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Ready to get out of your head and off your phone? This is a shame-free zone for women who are ready to stop scrolling and start doing. Welcome to The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast. Our voice is Compassionate Action: We get real about why we scroll (it's a coping mechanism, not a moral failing) and then we share the "get it done" fix. Each week, we explore the "6 Whys"—like Imposter Syndrome, Overwhelm, and Exhaustion —and the 'unfancy' systems to overcome them. This podcast is The Hub (The "Why"). I'm also building The Spoke: the Paced app (The "How"). New episodes drop every Tuesday. Hit subscribe

  1. Dealing With Judgment (Part 1): Before You Fear Their Judgment, Face Your Own | The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast Ep. 7

    4D AGO

    Dealing With Judgment (Part 1): Before You Fear Their Judgment, Face Your Own | The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast Ep. 7

    The fear of judgment keeps too many amazing people playing small. In Part 1 of this two-part series, Rhonda Lavoie gets brutally honest about the times she was the judge, teaching you the system of Self-Analysis. You'll learn why that frustrating, neutral reaction to your biggest ambitions—like the Paced App—is a "Them Problem," a reflection of their own baggage and fear, not a verdict on your worth. In This Episode (Video Timestamps): (00:10) - The primal reason we fear judgment: Your anxiety is just your primal survival instinct at work. (01:50) - The framework: Why stepping into The Arena means criticism is a certainty. (02:30) - The hard truth: Why your own internal criticism is the root of the Them Problem. (03:23) - Failure 1 (Upward Comparison): Rhonda's unfiltered "What could you write a book about?" moment. (04:56) - Failure 2 (Fear of Loss): The internal battle when a friend joined the competition. (06:33) - Let's Make This Real: The 30-second self-analysis challenge.(07:08) - The Passive Them Problem: Why the Paced App conversations "fall flat". (08:37) - Rhonda's self-analysis: The 5 reasons for the neutral reaction (Intimidation, Envy, Fixed Mindset, etc.). (11:49) - The Lesson: Understanding their Anchor and seeing criticism as "mere data" about their internal state. (13:35) - Tease for Part 2: Forging Your Armor and curating whose opinion matters. Resources Mentioned: This episode discusses concepts related to Dr. Brené Brown's work on vulnerability and The Man in the Arena. Follow the Paced App journey: getpaced.app. This Week's Challenge: The next time you criticize someone else's big dream, stop and ask yourself: "What insecurity of mine is this reflecting?" 🔗 CONNECT WITH RHONDA Website: rhondalavoie.com Instagram: @rhonda.lavoie Facebook: Rhonda Lavoie TikTok: @rhonda.lavoie Check out the Paced App: getpaced.app Music for The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast: "Sunny Days" by Jimmy Gunnarsson via Descript.

    15 min
  2. Stop AI Overwhelm: A Practical AI Workflow for Creators & Entrepreneurs | Rhonda Lavoie Podcast

    OCT 28

    Stop AI Overwhelm: A Practical AI Workflow for Creators & Entrepreneurs | Rhonda Lavoie Podcast

    Feeling curious about AI but mostly just overwhelmed or intimidated? You're not alone! So many creators and entrepreneurs feel stuck, staring at a blank page or getting generic results from tools like ChatGPT or Gemini. The biggest mistake? Treating AI like a vending machine instead of a creative partner. In this episode, I share my practical, "unfancy" system for shifting your mindset and integrating AI into your workflow. Stop letting the "what ifs" paralyze you and start using AI to amplify your creativity and get back valuable time. It's all about Getting It Done, Keeping It Real. In This Episode: (00:02:03) - The Vending Machine Mistake & The Mindset Shift: From Tool to Collaborator (00:04:03) - Avoiding the "Robot Voice": You're the Creative Director (00:05:01) - My 4-Stage AI Workflow: Ideation, Research, Drafting & Repurposing (00:05:19) - Stage 1: Ideation & Brainstorming (Beating the Blank Page) (00:06:33) - Stage 2: Research & Synthesis (Your Research Assistant) (00:07:47) - Stage 3: Drafting & First-Pass Content (The "Sh*tty First Draft") (00:08:42) - Stage 4: Polishing & Repurposing (My Podcast Clip System) (00:10:10) - Real Story: How AI Solved My Content Command Centre Overwhelm with Apps Script (00:16:10) - The Art of the Prompt: Giving Clear Instructions (00:16:50) - Tip 1: Give it a Persona ("Act As" Framework) (00:18:49) - Tip 2: Provide Context & Constraints (The "Brief") (00:19:53) - Tip 3: Iterate (Treat it Like a Conversation) (00:21:48) - Addressing the Fears: Will AI make you lazy, less smart, or steal your voice? (00:27:18) - The Paced Connection: Intentional Creation vs. Unmindless Consumption (00:28:18) - Your Weekly Challenge: One Simple Step with the "Act As" Framework Resources Mentioned: AI Tools (General Concepts): ChatGPT, Google Gemini Google Workspace: Google Sheets, Google Calendar, Google Apps Script Concept: Anne Lamott's "Shitty First Draft" This Week's Challenge: Pick one small, repetitive task you dislike. Try using the "Act As" framework: give AI a specific persona (like 'expert copywriter' or 'meticulous assistant'), provide clear context and constraints for the task, and see how the results improve. Just start the conversation! 🔗 CONNECT WITH RHONDA Website: rhondalavoie.com Instagram: @rhonda.lavoie Facebook: Rhonda Lavoie TikTok: @rhonda.lavoie Check out the Paced App: getpaced.app Music for The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast: "Sunny Days" by Jimmy Gunnarsson via Descript . #AIforCreators #AIWorkflow #ArtificialIntelligence #ContentCreation #ProductivityHacks #EntrepreneurLife #StopOverwhelm #CreativePartner #PromptTips #GettingItDoneKeepingItReal

