You're Not Too Busy. You're Distracted. Interview with Dr. Michelle Machado

Am I missing my life? It's a question so many of us quietly carry: our lives look successful on paper, but we're wondering if they're actually working. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Michelle Machado, a speaker, author, human performance strategist, and mom of two girls who has asked herself that same question. Michelle's journey took her from academia, where she held leadership roles at eight universities, to walking away from the title and career she thought defined success after a persistent nudge from God she couldn't ignore. We get into the neuroscience behind stress and distraction, and why distraction isn't a discipline problem but often a coping mechanism. Michelle's new book, Alive Again: 4 Steps to Reclaim Your Life in a Distracted World, came out this August. It's about how we can have a life that's incredibly full and still feel disconnected from it. Michelle also shares the moment her own daughter asked if she even wanted kids, because she felt like she was distracting her mom. It's a powerful reminder that our kids are always watching and learning from what we model. You'll discover: How to tell whether your ambition is aligned with your values and your faith Why we feel so overwhelmed, and what our phones and busyness may be helping us avoid The signs you're physically present with your family but mentally somewhere else Practical ways to reclaim your time and attention, even when you don't have two hours each morning This conversation is for every mom wrestling with ambition and presence, especially the ones trying to do it all. You can be successful without sacrificing what matters most: your connection with God, yourself, and the people you love. Connect with Dr. Michelle Machado: Website: https://michelledmachado.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmichellemachado/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichellemachado/ Order Alive Again: https://michelledmachado.com My book is coming. The Hidden Deception: Raising Kids Who Don't Drift From Jesus — because our kids are watching what makes Mom feel valuable. Get on the early reader list: https://marinatolentino.myflodesk.com/thehiddendeceptionbook 🌺 CONNECT WITH MARINA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinattolentino_ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marinattolentino YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marinatolentino/ Website: https://www.marinatolentino.com/ Email Newsletter: https://marinatolentino.myflodesk.com/worklikeamother 🏡 Moving to Oʻahu or thinking about buying or selling a home? Connect with Marina and explore her Oʻahu real estate resources here: https://bio.site/marinatolentino 🎙️ WORK LIKE A MOTHER Work Like A Mother is a podcast for ambitious women navigating motherhood, faith, entrepreneurship, career, marriage, parenting, and purpose. Hosted by Marina Tolentino, the show explores what it looks like to pursue your calling, raise a family, build meaningful work, and follow Jesus in the middle of real life. Subscribe or follow so you don't miss the next episode. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: 3BMGCOKFXO7Q3F18