Your Priority Centered Life
Are you feeling tyrannized by your to do list? Are you looking for tips to increase your productivity for better time management? Are you wondering where to begin with a planner or a bullet journal? Do you wonder if it’s at all possible to achieve work-life balance? You’ve come to the right place! “Your Priority Centered Life” will feature useful information you can implement right away and guest interviews that will inspire you to move toward your goals. Host Dr. Alise Murray is a psychologist, a yoga teacher, and a life coach who has spent her career helping overwhelmed, busy adults center their lives around their priorities so they can experience greater fulfillment and achieve higher productivity without burnout.
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The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast “Your Priority Centered Life” are for entertainment, educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional medical or health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with medical providers or qualified mental health providers with issues and questions regarding any physical and/or mental health symptoms or concerns that they may have. Furthermore, the opinions and views expressed by podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates are not necessarily those of the podcast host. Dr. Alise Murray’s opinions and views are expressed in her individual capacity and are not to be construed as those of any of her podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates.
Episodes
57 episodes
57: The Truth About Adult ADHD (and Misdiagnosis)
If you’ve ever wondered, “Do I have ADHD, or am I just overwhelmed?” — you’re not alone.In this episode, I’m breaking down what really happens when bright, capable adults start questioning whether ADHD might be behind their cons...
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56: When Smart, Capable Adults Can’t Keep Up
Have you ever looked around and thought, “Everyone else seems to have it together, so why do I feel like I’m barely holding it all together?” If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.In this episode, I’m digging into w...
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55: How to Re-Energize in Minutes (Without Caffeine)
Welcome back to part three of our series on avoiding the dreaded post-work crash.Let me ask you, how often do you hit that wall around 3 or 4 p.m.? You’ve still got to wrap up the workday, maybe handle carpool or soccer practice, but you...
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54: The Surprising Reason You’re Always So Drained After Work
Feeling drained and foggy after work? You’re not alone. In part two of my series on avoiding the post-work crash, we’re digging into two of the most overlooked culprits behind your evening exhaustion: nutrition and hydration.No, this isn...
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53: Reclaim Your Choices, Reclaim Your Life with Dr. Gary Sprouse
Feeling overwhelmed isn’t a personality trait—it’s a solvable problem. And on World Mental Health Day, what better time to talk about stress, worry, and how to reclaim your focus?My guest today is Dr. Gary Sprouse, known as the Less ...
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52: The 3-Step Habit Formula for More Energy
Tired of collapsing on the couch after work with no energy left for your family or personal projects? In this episode of Your Priority Centered Life, psychologist and life coach Alise Murray kicks off a new Energy Series with simple mo...
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51: Digital To-Do List Overload: How to Regain Control of Your Tasks
Do you feel “busy all day” but barely scratch your to-do list? In this episode of Your Priority Centered Life, I share why digital task apps can quietly inflate your day and how to right-size your daily plan using a simple paper-...
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50: Real vs. Pseudo-Emergencies: How to Protect Your Time and Energy
Ever sit down to tackle your Big Important Thing—only to have a “five-alarm emergency” land in your inbox? The truth is, most so-called emergencies are just poor planning wearing a siren. In this episode of Your Priority Centered Life,...
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49: The People-Pleasing Trap: A Practical Guide to Saying No Gracefully
Why is “no” the hardest two-letter word to say? In this episode, Dr. Alise Murray unpacks why so many of us default to yes, often at the expense of our time, energy, and peace of mind.You’ll discover:The brain science behind ...
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48: Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause with Expert Dr. Kelly Barron
What if perimenopause isn’t a cliff you fall off but a season you can navigate—with data, support, and a lot more self-compassion? In today’s conversation, I sit down with Dr. Kelly (chiropractor, educator, and midlife women’s health advocate) ...
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47:From Micromanaging to Empowering: How to Delegate Effectively with Holly G
Delegation is more than getting tasks off your plate—it’s about building trust, developing skills, and creating space for both leaders and teams to thrive. In this episode of Your Priority Centered Life, Alise sits down with leadership...
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46:Scattered to Savvy: Beating Decision Fatigue
From the moment we wake up to the moment we go to bed, life is filled with choices—what to wear, what to eat, how to respond, what to prioritize. With so many decisions piling up, it’s no wonder we feel exhausted and overwhelmed by the end of t...
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45:Scattered to Savvy: Time Blindness and Hyperfocus Toolkit
Ever feel like the clock is playing tricks on you? You start a task “for just a few minutes,” and suddenly hours have disappeared—or you’re racing the clock and still running late. You might be experiencing time blindness. In this epis...
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44:Scattered to Savvy: Strategies for Better Memory
Memory isn’t just about remembering, it’s about how we pay attention, store, and retrieve information when we need it most. In this episode of Scattered to Savvy, we dive into how memory really works and share practical tools to make i...
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43:Scattered to Savvy: How to Get Organized When Everything Feels Like a Mess
In this episode of Your Priority Centered Life, we kick off the Scattered to Savvy series by diving into the often-overlooked power of organization. Dr. Alise explores how cluttered spaces can lead to scattered minds—and ...
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42:The Ripple Effect of Authentic Self-Care
We’ve all heard that self-care is important—but what does it actually look like beyond bubble baths and treats?In this episode, Dr. Alise Murray breaks down what real self-care means by comparing it to the qualities of a healthy...
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Episode 42
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41:Priorities: The Power of Flow States
In this episode of our “Priorities” series, we dive into the transformative concept of flow states—those moments when you're so fully immersed in an activity that time seems to disappear and everything just clicks. We explore ...
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Episode 41
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40:No More Guilt: Strategies for Work-Life Alignment
Struggling to juggle career goals with being present for your loved ones? In this episode, we explore why work-life guilt shows up, and what to do about it. You'll walk away with a simple journaling and visualization process to clarify yo...
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Episode 40
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39:Diane Gilman on Aging Boldly and Living with Purpose
Fashion icon and "Jean Queen" Diane Gilman joins us for an inspiring conversation about reinvention, resilience, and the power of embracing every chapter of life. From designing jeans for Janis Joplin to creating a global fashion brand at...
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Episode 39
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38:Communicating Priorities with Your Partner
What happens when your priorities don’t align with your partner’s? In this episode, we explore how to have constructive, compassionate conversations that honor both people’s needs. You’ll learn practical strategies for timing difficult talks, l...
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Episode 38
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37:Master Your Money Mindset
Does it feel like you'll never get out of debt? Do you wonder why anyone would invest, given today's uncertain economy? In today's episode, financial expert Brooke Dean discusses how to deal with the anxiety and resistance that can keep us stuc...
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Episode 37
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36:Winning the Struggle With Your Work-Resistant Brain
Have you ever settled down to get work done, only to find that your brain is being a stubborn child and refusing to cooperate? Here's how to win the battle while being kind to your mind!
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35:Tips for Realistic Task and Project Time Estimates
Who hasn't said, "This will only take a sec", only to have the task take an hour or more? In this final episode in the "Your Day->Your Life" series, we look at how we can improve our ability to estimate the time needed for focused tasks and ...
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34:Beyond Inbox Zero: Managing Email, Voice, and Instant Messaging Like A Pro
Today's inboxes include multiple email boxes, analog mail, voice mail, and text and other instant messaging. In a 2018 survey of American office workers, respondents reported spending an average of 5.6 hours per day on email alone! Today's epis...
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33:Optimize Your Productivity: Planning With Your Circadian Rhythms
We've all experienced it: that dreaded energy slump when you're trying to get something done. It's not just related to the burger and fries you had for lunch. It's natural to have energy peaks and valleys during the day. Planning your day to ta...
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