Plenty with Kate Northrup

• 130. Why I Don’t Set Time-Bound Goals (and What I Do Instead)

  Have you ever noticed how setting a goal with a deadline can sometimes make you feel more anxious than inspired?In this episode, I share a personal story about how I realized that my attachment to time-bound goals was actually creating stress, scarcity, and disconnection from the very abundance I teach and strive to live by.During one of our biggest program enrollments, I experienced a powerful shift: instead of tracking numbers and pushing for results, I decided to remove the “T” from my SMART goals—the “time-bound” part. The moment I released the false urgency and pressure of having to meet a goal by a specific date, something extraordinary happened. I felt lighter, more creative, and deeply connected to Source again.I talk about:✨ How time-bound goals can trigger scarcity and stress rather than motivation.✨ The difference between “relevant” goals and what I now call resonant goals—those that feel aligned with your heart and purpose.✨ The practice that helped me detach from outcomes and stay rooted in service, joy, and flow.✨ Why focusing on the journey, rather than the destination, is where true fulfillment—and sustainable success—lives.By removing the timeline, I opened myself to infinite possibilities—and ironically, it turned out to be our most successful launch ever. But the real win wasn’t in the numbers—it was in how it felt: spacious, peaceful, and abundant.So if your goals have been feeling heavy or pressured, this episode will invite you to loosen your grip, release the clock, and reconnect to what truly matters. When you stop forcing outcomes on a schedule, you make space for magic.Listen in, and let’s explore what happens when you take off the “T.”“When I have an idea that a goal has to be achieved in a certain amount of time, it creates stress and scarcity in my body. When I remove the timeline, I return to abundance.”–Kate Northrup🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff on Plenty 🎤00:00 Introduction to Abundance00:35 The Concept of Goal Setting03:37 Challenges with Time-Bound Goals09:11 Removing False Urgency11:16 The Journey vs. the Destination13:10 Conclusion and Invitation to Change✨ 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! 👈Related Episode:How I Structure My Days, Weeks & Months to Stay Aligned with My Goals (126)

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• 129. Monica Yates on Being the Breadwinner, Burning Out & Finding Her Feminine Again

  ✨ Have you ever wondered what happens when being the breadwinner, burning out, and finding your feminine again all collide?In this episode of Plenty, I sit down with the incredible Monica Yates — author, podcast host, and unapologetic voice on money, relationships, and feminine energy. Monica and I share an unusual common thread: our journeys both began with learning about the menstrual cycle and eventually led us into nervous system healing. From there, we dive deep into what it really means to let go, receive, and redefine power as women in today’s world.Monica opens up about her personal experience of losing and regaining her period, stepping into her feminine through unexpected ways, and learning to soften while still holding the role of breadwinner. We talk about the tension so many of us feel between craving control for “safety” and the deeper truth that real safety comes through trust and surrender.We also explore:What it looks like to be a high-earning woman in a relationship and how to navigate polarity when the traditional breadwinner roles flip.Why nervous system healing is essential for abundance and fulfillment.The hidden costs of trying to “do it all” — and the joy that comes when we actually allow ourselves to receive.The importance of honoring both the masculine and feminine, in ourselves and in our partnershipsMonica’s story is refreshingly honest, playful, and deeply validating. Whether you’re navigating being the financial provider, healing your relationship with money, or simply longing to put down the reins sometimes, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are and invite you into a new way of relating — with yourself, your partner, and your resources.I loved every moment of this conversation with Monica and I can’t wait for you to hear it.👉 Tune in, let your shoulders drop, and allow yourself to receive the wisdom here.“The need to control is an illusion of safety. True safety is your ability to let go and trust.” –Monica Yates🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff on Plenty 🎤00:30 Welcome & Spicy Beginnings04:15 From Periods to Nervous System Healing08:40 Monica’s Story: Hating Womanhood to Embracing It13:20 The Pill, Control, and True Healing17:55 The Feminine Craving for Surrender22:10 Feminism, Polarity, and Mixed Messages26:35 Practical Examples of Letting Go31:05 Micro-Traumas and Nervous System Truths36:45 Breadwinning Women & Relationship Dynamics41:25 Redefining Provider & Protector Roles46:05 Valuing Feminine Contributions at Home50:10 The Illusion of Control vs. Real Safety54:35 Trust, Travel, and Letting Men Lead58:15 Sisterhood Wounds & Making Money1:03:20 Closing Reflections & Permission to ReceiveLinks and Resources:Mama Gena's School of Womanly Arts Connect with Monica Yates:WebsiteBecoming HerPodcast: Feminine As F*ck.InstagramYoutube✨ 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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• 128. How to Stay in Abundance When Everyone Around You Is in Lack

