Voice Notes on Wellbeing and Productivity

Martine Ellis
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These short podcast episodes are honest reflections on sustainable productivity, wellbeing, and navigating professional life without burning out. I usually record them on the go, with no real script and minimal editing. They’re simply voice notes from a friend.

  1. 3D AGO

    A Few Awkward Thoughts on Being a Better Friend

    In this voice note, I share one of my goals for the coming year. It's a bit awkward as it is about being a better friend. In the voice note, I also mention my half-marathon and Silent Book Club.

    11 min

  2. JAN 8

    Most Important Tasks and Quick Wins

    This is my first voice note of 2026, so Happy New Year to you. In this voice note, I share an experiment I am planning to support better prioritisation (and I encourage you to join me). Here are some of the things I mentioned in the voice note: Just One Priority (doodle)Greg McKeownMy digital products (including Personal Systems Pack and Trust Your Task List)Links to my digital tools (including Tana and Todoist) Join my newsletter

    13 min

  3. 11/27/2025

    How I'm Using AI to Help Me Rest

    This voice note shares a fun AI use case for creative learning and rest. Here are a few things I mentioned: Seven Types of RestSkillshareDomestika

    11 min

  4. 10/20/2025

    Three Changes I've Made Recently That Have Improved My Sleep

    This voice note shares three things I have done recently to improve my sleep (plus a bonus technique that I have not tried yet). Links I mentioned are below: Brick (affiliate link)Cognitive Shuffling (via Calm)I take this magnesium.

    12 min

  5. 09/26/2025

    I Went to a Silent Book Club

    This voice note shares my recent experience attending a silent book club for the first time. Here are links to some of the things I mention in the episode: 50 Sentences That Make Life EasierMy KindleLoops Sign up to receive my newsletter

    10 min

  6. 09/01/2025

    Could You Benefit From a Thinking Day?

    This voice note was recorded on my recent “Thinking Day”. Here are links to some of the things mentioned: My new creative Instagram account: @MartineMakesStuffAll my photos from the August Break photography challenge Sark and HermPriaulx Library Lifestyle-centric planning (Cal Newport)

    12 min

  7. 07/03/2025

    Holidays As Positive Pattern Disruptors

    In this voice note, I explore the idea of holidays being positive pattern disruptors by reflecting on my recent trip to Norway.

    22 min

  8. 05/31/2025

    One Year Alcohol-Free

    In this voice note, I talk about my experience of taking a year off alcohol. I mention the Days Since app and the Dryy Community in the episode.

    18 min
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These short podcast episodes are honest reflections on sustainable productivity, wellbeing, and navigating professional life without burning out. I usually record them on the go, with no real script and minimal editing. They’re simply voice notes from a friend.

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