After more than 100 episodes, Not Too Productive is going on indefinite hiatus. In this farewell episode, I reflect on what inspired me to start this podcast in the first place, how it shaped me, and why it feels right to close this container now. I share honestly about the joy, the stickiness of mixing art and marketing, the lessons learned about sustainability and vulnerability, and the grief that comes with endings. If you’ve ever struggled with productivity pressure, wrestled with endings, or wondered how to let creative projects evolve without forcing them to go on forever, this episode will resonate.

In this episode, I’m joined by Lauren Gerber-Fleury, financial coach, longtime hospitality worker, and Holistic Time Practitioner who shares what it’s meant to approach both money and time through the lens of seasonal self-trust. We talk about how traditional productivity and budgeting systems often reinforce shame, and what shifts when you create money and time systems rooted in agency, compassion, and honesty. Whether you're navigating inconsistent income, fluctuating energy, or old stories of being “bad with money” or “bad with time,” this conversation is a deeply honest reflection on how to build rhythms and systems that work with you.

In this episode, I’m joined by Magy Ortiz, systems strategist, creative, project manager, and Holistic Time Practitioner, who shares what it’s like to navigate business, care work, and client commitments while honoring a body and energy that doesn’t always stay consistent. We talk about: how to recognize when capacity has changed letting go of internalized pressure to “push through” honoring sick days and real-life disruptions with less guilt how grief, presence, and truth shape our relationship to time being honest with clients without abandoning care

You’ve bought the courses. Signed up for the workshops. Started the books. And now… you hesitate to say yes to something new. Even when it feels aligned. In this episode, Becca Rich explores what happens when shame, urgency, and overconsumption shape how we approach learning and growth. We talk about: Why it’s not your fault if you’ve struggled to finish programs How urgency and FOMO in marketing erode trust What to look for in programs that truly support follow-through and integration Tangible practices Becca builds into her own certification program Questions to ask yourself before saying yes to anything new Whether you’re a lifelong learner, a coach, or a program creator—this episode will help you move toward growth that’s grounded in self-trust, not shame.

In this episode, I’m joined by SJ McIntyre, postpartum doula, virtual assistant, project manager, and Holistic Time Practitioner, who shares what it’s like to support others in times of deep transition while learning to tend to their own needs and pace. We talk about: why it felt impossible to rest, even on vacation the guilt and fear of not doing “enough” learning to set boundaries with love, not shutdown how SJ now coaches and teaches from a more regulated place and why making spaciousness for yourself is possible

In this episode, Becca breaks down why mainstream time hacks aren’t neutral, and often do more harm than good. From time blocking to the Pomodoro method, these tools were born in systems of colonization, industrial control, and enslavement. And while they may seem harmless or helpful, they teach us to override our bodies, punish our rhythms, and measure our worth by output. This is an invitation to become more conscious of the tools we pass on so we stop replicating the very systems our clients are trying to heal from. We can do better. We can hold time differently.

In this episode, I’m joined by Madison Abdullah, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and creative coach, and founder of Radiant Somatics for a powerful conversation about what it means to unravel urgency as a survival strategy and reclaim time as a space for safety, presence, and choice. We talk about: how urgency becomes embedded in the nervous system reclaiming time as a trauma-healing practice the difference between “doing it all” and being with what matters letting go of internalized time pressure without losing momentum how changing your pace changes the way you hold space for others

In this episode, I’m joined by Rita-Soledad Fernández Paulino—self-care and money coach empowering BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ communities, founder of Wealth Para Todos, and a graduate of the Holistic Time Practitioner Certification. We talk about: carrying shame around how you use time navigating time as a neurodivergent, chronically ill, queer, first-gen Latina why urgency doesn’t lead to sustainability how budgeting time (like budgeting money) created a sense of agency how supporting clients means guiding them back to their wholeness, not their hustle If you’re a coach, healer, or space holder who wants to better support clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or ashamed of their time habits—this episode is full of real-world insight, personal transformation, and collective care.