  Have you ever found yourself on your abundance journey—doing the inner work, healing your relationship with money, and leaning into prosperity—only to feel pulled back into scarcity because the people around you aren’t on the same path?If so, you’re not alone. This episode of Plenty was inspired by a listener who asked: “What do I do when my family, friends, or community are still operating in lack, while I’m working so hard to step into abundance?”I know how challenging it can feel when the people you love aren’t aligned with your vision of “more than enough.” That’s why in this episode, I share three powerful practices to help you protect your energy, stand firmly in your truth, and continue expanding into abundance—without cutting people out of your life or downplaying your growth.You’ll learn:✨ Why who you spend time with deeply impacts your prosperity (and how to gently shift your circles if needed)✨ How to recognize and release the “belonging tax”—that tendency to downplay your success so you don’t outshine loved ones✨ Why your expansion isn’t selfish, but instead makes space for others to rise✨ How to lovingly hold boundaries when others project scarcity onto youThis conversation is about more than money—it’s about honoring your own path while inviting others into their own growth, in their own timing. You’ll walk away with tools to stay rooted in abundance while still being in relationship with those you care about. 💛“When we expand—whether it’s in our healing, our earning, or our education—we’re not leaving people behind. We’re changing things for our entire lineage.” –Kate Northrup🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff on Plenty 🎤00:00 Introduction to Abundance Journey00:33 Energy Management and Scarcity02:20 Navigating Relationships in Scarcity05:49 Choosing Positive Interactions07:48 The Belonging Tax11:58 Celebrating Success Without Guilt15:05 Encouraging Others' Growth17:26 Setting Boundaries in Relationships19:37 Conclusion and Personal Focus✨ Ready to stop overthinking money and start feeling your way to true wealth? ✨If traditional financial strategies have left you feeling disconnected—especially as a sensitive, intuitive, or creative person—you're not alone.That's why Kate created the Embodied Wealth Method: a self-paced, audio-based journey that helps you rewire your relationship with money from the inside out. No spreadsheets. No hustle. No shame.This transformative method combines nervous system regulation, energetic alignment, and practical tools to help you cultivate genuine wealth—peace, power, and possibility in your body, bank account, and life.What's included:7 transformational audio chaptersCompanion integration workbookLifetime accessAll for just $97 USDIf you're ready to feel safe receiving abundance, expand into your next level of prosperity, and create a financial reality that honors your wholeness...Learn more and enroll at: katenorthrup.com/fall2025We'd be honored to support your journey.

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• 127: How Women Actually Heal: Nervous System, Vitality, Hormones & Pleasure with Dr. Sara Gottfried Szal

  What does it really mean to heal as women—in our bodies, minds, and spirits?For too long, women have been told to push through exhaustion, overfunction at every turn, and manage "all the things" while our own vitality suffers. But what if true healing isn't about doing more? What if it's about reclaiming nervous system regulation, honoring our hormonal rhythms, embracing pleasure as medicine, and living from authentic wholeness?In this transformative episode of Plenty, I spent an entire day in deep conversation with Dr. Sara Gottfried, a pioneering women's health physician, hormone expert, and bestselling author. Together, we explored the complex realities of women's health today—from navigating a medical system that often dismisses women's experiences to supporting ourselves through major transitions like perimenopause and menopause.This conversation touches the core of everything we explore in this community: how nervous system balance, embodied pleasure, and true vitality become the foundation for not just surviving, but thriving as women.What You'll Discover in This EpisodeWomen's Health & Medical Advocacy:Why women's health faces unique challenges in traditional medicineHow to reclaim agency over your healing journeyStrategies for advocating for yourself in medical settingsHormones, Fertility & Life Transitions:Essential preparation during reproductive years for a vibrant menopauseWhat every woman should know about hormones and vitalitySupporting your body through perimenopause and beyondNervous System & Embodied Living:The crucial role of nervous system regulation in women's healthHow boundaries and pleasure practices support healingWhy your "whole body yes" is your greatest navigation toolMoney, Safety & Women's Bodies:The profound connection between financial security and physical healthHow our relationship with money impacts our sense of safetyBuilding true abundance from an embodied placeDr. Sara's wisdom, combined with her generous spirit and clinical expertise, creates a conversation that feels both deeply personal and universally relevant. Whether you're in your twenties planning ahead, navigating perimenopause, or supporting other women in your life, this episode offers practical insights grounded in both science and intuitive wisdom.This conversation left me feeling inspired, more grounded in my body, and even more committed to supporting women in living fully resourced, embodied, and abundant lives.Ready to transform how you think about women's health and healing? Listen now. “If I’m being dismissed, if I’m being gaslit, and I’m a physician, then there are millions of women that are still being dismissed and gaslit.” –Dr. Sara Gottfried Szal🎤 Let’s Dive into the Good Stuff on Plenty 🎤00:30 Dr. Sarah Gottfried's Background and Insights01:10 Discussion on Hormones and Women's Vitality03:40 Challenges Faced by Women in Healthcare06:40 Research Gaps in Women's Health08:15 Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause09:42 Heart Rate Variability and Stress Management12:19 Alcohol's Effects on Health16:48 The Role of Relationships in Health22:43 Tracking Hormones and Health28:38 Supporting Egg Quality and Fertility31:28 Reframing Symptoms as Initiations49:20 The Relationship Between Money and Women's HealthLinks and Resources:The Autoimmune Cure, Women, Food, and HormonesTreated with Dr. Sara Stan Tatkin“Age and Happiness: The U-Bend”, from the EconomistDiana ChapmanConnect with Dr. Sara Gottfried Szal:WebsiteInstagramTreated with Dr. Sara✨ 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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• 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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