You either work nonstop trying to catch up or avoid your to-do list completely — and no matter what, it feels like you’re falling behind.

If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.

Whether you’re new to the podcast or have been listening for years, I’m breaking down what Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD) actually is, who it’s for, and why it works so well for perfectionist entrepreneurs who are stuck in overwhelm, procrastination, and self-doubt.

PGSD is a productivity program that’s built specifically for perfectionist entrepreneurs. Instead of forcing yourself to be more disciplined or relying on willpower, you’ll learn how to plan properly, follow through consistently, and build real momentum in your business. You’ll stop over-editing, overthinking, and burning yourself out trying to do everything perfectly — and finally become someone who gets shit done.

In this episode, I walk you through the PGSD Process, share real transformations from PGSDers, and help you figure out if it’s the right next step for you.

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode529.

Enrollment Now Open: Join My Productivity Program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

If you’re ready to get out of your own way and take consistent action in your business without burning out, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionist entrepreneurs called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD).

Enrollment is open until 11:59pm EDT on Friday 11 April 2025. Click here to sign up today​ and get instant access to everything inside the program.

This is Part 5 of my 5-Part Clean Rest Series. I first experimented with clean rest in 2014 (though I didn’t have a name for it back then). I just knew I needed a break.

In 2018, after another exhausting launch, I came back to it with intention. I was tired of burning out every time I pushed for a big goal. Something had to change.

Now, clean rest is the backbone of my business. It grounds me. It gives me the courage to put my ideas out there, even when they’re not perfect. And it’s the reason I haven’t burned out in over three years, even while making more money than ever and navigating motherhood.

In this final episode of the clean rest series, I’m sharing how my own journey with clean rest has evolved and what it looks like for me now - both in business and in life.

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode528.

Enrollment Now Open: Join My Productivity Program, Perfectionists Getting Shit Done

If you’re ready to get out of your own way and take consistent action in your business without burning out, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionist entrepreneurs called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (PGSD).

Enrollment is open for one week only from Friday 4 April to Friday 11 April 2025. Click here to sign up today​ and get instant access to everything inside the program.

This is Part 4 of my 5-Part Clean Rest Series. There’s one mindset shift every perfectionist entrepreneur needs to make about clean rest:

Clean rest that doesn’t feel good is still clean rest.

Even when you’re feeling bored, restless, agitated, or like you “should” be doing something more productive… it still counts.

Clean rest isn’t about always feeling peaceful, recharged or inspired. Sometimes it will feel that way. But other times, it’ll feel uncomfortable. You might find yourself itching to check your emails or thinking about everything you “should” be doing instead. And that’s completely normal.

You’re a human, not a machine. You’re not supposed to feel happy or motivated 100% of the time. And if you’re judging the quality of your rest based on how it feels, that perfectionist thinking is sneaking in through the back door – making you overthink your time off and work harder to “rest the right way.”

This episode is a coaching call with PGSDer Jenna where we dive into all of this: what actually counts as clean rest, what doesn’t, and why it’s still valuable even when it doesn’t feel perfect. We talk about the discomfort that can come up when you’re learning to let yourself truly rest, and how clean rest supports you in working towards your business goals without burning yourself out.

If you’ve been trying to “do rest right,” or only allow yourself time off when you’ve earned it, this episode is exactly what you need to hear.

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode527.

What To Do Next

• Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
• Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
• Take The Perfectionism Quiz - samlaurabrown.com/quiz
• Private Coaching with me is full - ​get notified​ when a spot opens
• Instagram: @perfectionismproject

Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 4 April for one week only.
If you’re ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is opening for one week only from 4 to 11 April 2025.

This is Part 3 of my 5-Part Clean Rest Series. In the previous episode of my clean rest series, I talked about how working from a to-do list makes it hard to get clean rest.

So what should you do instead?

Where does clean rest go in your calendar and how much of it do you need?

And how do you rest when you’ve planned, so you honour your rest?

I answer these questions and give you practical advice in today’s episode. If you’re wondering how to plan out your clean rest properly each week, listen in.

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode526.

