PLAN GOAL PLAN | Goals, Transformation for Women, Mindful Time Management, Balance, Working Moms

PLAN GOAL PLAN | Goals, Transformation for Women, Mindful Time Management, Balance, Working Moms

** Top 1.5% Globally Ranked Podcast ** You know that feeling—when life looks full of achievement, but something inside still feels... off-script? Welcome to the Plan Goal Plan Podcast, where we turn planning and goal setting into a ritual of self-revelation and intentional living. I’m Danielle McGeough—professor, mom, recovering overachiever, and ritual nerd. After years of chasing big goals and crossing off endless to-do lists, I hit a milestone—and felt completely unmoored. That’s when I stopped planning to prove myself, and started planning to be myself. Each episode offers tools, insights, and rituals to help you: Set meaningful goals that reflect who you truly are Create intentional routines that support joy and purpose Turn everyday planning into a powerful personal growth practice Feel focused and fulfilled—without the burnout Whether you’re leading a team, managing a household, or navigating change, this podcast will help you reclaim your time, reimagine your goals, and build a life that feels lived-in—not just productive. Let’s plan a life that feels like yours—on purpose, with heart, and one gentle step at a time. Learn more: https://www.plangoalplan.com/ Email: support@plangoalplan.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mcgeough-phd-b673334

Episodes

December 4, 2025 33 mins

Hey friends, Danielle here! In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Yvonne Trost—transformational leader, happiness coach, and co-founder of Limitless You. Yvonne’s journey from divorce and single parenting to leaving a successful career for her true calling is nothing short of inspiring.

We dive deep into the myths around self-love (spoiler: it’s not selfish!), how our subconscious programming shapes our lives, and why upg...

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    Welcome to this episode where I get real about time blindness—why it happens, why it’s not your fault, and how I’ve learned to work with it instead of against it. As a woman who juggles multiple calendars and responsibilities, I know firsthand how slippery time can feel. I’ll share my own experiences, the science behind why our brains struggle with time, and three ritual-based strategies that have helped me (and my clients) make ti...

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    In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Gauthier—life coach, podcast host, and former corporate leader—who has made it her mission to help busy women like us reclaim peace, purpose, and balance. Michelle shares her own story of moving from corporate burnout and overcommitment to building a life filled with intention, spaciousness, and joy.

    We dive into:

    • How to recognize the signs of burnout and overwhelm in your own life
    • The...
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    Hey friends, in this episode, I’m diving deep into the science and soul of setting bold, impossible goals versus those safe, realistic ones. If you’ve ever wondered why chasing a big dream feels both thrilling and terrifying, you’re in the right place! I’ll share the seven science-backed differences between realistic and impossible goals, and how you can use these insights to grow without losing yourself.

    We’ll talk about identity-...

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    Hey friends! I am SO excited to share this episode with you! Today, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Will R Young—he’s a behavioral finance expert, a practicing stoic philosopher, and the author of “The Enough Equation.” 

    in today's episode, we deep into the big, juicy question: What if the real secret to a meaningful life isn’t having more, but needing less? Will and I explored how chasing “more” can actually leave us ...

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    Hey y’all. This week, we’re talking about one of my favorite topics: planners and systems! If you’ve ever had a drawer full of half-used planners or too many digital apps that promised to “fix your life,” this one’s for you. I’m diving into why we’ve been taught to chase control—and what happens when we trade that for connection instead.

    In this episode, I’m sharing my personal journey from over-optimizing everything to creating so...

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    Y’all, this conversation lit me up! Lisa Goldenthal is one of those guests who brings equal parts strategy and soul. She’s a top 15 executive coach, bestselling author, and the creator of The Boss Method — and she dropped some serious wisdom on how high performers can stop spinning and start leading with purpose.

    We talk about why burnout doesn’t mean you’re broken, how emotional intelligence can totally transform your leadership, ...

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    You know that feeling when the holidays roll around and suddenly your joy gets buried under all the wrapping paper and to-do lists? Yeah—me too. I love the lights, the cocoa, the matching jammies… but I also know how easy it is to lose myself in all the “should.” In this episode, I’m hitting pause with you to talk about designing a holiday that feels magical and manageable.

    I’ll walk you through my VISION method for setting your ho...

