn't really a thing. Then I moved to Baton Rouge for my PhD at LSU—and everything changed. In this episode I'm connecting my love of Mardi Gras, my research on the carnival, and our February theme of TRUST in the most delightfully nerdy way possible. Here's the question: What if chaos is actually a SIGN of trust? Here's what we're covering: Why carnival only works where there is trust (structured freedom not rigid control) What masks reveal about where safety

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34:21

How Do You Pursue Multiple Goals at Once? Motivation...

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2026/01/27

So many women I work with don't struggle with having goals, but they struggle with having TOO many. And trying to carry them all at once, which makes this episode absolutely perfect.I'm sitting down with Dr. Ayelet Fishbach, one of the world's leading experts on motivation and decision-making (and author of Get It Done), to unpack what actually helps people follow through on meaningful goals, even when life is banana pants. Here's what we're covering: Why ambitious goals are good (unless they

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15:52

Why Does Starting Feel So Heavy? Using Rituals to...

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2026/01/20

You're sitting at the edge of something you want. Maybe a new project, maybe a decision you've been circling for months. The calendar says it's time to begin. But your body hesitates. Not because you're unclear, but because starting feels heavier than it should. Y'all, that heaviness isn't a flaw. It's a threshold. And in this episode, I'm diving into why beginnings are actually identity moments (not just logistical tasks) and how rituals can help you cross that threshold when readiness feels

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18:22

How Do I Start When Life Is Already Full? A Guide for...

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2026/01/06

How do I begin? Where do I start?If you've been waiting for things to calm down or trying to earn permission to focus on yourself, this episode is for you. Beginning isn't about having clarity—it's about creating a container where clarity can emerge. What you'll learn: Why you don't need a perfect plan to begin (just a "starter plan") How to start something meaningful without quitting your entire life Why overthinking is actually disguised fear The psychology of the "fresh start effect" and how to

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35:51

The 20-Minute Money Ritual That Stopped Our Money...

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2025/12/18

Y'all, I'm SO excited about this conversation! If you've ever fought with your partner about money, this episode is about to change your life.I'm joined by Joe Saul-Sehy, the hilarious co-host of Stacking Benjamins (named America's top personal finance podcast!), and he's sharing the simple 20-minute weekly money ritual that transformed his marriage—and stopped the money fights. Here's the truth: My husband and I discovered we were paying for TWO Disney+ accounts. For YEARS. And we couldn't even

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22:35

How to Plan Your 2026: Goals, Themes, and Fresh...

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2025/12/16

Ever wonder what happens AFTER someone sets their goals? Well, buckle up because I'm pulling back the curtain on how I'm planning 2026—the messy parts, the exciting parts, and everything in between!In this episode, I'm sharing my complete goal-setting process, from the journaling I started back in October (yes, October!) to how I'm turning big dreams into actual calendar blocks. You'll hear about the weekend my husband and I spent mapping out our family goals, why I only set 8 goals a year, and the

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43:01

Slowing Down with AI: Finding Meaning, Mindfulness,...

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2025/12/11

In this episode, I sit down with Dan Cumberland, the founder of The Meaning Movement and Dan Cumberland Labs, to explore a different side of artificial intelligence. Instead of just talking about how AI can make us faster or more productive, we dive into how it can actually help us slow down, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most.I share my own experiences and questions about using AI for deeper thinking, journaling, and aligning my daily actions with my values. Dan brings his unique

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25:55

Small Steps, Big Momentum: Hitting Your Goals As a...

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2025/12/09

Ever wondered what would happen if you stopped running on fumes and started living on purpose? Well, you’re in the right place! In this episode, I get to chat with the amazing Kerri Patt—a coach, podcast host, and all-around champion for working moms who want to reclaim their calm, set boundaries that actually stick, and find rhythms that nurture both ambition and wellbeing.Kerri and I go way back, and I just adore her energy and wisdom. She shares her wild ride from managing properties in NYC

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13:44

Why You Can’t See Time (And Why It’s Not Your Fault):...

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2025/12/02

Welcome to this episode where I get real about time blindness—why it happens, why it’s not your fault, and how I’ve learned to work with it instead of against it. As a woman who juggles multiple calendars and responsibilities, I know firsthand how slippery time can feel. I’ll share my own experiences, the science behind why our brains struggle with time, and three ritual-based strategies that have helped me (and my clients) make time visible and tangible.You’ll learn: Why time blindness is

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29:02

The Enough Equation: Redefining Success, Wealth, and...

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2025/11/20

Hey friends! I am SO excited to share this episode with you! Today, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Will R Young—he’s a behavioral finance expert, a practicing stoic philosopher, and the author of “The Enough Equation.” in today's episode, we deep into the big, juicy question: What if the real secret to a meaningful life isn’t having more, but needing less? Will and I explored how chasing “more” can actually leave us feeling less present and less joyful, and how embracing “enough” can

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18:44

From Burnout to Balance: Lisa Goldenthal on Building...

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2025/11/13

Y’all, this conversation lit me up! Lisa Goldenthal is one of those guests who brings equal parts strategy and soul. She’s a top 15 executive coach, bestselling author, and the creator of The Boss Method — and she dropped some serious wisdom on how high performers can stop spinning and start leading with purpose.We talk about why burnout doesn’t mean you’re broken, how emotional intelligence can totally transform your leadership, and why structure is actually the secret to freedom. Lisa even shares

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