    30 min
  3. The Other Side of Fear: What If You Actually Succeed? | The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast Ep. 5

    OCT 21

    The Other Side of Fear: What If You Actually Succeed? | The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast Ep. 5

    We spend so much time preparing for the fear of failure, but what if the thing holding you back is actually the fear of success? Success means change, new expectations, and leaving the safety of who you've always been. In this vulnerable episode, I share my real-time struggle with what author Gay Hendricks calls the "Upper Limit Problem"—the subconscious ways we sabotage ourselves when we exceed our internal thermostat for success. Using my journey with the Paced app as a real-world example, we'll dissect the four hidden barriers that make us feel "fundamentally flawed" and I'll teach you the 3-step "Success Planning" system I use to fight back. This is the system you need to define your goals, plan for the "good problems" success creates, and finally give yourself permission to evolve. In This Episode: (00:53) - Why the fear of success can be just as paralyzing as the fear of failure. (01:49) - Understanding the "Upper Limit Problem" from Gay Hendricks' book, "The Big Leap". (02:40) - The four hidden barriers that cause us to self-sabotage. (04:26) - My real-time story of hitting my own upper limit with the Paced app. (05:19) - How to fight back with a 3-step system: "Success Planning". (05:53) - Step 1: Define what success really looks like on your own terms. (07:11) - Step 2: Proactively map out your "success problems". (09:34) - Step 3: The most crucial step—giving yourself permission to evolve. (10:37) - Recap & Your Weekly Challenge. Resources Mentioned: "The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level" by Gay Hendricks. This Week's Challenge: Take one of your big goals, write down what success looks like, and then list three new good problems that success will create. 🔗 CONNECT WITH RHONDA Website: rhondalavoie.com Instagram: @rhonda.lavoie Facebook: Rhonda Lavoie TikTok: @rhonda.lavoie Follow the Paced App journey: getpaced.app Music for The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast: "Sunny Days" by Jimmy Gunnarsson via Descript. #FearOfSuccess #ImposterSyndrome #SelfSabotage #PersonalGrowth #UpperLimitProblem #GettingItDoneKeepingItReal #RhondaLavoiePodcast

    12 min
  4. Introducing the Paced App: My New Passion Project | The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast Ep. 4

    OCT 14

    Introducing the Paced App: My New Passion Project | The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast Ep. 4

    In this first "Check-in," Rhonda gives a huge thank you for the incredible launch week and shares a look behind the scenes at her other big passion project: an app she's developing called Paced. Learn the "why" behind the app, the simple philosophy of taking back "your time, at your pace," and how the journey of building it has been a real-life example of the very principles discussed on this podcast—setting big goals, breaking them down into systems, and learning to "bounce back faster" from inevitable "hiccups". In This Episode: (00:04) - A Huge Thank You for the Launch (00:51) - What I'm Building: An Introduction to the Paced App (01:08) - The Philosophy: Taking Back Your Time, at Your Pace (01:29) - The Journey: A Real-Life Example of "Bouncing Back Faster" (01:47) - How to Follow the Paced Journey (01:54) - Teaser for Next Week's Episode Resources Mentioned: Paced App Website: getpaced.app 🔗 CONNECT WITH RHONDA Website: rhondalavoie.com Instagram: @rhonda.lavoie TikTok: @rhonda.lavoie Facebook: Rhonda Lavoie Music for The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast: "Sunny Days" by Jimmy Gunnarsson via Descript. #TheRhondaLavoiePodcast #PacedApp #GettingItDoneKeepingItReal #PersonalGrowth

    3 min
  5. Terrified of Failing? You're Already Failing. | The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast Ep. 3

    OCT 7

    Terrified of Failing? You're Already Failing. | The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast Ep. 3

