126. How I Structure My Days, Weeks & Months to Stay Aligned with My Goals
What if staying aligned with your goals didn't require doing more—but doing less on purpose?In this solo episode, I walk you through exactly how I structure my days, weeks, and months so my time, energy, and money are all pulling in the same direction. I start with the nervous system piece—because if I'm wired for busyness, I'll sabotage white space—then share the practical scaffolding that keeps me focused on what truly moves the needle.You'll discover:The "crowd it out" method — Put the most important things in first, then let everything else fill around themMy non-negotiable guardrails — No Monday appointments, hard stop after 4 p.m., a real lunch, and no more than 2–3 Zooms per dayEnergy-saving batching strategies — Like stacking podcast recordings to eliminate context switching and preserve mental bandwidthThe 80/20 rule in practice — Plus the 80/20 of that 20% for laser focus on what truly mattersBoundary mastery — Why my default answer is "no" unless a request clearly serves my prioritiesLife-force energy as a success KPI — Tracking not just metrics, but how alive and energized you feelSeasonal business rhythms — Using my "Upward Cycle of Success" (emergence, visibility, culmination, fertile void) to build in natural ebb and flow instead of constant grindAnnual planning that honors your whole life — Our family-first approach where personal "boulders" get calendar priority before business goalsIf you're ready to create results with more ease and integrity, this episode is your step-by-step blueprint.“There’s a difference between what we say we consciously want, and what our nervous system is wired for.” –Kate Northrup🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff on Plenty 🎤00:00 Introduction to Abundance and Prioritization01:04 The Importance of Time and Energy Management02:08 Dysregulation and Productivity03:23 Aligning Actions with Priorities05:30 Establishing Rules for Time Management07:26 Batching for Efficiency10:36 Limiting Meetings for Productivity13:32 Setting Boundaries and No Policies18:53 Annual Planning and Business Cycles23:01 Maintaining Relationships28:30 Planning Around Personal Life31:08 Conclusion and Call to ActionLinks and Resources:Digital Do Less PlannerThe Money Reset Embodied Wealth MethodBoundary Boss by Terri Cole🌿 Ready to create more by doing less?In my book, Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Ambitious Women, I guide you through the art of aligning your energy with what truly matters—so you can reach your goals without burning out.This isn't just another time management book. It's about redefining success in a way that actually supports you and brings ease into your life. Do Less is packed with practical tools and insights to help you focus on what matters most, harness your natural cycles, and truly thrive.Grab your copy and start creating the abundant, spacious, and deeply aligned life you deserve. 🌸✨
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125. Samantha Skelly on Burning Down a 7-Figure Business to Come Alive
What if the bravest way to grow your life is to burn down the business that's "working"?In this episode, I sit down with my friend Samantha Skelly, founder of Pause Breathwork, to explore her holy-disruptive moment of closing a wildly successful, multi-seven-figure emotional eating company overnight. Following a crystal-clear divine directive, she rebuilt her work around breath as a path to healing and leadership. We dive into the fireworks-in-the-sky signs, middle-of-the-night downloads, and the day she literally hit "cancel" on recurring revenue to honor her soul's assignment.You'll hear us explore:The science and soul of breathwork — How it shifts the body through the amygdala and vagus nerve, creating an 8-minute doorway into altered states, and why gentle, trauma-informed facilitation is essentialRunning a company the feminine way — Embracing spaciousness, cyclical leadership, and building profits without self-betrayalLessons from a year that "built" her — Developing discernment with team dynamics, keeping the main thing the main thing, and choosing depth over novelty for true masteryCreating a sustainable daily breath practice — including how to adapt your practice during tender seasons like pregnancyIf you're feeling the nudge to pivot—or simply to soften how you work—this conversation offers both permission and practice. Press play, breathe with us, and let your next chapter arrive with more ease, truth, and plenty.“We only overthink because we under breathe.” –Samantha Skelly 🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff on Plenty 🎤00:26 Samantha Skelly's Journey02:13 Connection and Generosity04:14 Transition from Emotional Eating05:42 Paths to Sobriety and Healing08:01 Financial Stewardship12:11 Finding Breathwork16:04 Breathwork and Self-Love19:53 Letting Go of the Past21:28 Navigating Change26:53 Breathwork and the Nervous System36:09 Feminine Leadership in Business41:04 Somatic Work in Business44:21 The Importance of Discernment47:59 The Power of Consistency52:19 Conclusion and Future DirectionsConnect with Samantha Skelly:InstagramPause Breath WorkPause Breath Work App ✨ Effortless Skincare That Actually Works ✨I have something to share that's been truly transformative in my daily routine. You know I'm always looking for ways to boost productivity while nurturing my well-being—and Gloci has delivered on both fronts.Gloci is an incredible drinkable skincare line that makes caring for your skin effortless and impactful. It's like having a skincare specialist that fits right in your pocket. I love how easily it integrates into my schedule while giving my skin a healthy glow—all with so much less hassle.If you're ready to bring more ease into your skincare routine, I highly recommend checking out Gloci. It's been such a positive addition to my life, and I know you'll love it too. Just head over to katenorthrup.com/gloci and see for yourself.
