Episodes 316
Avg. Duration 28m
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Apple Rating 4.5 (635)
Since Sep 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Start loving Mondays! Join Marissa & Joel each week for practical strategies, weekly rhythms, and honest insights to help you slow down, show up, and live intentionally. Based on the proven Full Focus methods used in the Full Focus Planner™, each episode offers habits, mindset shifts, and real support so you can quiet the noise, follow through, and build a life that feels good to live. Ready to focus on what really matters?

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SUMMER REPLAY: Helpline: How to Make Progress on “Off” Days

Jun 08, 2026 21m Bonus Transcript

This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

SUMMER REPLAY:  The Power of Constraints: Do Less, Achieve More

Jun 01, 2026 35m Bonus Transcript

This episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

What's Ahead This Summer

May 25, 2026 21m Transcript

Watch on YouTube at:  https://youtu.be/OYJgPIaC48EThis episode was produced by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

What to Do When Life Hits the Fan?

May 18, 2026 39m Transcript

Everyone has a plan until life punches them in the face. In this episode, Joel and Hannah tackle what to do when chaos strikes—a family crisis, a health scare, an unexpected bill, a work…

The Question That Cuts Through Everything

May 04, 2026 30m Transcript

Most of us are working hard, but not always on the right things. In this episode, Joel and Hannah dig into the one question that cuts through overwhelm, busyness, and the pressure to do it all:…

The Human Superpower That's Making Life Harder

Apr 27, 2026 24m Transcript

We’re wired to read other people's minds, or at least to think we can. And most of the time, we don't even realize we're doing it. In this episode, Joel and Hannah unpack the fascinating neuroscience…

Procrastination: The Dungeons & Dragons Edition

Apr 20, 2026 40m Transcript

Procrastination has a reputation problem. We treat it like a character flaw, but what if some procrastination is actually the smartest move you can make? In this episode, Joel and Hannah borrow a…

Gremlins!

Apr 06, 2026 2m

Announcement for April 6th & April 13th episodes

Work Is Never Finished (So Stop Waiting for It to Be)

Mar 30, 2026 44m Transcript

Work is never really finished—so if you're waiting for the to-do list to run dry before you close your laptop, you'll be there all night. In this episode, Joel and Marissa tackle one of the most…

The Deeper Problem with Distractions

Mar 23, 2026 35m Transcript

You know what distracts you. But do you know why? In this episode, Joel and Marissa dig into the real source of distraction—and it's not your phone, your boss, or the pile of laundry calling your…

Want to Succeed? Stop Thinking About Your Goal

Mar 16, 2026 33m Transcript

What if the fastest way to reach your goals is to stop fixating on the finish line? In this episode, Marissa and Joel explain why goal-obsession leads to discouragement, procrastination, and rigidity…

Spring Clean Your Life (for Your Sanity)

Mar 09, 2026 36m Transcript

Spring is a natural reset—and not just for your junk drawer. In this episode, Marissa and Joel explore what it looks like to spring clean your life by removing what’s creating friction: too many…

Breaking Out of “Busy” (Planning 2.0 Pt. 2)

Mar 02, 2026 49m Transcript

Do your weeks feel overstuffed—even when you’re trying to be intentional? In part two of this series, Marissa and Joel finish their conversation on Elizabeth Stanley’s Planning 2.0 (from Widen the…

Moving From Anxiety to Peace (Planning 2.0 Pt. 1)

Feb 23, 2026 43m Transcript

How do we cope with an unpredictable world? Most of us overplan—rehearsing scenarios and bracing for every outcome—and then wonder why we feel anxious.In this episode, Marissa and Joel contrast…

Your Energy Audit: Why Your Days Feel Harder Than They Should

Feb 16, 2026 45m Transcript

You can’t manufacture more time—but you can restore and expand your energy. In this episode, Marissa and Joel explore the “time-energy paradox” and why so many productivity strategies backfire by…

Your Worst Productivity Habit (It Isn’t Your Phone)

Jan 26, 2026 44m Transcript

Most people blame their phones for their lack of productivity, but the real culprit is sneakier: overestimation. In this episode, Marissa and Joel unpack why we consistently plan for best-case…

Work with Your Season, Not Against It

Jan 19, 2026 38m Transcript

Would you plant flowers in December—or plan a ski trip in June? Probably not. But many of us do the equivalent with our goals: we try to force outcomes that don’t match our actual capacity, energy,…

Your Essential Year-End Reset

Dec 08, 2025 43m Transcript

2025 probably didn’t go according to plan—and that’s exactly why it’s worth paying attention to. In this episode, Marissa and Joel walk you through a simple reflection process for the last 11 months:…

Do Less and Enjoy More During the Holidays

Dec 01, 2025 47m Transcript

The holidays can feel like a sprint with a suitcase. Marissa and Joel show you how to lighten the load with four concrete moves: define non-negotiables, eliminate what doesn’t matter, delegate what…

The Gratitude Advantage

Nov 24, 2025 33m Transcript

As we head into Thanksgiving (in the United States), Joel and Marissa get practical about gratitude—the tiny habit that expands your perspective, steadies your pace, and strengthens relationships.…

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