It's Your Time

Michelle A Bourque
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Welcome to It's Your Time, the podcast designed for busy professional women in sales who want to excel in their careers—without the stress and overwhelm. If you're ready to do more of what you love while thriving in your career, you're in the right place. Join veteran sales professional, Certified Life Coach, and career mentor Michelle A. Bourque as she shares real-life experiences and powerful cognitive tools to help you feel more empowered and live the life you truly want. Each episode is packed with practical insights to help you create the changes you need and achieve the results you desire. It's your time—let's make it happen!

  1. Breaking Generational Patterns — The Hidden Fear of Outgrowing Your Family | Episode 391

    -1 дн.

    Breaking Generational Patterns — The Hidden Fear of Outgrowing Your Family | Episode 391

    If you've ever built the case for the promotion, the bigger territory, the raise — and then frozen right at the moment you needed to ask — this episode is for you. That freeze isn't a confidence problem. It's inherited wiring, and today we're tracing it back to where it actually came from. ✨ What you'll learn in this episode: ✨ Why your brain reads "different from my family" as dangerous — and why that's biology, not weakness ✨ The real reason growth costs you distance from certain people, and why that's not your fault ✨ What transgenerational epigenetic inheritance actually means for your stress response, in plain English ✨ Why the survival strategies the women before you used aren't the same as thriving strategies ✨ A simple pause-and-ask practice for catching inherited hesitation in real time ✨ Why your growth might be giving permission to the women around you, not betraying them Key takeaway: That inherited hesitation whispering "who do you think you are" right before you advocate for yourself isn't wisdom — it's old tribal wiring plus a pattern you absorbed before you had language for it. You get to ask if it's actually yours. And letting it go doesn't mean leaving anyone behind. RISE Method connection: This one lives in Inner Energy — because your energy isn't just your calendar and your cortisol today, it's the current running underneath all of it, and some of that current was set by someone else. Ready to go deeper? Join the weekly newsletter at michellebourquecoaching.com/newsletter   Timestamps: 00:00 – Cancer season and the energy you inherited before you had a say 03:00 – Cathy Heller's class: why we don't go after the dream (it's not laziness) 07:00 – The Third Door: growth's quietly brutal cost — the people you leave behind 11:00 – The neuroscience: transgenerational epigenetic inheritance, explained simply 16:00 – Bringing it into your Tuesday: the O.R. at 6am and the whispering voice 21:00 – Journal prompt and the one small action to try this week

    11 мин.
  2. The Freedom to Rise — How Changing What You Think, Feel, and Do Changes Everything | Ep 390

    2 июл.

    The Freedom to Rise — How Changing What You Think, Feel, and Do Changes Everything | Ep 390

    div]:bg-bg-000/50 [&_pre>div]:border-0.5 [&_pre>div]:border-border-400 [&_.ignore-pre-bg>div]:bg-transparent [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.standard-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pl-2 [&_.progressive-markdown_:is(p,blockquote,ul,ol,h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6)]:pr-8"> _*]:min-w-0 gap-3 standard-markdown">   Episode 390: The Freedom to Rise — How Changing What You Think, Feel, and Do Changes Everything Episode 390: The Freedom to Rise — How Changing What You Think, Feel, and Do Changes Everything You wake up with the same thoughts. Feel the same feelings. Do the same things. And then wonder why nothing changes. Friend, that's not a personal flaw — that's literally how your brain is wired. And in this episode, we're talking about how to actually interrupt it. What You'll Learn ✨ Why you're not stuck because of circumstances — you're stuck because of the thought loop your brain keeps running on repeat ✨ The neuroscience behind why your brain resists change (and what Dr. Joe Dispenza says about rewiring it) ✨ How Brooke Castillo's model changed everything Michelle believed about who creates her experience ✨ The identity work, body work, and subconscious tools that coaching and journaling alone couldn't reach ✨ How every mentor, framework, and tool Michelle has studied over the years became the RISE Method ✨ The one question to sit with today that can start to shift everything The Big Takeaway Personal freedom isn't something that gets declared once and then just exists. It has to be chosen by you, every single day. The real declaration of independence is the moment you decide your past thoughts don't have to become your future reality. RISE Method Connection This episode touches all four pillars — but at its heart, it's an R — Resilient Mindset episode. The foundation of everything is learning to notice the thought that's been running on a loop, question it, and choose something different. Ready to go deeper? Join the weekly newsletter at michellebourquecoaching.com/newsletter   Timestamps 00:00 — Welcome + why the week of July 4th called for a different kind of freedom conversation 02:30 — The thought-feeling-action loop and why your brain keeps you in the past 06:00 — Layer 1: Managing your mind — Brooke Castillo, The Model, and Jen Sincero 09:30 — Layer 2: Identity and belief — Gay Hendricks, James Clear, Benjamin Hardy, Darren Hardy, Cathy Heller 14:00 — Layer 3: The body and the subconscious — Joe Dispenza, Rhonda Farr, hypnosis, and IFS 18:30 — How all of it became the RISE Method + the one question to sit with today

    19 мин.
  3. Mid-Year Reset for Women in Medical Device — Burnout, Brain Science & Self-Trust | Ep 389

    25 июн.

