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323: Parenting a 3-Year-Old is Hard…Here’s How I’m Surviving 😵‍💫

If you’re parenting a 3-year-old right now and wondering what in the actual world is happening?! …this episode is for you. The 3s have been a whole new ballgame in our house. After a couple of months of flailing, trying different things, and occasionally parenting from my own completely dysregulated state, I finally created a simple framework that helps me know what to do when the tantrums and big feelings hit. In this episode, I share: The framework supporting me in parenting right now: The 4 Cs to Handle the 3s A few reassuring facts about 3-year-olds and why big feelings are a normal part of development A few other things that have helped us navigate this season with a little more consistency, connection, and sanity | RESOURCES | ⋒ Timer ⋒ Hatch sound machine ⋒ Daily routine chart ⋒ Join Study Hall ⋒ 2027 collection sneak peek highlight ⋒ Sign up for Hustle Sanely emails ⋒ This episode’s blog post ⋒ Instagram: @jessmmassey & @hustlesanely

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322: 7 habits that make me a more joyful person (as someone who’s not naturally optimistic)

Spoiler alert: I’m not naturally an optimistic person. In fact, I tend to lean pretty pessimistic, which means being a joyful person is something I’ve had to be really intentional about. The good news? It’s gotten easier over time! In this episode, I’m sharing 7 simple habits that have genuinely helped me become a more joyful person – from adding a little more whimsy to my home to getting the F off my phone. These aren’t complicated life overhauls but small, intentional things that help me notice the good, be more present, and actually enjoy my life a little more. ✨ In this episode, I share: 7 habits that have helped me become a more joyful person (as someone who’s naturally pessimistic) | RESOURCES | ⋒ Stanford article ⋒ Harvard Health article ⋒ 2027 collection sneak peek highlight ⋒ Peacefully Productive Journal use the code PODCASTJOURNAL10 to get 10% off ⋒ Get $10 off a Brick ⋒ Sign up for Hustle Sanely emails ⋒ This episode’s blog post ⋒ Instagram: @jessmmassey & @hustlesanely

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321: My 5-Step Weekly Planning Meeting 🗓️ (in action - plan with me!)

If your weeks feel like an overflowing suitcase you have to sit on to zip, you’re not alone. Most of us try to cram way too much into seven days, and end up feeling drained before Wednesday. We all know that you can’t create more time, but you can create more space by pruning what doesn’t matter and planning with intention. I’ve been using the same 5 steps to plan my weeks for over 6 years now and this rhythm has supported me in all different seasons of life: when I was a new entrepreneur, when I was pregnant, when I was postpartum on maternity leave, and now as a working toddler mom. Even though what fills my weeks has ebbed and flowed throughout these different seasons, the 5-step weekly planning meeting has always stayed the same. In this episode, we cover: My 5-step weekly planning meeting to help you plan peacefully productive weeks How I put these steps into action (yes, I'm showing you inside my planner and Google cal!) | RESOURCES | Get a $25 2026 planner Join our email list Take my Google Cal Masterclass HS5 podcast episode 7 types of rest podcast episode Watch this episode on YouTube (goes live at 8 AM EST) This episode's blog post Follow @hustlesanely and @jessmmassey

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320: 5 Things To Do *Now* For a Stress-Free Fall 🍂

Am I the only one who feels like fall sneaks up on us every single year??? I know it starts the same time every year, but I'm still like, "wait what, it's here!!!!" every September 😅🍂 This year I am determined to go into fall feeling mentally prepared so that it’s a stress-free season! In this episode, we cover: 5 things to do BEFORE the end of August to help us head into fall without the chaotic vibes | RESOURCES | Get a $25 2026 planner Join our email list Watch this episode on YouTube (goes live at 8 AM EST) This episode's blog post Follow @hustlesanely and @jessmmassey

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319: in a funk? 5 (annoyingly simple) ways to get out of it

No one is immune to being in a funk – whether you’re in one right now, just coming out of one, or life is great at the moment, we all know what it feels like for things to feel a little drab, ya know? In this episode, we cover: 5 (annoyingly simple) steps to follow to help you get out of a funk | RESOURCES | Get a $25 2026 planner Join our email list Watch this episode on YouTube (goes live at 8 AM EST) This episode's blog post Follow @hustlesanely and @jessmmassey