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    I’ll be honest. Balance has always felt like a finish line I couldn’t quite reach. But what if it’s not the goal at all? In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Tiffany Sauder to talk about what happens when we stop chasing balance and start building a life of and—where all the pieces of who we are get to coexist, not compete.

    Tiffany shares her story of rebuilding after burnout, redefining success, and learning how to desi...

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    In this episode, I share simple journaling prompts, mindset shifts, and rituals that help pause, look back, and carry forward what truly matters. You’ll hear how I approach year-end reflection with curiosity instead of pressure, how I use tools like A Sense of Possibilities Planner and Moxie Life’s Dream Workbook, and how I create calm before the chaos of planning season. 

    As we move into November, I always find myself craving a de...

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    What if playing small is the very thing keeping you overwhelmed?

    In this powerful conversation with leadership coach and facilitator, Julie Boll, we unpack what happens when women shrink their goals to stay safe, say yes to too much, and call it balance. Julie shares her journey from nonprofit executive to entrepreneur—and how learning to trust herself changed everything.

    We talk about: ✨ Why playing small often leads to burnout, n...

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    Ever set a goal and thought, Can I actually do this? You plan, you prepare, but somewhere between the excitement and execution, that quiet self-doubt sneaks in. In this episode, I break down what self-efficacy really is—your belief in your ability to make things happen—and why so many high-achieving women struggle with it.

    I share with you the four biggest blocks to self-efficacy (from perfectionism to compassion fatigue) and why r...

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    I’ve been sitting with this question lately. Does this increase your capacity to love? In today’s episode, I’m joined by global leadership expert and author Marcel Schwantes, whose new book Humane Leadership: Lead with Radical Love, Be a Kickass Boss is changing the way we think about leadership. We talk about what it really means to lead with love through patience, humility, trust, and kindness, and how that transforms not just yo...

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    Last month I felt unstoppable. I was strong, focused, energized. And then, slowly, my motivation just faded. Add an ear infection into the mix, and I realized I needed to hit pause. That pause turned out to be one of the most productive things I could do.

    In this episode, I walk you through my 10 Minute Reset Lab, a research-backed ritual I use when my motivation tanks. We’ll cover four simple steps of moving your body, removing di...

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    In this episode, I sit down with Polly Warren, a coach and breathwork facilitator, to talk about how breathwork can help high-achieving women manage stress, burnout, and the challenges of perimenopause. We share our personal stories and discuss how hormonal changes can impact our lives—and how simple breathing techniques can make a real difference.

    Polly and I dive into practical ways to use breathwork and movement to restore balan...

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    In this episode, I’m diving headfirst into the wild world of decision-making, because let’s be real, sometimes saying “yes” or “no” feels like a full-on wrestling match with our own brains. I share a story about my son and his big crossing guard dilemma, and how it got me thinking about all the ways we adults juggle commitments, dreams, and that ever-present urge to do it all. 

    We’ll chat about the difference between chasing consis...

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    Hey friends! In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Shari Rash from Everyone’s Talking Money, and we get real about all the emotions, shame spirals, and identity shifts that come with setting money goals. If you’ve ever felt like budgeting is a struggle or avoided peeking at your bank account, you are so not alone. This conversation is for you!

    We dive into why traditional budgets often fail, how to move from money avoidance ...

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    Wow, y’all! I can hardly believe it—250 episodes! In this special milestone episode, I’m sharing 20 of the biggest lessons I’ve learned from two and a half years behind the mic. From the magic of repetition and the power of rituals, to the wild ride of finding meaning and embracing imperfection, I’m spilling all the tea on what it really takes to keep showing up, creating, and growing as both a podcaster and as a human.

    I get real ...

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    Have you ever noticed that sometimes the biggest breakthroughs in planning don’t come from adding more to your plate, but from slowing down and paying attention? In this episode, I’m diving into the magic of presence, posture, and possibility. I talk about how these three simple shifts can totally transform the way you set goals and move through change. Spoiler: it’s not just mindset work, it’s an embodiment practice.

    I also get a ...

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    Ever feel like you should be further along by now? Like no matter how hard you try, you just can’t quite get it together? In this episode I’m tackling the loud self-doubt that always seems to sneak in during Q4. We’re flipping the script so you can move from inner critic to clarity and finish 2025 strong, focused, and proud of yourself.

    I share a story from my high school track days and we’ll dig into the different ways self-doubt ...

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