Positively Living®: Shame-Free Productivity Conversations

Lisa Zawrotny
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The Positively LivingⓇ podcast is designed to help you prioritize your passions, personalize your approach to life, and achieve your goals without the burnout. If you're an overwhelmed multi-tasker, multi-passionate, people pleaser, creative, and/or caregiver, you'll love this mix of solo and special guest episodes.  With topics like productivity, self-awareness, personal development, habits + systems, decluttering + organizing, positivity, stress management, trauma + grief, entrepreneurship, and more, you’ll find actionable advice, wrapped in humor and hope, dedicated to helping you do less, live more, and breathe easier.

  1. Pursue an Intentionally Happy Life with Julie Leonard [Re-release]

    1D AGO

    Pursue an Intentionally Happy Life with Julie Leonard [Re-release]

    Text your thoughts and questions! It's far too easy to get caught up in a relentless cycle of stress and negative thinking in the world we live in. You want to feel calm, resilient, and finally break free from that stuck loop of worry, but where do you start? On this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I am joined by happiness coach Julie Leonard to discuss a path that leads to less overwhelm and a more intentionally happy life.  Julie Leonard is a life coach, author, and self-proclaimed happiness evangelist based in Munich, Germany. After overcoming her own challenges with anxiety and a negative inner dialogue, Julie dedicated her career to understanding and sharing the science of happiness. With a background in psychology and experience in mental health, she specializes in helping women change limiting beliefs and negative thinking into positive action. Her mission is to share practical tools and knowledge to help people navigate life and live a more intentionally happy life, focusing on what is truly within their control. In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, Julie shares how happiness isn’t just about avoiding struggle but about building the internal tools to handle what life throws at you. Our conversation provides you with actionable advice you can take today to cultivate resilience and live a more proactive, positive life.  Julie and I cover the following topics: The difference between stress and distress. Identifying what true happiness looks like, separate from external validation or material gain.The societal and cultural messages that lead us to seek outward solutions for an inward problem.Practical strategies for taking back control and living a more intentional and happier life. You have more control over your happiness than you think. Now is the time to embrace that control and commit to building your own resilience toolkit.  Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/ Stop trying to fit into someone else’s productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkit CONNECT WITH JULIE LEONARD: Instagram Website CONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY: Facebook Instagram Resources Work with Lisa!  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: (Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.) Ep 41 (Original Episode) Ep 197 Self-Care Podcast Playlist Dance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3 Music by Ian and Jeff Zawrotny

    42 min

  2. NOV 3

    When Doing It All Doesn't Work

    Text your thoughts and questions! Are you a high achiever or multi-passionate caregiver feeling completely drained? Maybe you used to juggle work, family, and passions with ease, but now your once-achievable "do it all" goal is leaving you exhausted, resentful, and scattered. If you're constantly searching for a way to manage your overwhelming to-do list, you’re not alone, and I am here to help. This week, episode 286 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about what to do when doing it all doesn’t work! In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m diving into the “do it all” trap, breaking down the psychology why we feel compelled to take on so much and giving you actionable steps to take right now to shift out of this perpetual state of overdrive to a place of sustainable success and true productivity.  I cover the following topics: Why high achievers and multi-passionates especially fall into the allure of “doing it all.”The damaging cost of “doing it all” and the telltale signs that you’re on the road to burnout.Essential steps to shift from doing it all to doing what matters. How to process the grief of letting go of an old identity and redefine success.  You are not meant to do it all; you are meant to do what matters most. The strength for thriving comes from knowing and honoring your limits. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/ Stop trying to fit into someone else’s productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkit CONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY: Facebook Instagram Resources Work with Lisa!  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: (Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.) Ep 53 Ep 206 Ep 284 Dance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3 Music by Ian and Jeff Zawrotny Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout!