In this episode, I’m joined by Cindy Hoch—coach, facilitator, and holistic time practitioner—who shares what it means to rebuild your relationship with time from the inside out. We talk about: how gentle curiosity changed the way she relates to herself and her clients what it means to honor realistic capacity the daily practice of softening the inner judgment and meeting yourself with grace how parenting, business, and time aren’t separate but part of the same ecosystem and why slowing down doesn’t mean doing less If you’re a coach, healer, or space holder who wants to help your clients navigate shame, burnout, and capacity with clarity, care, and integrity, this episode is for you.

If you support others through change—whether as a coach, healer, or guide—you’ve probably felt the ache when a client struggles with something you’re still navigating too. In this episode, we explore what follow-through actually requires when we step outside dominant narratives of discipline and willpower. I share the core concepts I teach around following through without shame, hustle, or self-abandonment. We’ll also explore what’s truly ours to hold as space holders when it comes to accountability.

Is it procrastination—or protection? So many space holders are taught to treat inaction like a mindset issue or motivation gap. But the truth is, most clients aren’t stuck because they’re lazy or uncommitted. In today’s episode, we’re unraveling what’s really going on when clients struggle to follow through. And I’m sharing why I don’t believe in procrastination and how that label reinforces shame and urgency. This is a powerful episode for space holders who want to support follow-through in a way that’s relational, liberatory, and rooted in care.

Burnout doesn’t mean you’ve failed—it means you’ve been carrying something that matters. In this episode, I explore why exhaustion doesn’t make you broken, how softening can help you find your way back, and why your mission is still alive (even if you’re laying down right now). Whether you’re a coach, healer, or space holder feeling stretched too thin, this is your permission to rest without shame and return on your own terms.

In this episode, Becca shares the real-life journey of structuring time as a space holder, from juggling a full-time job to running two businesses today. She unpacks the emotional and energetic challenges that make time so tricky for coaches, healers, and guides, and offers visionary ideas on how we can rethink time, energy, and sustainability in this work. This episode is not just about managing time, it is about reshaping how we relate to care, worth, and what it means to build liberatory ways of working.

If you’ve been asking yourself whether to lower your prices, launch something new, or burn it all down…you’re not alone. A lot of us are feeling the pressure to pivot or evolve, especially when the world feels uncertain. And it’s so easy to spiral into overthinking, perfectionism, or trying to guess what will “work.” This episode is all about tuning back into your body, your clarity, your truth. I’m sharing what I’ve been seeing work in my circles, what I’ve been changing in my own business, and how you can adapt without abandoning yourself.

Life coach Cristina Riani shares how pausing her business during wedding planning deepened her work, helped her heal from burnout, and transformed how she relates to time through the Holistic Time Practitioner Certification.

Many purpose-driven folks wonder if they’re wasting time, especially when it feels like you’re working hard but nothing’s really moving. If you’ve been caught in that spiral of questioning it all, you’re not alone. This episode explores why that feeling shows up so often, what it might really be pointing to, and how to reframe “wasting time” into something much more compassionate, embodied, and aligned with how your business actually works.

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Do I even want to keep doing this?”—this episode is for you. In this honest, spacious conversation, I explore the internal questioning that many coaches and space-holders face after years of giving their energy to others and trying to build a sustainable business. We’ll talk about why you got into this work in the first place, how online business culture distorted your original vision, and what it really takes to grow a sustainable body of work that feels like yours. This is not a call to quit—but an invitation to rechoose. I’ll also share how the Holistic Time Practitioner Certification can support you in resetting your business, your role as a space-holder, and your relationship with time.

I’m in awe of the incredible transformations my students have experienced after completing the Holistic Time Practitioner Certification Program. In this episode, I share some of their wins and officially announce the 2025 cohort. If you want to learn how to support others with their time and energy in deep, meaningful, and radically different ways, this episode will give you a glimpse into what’s possible.

Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of a recent near-death experience. I share the story of what happened and the profound lesson it left me with — that the closer we are to death, destruction, and loss, the closer we also are to feeling alive, awake, and open to joy. This is an intimate reflection on mortality, presence, and what it means to truly live.

I don’t want to be a time management coach anymore. In this episode, I share why the title no longer fits, what I want to focus on moving forward, and how my work is shifting toward helping people break free from scarcity-driven, exploitative, and toxic relationships with time.