Slay Stress & More From Dr. Michelle Machado

In this Productive Joy Recap, Dr. Christie highlights insights from Dr. Michelle Machado and her new book Alive Again, emphasizing the importance of saying no, slowing down, and spending time “being” instead of living in constant go mode. She shares Dr. Machado’s framework—awaken, align, activate, and anchor—as a way to choose what matters, feel it fully, and stay grounded in purpose. Dr. Christie reflects on turning 50 and choosing what the next chapter will look like, shifting from “I have to” thinking to “I get to,” even with work travel. She encourages listeners to set a clear target, avoid chaotic “blow-up guy” energy, and aim with focus toward what they truly want.Find focus and solutions by connecting with Dr. Christie at:christie@ intentionalitygroup.com Episode Highlights:00:00 Welcome and Recap00:15 Slow Down and Be00:54 Awaken Align Activate01:49 Turning 50 New Chapter02:15 From Have To to Get To03:21 Choosing the Moment03:56 Set a Clear Target05:15 Aim and Reach Out05:39 Final Wisdom to Action #ProductiveJoy #PodcastRecap #AliveAgain #MichelleMachado #SayNo #StressManagement #SlowDown #Mindfulness #BePresent #PersonalGrowth #IntentionalLiving #MindsetShift #IGETTO #GoalSetting #Focus #AIM #ClearTargets #SelfLeadership #LifeDesign #Anchor #Activate #Align #Awaken #ProductivityTips #WorkLifeBalance