Your Priority Centered Life

Alise Murray, PhD
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Are you feeling tyrannized by your to do list? Are you looking for tips to increase your productivity for better time management? Are you wondering where to begin with a planner or a bullet journal? Do you wonder if it’s at all possible to achieve work-life balance? You’ve come to the right place! “Your Priority Centered Life” will feature useful information you can implement right away and guest interviews that will inspire you to move toward your goals. Host Dr. Alise Murray is a psychologist, a yoga teacher, and a life coach who has spent her career helping overwhelmed, busy adults center their lives around their priorities so they can experience greater fulfillment and achieve higher productivity without burnout.  Want to know where to start? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment today! www.prior10.com/assessment The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast “Your Priority Centered Life” are for entertainment, educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional medical or health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with medical providers or qualified mental health providers with issues and questions regarding any physical and/or mental health symptoms or concerns that they may have. Furthermore, the opinions and views expressed by podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates are not necessarily those of the podcast host. Dr. Alise Murray’s opinions and views are expressed in her individual capacity and are not to be construed as those of any of her podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates.

  1. 3d ago

    93: Simple Paper and Digital File Organization for People Who Hate Filing

    Tame It Series, Part 3: Paper and Digital File Clutter Here's something Dr. Alise wants you to hear before this episode even really gets going: you probably don't need to scan every piece of paper, build a tiered digital filing system, or spend hours on any of this. Paper clutter isn't a filing problem. It's a decision problem, and once you see it that way, the whole thing gets a lot more manageable. In this episode, we tackle both paper and digital file clutter with the same low-friction philosophy as everything else in the Tame It series. That means cutting off the clutter at the source, making decisions faster, and building a system that's broad enough to actually use. Dr. Alise also shares what to do with kids' artwork and school papers (including a graduation gift idea that uses the whole system), and why your search bar is doing more heavy lifting than you're giving it credit for. In this episode: How to reduce the amount of paper coming into your home in the first place (including a free US registry that helps cut junk mail)Why your paper pile is really a pile of postponed decisions, and how to design around thatThe OHIO rule for actionable papers and why it worksA simple, no-shame approach to kids' artwork and school papersWhy you don't need an elaborate digital folder structure — and what you actually need insteadThe 30-second file-naming habit that saves you 10 minutes of frustration later Resources mentioned: DMAchoice.org — reduce junk mail (US)Peachjar — digital school flyers platformAdrienne Farrow and Tiago Forte — deeper resources on digital file organization Next week: We're moving from paper piles to inbox piles. Email clutter is up next in the Tame It series. 👉 Sign up for the weekly Sunday Reset Newsletter Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment at www.prior10.com/assessment. The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast “Your Priority Centered Life” are for entertainment, educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional medical or health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with medical providers or qualified mental health providers with issues and questions regarding any physical and/or mental health symptoms or concerns that they may have. Furthermore, the opinions and views expressed by podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates are not necessarily those of the podcast host. Dr. Alise Murray’s opinions and views are expressed in her individual capacity and are not to be construed as those of any of her podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates.

  2. Jul 22

    92: How to Actually Declutter Without Losing Your Whole Weekend

    Last week you found your hot spots. This week, you fix them. In Part 2 of the Tame It series, Dr. Alise walks through the six root causes of recurring clutter from Episode 91 and gives you a specific, low-effort fix for each one. No elaborate systems, no lidded containers you'll stop using by Thursday. Just practical adjustments designed for real life and real energy levels. Then we get into the part most people dread: the clutter that's already there. Dr. Alise shares her approach to decluttering without burning out, including the one question that cuts through decision fatigue faster than anything else she's found. If you've ever organized a space, felt great about it, and then watched it slowly fill back up, this episode is about breaking that cycle for good. In this episode: A specific fix for each of the six clutter root causes, including the one for visual thinkers and people with ADHD who need to see things to remember themWhy 20 minutes beats two hours every single timeThe one rule about buying organizational products before you've decluttered (please don't)A tip for kids' clutter that teaches them something valuable without a single lectureHow to build a maintenance habit that actually holds based on your life, not a productivity influencer's morning routine Next week: We're leaving the physical pile behind and moving into paper clutter and digital files — the stuff that keeps landing on your counter and scattering across your devices. Sign up for the weekly Sunday Reset Newsletter Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment at www.prior10.com/assessment. The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast “Your Priority Centered Life” are for entertainment, educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional medical or health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with medical providers or qualified mental health providers with issues and questions regarding any physical and/or mental health symptoms or concerns that they may have. Furthermore, the opinions and views expressed by podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates are not necessarily those of the podcast host. Dr. Alise Murray’s opinions and views are expressed in her individual capacity and are not to be construed as those of any of her podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates.

