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“As any person with a long list will tell you, the more efficiently you move through your list, the more stuff there will be on your list.” – Amy Wilson
Intro
I am so excited to have podcaster, actor, and author Amy Wilson on the show to talk about her newest book, Happy to Help: Adventures of a People Pleaser. I felt seen by Amy’s essays and reflections, and I think you will, too.
We talked about so much– Amy’s early introduction to putting others first by caring for her younger siblings, why modern productivity advice often just makes us feel bad, Amy’s views on perfectionism, saying no and feeling scared, the freedom in saying “it’s not for me,” and the importance of being present. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
Highlights:
- 2:30 Amy’s origin story
- 5:00 How Amy was conditioned to help others before herself
- 7:40 The differences (or lack thereof!) between women and men when it comes to multitasking
- 9:50 Amy’s experience meeting fans of her podcast in real life
- 11:45 Letting perfectionism define the self
- 16:00 Over-functioning in a family system
- 17:20 How Amy learned to curb her overfunctioning
- 27:10 Reframing productivity
- 31:45 Amy’s biggest boundary struggle
Connect with Amy Wilson
Amy Wilson is the author of the memoir When Did I Get Like This? and her latest book, Happy to Help. Since 2016 she has been the co-host of the Webby-honored podcast What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood.
Amy is also an actor who appeared on Broadway and as a series regular on TV sitcoms. She lives with her family in New York City.
Website: https://amywilson.com
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