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The McClain Method
Welcome to The McClain Method—the podcast for interior designers who are done playing small and ready to be seen.
I’m your host, John McClain—designer, business mentor, author, and your go-to branding bestie.
This isn’t about toss pillows or paint swatches. Around here, we dive deep into the business of design—mindset, marketing, visibility, systems, and everything in between.
So if you’re ready to build a bold, profitable, and well-run business that truly reflects your brilliance...
You’re in the right place. It’s time to let it shine.
The McClain Method
76: You’re Not Lazy—You’re Exhausted: Rethinking Productivity and Self-Worth with Katie McDonald
76: You’re Not Lazy—You’re Exhausted: Rethinking Productivity and Self-Worth
📝 Episode Description / Show Notes:
What if the real problem isn’t your motivation, your to-do list, or your morning routine?
What if you’re not lazy—you’re exhausted?
In this powerful conversation, John McClain sits down with wellness expert and founder of bnourished, Katie McDonald, to challenge everything we’ve been taught about productivity, hustle culture, and tying our worth to output.
👂 In this episode:
- How self-care became another task on your list—and what to do about it
- Why rest is the ultimate power move (yes, really)
- The real reason you keep falling to the bottom of your own priority list
- How to stop measuring your worth by your productivity
- John and Katie’s personal routines that actually work for ambitious creatives
✨ You’ll walk away with practical tips, fresh perspective, and permission to care for you—the person behind the brand.
🔗 MORE ABOUT KATIE MCDONALD:
- Learn more about Katie: https://www.bnourished.com
- Follow Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_bnourished/
Learn how to build a profitable, polished interior design business—without burning out. In this free training, John McClain shares the 3 secrets that took him from overwhelmed to booked out, including pricing tips, service structure, and mindset shifts that actually work.
CLICK HERE to watch now at https://mcclainmethod.com/dbft-video-optin
Learn how to build a profitable, polished interior design business—without burning out. In this free training, John McClain shares the 3 secrets that took him from overwhelmed to booked out, including pricing tips, service structure, and mindset shifts that actually work.
CLICK HERE to watch now at https://mcclainmethod.com/dbft-video-optin
🖥️ FREE ON DEMAND VIDEO TRAINING: How to Build a Six-Figure Interior Design Business
3 Insider Secrets to Building a 6 - Figure Design Firm CLICK HERE
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