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Make sure to tune in every other Wednesday for all new episodes of "The Big Payoff" with your favorite best friend/business partner duo: Rachel and Suzanne!   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As quarantine has taught us, it can be hard to maintain healthy habits and be productive when you are the only person around to hold yourself able. You kind of have to be your own boss, especially for those who work from home. But what kind of boss are you to you? This episode, Rachel and Suzanne realize they are terrible bosses of themselves, and talk through how to care for yourself AND hold yourself able in order to be a more productive and happy person.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What do you do when you've got too many things demanding your attention at once? How will you get everything done, and done well, when there are a million other things on your to-do list? This week, Suzanne and Rachel lay out three ways to approach your schedule in order to get everything done to the best of your ability, each of which involves making some choices.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Last episode, Rachel and Suzanne discussed catastrophic thinkers, and how to respond to their fear of the worst case scenario in a productive way. But what happens when catastrophe actually strikes? What do you do when you when s*** hits the fan and you feel like you've lost all control? Never fear! Rachel and Suzanne are here with a six-step solution to help you wait out the chaos and find the light at the end of the tunnel.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You know that person in your life who always goes to the worst case scenario as soon as there's a problem? That coworker or friend (or in Rachel's case, mother) who immediately catastrophizes any situation? Rachel and Suzanne discuss how to spot a "catastrophic thinker," and give you tips for how to respond to them in a way that's productive for everyone.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Rachel locked herself out of her closet this week, she unexpectedly learned an important life lesson. Instead of coming in hot with an answer, her handyman actually solved her problem by asking her questions. Rachel and Suzanne discovered that the “let’s figure this out together” approach is actually way more effective than aiming for, “I’ve got your answer!” Also, Suzanne is a Diplo fan now?   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you navigate a dystopian existence? Rachel and Suzanne are delineating the Before from the After times in the only way they know how: by asking the best questions. Here are four questions you should never leave home without (in addition to your mask).   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Toddlers need their parents’ help navigating their wild emotional swings… but if you are finding yourself in these tumultuous times having trouble with your own wild emotions, it’s time to learn how to work through it on your own. Suzanne and Rachel discuss how to parent yourself through moments of crisis.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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If you’re wondering what keeps Rachel and Suzanne up at night, what their current guilty pleasures are… or what they’re really doing on Zoom… check out this little hot mic lightning round.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you’re wondering what keeps Rachel and Suzanne up at night, what their current guilty pleasures are… or what they’re really doing on Zoom… check out this little hot mic lightning round.    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Right now, Rachel and Suzanne - like many of you - are searching desperately for ways to feel better - physically, mentally, and emotionally. But when they turned to the “classic” self-care model (think: meditation, cucumbers on eyes, hot baths), they found it... sorely lacking. So what better time than now to completely redefine the meaning of self-care? Follow along with this episode - and with the worksheet we created on our website (bigpayoffradio.com) - to find your definition of self-care. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Right now, Rachel and Suzanne - like many of you - are searching desperately for ways to feel better - physically, mentally, and emotionally. But when they turned to the “classic” self-care model (think: meditation, cucumbers on eyes, hot baths), they found it... sorely lacking. So what better time than now to completely redefine the meaning of self-care? Follow along with this episode - and with the worksheet we created on our website (bigpayoffradio.com) - to find your definition of self-care.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Since you’re… still at home, here’s a lil hot mic to take your mind off the world. Take a break, find your mantra, and enjoy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Since you’re… still at home, here’s a lil hot mic to take your mind off the world. Take a break, find your mantra, and enjoy.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Despite the absolute insanity of this moment, we’ve decided to post an episode we had previously taped, in the hopes that this conversation around what keeps you motivated, and how to stay centered might be helpful during this time. Also… if you need even more distraction? Do yourself a favor, and go binge watch Netflix’s “Cheer” after you listen to this episode. Go ahead, we’ll wait.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you’ve been living under a rock, and haven’t seen the Netflix show “Cheer,” first of all go watch it. We’ll wait.... Meanwhile, Rachel and Suzanne are taking inspiration from Coach Monica Aldama, and want to help you reframe how you think about competition so that you are always getting better, but never getting off your mat. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Rachel and Suzanne are LIVE at the Kellogg School of Management, and taking on your “Imposter Syndrome” once and for all. Take out your notebooks, this one’s got tools you’ll never want to leave home without. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Rachel and Suzanne are LIVE at the Kellogg School of Management, and taking on your “Imposter Syndrome” once and for all. Take out your notebooks, this one’s got tools you’ll never want to leave home without.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.