The AM Coffee Chat

Angelica Marie

Life is busy, but your health doesn’t have to take a back seat. The AM Coffee Chat is your go-to podcast for simple, sustainable strategies to help you feel energized, confident, and strong—without giving up your career, family time, or favorite foods. Join Angelica each week as she shares practical tips, inspiring stories, and actionable advice to help you build healthy habits that last a lifetime. Grab your coffee, and let’s chat about your next step toward lasting wellness!

  1. 3d ago

    051. I stopped chasing goals, and started building systems (and it helped pull me out of burnout)

    There's a line in Atomic Habits that completely rewired how I run my life: "You don't rise to the level of your goals — you fall to the level of your systems."  For years, I was the ultimate goal-getter. Big goals, relentless hustle, checking things off. And it worked — on paper. But I was burnt out, exhausted, and stuck on a never-ending treadmill of "what's next?"  In this episode, I'm sharing the shift that pulled me out of burnout: why I stopped chasing goals and started building systems instead.  What I cover: The difference between goals and systemsDestination happiness and hedonic adaptation (why achieving goals doesn't make you happy for long)The question that changed everything: "What do I want my life to FEEL like on a regular Thursday?"My actual systems: home operating system, morning routine, weekly planning, Finance FridayA simple formula to build your own systems (one annoyance at a time)  If you've been working 24/7 and still feel like you're falling behind, this one's for you. Connect with me: instagram.com/angelicamarier youtube.com/@the_angelicamarie

    17 min

  2. May 31

    050. My Monthly Reset + Planning Routine (June 2026)

    June 1st falls on a Monday — and I'm taking that as a sign. In this episode, I'm walking you through my full monthly review and planning process. I've been doing some version of this for years, and while the tools have changed (paper planners, Notion, now a custom dashboard), the framework stays the same: review, reflect, close out, and plan. What I cover: Reflecting on May: wins, what didn't happen, and what the month taught meWhy celebrating wins is hard (and why you have to do it anyway)Energy and alignment audit — rating each area of life and naming what drained meTask and project cleanup: brain dump → sort ruthlesslyClosing out finances and content metricsSetting the emotional tone and top 3 priorities for JunePlanning rest, fun, and habits into the month aheadWhy I use two wall calendars (and what goes on each)The biggest lesson: if you skip intentional rest, you will hit a wall. It's better to plan it than be forced to stop. RESOURCES MENTIONEDDashboard prompt for Claude/AI: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A...Mental Load Manager template: https://theangelicamarie.com/mental-load-manager-template Free Habit Tracker: https://theangelicamarie.com/habit-tr...The Habit Blueprint Tracker (Notion template + guide): https://theangelicamarie.com/habit-tr...Notion template (coming soon) FOLLOW ANGELICA:Substack: https://theangelicamarie.substack.com/Instagram:   / angelicamarier  TikTok:   / angelicamarier  MY FAVES/AFFILIATE LINKS:ShopMy store: https://shopmy.us/shop/theangelicamarieAmazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/angelicam...XS Workout supplements: https://amway.com/share-link/gfqLZTVy1Bones Coffee (save 10%): http://www.bonescoffee.com/ANGELICAMA...

    28 min

  3. May 18

    049. 4 Categories of Systems to Get More Done with Less Stress

    Every decision you make — no matter how small — drains your mental energy. What to wear, what to eat, what to clean, how to respond to that email. By the time you sit down to do meaningful work, you're already depleted. In this episode, I'm walking through the 4 categories of systems I've either used in the past or currently use to get more done while being less stressed about it. These are: decision fatigue reducers, open loop closers, home maintenance systems, and energy protectors. This is a menu-style episode — take what resonates, leave what doesn't. And if you have systems that work for you, come find me on Instagram @theangelicamarie and share them. In this episode: Why you feel exhausted by 3pm (it's not laziness)Meal planning, outfit systems, and morning/evening routines that remove daily decisionsHow to close the "100 open tabs" running in your brainHome systems that don't require all-day Sunday resetsProtecting your energy through time blocking, calendar boundaries, and phone settings FOLLOW ANGELICA:Substack: https://theangelicamarie.substack.com/Instagram:   / angelicamarier  TikTok:   / angelicamarier  MY FAVES/AFFILIATE LINKS:ShopMy store: https://shopmy.us/shop/theangelicamarieAmazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/angelicam...XS Workout supplements: https://amway.com/share-link/gfqLZTVy1Bones Coffee (save 10%): http://www.bonescoffee.com/ANGELICAMA... #productivity #systems #decisionfatigue #mentalload #stress #routines #habits #wellness #gettingthingsdone #organization #homeorganization #productivitytips #workfromhome #burnout #energymanagement