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318: Not Hitting Your 2026 Goals? Do This 4-Step Mid-Year Reset

We are over halfway through 2026, which honestly feels a little unreal...like, where did the first six months of the year go? 😅 This time of year can bring up a kind of low-key panic. You set all these intentions in January, you had your little vision board moment, you were ready...and now it's July and maybe things look a little different than you planned. In this episode, we cover: My 4-step mid-year reset process so that you can show up well for the rest of 2026 (even if that means throwing all of your January goals out the window) | RESOURCES | Sign up for the *free* Chaos to Calm Workshop Get a $25 2026 planner Join our email list Watch this episode on YouTube (goes live at 8 AM EST) This episode's blog post Follow @hustlesanely and @jessmmassey

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317: *all* the life updates - More kids? New job? Evvy going to preschool?

It's the 5th Tuesday of the month, which means we're due for a chill bestie-style episode 👯‍♀️ In this episode, we're doing a coffee-date-style catch-up where I'm filling you in on what's been going on in our lives bts! I'm chatting about our temporary pause on homeschooling plans, a new job, and changing my mind about sharing my daughter online. Grab a cup of something cozy and let's chat, bestie! | RESOURCES | Get on the waitlist for Hustle Sanely Study Hall here! Join our email list Watch this episode on YouTube (goes live at 8 AM EST) Follow @hustlesanely and @jessmmassey

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316: 5 Habits Making Your Life Way Harder as a Mom (and what to do instead of them)

Are you tired in a way you can't quite name? Feeling like your days are more draining than they should be? It might not be motherhood itself...it might be a few quiet habits that are sneaking up on you 🫠👀 In this episode, I'm calling out 5 things I stopped doing to stay sane as a mom (and honestly, most of these apply to non-moms too!) In this episode, we cover: 5 habits to ditch to make your life easier as a mom 5 habits to do instead of the ones we're ditching | RESOURCES | Editable toddler routine charts we use Get the Google Calendar Masterclass Get on the waitlist for Hustle Sanely Study Hall here! Join our email list Watch this episode on YouTube (goes live at 8 AM EST) This episode's blog post Follow @hustlesanely and @jessmmassey

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315: How to Romanticize Summer So You Actually Enjoy It This Year

Do you dread summer??? Same. In this episode, I’m sharing super simple ways to romanticize summer so you can stop wishing the season away and actually enjoy it — even if you're a fellow die-hard fall girlie living in Florida heat 🥲 In this episode, we cover: 6 simple ways I’m romanticizing summer this year How I’m making summer feel more intentional and enjoyable (even as a fall girlie living in Florida 😂) Small rituals, routines, and mindset shifts that are helping me stop wishing this season away | RESOURCES | My Romanticizing Summer Pinterest Board Get the Google Calendar Masterclass Get on the waitlist for Hustle Sanely Study Hall here! Join our email list Watch this episode on YouTube (goes live at 8 AM EST) This episode's blog post Follow @hustlesanely and @jessmmassey

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314: Bestie Chat w/ Karsen (creative burnout, pausing the podcast, & more)

We’re back with another bestie episode, and this one’s a little different! Karsen is joining me for an honest conversation about something I've been navigating behind the scenes in my business: creative burnout. We’re pulling back the curtain on what’s been feeling heavy lately, how I knew it was time to pause the podcast, and what led to these intentional choices. If you’ve been feeling tired, uninspired, or like you need space to breathe… this episode is for you! Tune in for a real, unfiltered chat between two besties figuring out how to honor capacity, protect creativity, and build a life that actually feels sustainable (aka peacefully productive! | RESOURCES | ⋒ Join the Hustle Sanely email list ⋒ Enroll in Study Hall Spring Semester (April 1-7) ⋒ Shop the Peacefully Productive® collection ⋒ Instagram: @jessmmassey