  3. Jul 15

    91: Why Your Home Keeps Getting Cluttered and What to Do About It

    If you've ever cleaned off a counter only to find it buried again two weeks later, this episode is for you. We're kicking off a brand new series called Tame It , and we're starting where most people feel it first: home clutter. Not with a cleaning checklist or an organizing overhaul, but with the question nobody asks: why does it keep coming back? In this episode, Dr. Alise walks you through a simple hot spot audit you can do in about 10 minutes (no cleaning required) and introduces the six most common reasons clutter keeps piling up in the same spots. Once you know your reason, you can actually fix it instead of just tidying up and waiting for the pile to return. This series is specifically designed for people who have tried to get organized before and it lasted about a week. If you have ADHD, you're a creative, or you just have a full life and zero patience for complicated routines, you're in the right place. We're not going for perfect. We're going for manageable. In this episode: Why clutter drains your mental energy even when you're not looking at itThe kindergarten classroom model for designing your space around how you actually liveHow to find your personal clutter hot spots (and why they're never random)The six root causes of recurring clutter (listen for the one that sounds like you)Your one action step before Part 2 Next week: In Part 2 we go through the fix for every root cause, including the one that's sneakier than it looks. Sign up for the weekly Sunday Reset Newsletter Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment at www.prior10.com/assessment. The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast “Your Priority Centered Life” are for entertainment, educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional medical or health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with medical providers or qualified mental health providers with issues and questions regarding any physical and/or mental health symptoms or concerns that they may have. Furthermore, the opinions and views expressed by podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates are not necessarily those of the podcast host. Dr. Alise Murray’s opinions and views are expressed in her individual capacity and are not to be construed as those of any of her podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates.

  4. Jul 8

    90: Is What You're Calling Ambition Actually Avoidance? A Conversation with Kenyada Meadows

    Is what you're calling ambition actually avoidance? Executive coach Kenyada Meadows spent over 25 years in Wall Street risk and compliance before he started asking that question about himself. In this episode, he brings that same clarity to burnout, boundaries, and the cost of being everyone's go-to person. Kenyada is the author of The New Alpha and The Passenger Seat, founder of Executive Parent, and host of The Executive Dad podcast. Signs of Burnout to Watch ForBurnout rarely surprises us. The collapse can feel sudden, but the trade offs leading up to it almost never are. Kenyada shares the physical and emotional markers most of us learn to ignore, and why paying attention to them earlier changes everything. Ambition vs. AvoidanceOne key question from this episode: who is asking you to do more, and why? People can genuinely like you and still not prioritize your wellbeing. Kenyada explains how to tell the difference and why it matters. Boundaries at Work and at HomeUsing Jimmy Carter's protected family dinner time as an example, Kenyada makes the case that clear, consistent boundaries build respect rather than costing you opportunities. We also get into his "pass fail" principle: why the last stretch of polish on a task rarely earns its keep. Quick WinPick one task you're treating as needing to be perfect. Ask what it would look like to get it to a genuinely good 80 percent and stop there. Find Kenyada Meadowsexecutiveparent.com | The New Alpha | The Passenger Seat | The Executive Dad podcast  Sign up for the weekly Sunday Reset Newsletter FAQWhat are early signs of executive burnout? Persistent fatigue, ignoring physical health markers, and dread about returning to work after time off. How do you tell ambition from avoidance? Ask who's asking you to do more, and why. If it only serves their agenda, that's worth examining. Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment at www.prior10.com/assessment. The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast “Your Priority Centered Life” are for entertainment, educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional medical or health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with medical providers or qualified mental health providers with issues and questions regarding any physical and/or mental health symptoms or concerns that they may have. Furthermore, the opinions and views expressed by podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates are not necessarily those of the podcast host. Dr. Alise Murray’s opinions and views are expressed in her individual capacity and are not to be construed as those of any of her podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates.

