Best Overfunctioning Podcasts (2025)

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134. Burnout Prevention: How to Stop Overfunctioning 28:29

30d ago28:29

28:29

Are you constantly swooping in to save the day, taking on excessive responsibility, and feeling like you're the only one who can do things right? You might be caught in the pattern of overfunctioning, which can lead to burnout without even realizing it. I share the signs of overfunctioning, why we do it, and most importantly, how to break free from…

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The Surprising Thing Your Teen Actually Needs From You with Megan Saxelby 1:08:47

15h ago1:08:47

1:08:47

“Adolescence isn’t the end of your close relationship with your child, it’s the beginning of the best one you’ve ever had.” For so many parents, the teenage years loom like a storm cloud, fraught with anxiety, conflict, and the fear of losing connection. But what if everything you think you know about adolescence is dead wrong? What if it’s not a t…

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138. No Right Way to Grow Your Business (CEO Summer School) 17:54

2d ago17:54

17:54

Are you stuck thinking there’s a “right way” to grow your business? Maybe you’re trying to follow best practices or copying strategies you’ve seen others use, but something still feels off. In this first episode of CEO Summer School, I’m sharing a truth I know for sure: there’s no single “right way” to grow your business. There are countless ways t…

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137. CEO Summer School: What I Know for Sure 16:11

9d ago16:11

16:11

Are you ready to slow down this summer, but still feel like you should be making progress in your business? Maybe you want to give yourself more space to enjoy the season, but also want to keep your interior design business moving forward. In this episode, I’m announcing the return of CEO Summer School—my free audio series designed to help you navi…

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It's OK To Press The "Easy" Button 18:28

11d ago18:28

18:28

What if the key to getting hard tasks done when you’re overwhelmed (or just bored!) isn’t willpower—but more pleasure? This week, Gervase shares how to work with your nervous system by infusing your daily life with pleasure and intentionality when you want to give up. This isn’t about numbing out or pushing through. It’s about tending to yourself s…

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Matchmaking Secrets from LGBTQ Dating Guru Dr. Frankie 53:13

15d ago53:13

53:13

Dating in today’s world can feel confusing, lonely, and (thanks to the apps) a lot like a part-time job with no benefits. But what if finding a connection isn’t about chasing elusive chemistry, endlessly scrolling, or pretending to be someone you’re not? Enter Dr. Frankie Bashan: a clinical psychologist, longtime connector, and pioneering LGBTQIA+ …

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136. Reimagine the Way You Work: A Personal Update 21:53

16d ago21:53

21:53

Is there a part of your business you’re feeling pulled to rethink or do differently? Maybe it’s something you’ve outgrown or a new vision that keeps tugging at your attention. When that “what if” won’t go away, it might be time to reimagine what’s next. In this episode, I’m sharing a process you can use to make big changes in your business with mor…

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When Perfect Isn’t Enough: The Hidden Cost of High-Functioning Perfectionism 18:36

16d ago18:36

18:36

Perfectionism doesn’t always look like control sometimes it looks like collapse. In this episode, we unpack how perfectionism shows up in high-functioning women as overworking, overthinking, procrastination, or complete emotional burnout. We explore what happens when your worth becomes tied to your performance… and how even “success” can feel like …

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135. Falling off the Wagon: How to Recommit without Guilt 13:04

23d ago13:04

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Have you ever started a new habit or routine, only to suddenly find yourself completely off track? That moment when you realize you've "fallen off the wagon" can trigger a spiral of guilt and self-judgment that makes it even harder to start again. These moments of deviation aren't failures at all, they're essential parts of the change process. In t…

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When Your Body Becomes a Project, Not a Home 25:21

24d ago25:21

25:21

What happens when your body stops feeling like a home — and starts feeling like a project to manage, perfect, or punish? In this episode of The Strong Pretender, we explore the invisible side of body dysmorphia in high-functioning women, the kind that doesn’t show up in dramatic before-and-after photos or eating disorder headlines.This is about the…