    Mid-Year Reset for Women in Medical Device — Burnout, Brain Science & Self-Trust | Ep 389

    Episode 389: Mid-Year Reset for Women in Medical Device  Six months down, six to go — and if you're in medical device or field-based sales, I'm willing to bet the first half of this year felt productive on paper and quietly exhausting underneath. Not because you're doing something wrong. Because the job you're actually doing is bigger than the one on your job description. In this episode, we're naming that invisible weight, explaining what it's doing in your nervous system, and giving you a concrete reset you can use before your next hard meeting. What You'll Learn ✨ Why the exhaustion you feel by mid-year isn't random — and what's actually causing it neurologically ✨ The biology of burnout explained simply: your amygdala, your prefrontal cortex, and why "just relax" has never worked for anyone ✨ How cognitive reappraisal (a CBT tool) literally rewires your brain's stress response over time ✨ Why your gut instincts are pattern recognition — and why trusting them is a performance strategy, not woo ✨ A 3-step, 5-minute reset practice you can use in real time ✨ A journal prompt for the second half of the year that will change how you carry the load The Big Takeaway The load you've been carrying is real. The relationship labor, the emotional labor, the constant low hum of being the calm, capable one in every room — none of that shows up on the quota sheet. But the way your nervous system responds to it? That part you actually have leverage over. This one hits all four pillars of the RISE Method — Resilient Mindset, Inner Energy, Success Strategy, and Empowered Self-Trust — because a mid-year reset isn't a one-time fix. It's the rewrite. Ready to go deeper? Join the weekly newsletter at michellebourquecoaching.com/newsletter 🎙️ Ok friends, that's what I have for you this week. Let's meet back next week — for now — lead your life with intention because it's YOUR time. Make it a great day — take care! Timestamps 00:00 — The invisible weight of the first half of the year 04:30 — Why women in clinical and field sales carry a different kind of load 09:00 — The neuroscience of burnout: amygdala, cortisol, and the slow slide 14:00 — CBT and cognitive reappraisal: how to rewire in real moments 19:30 — Nervous system regulation and trusting your body signals 24:00 — The 3-step mid-year reset practice + journal prompt

    15 мин.
  4. The Neuroscience of Change: Why Your Brain Is More Ready Than You Think | Ep 388

    18 июн.

    The Neuroscience of Change: Why Your Brain Is More Ready Than You Think | Ep 388

    Big change can feel disorienting even when you know it's the right move — and there's actual neuroscience behind why. In this episode of It's Your Time, host Michelle Bourque breaks down neural transfer, the brain science explaining why the skills you built in one chapter of your life (career, relationships, leadership) are already wired to carry you into the next one. Michelle shares what she's learned firsthand while relocating from New York to Florida after two decades in medical device sales, plus a powerful reframe from a mentor on why "I don't have management experience" is almost never actually true. You'll learn about far transfer, the brain's negativity bias, and the reticular activating system (RAS) — and why noticing synchronicities might be more science than woo. If you're in any kind of transition — career change, identity shift, new chapter — this episode will help you see the evidence you already have that you're ready. Listen now, and join Michelle's email list for weekly real talk, practical tools, and behind-the-scenes updates: michellebourquecoaching.com/newsletter

    15 мин.
  5. Why Doing Less Can Help You Achieve More | Replay with Rhonda Farr Ep 387

    11 июн.

    Why Doing Less Can Help You Achieve More | Replay with Rhonda Farr Ep 387

    Are you constantly busy but still feeling like something is missing? In this powerful replay, Michelle Bourque sits down with emotions expert and coach Rhonda Farr to explore why high performers often struggle to slow down—and why creating space may be the key to reaching your next level of success. Together they discuss: ✔️ Why busyness can become a form of emotional avoidance ✔️ The difference between productive action and aligned action ✔️ How childhood programming influences success, money, and self-worth ✔️ Why many high achievers feel disconnected despite external success ✔️ Simple ways to cultivate self-awareness and emotional resilience ✔️ The power of gratitude, presence, and slowing down If you've been feeling the pull toward something bigger while simultaneously feeling exhausted by the pace you're keeping, this conversation will challenge you to redefine what success truly means. Key Topics: high performance, personal growth, emotional intelligence, work-life balance, productivity, mindset, self-awareness, success habits, burnout prevention, leadership development, coaching, nervous system regulation, gratitude practice, aligned action, personal transformation.