313: 10 Things Making My Life Better – Fave Spring Products + Habits 🌼

Class is taking a little field trip today! Every time we get a five-Tuesday month, I like to do a bestie-chat-style favorites episode, and this one is a little different. Instead of just sharing products, I’m mixing in habits too. Because this year, I’m leaning into intentional spending and being a better steward of what I bring into my home. I’m over impulse clutter. I’m over buying things just to declutter them three months later. Ya know? So today, I’m sharing 10 things that are genuinely making my life better this spring: a mix of favorite products and meaningful habits. In this episode, I'm sharing: The simple shift that’s deepened my connection with my daughter The analog nighttime hobby calming my brain The hormone supplement I refuse to run out of again Why Substack > scrolling right now The workout app that got my spark back PLUS! — enrollment for Hustle Sanely Study Hall opens April 1–7, and our Spring semester is all about training and strengthening your mind. If you’re ready to build sustainable rhythms without burnout, you’re going to love what we’re doing! | RESOURCES | Get on the waitlist for Hustle Sanely Study Hall here! Join our email list Watch on YouTube Grab the 2026 Peacefully Productive Planner This episode's blog post Follow @hustlesanely and @jessmmassey

312: How to Stop Overthinking, Ruminating, and Mentally Spiraling So You Can Make Decisions with Confidence

If you’ve ever needed to text three people before making a decision, replayed the same conversation in your head for days, or felt the urge to burn everything down and start over... this episode is for you, bestie! Today, we’re breaking down what’s actually happening in your brain when you spiral, and I’m walking you through 5 practical, science-backed steps to calm your thoughts so you can move forward with clarity and confidence, not panic. Because peacefully productive women don’t eliminate spirals, they learn how to respond to them 😇 In this episode, we cover: The difference between overthinking and rumination Why your brain treats worry like a real emergency 5 simple steps to stop a spiral before it takes over ... and more! | RESOURCES | Get on the waitlist for Hustle Sanely Study Hall here! Join our email list Watch on YouTube Grab the 2026 Peacefully Productive Planner This episode's blog post Follow @hustlesanely and @jessmmassey

311: Your Guide to Plan a Peacefully Productive Spring

Spring is almost here, and with it comes the urge to reset, refresh, and realign. But instead of treating spring like “New Year 2.0,” this episode walks you through how to plan the season in a way that actually supports your energy, goals, and real life! In today’s class, I'm sharing a step-by-step guide to planning a peacefully productive spring using the Hustle Sanely Planning System with clarity, compassion, and sustainability at the center 🫶 In this episode, we cover: Why spring is a transition season (not a pressure-filled productivity sprint) The 5-step process to plan a peacefully productive spring How to choose and schedule seasonal focus goals How to make a spring bucket list that adds joy, not pressure | RESOURCES | Enjoy 25% off Hustle Sanely products with code SPRINGCLEAN through March 20, 2026. Shop here! Join our email list Watch on YouTube Grab the 2026 Peacefully Productive Planner This episode's blog post Follow @hustlesanely and @jessmmassey

310: How to Show Up For People When You’re Not a People Person

Showing up for relationships doesn’t come naturally to everyone, especially if you’re goal-oriented, introverted, or wired to default to productivity over connection. In this episode, I'm sharing how I learned to consistently show up well for the people I love without forcing myself to become someone I’m not. Instead of relying on spontaneity or guilt, I'm breaking down how pre-determined rhythms and simple systems can help you stay connected, even in busy seasons of life! In this episode, we cover: Why struggling with connection doesn’t mean something is wrong with you How hustle culture quietly deprioritizes relationships Why systems can actually be a form of care (not inauthenticity) | RESOURCES | Join our email list Watch on YouTube Grab the 2026 Peacefully Productive Planner This episode's blog post Follow @hustlesanely and @jessmmassey

309: How to Get Stuff Done When You Feel Like You’re Putting Out Fires All Day

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down how to stay peacefully productive even when everything feels urgent. We’re talking about how to protect your priorities, respond calmly to interruptions, and stop letting loud distractions hijack your entire day 🕊️ This episode is for anyone who feels like they’re constantly reacting instead of actually moving forward 🫶 In this episode, we cover: Why buffer time is essential (not optional) when life is unpredictable How to use your Focus 3 to anchor your day before fires pop up How to tell the difference between a real emergency and “burnt toast” Why boundaries are about energy stewardship, not letting people down How “close the loops” days clear mental clutter and restore calm | RESOURCES | Join our email list Watch on YouTube Get $10 off Brick Grab the 2026 Peacefully Productive Planner This episode's blog post Follow @hustlesanely and @jessmmassey

308: Do These 10 Things to Stop Living in Survival Mode and Regulate Your Nervous System

