A reflective podcast about creativity, burnout, and the pressure to optimize everything.
Overworked, Under Creative
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Podcast Overview
A reflective podcast about creativity, burnout, and the pressure to optimize everything.
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Publishing Since
1/8/2026
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February 5, 2026
I Just Needed A Snowblower
<p>We’re diving into the wild world of curiosity and how it can turn a simple snowblower crisis into a full-blown project frenzy! Picture this: my snowblower crapped out on me mid-clear, and instead of just replacing it, I found myself knee-deep in research about horsepower like I was prepping for a trivia night. It’s a classic case of curiosity gone rogue, where one question leads to a rabbit hole of outdoor equipment, 3D printing, and all sorts of creative tangents. We’re chatting about how our brains love to expand when faced with a problem, morphing casual interest into a whirlwind of projects that can leave us overwhelmed. So, we’ll tackle the fine line between letting curiosity fuel our creativity and knowing when to hit the brakes before we drown in half-finished ideas. Grab your snow gear—it's gonna be a fun ride!</p>
January 29, 2026
Momentum Matters: Why Comparison is Not the Enemy but a Distraction
<p>Comparison rarely shows up as jealousy.</p><p>More often, it’s quieter than that. It sneaks in while you’re making progress, resets your internal clock, and convinces you that whatever you’re working on suddenly isn’t enough.</p><p>In this episode of Overworked, Under Creative, I talk about how comparison quietly kills momentum — not by stopping you outright, but by draining the energy you need to keep going. It’s not about wanting what someone else has. It’s about losing trust in your own pace.</p><p>This isn’t an episode about avoiding comparison entirely. It’s about recognizing when it’s stealing forward motion, and learning to protect the momentum you already have.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever felt progress disappear the moment you looked sideways — this one’s for you.</p>
January 22, 2026
You're Not Lazy, You're Just Drained
<p>When motivation disappears, we’re quick to blame ourselves.</p><p>Lazy.</p><p>Unfocused.</p><p>Unmotivated.</p><p>But what if that’s not what’s happening at all?</p><p>In this episode of Overworked, Under Creative, I talk about the difference between laziness and exhaustion — and how often we confuse the two. When you’ve been carrying too much for too long, the problem isn’t discipline. It’s depletion.</p><p>This isn’t an episode about pushing harder or finding motivation. It’s about recognizing burnout for what it is, and giving yourself permission to stop turning exhaustion into a personal failure.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve been beating yourself up for not having the energy you used to — this one’s for you.</p>
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