Ep 24: No Kids, Still Busy: The Hidden Pressures on Women Without Kids

Ever feel like you have no right to say you're busy—just because you're not raising kids? In this powerful episode of The Positively Joyful Productivity Show, Nicole is joined by Sheri Johnson, a coach who specializes in working with women without children. Together, they pull back the curtain on the cultural conditioning, invisible pressures, and unspoken guilt that keep childless and child-free women stuck in a cycle of overcommitment and burnout. You’ll hear: Why being “not a mom” doesn’t mean you’re not overwhelmed The deep-rooted myths around women’s worth and productivity How women without kids subconsciously fill their time to prove their value How to spot your own “busy blind spots” and finally take your time back Whether you’re without kids by choice or circumstance—or simply tired of the never-ending pressure to do more—this conversation will leave you seen, validated, and inspired to slow down.

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🎧 Hit play and prepare to rethink what “productive” really means.