  5. Jun 30

    89: Why High Achievers Are Surprisingly Bad at Delegating, And What to Do About It

    This is the final episode of the Actually Talking series, and possibly the one your chronically busy self needs most. Dr. Alise opens with a story about her dad, a pile of stuffed animals, and a family of toys he didn't know existed. And from there: why the people who are best at getting things done are often the worst at handing things off, and what that's costing them and everyone around them. In this episode: The pretend garage sale: a delegation story that works exactly the same whether you're talking to your eight-year-old, your partner, or your teamWhy high achievers resist delegation and why every reason they give is true in the short term and costly in the long termThe hidden message micromanagement sends (and why it lands even when you don't mean it)What good delegation actually looks like: the questions to ask yourself before you hand anything offThe household task exercise Dr. Alise uses with couples and what happens when they see the imbalanceWhy "good enough is good enough" isn't a lowering of standards — it's a path out of exhaustion and resentmentThe thread running through all four episodes: attunement, trust, and the relationships your life is built inside This is the series finale of Actually Talking. We’ve covered kids, partners, problem-solving, and now delegation. If you've been listening, you've been doing the work. Keep going. 👉 Resource: Sign up for the weekly Sunday Reset Newsletter Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment at www.prior10.com/assessment. The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast “Your Priority Centered Life” are for entertainment, educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional medical or health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with medical providers or qualified mental health providers with issues and questions regarding any physical and/or mental health symptoms or concerns that they may have. Furthermore, the opinions and views expressed by podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates are not necessarily those of the podcast host. Dr. Alise Murray’s opinions and views are expressed in her individual capacity and are not to be construed as those of any of her podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates.

  6. Jun 24

    88: How to Have a Problem-Solving Conversation (Without It Turning Into a Fight)

    You've agreed something needs to change. Now what? In Episode 3 of the Actually Talking series, Dr. Alise walks through a structure for problem-solving conversations that keeps both people feeling like they're on the same team, whether it's a financial disagreement with your partner, a conflict at work, or a recurring tension with a teenager. The problem isn't that you can't find a solution. It's that so many of us skip straight to solutions before doing the harder work of understanding each other's experience. This episode is about slowing down in the right places so that the solution you land on actually sticks. In this episode: An all-too-common reason problem-solving fails (it has nothing to do with the problem itself)How to know whether someone wants to vent or wants help solving the problem: the one question that tells you instantlyThe magazine method: a deceptively simple tool for making sure both people feel genuinely heard before anyone proposes anythingThe question that can turn things around when tension is high: what are you afraid you won't get if this doesn't get solved?Why you should never edit during a brainstorm and what "try it as an experiment" actually does to the pressure in the roomHow the Prior 10 framework addresses the cost of avoidance Whether you're navigating this at home or at work, the structure is the same. This episode gives you the process you can use to have more successful outcomes and less tension. Next week: Delegation and requesting support: why high achievers are often surprisingly bad at both, and what to do about it. 👉 Resource: Sign up for the weekly Sunday Reset Newsletter  Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment at www.prior10.com/assessment. The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast “Your Priority Centered Life” are for entertainment, educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional medical or health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with medical providers or qualified mental health providers with issues and questions regarding any physical and/or mental health symptoms or concerns that they may have. Furthermore, the opinions and views expressed by podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates are not necessarily those of the podcast host. Dr. Alise Murray’s opinions and views are expressed in her individual capacity and are not to be construed as those of any of her podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates.

