Toxic productivity

Toxic productivity

Today on the pod, I’m joined by the author of Toxic Productivity, Israa Nasir.

If you’re feeling the pressures of hustle culture, this episode is for you. Israa shares how productivity, once her badge of honor, became a source of constant exhaustion—and how she finally found the balance.
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As a child of immigrants, Israa was taught that every minute needed a purpose. But after hitting a wall of burnout, she asked herself, “Why am I always tired, and why do I feel guilty about resting?”
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Her story explores how our self-worth often gets tied up in being "busy," and why many of us struggle to pause, even when we know we need to.
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We talked about how to spot the counterintuitive signs of toxic productivity and how to break the cycle.
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If you’re ready to redefine your concept of productivity, jump into this conversation:

1:07 - Why toxic traits always start in childhood

8:51 - What do therapists actually do

15:32 - Do men handle toxic productivity differently than women?

17:40 - Not sure of your values? Here are 2 life-changing exercises

23:55 - How to know when productivity has turned toxic

31:25 - The biggest misconception people have about productivity

40:13 - How to stop feeling guilty about being "unproductive"

47:25 - The secret to finding a purposeful career, and not just a job

50:30 - Why "busy" is not the same as productive

53:47 - When self-care starts hurting more than it helps

58:29 - Signs you're in a toxic relationship (and what to do)

1:02:59 - The best and worst way to end a fight with your partner

1:14:23 - How to build self-awareness: Top tips from a therapist

1:18:53 - Are you experiencing low self-worth?

1:23:37 - Want to publish a book? Here's what you need to know

You can check out the full episode here, follow Israa on the socials here, and get more information about her new book here.

If you watch on Youtube, I’m curious to hear which parts of our conversation resonated with you the most. Let me know in the comments below the video, and I’ll reply asap.

Enjoy,

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