    If you've ever been stopped in your tracks by the fear of failing, this episode is for you. In this direct, "tough love" episode, Rhonda confronts the "what if" list that paralyzes us and reframes the entire concept of failure. Learn the "Fear Autopsy"—a simple, practical system for dissecting what you're really afraid of—and discover why the only guaranteed way to fail is to not give yourself the opportunity to try. In This Episode: (00:03) - The Hook: You're Asking the Wrong Question About Fear (00:54) - My Story: Feeling Trapped and the "What If" List (02:16) - The "Fear Autopsy": A 3-Step System to Dissect Your Fear (04:08) - The Reframe: Why You're Already Failing (05:12) - The Science (Part 1): What is "Catastrophizing"? (06:10) - The Science (Part 2): The Cost of Not Trying & "Loss Aversion" (08:00) - Recap & Your Weekly Challenge Resources Mentioned: Concept: Catastrophizing Concept: Loss Aversion (from Daniel Kahneman) This Week's Challenge: Pick one thing you're procrastinating on out of fear. Ask yourself, 'What's the real consequence, and what's the cost of the first step?' And then, just take that first step. 🔗 CONNECT WITH RHONDA Website: rhondalavoie.com Instagram: @rhonda.lavoie Facebook: Rhonda Lavoie TikTok:@ rhonda.lavoieMusic for The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast: "Sunny Days" by Jimmy Gunnarsson via Descript. #TheRhondaLavoiePodcast #FearOfFailure #Mindset #GettingItDoneKeepingItReal

    9 min
  6. Bounce Back Faster: The Secret to Sticking With Any Habit | The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast Ep. 2

    OCT 7

    Bounce Back Faster: The Secret to Sticking With Any Habit | The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast Ep. 2

    How many times have you started a new habit, only to miss a day and quit altogether? In this episode, Rhonda tackles the "all-or-nothing" trap that derails our best intentions. Learn how to reframe "failure" as a "hiccup" and discover the simple, powerful rule that is the key to building resilience: Bounce Back Faster. This episode is packed with personal stories and scientific insights to help you stop punishing yourself for missteps and start celebrating the win of getting back on track. In This Episode:(Note: You will need to adjust these times to match your final video) (00:12) - The "Next Monday" Myth: Why We Quit (01:05) - The "All-or-Nothing" Trap & My Video Podcast Story (02:29) - The Reframe: Why "Hiccup" is a More Powerful Word than "Failure" (03:40) - The "Bounce Back Faster" Rule, Explained in 3 Parts (05:32) - The Science of Self-Compassion with Dr. Kristin Neff (06:18) - Recap & Your Weekly Challenge Resources Mentioned: Concept: Self-Compassion (Dr. Kristin Neff) This Week's Challenge:The next time you have a hiccup with a habit, notice that inner critic, tell it to take a hike, and then consciously celebrate the win of getting back on track.

    9 min
  7. I Didn't Know I Needed a Morning Routine Until I Lost It | The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast Ep. 1

    OCT 7

    I Didn't Know I Needed a Morning Routine Until I Lost It | The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast Ep. 1

    Does your morning feel like a total gong show? For a longtime, Rhonda felt the same way. In the first episode of The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast, Rhondashares the relatable origin story of her belief in routines, explaining how she only realized their true value after experiencing the chaos of not having one. Learn why your brain might be fighting against you in the morning and the simple systems you can use to start your day with intention. In This Episode: (00:01) - The "Gong Show" Morning: Are You Starting Your Day in Chaos? (00:20) - The Story: My "Intentional" Routine & The Miracle Morning (01:55) - The Turning Point: What Happened When I Lost My Routine in Mexico (03:07) - The "Aha!" Moment on the Patio (04:24) - The "Unfancy" System: My Routine & Simple Ideas to Start (07:51) - The Science Behind It: What is Priming? (09:39) - Recap & Your Weekly Challenge Resources Mentioned: ·      Concept: Priming ·      Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman ·      Book: The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod   This Week's Challenge: Your challenge for this week isn't to create a whole new routine. It's to pick just ONE simple thing from the episode that you can do consistently every morning. 🎧 LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE YouTube 🔗 CONNECT WITH RHONDA Website: rhondalavoie.com Instagram: @rhonda.lavoie Facebook: @rhonda lavoie

    8 min
  8. Big News! TUF Coffee Shop Talk is Becoming The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast

    OCT 2

    Big News! TUF Coffee Shop Talk is Becoming The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast

    In this short, special announcement, Rhonda shares the exciting news that the "TUF Coffee Shop Talk" podcast is evolving. Listen in to hear the "why" behind the change and the new direction focused on personal growth and real systems. What's New: New Name: The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast New Tagline: Getting It Done, Keeping It Real Official Relaunch: Tuesday, October 7th On launch day, we'll be dropping three brand new episodes all at once! Make sure you stay subscribed to this feed so you don't miss a thing! Thank you for being a part of this journey! Connect with Rhonda: Website: rhondalavoie.com Instagram: @rhonda.lavoie

    2 min
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Ready to get out of your head and off your phone? This is a shame-free zone for women who are ready to stop scrolling and start doing. Welcome to The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast. Our voice is Compassionate Action: We get real about why we scroll (it's a coping mechanism, not a moral failing) and then we share the "get it done" fix. Each week, we explore the "6 Whys"—like Imposter Syndrome, Overwhelm, and Exhaustion —and the 'unfancy' systems to overcome them. This podcast is The Hub (The "Why"). I'm also building The Spoke: the Paced app (The "How"). New episodes drop every Tuesday. Hit subscribe

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  • Creator
    Rhonda Lavoie
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rhonda Lavoie
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    The Rhonda Lavoie Podcast