    23 min
  3. Why Men's Mental Health Matters with Tim Beisiegal

    OCT 27

    Why Men's Mental Health Matters with Tim Beisiegal

    Text your thoughts and questions! Are you struggling to support the men in your life—your husband, sons, partner, or father—who feel the pressure to be strong, stoic, and silent? Do you watch them struggle, knowing the cultural expectation to suck it up keeps them from seeking the help they need? Outdated ideas about masculinity create significant barriers, often leading men to dismiss their own emotional needs as a weakness. This week, episode 285 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about why men’s mental health matters!  In this powerful episode of the Positively Living Podcast, host Lisa Zawrotny revisits a vital, deeply needed conversation with Tim Beisiegel to challenge the stigma around men's emotional well-being.  Tim Beisiegel is a married man and father of three, who discovered a passion for podcasting as a crucial outlet for social connection and sanity during a time of intense family health struggles. Tim is the host of the Funny Science Fiction Podcast, where he indulges his love for all things sci-fi and pop culture. Tim and I cover the following topics: Courage is Asking for HelpUnderstand Trauma is SharedSubmission to Help is a StrengthStart the Conversation, Don't StopFinding the Right Counselor May Take TimeCONNECT WITH TIM BEISIEGEL: Funny Science Fiction Podcast Instagram CONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY: Facebook Instagram Resources Work with Lisa!  IMPORTANT LINKS AND RESOURCES: SAMHSA.GOV  Psychology Today The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel VanDerKolk It Didn’t Start With You by Mark Wolynn Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottleib Authors: Melody Beattie, Anne Lamott, Brene Brown Ending The Stigma Podcast Episode 4 The Power of Gratitude Episode 7 The Impact of Stress and How to Manage it for Good Episode 14 How We Grow through Grief with Katie Rossler Episode 29 Trauma Informed Life with Mallory Jackson (Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.) Dance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3 Music by Ian and Jeff Zawrotny Start your own podcast with

    43 min

  4. OCT 20

    How to Protect Your Peace This Holiday Season

    Text your thoughts and questions! If you’re anything like me, you know the holiday season is coming, and yet, it somehow always feels like it sneaks up on you, trading your joy for what feels like an impossible to-do list. What follows is a feeling of overwhelm, exhaustion, and stress, even when good things are happening. The gap between the “picture-perfect” ideal and our chaotic reality leaves us depleted and in recovery mode as the new year rolls around. But it doesn’t have to be this way! This week, episode 284 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how to protect your peace this holiday season.  In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m sharing simple, practical, and compassionate ways to set healthy boundaries, manage high expectations, and guard your mental energy so you can truly enjoy the holiday season without losing yourself in the process.  I cover the following topics: Three reasons why the holiday season comes with so much added stress. The cost of not setting limits around your time and energy.Four practical strategies for protecting your peace during the holiday season. A cozy bonus tip to reduce stress and regulate your nervous system.  Protecting your peace is an act of self-care that allows you to show up for what truly matters. I encourage you to take back the joy of your holiday season by choosing intention over obligation.  Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/ Stop trying to fit into someone else’s productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkit CONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY: Facebook Instagram Resources Work with Lisa!  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: (Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.) Ep 236 Ep 22 Ep 117 Ep 241 Dance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3 Music by Ian and Jeff Zawrotny Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout!

    21 min
  5. Trusting Yourself to Make the Right Choice [Re-Release]

    OCT 13

    Trusting Yourself to Make the Right Choice [Re-Release]

    Text your thoughts and questions! The secret to success isn’t avoiding failure; it’s learning to trust your gut when everyone else says “no.” All too often, we feel isolated, struggle with overthinking, and let the fear of failure hold us back. In this replay episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, Gwen Austin joins to reveal her journey of launching an online community of thousands overnight by following her inner knowing and shares how you can trust yourself to make the right choice in your own endeavors.  In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, Gwen Austin shares the importance of following the path that feels authentic to you, no matter how scary it may feel, and actionable steps you can take right now to identify that genuine gut feeling and find what feels right for you. Gwen and I cover the following topics: Rediscovering your childhood instinct to fall down and get back up. Learning to let your brain “get out of the way” and act on your intuition. Cultivating a supportive community of people to cheer you on and help you believe in self-trust.Embracing the flow of change and taking bite-sized steps that keep the forward momentum going.  Ask yourself: What is one small step you can take today to follow your gut and move past a fear of failure? Remember,  there's enough room for all of us to succeed.  Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/ Stop trying to fit into someone else’s productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkit CONNECT WITH GWEN AUSTIN: Gwen Austin Studios Entrepreneur Women Unified FB Group CONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY: Facebook Instagram Resources Work with Lisa!  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: (Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.) Episode 66 Episode 216 with Valerie Friedlander Book a Clarity Call Dance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3 Music by Ian and Jeff Zawrotny Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout!