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124: Surprise Questions, Soul Answers: My Podcast Producer Asked Me Everything
Have you ever had your intuition whisper "stop" while your business (or bills) shouted "go"?In this week's Plenty episode, I hand the mic to my producer for a surprise Q&A—and I share honest, behind-the-scenes stories about trusting inner knowing, closing successful offers that are no longer aligned, navigating chaotic seasons, and holding both structure and flow in business and life. You'll hear how I work with my nervous system when money pressure spikes, why "feminine" leadership doesn't mean avoiding systems, and how I stay in integrity when industry hype says otherwise.What you'll learn:Intuition vs. obligation: Why every leap I've taken that "didn't make sense on paper" ultimately created more alignment and revenueDoing less, not avoiding life: The difference between regenerative rest and resistance (and how I spot it in myself)Structure and surrender: How healthy systems let your creative, feminine energy flourish—without outsourcing your powerRhythms through hard seasons: Why cycles include creation and destruction, and how to trust the rhythm even when life feels anything but "in flow"Money, nervous system, and Source: Practical ways I reset when finances feel tight so I can see possibilities againIntegrity in the personal-growth space: Why I don't believe in "having it all figured out" and how I stay honest about being humanThis conversation pulls back the curtain on what it really looks like to build a business and life from authentic alignment.“Feminine leadership doesn’t mean avoiding structure—it means building containers that let you exhale.” –Kate Northrup🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff 🎤00:00 Introduction to Abundance and Inner Knowing02:46 Feminine and Masculine Energy in Business04:19 Cycles, Rhythms, and Trusting the Process07:42 Intuition vs. Financial Pressure12:13 The Shadow Side of Personal Development15:52 Navigating Spiritual Alignment and Financial Pressure19:05 Control in Relationships and Health Choices21:40 Introducing the Money Reset ProgramLinks and Resources:The Abundance Book ✨ The Money Reset: Feel Good with Money—No Matter How Much You MakeMaking more money doesn’t guarantee financial ease… but this will. The Money Reset is a free audio experience designed to help you rewire your nervous system for wealth—so managing money feels effortless. 🎧💸Inside, you’ll learn how to:💡 Break the ‘money in, money out’ cycle and create lasting stability.🎯 Relax into a new relationship with money—where structure meets flow.✨ Use the 5-Minute Calm Cashflow Ritual to bring instant clarity to your finances.More money won’t solve money stress—a resourced, supple nervous system will. Ready to shift? 👉 Get The Money Reset Now! 👈
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123: Healing Worthiness: Christine Gutierrez on Addiction, Power & Pleasure as Medicine
Have you ever felt like you have to earn your worth—whether by over-functioning or staying stuck in struggle?In this week's Plenty episode, I sit down with psychotherapist, mentor, and author Christine Gutierrez to explore healing worthiness through sobriety, power, and pleasure as medicine. We dive into why so many of us confuse toxic capitalism with true abundance, how to let old identities "die" so new ones can be born, and the practical, compassionate steps to reclaim your inherent worth—no proving required.What you'll learn:Worthiness first, money second: How rooting in inherent worth transforms your relationship with money and expands real abundance (without the hustle-and-prove loop)Sobriety—many paths, same heartbeat: Christine shares a non-dogmatic approach to changing your relationship with alcohol and choosing self-tenderness over self-punishmentMasks that drain us: Recognizing people-pleasing, "good girl" conditioning, and hyper-independence—and how to gently retire these exhausting patternsThe "life-death-life" cycle: Why true thriving includes endings, mess, and rebirth—and how to meet transitions with both grit and honeyPleasure as spiritual pathway: Rewriting inherited scripts that glorify suffering and renounce the body to reclaim joy as sacredReceiving with dignity: Especially for women of color, claiming fair compensation as part of collective healing—not a betrayal of your valuesThis conversation will leave you with permission to stop performing your worth and start living from it.About ChristineChristine is the author of I Am Worthy and I Am Diosa, a psychotherapist and facilitator whose work