    48 мин.
  6. The Power to Pivot: Trusting Yourself Into Your Next Chapter | Ep 386

    4 июн.

    The Power to Pivot: Trusting Yourself Into Your Next Chapter | Ep 386

    In this special replay episode of It's Your Time, Michelle sits down with Medtronic leader Natalie de Minaur to explore what it really means to trust yourself, embrace change, and have the courage to pivot when life calls you in a new direction. Together they discuss redefining success, building self-confidence, navigating career transitions, setting boundaries, protecting your energy, and letting go of the belief that your path has to look like everyone else's. If you've been feeling pulled toward something new but fear, doubt, or uncertainty keep holding you back, this conversation is a powerful reminder that growth rarely happens inside your comfort zone—and that self-confidence isn't having all the answers. It's trusting that you'll figure it out along the way. In this episode you'll learn: • How to redefine success for your current season of life • Why comparing your journey to others keeps you stuck • The connection between self-trust and confidence • How to protect your energy and avoid burnout • Why pivots often become the catalyst for growth • How to quiet self-doubt and listen to your inner wisdom Because sometimes the next version of your life begins with one brave decision.

    31 мин.
  7. Why High-Achieving Women End Up Resenting the Life They Built | Breaking the Over Functioning Cycle | Ep 385

    28 мая

    Why High-Achieving Women End Up Resenting the Life They Built | Breaking the Over Functioning Cycle | Ep 385

    Why do so many high-achieving women end up resenting the very life they worked so hard to build? In this episode, Michelle explores the hidden cost of overfunctioning, chronic responsibility, and the nervous system patterns that keep women stuck carrying everything for everyone else. From perfectionism and control to emotional labor and people-pleasing, this conversation unpacks why success can still feel exhausting underneath the surface. Inside this episode, you'll learn: Why resentment is often a signal, not a flaw The neuroscience behind overfunctioning and hyper-responsibility Common thought patterns keeping women trapped in burnout cycles How nervous system safety impacts leadership, boundaries, and relationships Practical ways to stop rescuing, start asking for support, and release self-pressure If you're a woman in leadership, sales, business, or a high-performance environment who feels emotionally overloaded despite "having it all together," this episode will help you create a more sustainable way forward—one built on self-trust instead of constant self-sacrifice.

    20 мин.
  8. Human Design for High-Achieving Women | The Self-Awareness Tool That Changes Everything | Ep 384

    21 мая

    Human Design for High-Achieving Women | The Self-Awareness Tool That Changes Everything | Ep 384

    What if burnout, frustration, and feeling stuck aren't signs that something is wrong with you… but signs that you've been operating against your natural design? In this episode, Michelle explores the foundations of human design and why this powerful self-awareness tool can completely change the way you approach work, leadership, relationships, energy, and success. You'll learn: the 5 human design types and how each operates differently why high-achieving women often burn out trying to follow someone else's formula how understanding your energy can improve decision-making and nervous system regulation the connection between alignment, performance, and sustainable success why work-life integration matters more than balance Michelle also shares how human design supports the Performance Rewritten framework — helping women stop forcing, start trusting themselves, and create success in a way that actually feels good. If you've been searching for more clarity, confidence, and self-trust in your work and life, this episode is a powerful place to begin.  Check it out today - so much fun! 💃

    20 мин.
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Welcome to It's Your Time, the podcast designed for busy professional women in sales who want to excel in their careers—without the stress and overwhelm. If you're ready to do more of what you love while thriving in your career, you're in the right place. Join veteran sales professional, Certified Life Coach, and career mentor Michelle A. Bourque as she shares real-life experiences and powerful cognitive tools to help you feel more empowered and live the life you truly want. Each episode is packed with practical insights to help you create the changes you need and achieve the results you desire. It's your time—let's make it happen!

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  • Автор
    Michelle A Bourque
  • Годы выхода
    2018 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    348
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    Без ненормативной лексики
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    © 2026 Michelle A Bourque Mindful Weighs Coaching LLC DBA Michelle Bourque Coaching
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