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The Courageous LifeOn Finding Peace and Confidence Under Pressure | Jim MurphyAs a professional baseball player, Jim Murphy’s sense of worth revolved around results. He was focused on achievement but also afraid of failure. When he started coaching professional and Olympic athletes, he often encountered the same mindset. So he became obsessed with learning how the best in the world performed with peace and confidence under pressure.After years of research, two revelatory insights emerged:First, In the moments that matter mostIt’s our heart (not our mind) that unlocks extraordinary performance. Second,2025-07-2547 min
Flirtations! with Benjamin, the Flirt Coach118. The Enoughness Equation: How Hustle Culture Shapes Our Dating Lives with Israa NasirComing up on this episode of Flirtations, we’re joined by Israa Nasir, a psychotherapist, speaker, mental health advocate, creator of the digital platform Well Guide, and author of the brilliant new book Toxic Productivity, here today to have a conversation with us about what it means to feel enough in a world that constantly tells us otherwise.
Inside the episode, we’re exploring how hustle culture and the need to always be doing something not only impacts our careers, but also how we love and date.
We’ll talk about the sometimes invisible pressure to chec...2025-07-1857 min
This Is Woman's Work with Nicole KalilThe 3 N’s - Negotiation, Networking & No with Kathryn Valentine | 327Let’s talk about the three things women are told not to do: negotiate, network unapologetically, and say no like we mean it.
Most of us have been programmed to default to yes—to the point that we feel guilty saying no, even when it’s the most obvious answer. And when we do say no? We often soften it, explain it away, and sugarcoat it so much that it barely sounds like a no at all.
Kathryn Valentine—CEO of Worthmore Strategies and corporate badass helping companies retain and promote female talent—is here to flip tha...2025-07-1637 min
The Liz Moody PodcastAsk the Doctors: Happiness Edition—The 9 Best Tips From The World’s Leading ExpertsI’m so excited to share today’s episode with you because it’s packed with so many actionable tips to help you cultivate more happiness in your everyday life—and understand what might be getting in the way of it.
I’m joined by nine incredible leading happiness experts. We’re diving deep into the truth about dopamine and serotonin—what they really are, and why dopamine might actually not want you to be happy. We explore why we often feel less satisfied even after getting exactly what we thought we wanted, and how the “when I get this, I’ll...2025-07-0957 min
Live Inspired Podcast with John O'LearyWhat Is Toxic Productivity? Israa Nasir Explains (ep. 790)Israa Nasir is a psychotherapist, speaker, writer, and the founder of WellGuide, a digital platform dedicated to making mental health tools accessible to all. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Time, and Harvard Business Review, and her new book, Toxic Productivity, helps readers reclaim their time and emotional energy in a world that constantly asks for more. Today, Israa shares how her own pursuit of achievement nearly cost her the things that mattered most. She opens up about growing up between cultures, how her family’s story shaped her understanding of success, and the moment she re...2025-07-0354 min
The Leader LabMeasuring True Productivity"Productivity is measured by the importance and impact of the things we do, not just the number of tasks completed." — Israa Nasir, Toxic Productivity How can we measure productivity in a way that ensures we are doing our most important work?
The Leader LabWelcome to The Leader Lab. This is the home for all the leadership development content we are creating at Forward Partners, for leaders just like you. We want to give you the tools and mindsets to defeat burnout, lead thriving teams, and transform your organization. Look for new episodes of Leadership Shorts eve...2025-05-2107 min
Sunday Mornings at CedarsTending the Soul: Building Self-Compassion When You Care Deeply - May 11, 2025Rev. Kari Kopnic. Guest MinisterJenny Weaver, Worship AssociateWhen you care deeply, whether for others, your community, or the world, it’s easy to overlook your own well-being. Come and explore how self-compassion is not a luxury, but a vital practice for those engaged in caregiving and justice work. Drawing on the insights of Kristin Neff, Tricia Hersey, and Israa Nasir, we’ll reflect on how to cultivate inner resilience and communal practices that sustain us for the long haul. Rev. Kari Kopnick is a lover of good books and poetr...2025-05-131h 05The Courageous LifeOn Imperfectionism and the Art of Living Well | Oliver BurkemanWhat if the time is never coming when you’re ‘on top of things’, or finally feel like you know what you’re doing?For years, New York Times Bestselling author Oliver Burkeman has dared to ask provocative questions like these.The sort of questions that invite us to examine popular cultural views about what it means to work and live well.In his beautiful and brilliant books, his longtime column in the Guardian, and other writings,Oliver has been a leading voice helping to unravel myths about the often celebrated idea tha...2025-05-0853 min
Parenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg MeekerEp. 275: Understanding and Combating Toxic Productivity in Parenting with Israa NasirDo you feel like you're constantly running on empty trying to be the “perfect” parent? In this powerful episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Israa Nasir, licensed psychotherapist and author of Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More, to unpack how the pressure to always “do more” is impacting parents and their children.
