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A Gentle Restart: Getting Back Into Routine After Time Away – TPW506

January 7, 2026 by Laura 2 Comments

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Getting back into a routine after time away can feel harder than starting from scratch. Whether your break was planned or unexpected — a sabbatical, illness, caregiving, burnout, or simply life — restarting often comes with pressure, guilt, and unrealistic expectations. In this episode of The Productive Woman, we explore a gentler, more compassionate approach…

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Productivity and Purpose: Aligning Your To-Do List with Your Legacy – TPW505

June 18, 2025 by Laura 2 Comments

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What if your to-do list could reflect the legacy you want to leave behind? In this episode we’ll define legacy, explore why daily tasks often feel disconnected, and share ways to align them with your purpose.

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Productivity Through the Seasons: Adapting to Life’s Changes – TPW504

May 28, 2025 by Laura 4 Comments

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Life isn’t one-size-fits-all, and neither is productivity. Although there are productivity principles that can apply across the board, what works for making a meaningfully productive life can vary from one woman to the next, and can change over time as our life changes. We can stay productive through all the seasons of our life if…

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Getting and Staying Healthy – TPW503

May 7, 2025 by Laura Leave a Comment

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  • Getting and Staying Healthy – TPW503
Experiencing a health emergency served as a wake-up call for me, highlighting the importance of taking care of my health. This week I’m sharing some things I’ve learned and changes I’ve made to get and stay healthy after a stroke last fall.

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Decluttering Your Mind: Mental Habits for Overwhelmed Women – TPW502

April 23, 2025 by Laura 2 Comments

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This week we’re exploring why mental clutter builds up, how it affects us, and three simple habits to help reduce overwhelm, regain clarity, and focus on what matters.

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Post-Sabbatical Update – TPW501

April 9, 2025 by Laura 2 Comments

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After a longer-than-planned sabbatical, I’m back with an update! Find more at TheProductiveWoman.com/501

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Sabbaticals – Time to Rest and Refocus – TPW500

July 10, 2024 by Laura 4 Comments

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Have you taken (or thought about taking) a sabbatical? This week we look at the why and what of sabbatical. (And listen for a special announcement at the end of the episode.)

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10-Year Podiversary – Lessons Learned – TPW499

July 3, 2024 by Laura 1 Comment

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In this episode we’re celebrating 10 years of The Productive Woman podcast and I’m sharing some lessons I’ve learned along the way.

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Productive Living: Getting Unstuck, with Britt Frank – TPW498

June 26, 2024 by Laura Leave a Comment

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This week I’m talking with Britt Frank, a therapist, trauma specialist, and author of The Science of Stuck, about getting unstuck and making a life that matters.

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Preparing for a Productive Retirement – TPW497

June 19, 2024 by Laura 4 Comments

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No matter your age, preparing now, with a focus on what matters most to you, can ensure a smooth transition to a rewarding, meaningful, and productive retirement when the time comes.

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About Laura

Laura McClellan is a lawyer, a writer, a productivity enthusiast, and a tech geek. Married for 47 years to her high school sweetheart, with whom she's raised five amazing kids, she's passionate about encouraging women in their individual journeys as people, wives, mothers, citizens. Laura blogs occasionally at I Was Just Thinking . . . and is working on her first novel. Connect with Laura on X (fka Twitter) as @LauraMcMom.

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