Live an Intentional Life

42: Feeling Tired? The Missing Link Between Energy Management and Time Management

Yes, energy management is important - but you can’t abandon time management in favour of it. If you’ve ever sat down to do something important and just couldn’t find the energy, you’re not alone. We’re often told to “manage our energy, not our time,” but what if that advice misses something essential? In this episode, I’ll unpack why time and energy management aren’t opposites — they’re partners. You’ll learn about three types of fatigue (and how to recognise which one you’re in), plus why you actually need to manage your time in order to manage your energy. When you understand how time and energy work together, you can feel more focused, productive, and at ease — without pushing yourself to exhaustion. Here are a couple of studies about decision fatigue: Maier, M., Powell, D., Murchie, P., & Allan, J. L. (2025). Systematic review of the effects of decision fatigue in healthcare professionals on medical decision-making. Health Psychology Review, 1-46. Pignatiello, G. A., Martin, R. J., & Hickman Jr, R. L. (2020). Decision fatigue: A conceptual analysis. Journal of health psychology, 25(1), 123-135. And an important review on burnout: Edú-Valsania, S., Laguía, A., & Moriano, J. A. (2022). Burnout: A review of theory and measurement. International journal of environmental research and public health, 19(3), 1780. ⏳️ Want to dive in further? I write over on Substack, and you can become a paid subscriber to get deeper and more practical content on exactly how to manage your time, live your ideal week, and love the experience of your life.  Go to liveanintentionallife.substack.com [https://liveanintentionallife.substack.com/] to see more. 📝 If you’re looking to take the ideas in the podcast and turn them into meaningful action, go to my online store where you’ll find beautifully designed workbooks and planners that help support your personal development. Go to my Etsy store at www.etsy.com/au/shop/AnIntentionalLifeAU [http://www.etsy.com/au/shop/AnIntentionalLifeAU]. Use the code PODCAST10 to get 10% off! ✨️Follow me on Instagram for all the latest tips and inspiration: instagram.com/live.an.intentional.life [http://instagram.com/live.an.intentional.life]  🎙 Don’t forget to rate and review the show so you can feel really good on the inside! Subscribe to the podcast to hear about new episodes.

41: Stevie Dillon: Living on Purpose and Slowing Down When You’re a High Achiever

Today I have a profoundly important message for you from business owner Stevie Dillon: Live on Purpose and design your work around your ideal lifestyle. This was such a beautiful conversation. It was a real pleasure to talk about defining success, lifestyle and work balance, burnout, and starting new habits.  Talking to Stevie reminded me that we have the potential to take so much for granted. If we live on autopilot and rush through our days then time flies by so quickly and we miss things, and Stevie has some great questions that you can ask yourself to make sure that you are living according to your definition of success.  So I encourage you to listen to the episode, I know you are going to love this very special interview.  Stevie Dillon is the founder of Lifestyle Business School, an online education business that teaches current and aspiring online founders how to build leveraged, expertise-based lifestyle businesses. Over the past seven years, Stevie has served over 2000 students in her various courses and programs.  Stevie is a living, breathing case study for building a creator-based lifestyle business. After building a big business and experiencing “traditional success” in the form of high multi-six figure years, a growing team and industry clout, in 2022 she burnt it all to the ground and re-built it with a very specific lifestyle business “sweet spot” in mind.  The result? A wildly aligned and creatively fulfilling business that still earns four times the senior lawyer salary of her ex-peers, whilst working hours that allow her to be primary carer to her little ones.  Stevie shares a unique perspective on this style of business each week on her podcast, and has to date created seven stand alone online courses which together set out the entire roadmap for building a personal-brand based lifestyle business in her flagship online course, Lifestyle Business School.  Stevie deeply understands online business, online education and how to build a personal brand, and has dedicated the last seven years to consistently creating podcasts, blog content and online courses that cover every facet of these topics.  She has written on the topic of personal brand, online business and lifestyle design for Smart Company, Social Media Examiner, has presented workshops for Business Chicks and has appeared on TV with Kochies Business Builders.  Stevie lives in Burleigh Heads, Australia with her partner, 5-year old son and 3-year old daughter.  You can find Stevie on Instagram at instagram.com/steviedillon_ [http://instagram.com/steviedillon_] and on Substack at https://substack.com/@steviedillon [https://substack.com/@steviedillon]  ---------- ⏳️ Want to dive in further? I write over on Substack, and you can become a paid subscriber to get deeper and more practical content on exactly how to manage your time, live your ideal week, and love the experience of your life.  Go to liveanintentionallife.substack.com [https://liveanintentionallife.substack.com/] to see more. 📝 If you’re looking to take the ideas in the podcast and turn them into meaningful action, go to my online store where you’ll find beautifully designed workbooks and planners that help support your personal development. Go to my Etsy store at www.etsy.com/au/shop/AnIntentionalLifeAU [http://www.etsy.com/au/shop/AnIntentionalLifeAU]. Use the code PODCAST10 to get 10% off! ✨️Follow me on Instagram for all the latest tips and inspiration: instagram.com/live.an.intentional.life [http://instagram.com/live.an.intentional.life]  🎙 Don’t forget to rate and review the show so you can feel really good on the inside! Subscribe to the podcast to hear about new episodes.