Israa shares how toxic productivity is driven by perfectionism, fear of inadequacy, and cultural expectations—and how it leads to chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, and strained family dynamics. Together, she and Dr. Meg ex...2025-05-0637 minParenting Great Kids with Dr. Meg MeekerEp. 275: Understanding and Combating Toxic Productivity in Parenting with Israa NasirDo you feel like you're constantly running on empty trying to be the “perfect” parent? In this powerful episode of Parenting Great Kids, Dr. Meg Meeker sits down with Israa Nasir, licensed psychotherapist and author of Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More, to unpack how the pressure to always “do more” is impacting parents and their children.
Israa shares how toxic productivity is driven by perfectionism, fear of inadequacy, and cultural expectations—and how it leads to chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, and strained family dynamics. Together, she and Dr. Meg ex...2025-05-0642 minThis Is Woman's Work with Nicole KalilPerfectionist Burnout with Dr. Tiffany Moon | 306Let’s be real: some of us aren’t just experiencing burnout—we’re perfecting it. Overachieving our way into exhaustion. Piling on responsibilities like it’s an Olympic sport. And believing that if we just get it right enough, peace and happiness will magically follow.
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Tiffany Moon, a board-certified anesthesiologist, CEO, speaker, entrepreneur, wine and candle maker (yes, really), and reality TV alum—basically a walking resume of overachievement. But she’s also someone who knows what it feels like to chase perfection at the expense of joy—and how to break f...2025-05-0534 minThe Liz Moody PodcastThe REAL Reason You’re Burnt Out (And Exactly How To Fix It)Are you struggling with burnout? Is it even possible to not struggle with burnout in today’s world? I’m speaking with psychotherapist and author Israa Nasir about dealing with – and preventing – burnout. We’ll get into everything from building community to putting down your phone, and as always, leave you with actionable tips you can use now to improve your mental health.
2:16 Systemic Issues and Personal Agency
2:51 Tragic Optimism: Leveraging Difficult Circumstances
4:18 Practical Examples and Solutions
8:10 Cultural Differences and Burnout
10:14 The Role of Hobbies and Micro Habits
19:23 Balancing Productivity and Emotional Health
23:01 Perfectionism and Its Impact
...2025-04-091h 14The Courageous LifeOn Wholeness, Service, and Enduring Happiness | Stephanie Harrison"It’s not your fault if you are unhappy. You have been told three lies: You’re not good enough; You need to achieve fame, wealth, and power; You need to do it all on your own."These are the words of Stephanie Harrison - author, past Director of Learning at Thrive Global, and expert in the science of happiness.In her new book: New Happy: Getting Happiness Right in a World That’s Got it Wrong She calls these three lies that emerged in her research,The Old Ha...2025-04-0353 minThis Is Woman's Work with Nicole KalilThe Wellness Disconnect with Patricia Grabarek, PhD & Katina Sawyer, PhD | 296Workplace wellness is broken. Free snacks, ping-pong tables, yoga-at-lunch—none of it actually works if your workplace culture is toxic or disconnected. So what does create a thriving, healthy work environment? According to today’s guests, it starts with leadership—and it’s a lot less about perks and a lot more about people.
