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Your Priority Centered Life

Your Priority Centered Life

Written by: Alise Murray PhD
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Are you feeling tyrannized by your to do list? Are you looking for tips to increase your productivity for better time management? Are you wondering where to begin with a planner or a bullet journal? Do you wonder if it’s at all possible to achieve work-life balance? You’ve come to the right place! “Your Priority Centered Life” will feature useful information you can implement right away and guest interviews that will inspire you to move toward your goals. Host Dr. Alise Murray is a psychologist, a yoga teacher, and a life coach who has spent her career helping overwhelmed, busy adults center their lives around their priorities so they can experience greater fulfillment and achieve higher productivity without burnout.

Want to know where to start? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment today! www.prior10.com/assessment

The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast “Your Priority Centered Life” are for entertainment, educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional medical or health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with medical providers or qualified mental health providers with issues and questions regarding any physical and/or mental health symptoms or concerns that they may have. Furthermore, the opinions and views expressed by podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates are not necessarily those of the podcast host. Dr. Alise Murray’s opinions and views are expressed in her individual capacity and are not to be construed as those of any of her podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates.

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Episodes
  • 66: Build a Second Brain With AI

    66: Build a Second Brain With AI
    Jan 21 2026
    Feeling overwhelmed by AI tools like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity? In this interview, psychologist and coach Dr. Alise Murray talks with AI strategist Marni Wills about how to use artificial intelligence in a thoughtful, human-centered way that supports productivity, focus, and creativity without increasing cognitive overload. You’ll learn how to “talk to AI” like a collaborator (not just a task machine), how to build custom AI assistants as “second brains” for work and family life, and why most jobs aren’t going away, they’re evolving. Marni also discusses responsible AI use, AI in education (including NotebookLM), and common concerns about sustainability and environmental impact. If you’re a busy professional looking for practical AI productivity strategies that protect your time, energy, and priorities, this episode will help you get started with one small doable step.Ever opened ChatGPT (or Gemini… or Claude… or whichever shiny AI tool is screaming for your attention this week) and immediately felt two things at once?Curious (“Wait… this could actually help me.”)A little threatened (“Wait… is this coming for my job?”)Same.In this episode, I’m sitting down with Marni Wills, AI consultant, former dual international athlete (rugby + netball), and still competing internationally in touch rugby, to talk about how to build a healthy relationship with AI. One that supports your focus and creativity… without turning your brain into an overworked customer service desk.Marni’s take is refreshingly grounded: she’s not here to hype AI as magic, and she’s not here to fear-monger either. She’s here to help you think strategically (like an athlete on the field) about what you actually want, where your bottlenecks are, and how AI can support your strengths instead of replacing your humanity.We also dig into the big questions a lot of people are quietly asking (or loudly avoiding):What about the environmental impact?What about teachers and other “human” jobs?What if AI actually makes overwhelm worse because now there are 9,000 tools and you feel behind?Marni brings practical examples, mindset shifts, and a “start here this week” step that doesn’t require a tech overhaul or a personality transplant.What you’ll learnWhy thinking like an athlete helps you use AI more strategically The difference between telling AI to do tasks vs. having a conversation that improves your thinkingA safer, smarter way to use AI alongside experts (especially for health info)A nuanced conversation about AI + sustainability (including comparisons to everyday tech energy use)Why your job probably isn’t disappearing… but your job description might evolveHow AI can help teachers teach more humanly (and reduce the soul-sucking parts of the job)The “AI-first mindset” for overwhelmed professionals: Can AI support this without creating more chaos?What Marni means by building “second brains” (custom AI assistants for different areas of your life)A surprisingly simple first step you can take this week to get better results immediatelyResources MentionedMarni Wills on LinkedIn: (search “Marni Wills” on LinkedIn)Marni’s website: https://businesswithaistrategist.comNotebookLM (Google): https://notebooklm.googleChatGPT: https://openai.com/chatgptClaude: https://claude.aiPerplexity: https://www.perplexity.aiGoogle Gemini: https://gemini.google.comJasper AI: https://www.jasper.aiMentioned (and worth repeating)AI isn’t a replacement for wisdom. It’s a tool that can support your thinking if you stay in the driver’s seat.If AI is making you feel behind, you don’t need more tools, you need a better approach.Your Next Steps:Work with Me: https://www.dr-alise.comTake the free Prior 10 Life Assessment: https://www.prior10.comConnect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/dralisemWant to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment at www.prior10.com/assessment.The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast “Your Priority Centered Life” are for entertainment, educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional medical or health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with medical providers or qualified mental health providers with issues and questions regarding any physical and/or mental health symptoms or concerns that they may have. Furthermore, the opinions and views expressed by podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates are not necessarily those of the podcast host. Dr. Alise Murray’s opinions and views are expressed in her individual capacity and are not to be construed as those of any of her podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates.
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    45 mins
  • 65: You Don’t Need to Hustle to Be Successful

