{"podcast":{"title":"HER Extraordinary LIFE By Design","slug":"her-extraordinary-life-by-design-6786305","podcast_index_feed_id":6786305,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/ECM9368003461","website_url":"https://herextraordinarylifebydesign.co/blog/","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/5eb990d2-bed5-11ee-a732-93878a5b3281/image/PODCAST_COVER_with_Electracast_logo.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Leslie Gaudet","episode_count":223,"summary":"Welcome to HER Extraordinary LIFE By Design, where we celebrate women who are shaping their lives one extraordinary day at a time. Join your host Leslie Gaudet, Self-Care Coach, International Best-Selling Author, and Motivational Speaker, as she invites inspiring women from various walks of life to share their personal journeys and the pivotal moments that influenced their lives. Tune in to discover practical advice, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies that will empower you to design your own extraordinary life. Each episode provides valuable insights from women who have successfully navigated their personal and professional journeys. From overcoming personal challenges to building successful businesses and making a social impact, each episode features diverse stories that showcase the resilience and creativity of women from all walks of life. Subscribe to HER Extraordinary LIFE By Design today and join our community of empowered women. Don’t miss an episode as we explore the extraordinary lives and achievements of women making a difference. Follow us on social media for updates and exclusive content.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-26T22:21:36.545107+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/her-extraordinary-life-by-design-6786305"},"episode":{"title":"Why You Still Feel Drained Even When There’s Space in Your Day","slug":"why-you-still-feel-drained-even-when-there-s-space-in-your-day","published_at":"2026-09-26T16:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/her-extraordinary-life-by-design-6786305/why-you-still-feel-drained-even-when-there-s-space-in-your-day","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/her-extraordinary-life-by-design-6786305","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ECM5173284833.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ECM5173284833.mp3","summary":"Why can you have space on your calendar and still feel completely drained? In this episode, I talk about the difference between having open time and actually experiencing that time as your own. I also share something I’ve been noticing in my own life: even when I’m not actively working, part of me can still be mentally and emotionally tethered to what \"might\" need me next. The laptop is open. Someone might call. There’s work waiting. My business needs attention. The time looks free, but somehow it doesn’t feel free, and sometimes exhaustion isn’t only coming from what you did. It may also be coming from how long you stayed available, mentally tethered, or claimed by everything and everyone that might need you. We often focus on how much we get done in a day. But how often do we stop to think about how much of our days are actually experienced as our own? If you’ve been feeling mentally tired, emotionally drained, or exhausted even when your calendar isn’t full, this conversation may help you look at your mental load, emotional energy, time management, boundaries, work-life balance, and available time a little differently. ******************************************************************** Connect with me: ⁠https://linktr.ee/herextraordinarylifebydesign⁠ leslie@herextraordinarylifebydesign.com  Email: ⁠leslie@herextraordinarylifebydesign.co ******************************************************************** Want support with what’s next?  YES Reset Strategy Call: If you have one specific decision, one YES, or one place where you want clarity around your time and energy, book a YES Reset Strategy Call with me today: https://bit.ly/4haAiXo   Exploratory Call: If you’re looking for deeper, ongoing support around your time, energy, capacity, and decision-ma…","meta_description":"Why can you have space on your calendar and still feel completely drained? 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