We’re diving deep into the real future of workplace wellness with Dr. Patricia Grabarek and Dr. Katina Sawyer, co-founders of Workr Beeing and co-authors of the book Leading for Wellness: How to Create a Team Culture Where Everyone Thrives. These two powerhouse I/O psycho...2025-04-0237 min
The Impossible NetworkIsraa Nasir – Breaking Free From Toxic ProductivityTwo weeks ago at SXSW in Austin, I reconnected with previsous guest, Israa Nasir, therapist, clinical strategist, and author of "Toxic Productivity,” During our short conversation Israa explains the mindset that compels us to chase relentless achievement, often as a means to cope with challenging emotions such as guilt, shame, and feeling left behind.Israa shares her personal journey and why she wrote her book. She looks at how society's views on productivity impact our work, relationships, parenting, and self-image. We also discuss the emotional side of productivity advice. It is important to recognize our core values to...2025-03-3125 minThis Is Woman's Work with Nicole KalilThe Stress Paradox: Why We Need Stress (and How to Make It Work for Us) with Dr. Sharon Horesh Bergquist | 294Stress—it’s everywhere, unavoidable, and, if we’re being honest, usually the enemy. But what if we’ve been thinking about it all wrong? What if stress isn’t just something to manage but something we can leverage?
Today, we’re flipping the script on stress with Dr. Sharon Bergquist, an award-winning physician, researcher, and expert in lifestyle medicine, stress science, and longevity. She’s been featured on Good Morning America, CNN, NPR, and The Wall Street Journal, hosts The Whole Health Cure podcast, and has over 6 million views on her TED talk about stress and the body. In h...2025-03-2639 minThe Courageous LifeOn Unwinding Toxic Productivity | Israa NasirWhat is it that drives our focus on productivity?That colors our experience of work, life, and relationships? Is the motivation to 'do', to achieve, and to push ourselves driven by a subtle undercurrent of fear?A craving to stay relevant, A whisper in the back of our mind that says: If we don’t optimize our lives, fill up our calendars, and stay busy, we will be missing out on something. Unsure of exactly what, but sensing that that something is important. Perhaps that if we d...2025-03-1355 min
UNTRAINEDUntraining from Toxic Productivity with Israa NasirIn this episode of The Untrained Podcast, we dive into a conversation that every high performer can likely relate to: Toxic Productivity. We sit down with Israa Nasir, psychotherapist and author of Toxic Productivity, to explore the pervasive mindset in which our self-worth becomes tethered to achievement. We examine the cultural, familial, and emotional roots of this mindset, the rewards and costs it carries, and the long-term impact on our well-being.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The definition of toxic productivityCultural influences that shape our productivity mindsetThe emotional...2025-03-1345 min
Amina Change Your LifeEp 112: Why We Need to Redefine Productivity to Include Rest and Joy with Israa NasirToday, I'm joined by Israa Nasir, a New York City based psychotherapist, writer, and the founder of Well Guide, a digital community for mental health awareness. With a specific focus on mental health, identity formation, and healing for the AAPI first and second generation immigrant community, Israa has been featured in Time, Forbes, Harvard Business Review, NBC, Vox, HuffPost, Teen Vogue, Vogue India, and other major publications. She brings a wealth of expertise and experience to our conversation, drawing from her work with corporations and institutions such as Google, Pepsi, Ernst and Young, Meta, and Yale University. 2025-03-1129 min
Mighty As A MotherE45: Breaking Free from Busy: Reclaim Your Time and Redefine Success with Israa NasirWe’re joined by Israa Nasir, the author of Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More, a thought-provoking book that explores the intense pressure many women—especially mothers—feel to constantly be "doing." Israa is a writer, advocate, and thought leader dedicated to helping people understand how the drive for nonstop productivity can harm our mental health and well-being. In this episode, Israa shares powerful insights into what toxic productivity is, how it uniquely affects women and mothers, and, most importantly, how we can break free from this cycle to pri...2025-02-2545 min
Next Up: NarcissismEpisode 41: Toxic Productivity with Israa NasirToxic productivity convinces you that your worth is tied to achievement. But when does ambition turn into exhaustion?
