Live Coaching with Morgan: Is Rachael Doing Too Much Too Soon?
Podcast:The Journey with Morgan DeBaun Published On: Tue Apr 22 2025 Description: Morgan DeBaun is back with another live coaching session using frameworks from her new book, Rewrite Your Rules. This time, she’s joined by Rachael, a newly engaged recent college grad working a full-time accounting job, building a business, and planning a wedding—all at once. Morgan helps Rachael navigate the pressure of overachievement, cultural expectations, and the chaos of managing multiple life transitions. Together, they dive into practical strategies like theming your weeks, setting clearer priorities, and creating space to actually enjoy the journey. In this episode: 00:00 – Introduction and Episode Overview 00:05 – Meet Rachael: Recent Grad and Bride-to-Be 01:11 – Navigating Life Transitions 02:33 – Defining Priorities and Pacing Life 05:34 – Wedding Planning Challenges 08:58 – Balancing Work, Life, and Faith 12:17 – Structuring Your Week for Success 21:19 – Struggles with Social Media and Self-Comparison 21:51 – Pressure to Achieve and Future Plans 23:12 – Cultural Expectations and Overachievement 25:24 – Reflecting on Life Goals and Success 26:51 – Starting a Business and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 29:43 – Balancing Life, Work, and Personal Goals 38:33 – Commitments and Moving Forward 42:34 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts Rachael opens up about the struggles of doing “all the things”—working, building, loving, and still feeling behind. Morgan challenges her to get clear on what she really wants, separate from society’s timeline, and embrace daily joy instead of constant striving. Whether you're newly graduated or knee-deep in transitions of your own, this episode will speak to your soul—and give you the practical tools to reset. Order Rewrite Your Rules by Morgan DeBaun: https://www.amazon.com/Rewrite-Your-Rules-Achieve-Freedom/dp/0593725050 Join the Newsletter for Exclusive Content: https://worksmartprogram.ac-page.com/thejourneypodcast Follow Morgan on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morgandebaun Follow The Journey on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thejourneybymdb Produced by MicMoguls.