40: Can Nature Really Make You Think More Effectively?

We all know that nature makes us feel good - think about those amazing feelings of relaxation and awe when you spend time in a beautiful forest. But does nature help your thinking? Can nature help you think more effectively? In this episode I talk about how nature can help you tackle difficult tasks, and what actually counts as exposure to nature (that sad plant in your office might not be enough). Here are the main articles used in creating this episode: Holzman, D., Meletaki, V., Bobrow, I., Weinberger, A., Jivraj, R. F., Green, A., & Chatterjee, A. (2025). Natural beauty and human potential: Examining aesthetic, cognitive, and emotional states in natural, biophilic, and control environments. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 104, 102591. Nguyen, L., & Walters, J. (2024). Benefits of nature exposure on cognitive functioning in children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of environmental psychology, 96, 102336. Schertz, K. E., & Berman, M. G. (2019). Understanding nature and its cognitive benefits. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 28(5), 496-502. Stevenson, M. P., Schilhab, T., & Bentsen, P. (2018). Attention Restoration Theory II: A systematic review to clarify attention processes affected by exposure to natural environments. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part B, 21(4), 227-268. ---------- ⏳️ Want to dive in further? I write over on Substack, and you can become a paid subscriber to get deeper and more practical content on exactly how to manage your time, live your ideal week, and love the experience of your life.  Go to liveanintentionallife.substack.com [https://liveanintentionallife.substack.com/] to see more. 📝 If you’re looking to take the ideas in the podcast and turn them into meaningful action, go to my online store where you’ll find beautifully designed workbooks and planners that help support your personal development. Go to my Etsy store at www.etsy.com/au/shop/AnIntentionalLifeAU [http://www.etsy.com/au/shop/AnIntentionalLifeAU]. Use the code PODCAST10 to get 10% off! ✨️Follow me on Instagram for all the latest tips and inspiration: instagram.com/live.an.intentional.life [http://instagram.com/live.an.intentional.life]  🎙 Don’t forget to rate and review the show so you can feel really good on the inside! Subscribe to the podcast to hear about new episodes.

39: Dr Olivia Ong: How to Recover from Burnout Using Self-Compassion, Values, and Nervous System Regulation

