Episode #341: Designing Your Optimal Life
Is balance even the goal anymore?
In this episode, I’m challenging the old-school idea of work-life balance and inviting you to explore something that feels a whole lot better: work-life flow.
As a business coach and mama of two, I know what it’s like to be pulled in a million directions — and still wonder if you’re doing any of it well. That constant pressure to be the perfect mom and the perfect CEO? It’s exhausting — and honestly, it’s not serving us.
In this solo episode, I’m getting real about the emotional rollercoaster of mom guilt and CEO guilt, and I’m opening up about how I’ve designed a schedule that aligns with my family rhythms, personal wellness, and the natural seasons of my business. I’ll walk you through how I moved from chaos to clarity — and how you can, too.
You’ll hear real-life examples, mindset shifts, and even a few journaling prompts to help you start dreaming (and doing) differently. If you’re craving more peace, purpose, and flexibility in your life and biz, this one’s for you.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Why the traditional idea of work-life balance might be holding you back
- How to reframe guilt — both “mom guilt” and “CEO guilt” — so it doesn’t run your life
- What work-life flow actually means, and how to find it in your current season
- How to stop living by “shoulds” and start creating a schedule that lights you up
- Powerful journaling questions to help you map out your dream life
- How to define what success really means to you — and give yourself permission to live it
Timestamps:
00:34 - Why “balance” isn’t the goal — and what to aim for instead
01:40 - Mom guilt vs. CEO guilt: how we internalize unrealistic expectations
03:10 - Embracing seasonality in your business and life
07:00 - Creating your dream schedule by asking better questions
14:55 - The power of choosing your working hours with intention
18:30 - Why taking 10 weeks off is part of Lianne’s success strategy
22:10 - The mindset shift from external pressure to self-defined success
27:00 - Redefining productivity and fulfillment on your own terms
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