If you constantly feel rushed, exhausted-but-wired, emotionally overwhelmed, or guilty when you try to rest… your nervous system might be stuck in survival mode. In today’s episode, we’re talking about what survival mode actually is, how hustle culture keeps us trapped there, and 10 simple, foundational habits that help your body feel safe again! Side note: This isn’t about doing more, it’s about giving your nervous system what it’s been asking for all along 🕊️ In this episode, we chat about: The signs your nervous system is dysregulated 10 gentle habits that support nervous system regulation Why slowing down feels uncomfortable at first, and why that’s okay! How to build a life that feels calm, steady, and sustainable again | RESOURCES | Collagen I use Watch on YouTube Get $10 off Brick Grab the 2026 Peacefully Productive Planner This episode's blog post Follow @hustlesanely and @jessmmassey

307: How to Stop Procrastinating So You Can Spend Time On Stuff You Actually Care About

Procrastination is universal, even the most disciplined people do it. But here’s the part that really stings: procrastination doesn’t just delay tasks… it steals time away from the things you actually care about. In today’s lesson, we’re reframing procrastination for what it really is: choosing short-term emotional relief over long-term progress. Which means you’re not avoiding the task, you’re avoiding how the task makes you feel! Tune in as we break down 3 common reasons procrastination shows up, and what to do about each one in a peacefully productive way (without shame or “just try harder” energy). In this episode, we cover: The definition of procrastination that will change how you see yourself Why your brain treats your future self like a stranger (rude???) Why “productive procrastination” isn’t better than scrolling, it’s still procrastination! 3 core reasons you procrastinate (and what to do instead) | RESOURCES | NYT Article Watch on YouTube Get $10 off Brick Grab the 2026 Peacefully Productive Planner This episode's blog post Follow @hustlesanely and @jessmmassey

306: Trade Your Morning Routine for Mental Health Hygeine

Does the phrase morning routine make you feel inspired… or instantly exhausted? In today’s episode, we’re reframing everything you think you know about morning routines and building one that actually fits your real life, even if that means it doesn’t happen in the morning. We’re breaking up with hustle culture’s obsession with perfect, aesthetic, two-hour routines and replacing it with something sustainable, flexible, and life-giving. You’ll learn why most routines don’t stick, how to create a routine that supports your current season, and my favorite method for building a routine you’ll actually follow through on! 📔☕️✍🏼 In this episode, we cover: Why most morning routines don’t stick The lie hustle culture sold us about “perfect” routines Why your routine should change with your season How to build a routine that feels supportive instead of stressful (and more!) | RESOURCES | Watch on YouTube Get $10 off Brick Grab the 2026 Peacefully Productive Planner This episode's blog post Follow @hustlesanely and @jessmmassey

305: Eldest Daughter Syndrome & How to Handle the Pressure to Do It All

Today’s class is our monthly guest episode, and our substitute teacher is Monica Denais, a licensed professional counselor and host of the Café with Monica podcast who helps ambitious women — especially first-gen women and eldest daughters — navigate anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and the pressure to hold everything together! In this episode, we’re diving into eldest daughter syndrome: what it is, how it shows up, and how to stop carrying the weight of everyone else’s needs. We cover: The subtle signs you’ve been living with it Why boundaries feel so hard How to untangle your worth from responsibility How to lead without burning out If you’ve always been the strong one, the fixer, or the responsible one… this one’s for you, bestie! 🫶 | CONNECT WITH MONICA | ⋒ IG: @cafewithmonica ⋒ Their website | RESOURCES | ⋒ Shop the 2026 Paper Collection ⋒ Become a Hustle Sanely affiliate ⋒ Subscribe to the YouTube Channel ⋒ Instagram: @jessmmassey & @hustlesanely

304: These 5 Habits Will Help Break Your Phone Addiction

If your phone feels like an extra limb and your screen time report makes you cringe, this episode is for you 🤪 In today’s class, we’re talking about five realistic habits that help you break your phone addiction without going off the grid or relying on willpower alone. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about becoming a more conscious, peaceful phone user so your attention goes back to what actually matters! You’ll learn: Why your phone addiction isn’t a personal failure Five practical habits to reduce screen time sustainably How to create boundaries that support your real life and work If you’re ready to feel more present, focused, and calm, this episode will meet you right where you are 🫶 | RESOURCES | Watch on YouTube Get $10 off Brick Grab the 2026 Peacefully Productive Planner This episode's blog post Follow @hustlesanely and @jessmmassey