Are you actually productive, or just "recovering-multitasker" busy? This week, Katie and Ms. K dive into the "Productivity Propaganda" that keeps midlife women running on empty.

From the heartbreaking moment Katie realized her daughter saw her as an "octopus" to the neurological shifts of perimenopause, we explore how to move from frantic hustle to a "Hustle and Float" rhythm.

Plus, we break down the three buckets you need to categorize your week: Busy, Productive, and Restorative. Learn how to use AI to protect your margin so you’re available for the moments that actually matter—like that rare 10% window when your tween actually wants to talk.

Mentioned in this Episode:

• 📖 Book: Hustle and Float by Rahaf Harfoush
• 🎧 Podcast: Adam Grant's WorkLife with Rahaf Harfoush

STOP FIGHTING YOUR BIOLOGY!

You've heard of Fight or Flight, but those rules were mostly based on research done on men. Women are wired differently—and this changes everything about how we handle stress and learning.

• TEND: Soothe and care for the young (or yourself).
• BEFRIEND: Gather, group up, and seek support.

When we get stressed, our bodies chemically scream for us to find a friend!

Katie and Miss K explore the profound science behind this instinct, citing Dr. Shelly Taylor's "Tending Instinct" and a powerful story of women who met every Wednesday for 44 years—surviving life's biggest challenges through connection.

Here’s the takeaway: Friendship and community aren't just hobbies; they are a strategic advantage and a necessary survival tool.

Resource Links:

• Marriages, Kids, Careers: For 44 Years, They’ve Been Talking It Out
• Berne Brown's Take on The Armor That's Doesn't Serve Us Anymore

If you want to stop learning tech alone and harness the biological power of "Tend and Befriend" for mastering AI, join the Her AI Skool community today.

Does opening LinkedIn make you feel like you’re already behind? Do you feel like everyone else became an AI expert overnight while you’re still trying to figure out which button to press?

You are not behind. You are just stuck in the "AI Frenzy."

In this episode, Katie and Miss K break down the anxiety-inducing noise created by headlines and "bros in tank tops" selling get-rich-quick schemes. We explain why "should" is a dirty word in your learning journey and reveal the hidden reason why learning these tools feels so cognitively heavy.

We cover:

• The "Two Skills" Trap: Why struggling with AI isn't your fault—you're likely trying to learn coding logic and a new interface at the same time.
• The "Cheating" Myth: Why women feel guilty using AI to save time (and why we need to treat it like the office coffee maker).
• Silence the Noise: How to spot a fake "AI Expert" and why you need to ignore the hype to find the tools that actually help you.
• Real Life Use Cases: From editing newsletters to organizing medical records for aging parents.

If you are ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and start finding your focus, this episode is the permission slip you’ve been waiting for.

Links & Resources:

• Join the conversation in the Her AI Advantage community.

Katie and Miss K break down the real impact of AI at work and how women can approach it with confidence instead of perfection. A practical, honest look at the mindset and tools that matter most right now.

The Resources you need: Substack: AI: The T2 Helper You Need, Not the T1 Hunter You Fear
Above-the-Line graphic: Berne Brown's Genius Framework

When AI shows up in your kid’s world, what do you actually do?
This week, Katie (our optimistic AI newbie) and Ms. K (our wise, undercover industry insider) break down the surprisingly complicated world of kids, tweens, and AI—without panic, jargon, or “tech bro” energy.

We get into:
– Why tweens aren’t using AI nearly as much as people think
– Whether AI “companions” are harmless… or a hard nope
– How to talk to your kids before they stumble into something weird
– The framework that helps kids come to you without fear or shame
– Why modeling healthy AI use as parents might matter more than we realize
– And what future jobs might look like when our kids manage humans and agents

If you’ve ever wondered, “How do I prepare my kids for this world without freaking out?” — this is your episode.

👉 Join the Her AI Skool community to learn alongside real women, get support, and become the AI-confident woman everyone comes to for help.

Katie and Miss K talk about what AI means for kids and young adults today—from school to job hunting to the new, non-traditional paths ahead. A grounded, hopeful guide for parents, caregivers, and anyone supporting the next generation in an AI-shaped world.

AI can feel overwhelming—community makes it easier.

Join the Her AI Skool group to deepen your learning: Her AI Advantage