Ep 36. How to slow down and do less (without feeling guilty) w/ Donna McGeorge
Tue Jan 27 2026
Most of us feel pressure to do more, stay busy, and keep pushing — even when we’re exhausted.
In this episode, Scott and Tracey sit down with bestselling author Donna McGeorge to talk about hustle culture, burnout, identity, and the deeply ingrained belief that we have to earn our rest.
This is a real, honest conversation about why slowing down can feel uncomfortable, why being busy often becomes part of our identity, and how challenging our self-talk can help us create a healthier relationship with time, work, and rest.
We explore:
- Why hustle culture is so hard to shake
- The idea that rest shouldn’t have to be “earned”
- How busyness can become part of who we think we are
-Letting go of guilt, pressure, and overcommitment
- Creating more space for what actually matters
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or uneasy about slowing down — this episode is for you.
Contact Donna:
https://donnamcgeorge.com/
Follow Tracey:
instagram: @traceyquayle.therapy
Tik Tok: @traceyquayle.therapy
Facebook: @traceyquayle.therapy
YouTube: @traceyquayle.therapy
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www.traceyquayle.com
Disclaimer: This podcast is for information only and isn’t a substitute for personalised therapy.
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Most of us feel pressure to do more, stay busy, and keep pushing — even when we’re exhausted. In this episode, Scott and Tracey sit down with bestselling author Donna McGeorge to talk about hustle culture, burnout, identity, and the deeply ingrained belief that we have to earn our rest. This is a real, honest conversation about why slowing down can feel uncomfortable, why being busy often becomes part of our identity, and how challenging our self-talk can help us create a healthier relationship with time, work, and rest. We explore: - Why hustle culture is so hard to shake - The idea that rest shouldn’t have to be “earned” - How busyness can become part of who we think we are -Letting go of guilt, pressure, and overcommitment - Creating more space for what actually matters If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or uneasy about slowing down — this episode is for you. Contact Donna: https://donnamcgeorge.com/ Follow Tracey: instagram: @traceyquayle.therapy Tik Tok: @traceyquayle.therapy Facebook: @traceyquayle.therapy YouTube: @traceyquayle.therapy *Join my mailing list* www.traceyquayle.com Disclaimer: This podcast is for information only and isn’t a substitute for personalised therapy.