    32 min

  4. May 3

    048. I'm Architecting the Second Half of My Life — Here's the Plan

    I did everything I was told to do — good grades, great college, high-paying career. By all standard metrics, I have a good life. But I want more. I want GREAT. So I'm architecting the second half of my life. Not designing, architecting. Because you can build the most beautiful kitchen, but if the foundation is cracked, it all comes tumbling down. In this episode, I'm sharing the 5 pillars I'm building on: wellness, money, relationships, mindset, and legacy. Plus the systems-focused approach I'm taking to actually make it happen — not just vision boards and good vibes, but real, tangible, operational things that create execution. This is the kickoff to a new series. The good, the bad, the ugly — I'm sharing all of it. Free resources: theangelicamarie.com/free-resources FOLLOW ANGELICA:Substack: https://theangelicamarie.substack.com/Instagram:   / angelicamarier  TikTok:   / angelicamarier  MY FAVES/AFFILIATE LINKS:ShopMy store: https://shopmy.us/shop/theangelicamarieAmazon storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/angelicam...XS Workout supplements: https://amway.com/share-link/gfqLZTVy1Bones Coffee (save 10%): http://www.bonescoffee.com/ANGELICAMA...

    15 min

  5. Apr 27

    047. How I Plan My Week When Nothing Else Was Working

    I spent months trying to get back into my old routines after a health crisis knocked me completely off track. Nothing was sticking — not Notion, not paper planners, nothing. So I built something new. A weekly review and planning dashboard that actually fits my life right now — managing a 9-5, two businesses, and trying to have a life outside of work. In this episode, I walk through the exact system: how I reflect on what worked, close out my week, plan ahead, batch my tasks, schedule workouts, and meal plan using the 3-2-1 method. If you've been struggling to follow through on your systems, this might be the reset you need. LET'S CONNECTInstagram: @theangelicamarie Website: theangelicamarie.com Substack: theangelicamarie.substack.com

    20 min

  6. Apr 23

    046. If you still feel anxious and exhausted after you rest, you're doing it wrong (I was too, and here's how I fixed it)

    I spent years thinking I was just bad at resting. Every time I tried — couch, Netflix, doing nothing — I felt more anxious and behind than before. Then I discovered Dr. Sandra Dalton-Smith's research on the 7 types of rest, and everything clicked. I wasn't broken, I was giving myself the wrong type. In this episode, I break down all 7 types: physical, mental, sensory, creative, emotional, social, and spiritual. I share what actually works for me now and how to figure out which type you're missing. If rest leaves you feeling more drained, you're probably resting the wrong way.

    23 min

  7. Mar 27

    045. Why I'm Starting My New Year in March

    What if January and February weren't wasted months — but a trial period? I intentionally used the first two months of the year to test routines, gather data, and figure out what actually works for my real life. Now I'm using March to put a real plan in place.In this episode, I'm walking you through the trial period method, how to audit what you learned, and how to build your March action plan — including editing goals, creating weekly structure, and planning for when life happens.Podcast on Obstacle Planning: https://open.spotify.com/episode/18y1...If you feel behind on your goals, this is your permission to start fresh. Free Goal Planning Guide: theangelicamarie.com/free-resources #goalsetting #marchreset #springreset #productivitytips #habitbuilding #newyeargoals #wellnessroutine #intentionalliving #highachievingwomen #resetroutine #healthyhabits #selfimprovement #productivityhacks

    18 min

  8. Jan 6

    044. Why Your Goals Fail Every Year (And How to Finally Fix It)

    Every January, millions of people set big goals — lose weight, make more money, get organized. By February, most have already quit. It's not a motivation problem. It's a planning problem. Here's the truth: setting the goal is easy. The hard part is knowing what to actually DO on a random Tuesday in May to make that goal happen. Most people have a destination with no directions — a dream for December with no plan for today. In this episode, I'm walking you through the 6-step framework I use to reverse engineer any goal into quarterly milestones, weekly priorities, and daily actions. No more vague intentions. No more starting strong and burning out by week three. Mentioned in this video: → FREE Goal Planning Guide: https://theangelicamarie.com/goal-planning-guide → Atomic Habits by James Clear (Amazon): https://amzn.to/4qAi9nJ → The Wellness Habit Club fitness app: https://thewellnesshabitclub.com/ → Sign up for my weekly newsletter: https://theangelicamarie.com/newsletter

    33 min
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Life is busy, but your health doesn’t have to take a back seat. The AM Coffee Chat is your go-to podcast for simple, sustainable strategies to help you feel energized, confident, and strong—without giving up your career, family time, or favorite foods. Join Angelica each week as she shares practical tips, inspiring stories, and actionable advice to help you build healthy habits that last a lifetime. Grab your coffee, and let’s chat about your next step toward lasting wellness!

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  • Creator
    Angelica Marie
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Angelica Marie
  • Show Website
    The AM Coffee Chat