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Stay or Go? Healing Relationship Patterns with Katarina Polonska 44:55

25d ago44:55

44:55

For this week’s podcast, I brought along a friend… high-performance relationship coach and gender dynamics social scientist, Katarina Polonska! In this episode, we discuss how to make the difficult decision of whether to stay or leave a relationship, how to navigate messy power struggles, and how to move from individualism to collaboration to build…

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How To Co-Parent So You Don't F*ck Up Your Kids with Christina McGhee 58:19

29d ago58:19

58:19

Divorce is often treated as the end of the story, but what happens after the separation, when the real work of navigating co-parenting begins? In this episode, we sit down with Christina McGee, renowned divorce parenting expert and author of Parenting Apart: How Separated and Divorced Parents Can Raise Happy and Secure Kids. With over 20 years of e…

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I Was Grown Up In My Childhood and It Still Haunts me 25:36

1M ago25:36

25:36

Why do so many high-achieving women feel like they’re one mistake away from losing everything? In this powerful premiere of The Strong Pretender, therapist and host Carole Trilokekar pulls back the curtain on a painful truth: behind many women’s success stories is a relentless, fear-driven need to survive, not thrive. We explore how fear of failure…

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133. Confrontation or Communication? Navigating Difficult Conversations 26:55

1M ago26:55

26:55

Do you struggle to have difficult conversations with clients, contractors, or team members? I've been coaching on this topic a lot lately, and it's clear that many designers find themselves in situations where they worry about coming across as rude or confrontational. In this episode, I dive into why these conversations feel so challenging and how …

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How Overfunctioning Disconnects You from Your Body and Your Life 31:56

1M ago31:56

31:56

Does every task on your to-do list feel as equally urgent and like a threat to your survival? In this week's episode, Gervase dives deep into the pattern of over-functioning that keeps so many women stuck in perpetual stress. You'll learn why your nervous system gets locked in high alert and overdrive, even for unimportant tasks such as the laundry…

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Diving Deep Into Intimacy and Desire with Danielle Harel and Celeste Hirschman 51:12

1M ago51:12

51:12

“ We don't choose what turns us on… but we get to play with it.” Too often, women move into adulthood (and even marriage) without a real roadmap for understanding their own desires, let alone the conversations that bring intimacy to life. In this episode, we’re exploring how putting yourself at the center of your erotic life can transform not just …

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132. Decision Debt: A Framework for Better Decision-Making 31:58

1M ago31:58

31:58

Are you drowning in unmade decisions? I call this "decision debt" – the accumulation of postponed choices that drain your energy and keep you stuck in a perpetual state of indecision. As interior designers, we help clients make decisions every day, but often struggle with our own business decisions, letting them pile up until they become overwhelmi…

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131. How to Thrive When Things Feel Uncertain 26:23

2M ago26:23

26:23

Is uncertainty in the design industry keeping you up at night? With economic shifts, political changes, and market fluctuations, it's easy to feel like the ground beneath your business is constantly shifting. As interior designers, we're not just navigating our own businesses—we're helping clients make significant investments during these same unce…

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I Can't Like Myself If I'm Who You Want Me To Be 25:33

2M ago25:33

25:33

Tired of contorting yourself into a pretzel so you’re liked? Or so you don’t make others feel uncomfortable by being YOU? In this week’s episode (which is our first ever video podcast!), Gervase dives deep into why women have been conditioned to “perform” and prioritize being liked over being authentic. You’ll learn practical tools and a few hard-h…

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Telling The Truth of Women's Lives with Jessica Zucker 50:19

2M ago50:19

50:19

“You are not alone.” We hear this phrase often—but truly feeling less alone is something else entirely. Real connection begins when we share our stories, speak our truths, and let ourselves be seen. Few people champion this idea more powerfully than today’s guest, Dr. Jessica Zucker. Jessica is a psychologist specializing in reproductive and matern…

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130. Pep Talk: Give Yourself What You Need 14:34

