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EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 16 MIN

From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Why High Achieving Women Feel Stuck and How to Take Back Control

from Leadership & Motherhood · host WRKdefined Podcast Network

What if the reason you feel overwhelmed isn’t just about your circumstances, but also how you’re thinking about them? In this episode, Leanna Laskey McGrath explores the shift from feeling stuck and out of control to becoming truly empowered in your life and leadership. Drawing from her own experience as a corporate executive and new mom, she shares how easy it is to fall into a pattern of overwhelm, even when you’ve created the life you thought you wanted. Through a powerful comparison of two women with identical circumstances but completely different experiences, Leanna reveals the real difference maker: mindset. You’ll learn how to recognize when you’re operating from a disempowered place, the subtle ways it shows up in your thoughts and stories, and how to shift back into control, starting with what’s already within your power. If you’ve been feeling stuck, stretched thin, or like life is happening to you, this episode will help you reconnect with your agency and take your power back. 🎯 Ready to go from overwhelmed to empowered? Free “Try Coaching” sessions are available this May. Come experience the shift for yourself. Schedule Now!

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