{"podcast":{"title":"Unfrazzle","slug":"unfrazzle-6617208","podcast_index_feed_id":6617208,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/unfrazzle/","website_url":"https://www.louisemiller.uk","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/7fd56952-4dfa-4f34-988e-ced57bc2699c/unfrazzle-main-artwork.png","author":"Louise Miller","episode_count":148,"summary":"If you’re a solo business owner and you have a big, exciting vision and loads of ideas that you want to get out in the world without drowning in a sea of overwhelm, then this is the podcast for you. Each week I’ll be sharing bitesize insights to help you stop faffing and stay focused, so you can make your brilliant ideas happen and make a bigger impact in the world. It’s time to step away from the hustle and find a kinder, more sustainable approach to productivity.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T12:22:15.249169+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unfrazzle-6617208"},"episode":{"title":"Ep136: Hot vs cold executive function - the secret to getting things done?","slug":"ep136-hot-vs-cold-executive-function-the-secret-to-getting-things-done","published_at":"2026-05-05T03:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unfrazzle-6617208/ep136-hot-vs-cold-executive-function-the-secret-to-getting-things-done","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unfrazzle-6617208","url":"https://unfrazzlepodcast.com/episode/episode-136","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6921f011-64df-41c6-92ac-278c346d47cb.mp3","summary":"Understanding how our brains work can be a game changer for productivity, especially when you're juggling the demands of a solo business. This week, I'm diving into the fascinating world of executive function - specifically the differences between your hot and cold executive functions (EF). It turns out that while your hot EF can be a motivator when the stakes are high, it can also lead to procrastination and distraction when emotions run wild. On the flip side, your cold EF brings consistency and focus but lacks that emotional spark to get you started. I’ll share how finding the right balance between these two can help you stay on track and make real progress, so you can start making your brilliant ideas happen!","meta_description":"Understanding how our brains work can be a game changer for productivity, especially when you're juggling the demands of a solo business. This week, I'm d…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":682,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/unfrazzle-6617208/episodes/ep136-hot-vs-cold-executive-function-the-secret-to-getting-things-done/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/unfrazzle-6617208/ep136-hot-vs-cold-executive-function-the-secret-to-getting-things-done.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}