    34 min

  6. OCT 6

    When Productivity Isn't Good for You

    Text your thoughts and questions! The relentless pursuit of productivity has a dark side: the pervasive and false belief that our worth is directly tied to our output. Too many of us are trapped in this cycle, feeling intense guilt whenever we rest or worry that slowing down makes us "lazy." This toxic belief system, relentlessly reinforced by hustle culture and outdated capitalist conditioning, is the most direct road to burnout and emotional exhaustion.  This week on the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I debunk the idea that “productivity is dangerous” by identifying what the danger actually is and help you cultivate a shame-free productivity approach that deeply honors your energy, values, and genuine need for restoration.  In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m dismantling the traditional, harmful ideas of productivity, exposing dangerous mindset traps, and giving you actionable steps to take right now to redefine productivity to be used as a sustainable, supportive tool.  I cover the following topics: Three dangerous mindset traps that have us using productivity against ourselves. Why traditional, rigid productivity models are harmful, especially for caregivers, chronically ill, and neurodivergent individuals. How to shift your perspective to view productivity as a flexible tool that supports your life. You deserve to rest simply because you are human… not because you've "earned" it. If the pursuit of being productive is making you miserable, it's time to change the rules. Choose to let go of the inherited mindset that’s keeping you stuck and start building a shame-free, compassionate productivity system that truly supports your life. Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/ Stop trying to fit into someone else’s productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkit CONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY: Facebook Instagram Resources Work with Lisa!  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: (Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.) Episode 61 Episode 280 Episode 269 Episode 250 Stress Management Podcast Playlist Dance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3 Music by Ian and Jeff Zawrotny Start your own podcast with

    16 min

  7. SEP 29

    Why You Need a System for Self-Care

    Text your thoughts and questions! So many of us find ourselves in an all too familiar cycle: we create the perfect self-care plan, only to have it completely derailed by the unpredictability of life. Whether it’s an urgent deadline, a sick family member, or a sudden change in plans, our carefully crafted intentions fall apart, once again putting self-care on the back burner. The problem? We put too much focus on having a plan when we should shift our attention to getting the right systems in place.  This week on the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m unpacking how you can make the critical shift from a rigid self-care plan to a flexible, resilient self-care system.  In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m sharing the important distinction between plans and systems, why our plans often fail, and actionable steps to take right now to create a framework that makes self-care a sustainable, non-negotiable part of your life. I cover the following topics: The difference between plans (static & rigid) and systems (dynamic & flexible).How willpower and decision fatigue hold us back from making self-care a priority. Creating a “minimum viable” self-care routine for low-energy days.The four elements of a self-care system that work. If you’ve struggled to stick with self-care, it’s not because you’re flawed or lazy. It’s because plans alone aren't enough. It's time to build a system that supports you not just on the good days, but on the hard ones too. Ready to take action? Don’t forget to download the Positively Productive Toolkit to help you cultivate the self-awareness needed for the most effective habits and systems. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/ Stop trying to fit into someone else’s productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkit CONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY: Facebook Instagram Resources Work with Lisa!  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: (Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.) Episode 93 Episode 146 Dance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3 Music by Ian and Jeff Zawrotny Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout!

    20 min

  8. SEP 22

    How to Make Productivity Feel Good Again

    Text your thoughts and questions! Have you ever had a day where you checked everything off of your to-do list but still felt unfulfilled? It’s a common conundrum (and a major source of frustration and burnout) to feel busy but not truly productive. This week on the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m diving head first into this issue. I reveal two types of productivity that, when they are both honored, can transform how you approach your work and life. In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m exploring the two types of productivity: functional and emotional, encouraging you to challenge the traditional, functional-first approach to productivity and give you actionable steps you can take right now to integrate emotional productivity to make you feel like you’re truly living… beyond the to-do list. I cover the following topics: The difference between functional and emotional productivity. Why we as a culture undervalue and dismiss emotional productivity. Using emotional productivity as a powerful strategy for preventing burnout. Practical steps and simple habits to build emotional productivity.  Let this be a reminder that productivity isn’t just about what you do but about how you feel while you’re doing it. When you honor both your functional and emotional productivity needs, you create a life that has both momentum and meaning. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/ Stop trying to fit into someone else’s productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkit CONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY: Facebook Instagram Resources Work with Lisa!  LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: (Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.) Ep 99 Ep 230 Dance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3 Music by Ian and Jeff Zawrotny Start your own podcast with Buzzsprout!

    18 min
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The Positively LivingⓇ podcast is designed to help you prioritize your passions, personalize your approach to life, and achieve your goals without the burnout. If you're an overwhelmed multi-tasker, multi-passionate, people pleaser, creative, and/or caregiver, you'll love this mix of solo and special guest episodes.  With topics like productivity, self-awareness, personal development, habits + systems, decluttering + organizing, positivity, stress management, trauma + grief, entrepreneurship, and more, you’ll find actionable advice, wrapped in humor and hope, dedicated to helping you do less, live more, and breathe easier.

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