2M ago14:34

14:34

Have you been ignoring your own needs while taking care of everyone else's? In this special pep talk episode, I explore the powerful practice of identifying what you truly need and then giving it to yourself. Whether it's physical rest, emotional support, or simply permission to want what you want, learning to honor your own signals can transform h…

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129. Boundary Mistakes: 4 Common Pitfalls 25:44

2M ago25:44

25:44

Have you ever found yourself feeling exhausted, resentful, or frustrated with clients, contractors, or even team members? If so, you're likely experiencing the consequences of ineffective boundaries in your interior design business. I see this pattern repeatedly with designers who come to me for coaching—they know they need to set boundaries but st…

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What is Inner Knowing, And Why Will It Change Your Life 29:46

2M ago29:46

29:46

The pressure to be more, do more, have more is exhausting, but what if the real problem isn’t you… but the unrealistic expectations you’ve internalized? In this week’s episode, G unpacks the invisible forces keeping women stuck in a cycle of never enough, and reveals why Inner Knowing is the path to authentic happiness and fulfillment. She’ll show …

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Joyful Dating with Feminist Dating Coach Lily Womble 58:54

2M ago58:54

58:54

“ You can't say the wrong thing to the right person.” Modern dating can feel like a chaotic mess—swiping fatigue, societal pressures, and outdated patriarchal norms make it seem more like a minefield than a path to love. But what if dating could actually be joyful, empowering, and aligned with your values? Enter Lily Womble, a feminist dating coach…

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128. Hustle vs Hard Work: The Critical Difference 15:33

2M ago15:33

15:33

Are you constantly chasing the next goal, pushing yourself to the limit, and feeling like you can never quite catch up? In today's episode, I'm diving into the crucial distinction between hustling and hard work—two approaches that might seem similar on the surface but lead to dramatically different outcomes for your interior design business and per…

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127. How Design Retreats Can Help You Grow Your Business with Jennifer Davis 26:24

3M ago26:24

26:24

Have you been feeling stuck in your interior design business lately? Are you ready to level up but unsure of the next steps to take? Attending a professional retreat or conference could be just the spark you need to reignite your passion and grow your business to new heights. In this episode, I'm joined by Jennifer Davis, founder of Davis Interiors…

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You Can't "Out-think" Your Triggered Body 26:48

3M ago26:48

26:48

Have you ever found yourself completely overwhelmed, frustrated, or stuck in a cycle you can't seem to break? You may feel your body tense up, your mind race, or feel paralyzed by indecision. You know you’re triggered, but you’re not so sure what to do next. In this episode of The Modern Phoenix, Gervase dives into what it actually takes to move th…

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Planning Ahead for Being an Empty Nester with Jodi Silverman 49:34

3M ago49:34

49:34

"Our intuition does speak to us—it screams at us, if we really let it listen." For many women, motherhood is the most rewarding, purpose-driven, and all-consuming role we take on. But what happens when the kids grow up and fly the nest? How do you figure out what’s next for you? Turns out, this chapter is bursting with potential for reinvention and…

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126. How to Stop Doing Things Last Minute: 5 Tips to Take Control 29:21

3M ago29:21

29:21

As interior designers, we often juggle multiple projects and deadlines, making it easy to fall into the trap of putting things off until the eleventh hour. But this habit can lead to unnecessary stress, careless mistakes, and even damage to our professional reputation. It's time to make a change. I dive into the mindset shifts and practical strateg…

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125. Prepare Your Business for Summer Now 30:27

3M ago30:27

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If the thought of a break brings up a ton of fears and worries, it’s time to start planning now to ensure your interior design business is set up for success during those sweet summer months. Whether you want to take extended time off, work a reduced schedule, or simply navigate the changes in rhythm that summer brings, it's important to be intenti…

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REPLAY: A Woman Who Has Her Own Back 29:51

3M ago29:51

29:51

Have you ever felt like something in your life, career, or relationships isn’t working, and instead of questioning the system, you immediately assume you must be the problem? That there’s something wrong with you, that you’re not trying hard enough, that if you were just different, everything would fall into place? This episode of The Modern Phoeni…