Dr. Z sits down with psychotherapist and author Israa Nasir to talk about why so many people feel trapped in the endless pursuit of doing more. Israa explains how productivity has seeped into every part of life—relationships, self-worth, even rest—turning what should be fulfilling into something depleting. She breaks down how to recognize the signs of toxic productivity, why the inner critic fuels it, and what it takes to step off the hamster wheel without guilt...2025-02-0751 min
Toxic Free with KBThis Will CHANGE Your Perspective on HUSTLE CULTURE Forever! w/ Israa NasirIn this episode of Toxic Free with KB, I sit down with the amazing Israa Nasir, a psychotherapist based in New York City and the founder of WellGuide, a platform supporting mental health in the AAPI community!We discuss the impact of toxic productivity on our well-being, and how we often tie our self-worth to constant achievement. Israa offers real advice on how to set healthy boundaries, redefine what success looks like, and make space for rest and fun without feeling guilty! We also dive into the importance of slowing down, practicing self-compassion, and breaking free...2025-01-311h 18
Trust & Thrive268: Escaping Toxic Productivity & Burnout - with Israa Nasir, Psychotherapist & AuthorIsraa is a psychotherapist, speaker, and founder of the digital mental health brand WellGuide on Instagram. Israa creates meaningful and thoughtful experiences about our emotional wellbeing through therapy, workshops, engaging creative content, and speaking engagements. She has been featured as a mental health expert on Business Insider, NBC News and teenVogue, to name a few. Israa has been a licensed therapist for 10 years (in Ontario, Canada and now in New York State). She is certified for Cognitive Behavior Therapy at The Beck Institute and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy at The Albert Ellis Institute. Israa is currently licensed a...2025-01-3028 min
I'd Rather Be ReadingIsraa Nasir on Toxic Productivity and How to Stop Using Productivity as a Barometer of Self-WorthToday I am thrilled to have on the show Israa Nasir to talk about her book Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More, which came out November 19. Israa is a psychotherapist, speaker, and the founder of the mental health brand WellGuide, a digital community for mental health awareness. I love getting her WellGuide Substack, so make sure to subscribe to “The Well Guide” if you love this book and this conversation, which I know you will. Her work is centered on transforming the way we talk about mental health, taking it from...2025-01-2629 minThis Is Woman's Work with Nicole KalilHow to Become Panic Proof with Dr. Nicole Cain | 269Feeling like anxiety and panic are running the show? You’re not alone. But here’s the thing—anxiety isn’t supposed to be part of what it means to be doing woman’s work. Yet, so many of us experience it that it feels like it’s become part of the job description.
In this episode, we’re flipping the narrative from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What is my body trying to tell me?”—because it’s time to panic less and live more.
Our guest, Dr. Nicole Cain, is a trailblazer in integrative mental and em...2025-01-0835 min
Behavioral Grooves PodcastToxic Productivity Is Sabotaging Your Success | Israa Nasir
What happens when the pursuit of productivity begins to harm your health, relationships, and happiness? In this episode, Israa Nasir joins us to discuss Toxic Productivity—the unhealthy obsession with achievement that can take a toll on your well-being. She outlines key warning signs, like disengagement and emotional dysregulation, and explores how societal pressures perpetuate this cycle. But it’s possible to break free. Israa shares practical strategies for reconnecting with your motivations, setting boundaries, and cultivating a healthier, more balanced relationship with productivity.
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The Unmistakable Creative PodcastBest of 2024: Israa Nasir | Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Energy in a World That Always Demands MoreJoin Israa Nasir as she explores the concept of toxic productivity and its impact on our lives. In this episode, Israa discusses how striving for constant productivity can drain our emotional energy and distort our sense of self-worth. She shares her personal journey as an immigrant and a therapist, connecting her experiences to broader cultural pressures that valorize output over well-being. Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.
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The Brave Table with Dr. Neeta Bhushan284: Breaking Free from Toxic Productivity: How to Reclaim Your Worth and Redefine Success with Israa NasirWhat’s up, Brave Table fam? It’s Dr. Neeta here, your sassy, warm, and always-brave guide to unpacking life’s biggest questions. This week, we’re diving into a conversation that will have you rethinking everything you thought you knew about productivity. Are you addicted to the hustle? Is your self-worth wrapped up in your to-do list? Well, buckle up, because today, the brilliant Israa Nasir—psychotherapist, mental health educator, and author of Toxic Productivity—is here to shake things up.