  7. Jun 17

    87: Couple Communication: Why Your Partner Tunes Out And What to Do About It

    It’s ironic that, for a lot of us, the relationship with our partner is the one that gets the leftovers. In this episode of the Actually Talking series, Dr. Alise brings 20+ years of clinical experience to the conversation most couples aren't having about how they actually communicate. Backed by the Gottman Institute's landmark research on couples' communication, this episode covers what predicts relationship satisfaction (and failure), and what you can do differently starting today. In this episode: Why the human need to feel seen doesn't disappear when we grow upWhat researchers could predict with 90% accuracy from just 3–5 minutes of a couple's conversationThe demand-withdraw pattern: why it's so destructive and how it maps onto what happens in infant attachmentContempt vs. anger and why contempt is the single strongest predictor of relationship breakdownWhy "we" language matters more than you'd thinkThe season of life when couples report the steepest drop in relationship satisfaction, and why it makes complete sense through the lens of attunementThe six-month test: a simple question that saves relational energy for what actually mattersWhat actually works when having those difficult conversations This one's for every couple who chose each other and wants to keep choosing each other — not just in the grand moments, but in the small daily ones that actually make up a relationship. Next week: How to have a productive problem-solving conversation at home, at work, or anywhere the stakes feel high, without steamrolling or caving. 🔗 Resources: Still face experiment video 👉 Resources: Sign up for the weekly Sunday Reset Newsletter Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment at www.prior10.com/assessment. The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast “Your Priority Centered Life” are for entertainment, educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional medical or health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with medical providers or qualified mental health providers with issues and questions regarding any physical and/or mental health symptoms or concerns that they may have. Furthermore, the opinions and views expressed by podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates are not necessarily those of the podcast host. Dr. Alise Murray’s opinions and views are expressed in her individual capacity and are not to be construed as those of any of her podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates.

  8. Jun 10

    86: Talking to Your Kids: The Communication Skills That Raise Confident Adults

    Summer is almost here, and so are two and a half months of conversations that are a little less "screaming with joy off the school bus" and a little more navigating. In this first episode of the Actually Talking series, Dr. Alise gets into the communication skills that don't just get you through to bedtime, they build the relationship you actually want with your kids. In this episode: Why a peaceful household and a connected household aren't the same thing, and which one to aim forAuthoritative vs. authoritarian parenting: what the research actually says, and the counterintuitive finding about peer pressureThe "agenda check": a simple in-the-moment tool for defusing tension without losing your authorityWhat attunement means in practice, and why it matters more than much of the parenting advice you've heardChild-centered time: the research-backed practice that changes how kids communicate with youWhy the car is one of the best venues for hard conversations with teenagers (and what to do about the earbuds)The through-line: relationship time doesn't protect itself Whether your kids are in preschool or high school, this episode is about communicating in a way that says you matter to me, and I'm paying attention. Next week: Talking to your partner — the relationship that, for a lot of us, gets the leftovers. 👉 Resources: Sign up for the weekly Sunday Reset Newsletter Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment at www.prior10.com/assessment. The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast “Your Priority Centered Life” are for entertainment, educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional medical or health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with medical providers or qualified mental health providers with issues and questions regarding any physical and/or mental health symptoms or concerns that they may have. Furthermore, the opinions and views expressed by podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates are not necessarily those of the podcast host. Dr. Alise Murray’s opinions and views are expressed in her individual capacity and are not to be construed as those of any of her podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates.

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Are you feeling tyrannized by your to do list? Are you looking for tips to increase your productivity for better time management? Are you wondering where to begin with a planner or a bullet journal? Do you wonder if it’s at all possible to achieve work-life balance? You’ve come to the right place! “Your Priority Centered Life” will feature useful information you can implement right away and guest interviews that will inspire you to move toward your goals. Host Dr. Alise Murray is a psychologist, a yoga teacher, and a life coach who has spent her career helping overwhelmed, busy adults center their lives around their priorities so they can experience greater fulfillment and achieve higher productivity without burnout.  Want to know where to start? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment today! www.prior10.com/assessment The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast “Your Priority Centered Life” are for entertainment, educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional medical or health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with medical providers or qualified mental health providers with issues and questions regarding any physical and/or mental health symptoms or concerns that they may have. Furthermore, the opinions and views expressed by podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates are not necessarily those of the podcast host. Dr. Alise Murray’s opinions and views are expressed in her individual capacity and are not to be construed as those of any of her podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates.

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  • Creator
    Alise Murray, PhD
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
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