EPISODE · Apr 25, 2025 · 18 MIN
Energy, Joy & Getting Things Done
from The Doula Johanna Podcast: Keeping Death Close. Living More Fully. · host Johanna Canady
Feeling overwhelmed and constantly behind on your to-do list? You're not alone. In this episode of The Doula Johanna Podcast, I share how the book Working Hard, Hardly Working by Grace Beverley helped me shift my approach to productivity, energy, and joy — especially as a busy mother, doula, and multi-passionate woman. You’ll hear: 💡 Why protecting your energy is more important than just managing your time 🌟 How I plan “Golden Days” and “Golden Dates” to avoid burnout and make joy non-negotiable 🧠 What the 4D Rule is and how it helps me stop doing things that don’t matter 🧘🏽♀️ The difference between deep work and maintenance work — and how I protect my creative flow Whether you're balancing work, parenting, caregiving, or all of the above, this episode will help you rethink your weekly routine with more intention, structure, and softness. Books I mention in this episode: → *Working Hard, Hardly Working* by Grace Beverley: [https://amzn.to/3S2amQf] → *The Universe Has Your Back* by Gabby Bernstein: [https://amzn.to/4jrXgIn] ✨ Some links are affiliate links. This is a great way to support the podcast at no extra cost to you!
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Feeling overwhelmed and constantly behind on your to-do list? You're not alone. In this episode of The Doula Johanna Podcast, I share how the book Working Hard, Hardly Working by Grace Beverley helped me shift my approach to productivity, energy, and joy — especially as a busy mother, doula, and multi-passionate woman. You’ll hear: 💡 Why protecting your energy is more important than just managing your time 🌟 How I plan “Golden Days” and “Golden Dates” to avoid burnout and make joy non-negotiable 🧠 What the 4D Rule is and how it helps me stop doing things that don’t matter 🧘🏽♀️ The difference between deep work and maintenance work — and how I protect my creative flow Whether you're balancing work, parenting, caregiving, or all of the above, this episode will help you rethink your weekly routine with more intention, structure, and softness. Books I mention in this episode: → *Working Hard, Hardly Working* by Grace Beverley: [https://amzn.to/3S2amQf] → *The Universe Has Your Back* by Gabby Bernstein: [https://amzn.to/4jrXgIn] ✨ Some links are affiliate links. This is a great way to support the podcast at no extra cost to you!
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