blends trauma healing, spirituality, and practical tools for women’s empowerment. “We cannot be in our soul led place on a bed of lies, we just can’t.” –Christine Gutierrez🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff 🎤00:25 Guest Introduction: Christine Gutierrez02:20 Exploring Worthiness in Money Work05:08 Spirituality vs. Mundane Life09:37 Paths to Sobriety and Healing13:33 Masks of Over-Functioning Women19:02 Deserving More: Beyond Mediocrity26:45 Patterns of Worthiness and Struggle33:39 Undoing Lies of Unworthiness36:22 The Role of Compassion in Advocacy40:00 Relationship with Money and Worthiness44:11 Empowerment through Financial Growth45:34 The Game of WorthinessLinks and Resources:I am DiosaTerri ColeClarissa Pinkola EstesNishaConnect with Christine Gutierrez:InstagramYoutubeI am Worthy✨ Ready to create more on your wealth-building journey?Ready to create more ease on your wealth-building journey? I've created a special Money Breakthrough Guide just for you! I interviewed over 20 high-earning women and asked them to reveal their most powerful money breakthroughs—the kind of insights usually shared behind closed doors. Now I'm passing them on to you, completely free.Head to katenorthrup.com/breakthroughs to grab the guide PLUS a mini-lesson where I share my biggest money shifts and a nervous system healing tool to help you expand your abundance capacity.This is your chance to transform your relationship with money from the inside out—grab it now! 💫
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122: How to Buy Back Your Time with Dan Martell
What if the key to business growth and a fulfilling life wasn't doing more, but doing less—strategically?In this week's Plenty podcast episode, I sit down with Dan Martell—entrepreneur, investor, and bestselling author of Buy Back Your Time—for an eye-opening conversation about achieving exponential growth by working exclusively in your zone of genius.Dan shares his remarkable transformation from a turbulent childhood to becoming a successful business owner who now helps entrepreneurs scale sustainably without sacrificing their well-being. We dive deep into his Buy Back Your Time methodology, a systematic approach to identifying energy-draining tasks, mastering delegation, and creating genuine freedom to focus on what drives real impact.In this episode, you'll learn:How to scale your business without burnout by concentrating on your highest-impact workDan's step-by-step process for identifying and eliminating tasks that sabotage your energyWhy reclaiming your time is the single most profitable investment any business owner can makePractical productivity strategies that actually create more space and fulfillment in your lifeHow to establish clear boundaries, lead with compelling vision, and build systems that truly support your goalsIf you've ever felt imprisoned by your business's daily demands or feared that growth means inevitable overwhelm, this conversation will equip you with actionable strategies to take back control of your time—and transform your life.“Who you are today can’t be who you need to become to achieve your next level.” –Dan Martell🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff on Plenty 🎤00:59 First Impressions and Personal Insights03:36 Work Ethic and Gratitude06:16 Resentments and Forgiveness10:24 The Role of Faith in Business13:47 The Power of Reflection16:20 Self-Discovery through Service22:03 The Journey of Recovery26:46 The Heart as a Superpower30:59 The Nature of First Impressions35:09 Connection with Source42:57 Productivity and Energy46:15 Protecting Energy and Time50:33 Communication Strategies 56:36 Process vs. People Issues1:00:28 Conclusion and ReflectionsLinks and Resources:📚 Grab Dan Martell’s book Buy Back Your TimeConnect with Dan Martell:InstagramWebsite Youtube✨ Ready to transform your relationship with money?In my book Money: A Love Story, I guide you through the steps to heal your financial story and create lasting abundance. 💸✨ If you've ever felt overwhelmed or stressed about money, this book will help you see it from a whole new perspective—one rooted in love, clarity, and self-worth.Money: A Love Story isn't just about the numbers; it's about how you feel and interact with money on a deeper level. You'll learn how to break free from limiting beliefs, set empowering financial goals, and cultivate a mindset of abundance. 💖If you're ready to start your love story with money, grab your copy here: Money: A Love Story and begin a transformative journey toward financial freedom. 💫
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