What To Do Next

• Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
• Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
• Take The Perfectionism Quiz - samlaurabrown.com/quiz
• Private Coaching with me is full - ​get notified​ when a spot opens
• Instagram: @perfectionismproject

Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 4 April for one week only.
If you’re ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is opening for one week only from 4 to 11 April 2025.

This is Part 2 of my 5-Part Clean Rest Series. We perfectionists LOVE a good to-do list…

But working from a to-do list makes it really challenging to get enough clean rest - even if you’re making a real effort to have more work-life balance.

And I share the five reasons why - and helpful examples for each reason - in this second episode of my clean rest series. I also talk about why there’s never any time for rest and why you feel behind when you work from a to-do list.

If you only get a break from your business when you’re busy recovering from burnout, this clean rest series - and today’s episode in particular - is going to be insanely helpful.

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode525.

What To Do Next

• Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
• Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
• Take The Perfectionism Quiz - samlaurabrown.com/quiz
• Private Coaching with me is full - ​get notified​ when a spot opens
• Instagram: @perfectionismproject

Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 4 April for one week only.
If you’re ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is opening for one week only from 4 to 11 April 2025.

This is Part 1 of my 5-Part Clean Rest Series. If you’re sick of being behind in your business (even though you’re doing ALL the things), this episode is for you.

I explain what clean rest is (i.e. resting without guilt) and why it’s essential for perfectionists.

It may not feel like it, but clean rest will help you work better and build a better business (with less overwhelm, less procrastination and less burnout).

You’ll have plenty of clean rest scheduled in your calendar when you’re planning properly as a perfectionist.

All that clean rest won’t be scary because you’ll be so clear on what’s important vs what isn’t, when you work best and how to keep your plans workable so you never fall behind. You’ll be able to ENJOY your time off.

It’s time to start planning properly as a perfectionist - and that includes getting the clean rest you need. And anyone can learn how…

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode524.

What To Do Next

• Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
• Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
• Take The Perfectionism Quiz - samlaurabrown.com/quiz
• Private Coaching with me is full - ​get notified​ when a spot opens
• Instagram: @perfectionismproject

Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 4 April for one week only.

If you’re ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is opening for one week only from 4 to 11 April 2025.

If you’ve been wondering how to stay motivated and show up consistently, week after week after week - this episode will help you understand how following the PGSD Process will help you stay motivated as you build your business. Especially if you’ve been in the all-or-nothing cycle of showing up perfectly for a few weeks and then abandoning your goals and your content calendar.

In this episode I’m going to be showing you how Power Planning and Clean Rest will keep you motivated to show up in your business. You’ll hear about what we can learn from children about staying motivated, why the goal isn’t getting your entire to-do list in your calendar, and the hidden benefits of resting without guilt.

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode523.

What To Do Next

• Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
• Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
• Take The Perfectionism Quiz - samlaurabrown.com/quiz
• Private Coaching with me is full - ​get notified​ when a spot opens
• Instagram: @perfectionismproject

Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 4 April for one week only.
If you’re ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done.

Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is opening for one week only from 4 to 11 April 2025.

As perfectionists, we want our marketing to be perfect before we release it into the world. But the truth is that our best marketing for our clients won’t feel perfect to us. In this episode I share with you why this is the case and how imperfect marketing has helped me grow my business.

Tune in to learn why imperfect marketing works, and how your marketing can feel easy and intentional.

Find the full episode transcript and show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode522.

What To Do Next

• • Join the waitlist: Perfectionists Getting Shit Done (aka PGSD) - samlaurabrown.com/pgsd
  • Take The Perfectionism Quiz - samlaurabrown.com/quiz
  • Sign up for daily Perfectionist Power-Ups - samlaurabrown.com/power
  • Private Coaching with me is full - ​get notified​ when a spot opens
  • Instagram: @perfectionismproject

Perfectionists Getting Shit Done is opening for enrollment on 4 April for one week only.

If you’re ready to get out of your own way in your business, you want to join my productivity program for perfectionists who are building businesses called Perfectionists Getting Shit Done. Click here to find out more about the program and join the waitlist today: samlaurabrown.com/pgsd. Enrollment is opening for one week only from 4 to 11 April 2025.