Decision Ease

Decision Ease

Hosted by: Kirsten Parker: Decision-Making Coach for Overthinkers

Tired of overthinking every decision - big or small? You're in the right place. The Decision Ease Podcast helps smart, high-achieving humans stop spiraling and start deciding with more clarity, confidence, and...

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#175: Decision Detox: How to End the Year Strong and Aligned

It’s time for an End-of-Year Detox! This is a perfect time of year to clear mental clutter, zoom out on what actually matters, and align your next 90-ish days with what you really want—so December 31st you feels...
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#174: Shame vs Guilt (and Why it Even Matters)

If you’ve ever bent a decision around “not wanting to feel guilty,” this one’s for you. Today we separate guilt (outward, action/outcome-focused: “I did something wrong”) from shame (inward, identity-focused: “I am...
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#173: The #1 Mistake People Make in Judging Their Choices

Do you ever judge your decisions by how things turned out? Yup - you and most everyone else! And it’s one of the biggest mistakes we’re all making. In this episode, I’ll help you separate outcomes from decisions, so...
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#172: 3 Tiny Decisions to Make Holidays Less Stressful (Yes, Now!)

The holiday season can be joyful…and exhausting 🫠! But what if you could make it easier now - before the rush begins? In this episode, I’ll walk you through three tiny decisions you can make today that will reduce...
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#171: The Simplest Formula for Faster Decisions

Some choices just don’t need to take hours of your life. Dinner, outfits, where to put that picture frame…low-stakes decisions often feel heavy because of the state you’re in and the pressure you put on yourself to...
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#170: Why Small Choices Feel So Big

Ever wonder why deciding what’s for dinner or where to hang a picture can feel like a high-stakes exam? 🤯 It’s actually not a "bad outcome" that we tend to fear - it’s that the experience of not liking your choice...
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#169: When Staying the Course is the Smartest Move

Last week, we talked about when changing course is the smartest move. This week, we’re flipping the script: what if the wisest thing you can do is stick with your original decision? Sometimes staying the course feels...
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#168: When Changing Course is the Best Move (and How to Do it with Less Drama)

Changing course doesn’t have to mean you’ve failed, given up, or lost your edge. Nor does it have to be the biggest drama of the decade! In this episode, we’re talking about those moments when the little voice in your...
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#167: These 5 Decisions Cut My Daily Mental Load in Half

You make hundreds of decisions every day — but what if a few bigger ones could make all those small ones easier? In this episode, I’m sharing 5 foundational decisions I’ve made that cut down my mental load, reduce...
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#166: Expert Interview! A Decision Checklist You'll Use for Years with Shannon South

If you’ve ever said “I can’t do this alone, but all of it needs to happen” — this episode is for you! Today I’m joined by virtual assistant and organizing wizard Shannon South, CEO of Lifetime Stress Relief. Shannon...
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165: Train Your Brain to Spot Good Decisions (and Make Good Decisions Easier)

You’re smart, capable, and constantly improving — but if you still end most days wondering what you actually accomplished (and low-key doubting every choice you made), this episode is for you. We’re talking about the...
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#164: Expert Interview: How to Make Better Money Decisions with Financial Coach Christina Edel

If you've ever felt stuck between “being good with money” and actually enjoying your life — this conversation is for you. In this episode, I’m joined by Financial Coach Christina Edel, who helps her clients pay off...
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