If you’ve ever felt burnt out, or too busy to take care of your mental wellbeing, you’ll find a lot of wisdom in this interview. Today I speak with Dr Olivia Ong, and we had an eye-opening conversation that I know you will love. Dr. Olivia Ong—widely known as The Heart-Centred Doctor—is an award-winning physician, author, speaker and coach who empowers healthcare professionals to overcome burnout and reclaim their wellbeing. A Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine Specialist with over two decades of clinical experience, Olivia’s life took a profound turn after a devastating spinal cord injury left her a paraplegic. Her remarkable journey of recovery not only restored her mobility but also transformed her understanding of resilience, self-compassion, and nervous system regulation. Today, Olivia is the Founder of The Heart-Centred Method Institute, where she teaches science-backed strategies—rooted in neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and Polyvagal Theory—to help doctors and leaders heal from burnout, restore balance, and thrive in both their professional and personal lives. Her inspiring message has been featured on TEDx, ABC, NBC, Sky News, and numerous health media platforms. She is the bestselling author of The Heart-Centred Doctor, and in 2024 was awarded the prestigious AusMumpreneur Gold Award for Coach of the Year. Olivia has also signed a book deal with HarperCollins Australia, with her memoir set for release in early 2026. Through her work, Olivia demonstrates that it’s possible to lead, heal, and live from a place of purpose and compassion—no matter the challenges faced. Learn more at drolivialeeong.com [http://drolivialeeong.com/]. You can take her burnout quiz here: https://drolivialeeong.com/quiz-burnout-response/ [https://drolivialeeong.com/quiz-burnout-response/] You can find Olivia… On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ong_olivia [https://www.instagram.com/ong_olivia] On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DrOliviaOngAuthor [https://www.facebook.com/DrOliviaOngAuthor] On LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/droliviaong [https://www.linkedin.com/in/droliviaong] ---------- ⏳️ Want to dive in further? I write over on Substack, and you can become a paid subscriber to get deeper and more practical content on exactly how to manage your time, live your ideal week, and love the experience of your life.  Go to liveanintentionallife.substack.com [https://liveanintentionallife.substack.com/] to see more. 📝 If you’re looking to take the ideas in the podcast and turn them into meaningful action, go to my online store where you’ll find beautifully designed workbooks and planners that help support your personal development. Go to my Etsy store at www.etsy.com/au/shop/AnIntentionalLifeAU [http://www.etsy.com/au/shop/AnIntentionalLifeAU]. Use the code PODCAST10 to get 10% off! ✨️Follow me on Instagram for all the latest tips and inspiration: instagram.com/live.an.intentional.life [http://instagram.com/live.an.intentional.life]  🎙 Don’t forget to rate and review the show so you can feel really good on the inside! Subscribe to the podcast to hear about new episodes.

38: What I Have Learnt in a Year of Personal Development: One Year of the Podcast!

Let’s celebrate one year of the podcast! Today I’m covering four things I have learnt and incorporated into my life since starting this podcast. I’m inviting every listener to get 20% off the annual subscription to my Substack publication, which is where I house all of my content now. You get the TIMEWISE content, which is a step-by-step program on how to take back your time so you can do meaningful work, quality play, and restful sleep.  You'll also get chat, and community, and everything you need for relaxed time management! All you have to do is go to Apple Podcasts and write a review, and then email me a screenshot of your review to hello@liveanintentionallife.com.au [hello@liveanintentionallife.com.au]. I’ll reply back with your 20% discount! But make sure you do it this week, between Sept 1 and 7, 2025. ⏳️ Want to dive in further? I write over on Substack, and you can become a paid subscriber to get deeper and more practical content on exactly how to manage your time, live your ideal week, and love the experience of your life.  Go to liveanintentionallife.substack.com [https://liveanintentionallife.substack.com/] to see more. 📝 If you’re looking to take the ideas in the podcast and turn them into meaningful action, go to my online store where you’ll find beautifully designed workbooks and planners that help support your personal development. Go to my Etsy store at www.etsy.com/au/shop/AnIntentionalLifeAU [http://www.etsy.com/au/shop/AnIntentionalLifeAU]. Use the code PODCAST10 to get 10% off! ✨️Follow me on Instagram for all the latest tips and inspiration: instagram.com/live.an.intentional.life [http://instagram.com/live.an.intentional.life]  🎙 Don’t forget to rate and review the show so you can feel really good on the inside! Subscribe to the podcast to hear about new episodes.