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Episode 209 - Checking In Feb. 2025 1:07:43

3M ago1:07:43

1:07:43

did you know that tammi salas + sondra primeaux co-hosted @theunruffledpodcast from 2017 - 2021? yes, we used to record a weekly episode for four years straight! it definitely kept us sober. in the summer of 2021, during the pandemic, we hit an indefinite pause on the podcast. recently, we recorded a check-in and got caught up on life + sobriety. t…

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Start Here: Welcome to The Interior Design Business CEO Podcast 0:57

3M ago0:57

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I'm an award winning interior designer and a master certified life and business coach. I created this podcast to help designers go from stressed and overwhelmed to calm, confident, and in control because I know that when you thrive, so will your business. In every episode, I blend mindset concepts, emotional resilience tools, and practical strategi…

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Are You Overfunctioning In Love? with Dr. Ashley Southard 57:46

3M ago57:46

57:46

Do you ever feel like you're doing all the emotional heavy lifting in your relationship? Constantly managing your partner’s feelings, smoothing over conflicts, and wondering why you're always the one trying to "fix" things? You might be over-functioning—taking on more than your fair share of responsibility and emotional labor. In this episode, Erin…

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124. Fear of Wasting Time: Why Withholding Effort Holds You Back 22:11

3M ago22:11

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In this episode, I dive into the dreaded fear of wasting time and energy and explore why it's not actually possible to waste your time if you have the right approach. I share how this fear manifests as withholding effort and how that ultimately keeps you stuck, preventing you from learning and growing. Join me as I reframe the idea of "wasted" time…

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123. Nancy Ganzekaufer & Desi Share 6 Ways to Leverage Your Time to Increase Your Profit 40:32

4M ago40:32

40:32

I'm joined by fellow interior design business coach Nancy Ganzekaufer for a collaborative conversation about six actionable strategies to make the most of your time. From planning your days for maximum efficiency to using AI to streamline communication and project proposals, these tips will help you work smarter, not harder. None of these strategie…

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It's Not Your Job To Make Other People Happy 19:59

4M ago19:59

19:59

How often do you hold back, soften your words, or twist yourself into knots just to make sure no one gets upset? Whether it’s navigating a tough conversation with your partner, setting boundaries with your kids, or simply taking time for yourself without guilt, many of us have been conditioned to prioritize other people’s comfort over our own truth…

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The Spicy Years of Perimenopause with Carin Luna-Ostaseski 37:08

4M ago37:08

37:08

“Is it hot or is it just me?” It’s a question many women find themselves asking as they navigate perimenopause and menopause—often without fully understanding what’s happening to their bodies. Despite affecting every woman, perimenopause remains widely misunderstood, rarely discussed, and frequently misdiagnosed. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcom…

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122. 3 Game-Changing Routines Every Interior Design CEO Needs 33:11

4M ago33:11

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I'm sharing the essential habits and practices that have been game-changers for both myself and my clients in creating an interior design business that runs smoothly and supports the life you want to live. These routines will help you feel more grounded, intentional, and in control as the CEO of your business. Discover how to bookend your week with…

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121. Negative Thought Spirals: 5 Ways to Stay Calm and Focused 28:52

4M ago28:52

28:52

I'm diving into how to recognize when you're caught in a negative thought spiral and practical strategies to break free from it. By learning to manage your mind in these moments, you can cultivate a greater sense of calm, confidence, and focus in your work and life. I share five powerful techniques to stop negative thought spirals in their tracks. …

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Why Women Don't Like to Cry (And Why You Should Start) 20:33

4M ago20:33

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Have you ever been told that you’re too emotional? Or do you avoid crying at all costs because you don’t want to look weak? In this week’s episode, Gervase flips this narrative upside down, offering a powerful reframe that reveals why crying is actually a profound act of healing, as well as an opportunity for connection and growth. Listen in as she…

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