008: Stop Saying “I Don’t Have Time.” The 9-Minute Method for Health, Boundaries & Focus with Jennifer Sise

If you keep telling yourself you are too busy to eat lunch, go for a walk, or take care of your health, this episode might challenge everything you believe about time.In this episode of Eat the F*cking Food, Kristin Collins sits down with time and business coach Jennifer Sise, author of It’s Only a Matter of Time, to explore why so many women feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected from their health.The problem, Jennifer explains, is not actually time.It is how we think about time, prioritize time, and set boundaries around it.Together they unpack the simple but powerful idea that nine focused minutes can transform your day, your habits, and even your health. From skipping lunch and afternoon energy crashes to distraction, procrastination, and the mental scripts that keep women stuck in “I don’t have time” thinking, this conversation reframes productivity, wellness, and self-care.You will learn why hunger itself can be a hidden distraction, how setting small boundaries creates momentum, and why sustainable health habits begin with tiny decisions repeated daily.If you feel overwhelmed, stuck in all-or-nothing thinking, or constantly running out of time for yourself, this episode will show you how to reclaim control of your schedule, your energy, and your health, one focused nine-minute block at a time.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why “I don’t have time” is often a mindset barrier rather than a scheduling problemThe 9-minute method and how short focus bursts increase productivityHow nine minutes can help you build healthier habits around food, movement, and self-careWhy hunger is one of the most overlooked sources of distractionThe difference between saying “I can’t” vs. “I don’t” and why language changes behaviorHow boundaries close the gap between where you are and where you want to beWhy small nutrition habits like eating lunch can dramatically improve energy and focusSimple ways to assemble healthy meals quickly without complicated cookingHow distractions, interruptions, and environment impact productivityWhy consistency and tiny daily actions outperform all-or-nothing health plansHow to start reclaiming your time even if you have a packed scheduleWhy intentional time ownership creates space for healthier livingWe talk about:00:00 Why “I don’t have time” keeps women stuck02:30 The concept of setting apart time instead of finding time05:00 The power of the nine-minute focus method07:30 Quick healthy lunch strategies for busy days10:30 Why fueling your body improves productivity and focus12:30 Identifying distractions and how hunger impacts focus15:00 Boundaries, priorities, and owning your time18:00 The mindset shift from “I can’t” to “I don’t”21:30 Practical ways to reclaim nine minutes in your day27:30 Jennifer’s favorite quick meal and where to connect with herConnect with JenniferInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennifersise Website: https://www.jennifersise.com/ Connect with meInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinrcollins/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kristin.collins Website: https://kristincollinshealthcoaching.com/ #TimeManagementForWomen #HealthyHabits #NutritionMindset #BusyWomenHealth #NineMinuteRule #ProductivityHabits #WomenOver40Health #SelfCareHabits #HealthyLifestyleTips #EatTheFood #HealthyHabitsForBusyWomen #BuildBetterHabits #NutritionForWomen #ConsistencyOverPerfection #HealthyLivingMadeSimple