    65: You Don’t Need to Hustle to Be Successful
    Jan 14 2026

    Have you noticed how suddenly it feels more acceptable to say, “I don’t want to push anymore”?


    If you’ve ever felt guilty for resting or unsure what success is actually supposed to look like, this episode is for you.


    In this conversation, I unpack how hustle culture quietly teaches us to confuse exhaustion with worth, and why burnout isn’t a motivation problem but a nervous system and executive functioning issue. We explore why pushing harder eventually backfires, what truly gets lost when productivity becomes your identity, and how redefining success through your own values changes everything.

    I introduce a simple, sustainable framework for productivity built around three essentials: planning, presence, and reflection. Not to do less for the sake of doing less, but to live and work in a way that actually feels aligned and sustainable.


    If you’re ready to stop chasing someone else’s definition of success and start building a life you’ll feel proud of, this episode will help you get there.


    Your Next Steps:


    Work with Me: https://www.dr-alise.com

    Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment: https://www.prior10.com

    Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/dralisem

    Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment at www.prior10.com/assessment.


    The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast “Your Priority Centered Life” are for entertainment, educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional medical or health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with medical providers or qualified mental health providers with issues and questions regarding any physical and/or mental health symptoms or concerns that they may have. Furthermore, the opinions and views expressed by podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates are not necessarily those of the podcast host. Dr. Alise Murray’s opinions and views are expressed in her individual capacity and are not to be construed as those of any of her podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates.
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    19 mins
  • 64: Maybe the Fresh Start You Need Is Less, Not More

    64: Maybe the Fresh Start You Need Is Less, Not More
    Jan 6 2026

    When was the last time you felt truly relaxed, not just “done with your to-do list,” but relaxed in your body?


    As we step into a new year, many of us feel the pressure to add more: new goals, new habits, new resolutions. But after a busy holiday season, that can feel like the last thing we need.

    In this episode, I’m inviting you to consider a different approach: instead of asking what you want to add this year, what if you asked what you could gently subtract?


    I also share a bit of personal context about why this episode matters so much to me right now, including the importance of intentionally creating pauses when life delivers unexpected loss or emotional weight. Ignoring grief or exhaustion doesn’t make it disappear; it just shows up later, louder.


    We’ll talk about why genuine rest doesn’t come from vacations alone, but from boundaries, and how those boundaries can exist in small, everyday ways. You’ll hear why “white space” isn’t laziness or wasted time, but a commitment to presence, creativity, and emotional regulation.


    Through real-life examples, research-backed insights, and a simple experiment you can try this week, this episode will help you rethink rest, productivity, and what it means to actually experience your life, not just manage it.


    Inside this episode, we explore:

    ✨ Why January motivation often clashes with post-holiday exhaustion

    ✨ The difference between being busy and being mentally preoccupied

    ✨ How boundaries, not location, create true relaxation

    ✨ Why white space improves creativity and problem-solving

    ✨ How to build small “mini pauses” into everyday life

    ✨ What to do when rest triggers guilt or discomfort

    ✨ A simple, non-performative way to experiment with rest this week


    This episode is a gentle reminder that rest and achievement are not opposites, they support each other. And that slowing down isn’t falling behind; it’s how you come back to yourself.

    As you begin this new year, my hope is that you’ll give yourself permission to press pause, not someday, but this week.

    Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment at www.prior10.com/assessment.


    The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast “Your Priority Centered Life” are for entertainment, educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional medical or health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with medical providers or qualified mental health providers with issues and questions regarding any physical and/or mental health symptoms or concerns that they may have. Furthermore, the opinions and views expressed by podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates are not necessarily those of the podcast host. Dr. Alise Murray’s opinions and views are expressed in her individual capacity and are not to be construed as those of any of her podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates.
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    14 mins
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