Israa gets real about the immigrant hustle mentality, self-worth, and how shame and toxic pr...2024-12-1155 min
Abel James ShowIsraa Nasir: Why Hyper-Optimization Protocols Do More Harm Than GoodDo you feel a constant pressure to optimize every aspect of your life? What if hyper-optimization protocols actually do more harm than good? The glorification of hustle culture has given many of us the nagging feeling that no matter how much we do or accomplish, it's never quite enough. Living in a cloud of frantic, urgent, reactive energy can even cause us to lose sight of who we are and why we’re working so hard. If you want to reclaim your time, energy and purpose in life, you need to rebel against c...2024-12-0550 minAbel James ShowIsraa Nasir: Why Hyper-Optimization Protocols Do More Harm Than GoodDo you feel a constant pressure to optimize every aspect of your life? What if hyper-optimization protocols actually do more harm than good? The glorification of hustle culture has given many of us the nagging feeling that no matter how much we do or accomplish, it's never quite enough. Living in a cloud of frantic, urgent, reactive energy can even cause us to lose sight of who we are and why we’re working so hard. If you want to reclaim your time, energy and purpose in life, you need to rebel against c...2024-12-0550 min
Flourish FMEpisode #61: “Toxic Productivity” and Our Ability to Flourish, with Israa NasirIsraa Nasir, MHC-LP, is a psychotherapist, writer, and the founder of WellGuide, a digital community for mental health awareness. She recently published Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World that Always Demands More (November 2024), a book that demonstrates how to challenge the various masks of toxic productivity and societal pressures around managing time by focusing on emotional regulation.
A Pakistani-Canadian child of immigrants, Israa has a specific focus on mental health, identity formation and healing for the AAPI first- and second-generation immigrant community. Israa has been featured in major publications including NBC, Vox...2024-11-2649 min
Mental Illness Happy Hour#723 Toxic Productivity - Therapist Israa NasirIsraa Nasir is a therapist and the founder of Well Guide, a digital wellness platform making therapy tools accessible to everyone. She discusses red flags and green flags in terms of mental health and processes for reflection on how to live a life true to who you are. Look for hew new book, Toxic Productivity.Buy Israa’s New Book: TOXIC PRODUCTIVITY: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More Social Media LinksWebsite: https://www.israanasir.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.guide...2024-11-221h 31
Mental Illness Happy Hour#723 Toxic Productivity - Therapist Israa NasirIsraa Nasir is a therapist and the founder of Well Guide, a digital wellness platform making therapy tools accessible to everyone. She discusses red flags and green flags in terms of mental health and processes for reflection on how to live a life true to who you are. Look for hew new book, Toxic Productivity.Buy Israa’s New Book: TOXIC PRODUCTIVITY: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More Social Media LinksWebsite: https://www.israanasir.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.guide...2024-11-221h 28
The Kevin Miller PodcastNon-Productive Activities: Can Help You Be More ProductiveWrapping up this series on productivity that started with my conversation with Israa Nasir about the message in her book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More, I’m looking at un-productive activities. But it’s not just idle time and entertainment. Think of it more like play, which may be a foreign term for you at this point in life. I want to look at activities that aren’t necessarily producing anything, you are just doing them to do them and for the joy and energy they give you. And lookin...2024-11-2116 minThe Kevin Miller PodcastNon-Productive Activities: Can Help You Be More ProductiveWrapping up this series on productivity that started with my conversation with Israa Nasir about the message in her book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More, I’m looking at un-productive activities. But it’s not just idle time and entertainment. Think of it more like play, which may be a foreign term for you at this point in life. I want to look at activities that aren’t necessarily producing anything, you are just doing them to do them and for the joy and energy they give you. And lookin...2024-11-2116 minThe Kevin Miller PodcastNon-Productive Activities: Can Help You Be More ProductiveWrapping up this series on productivity that started with my conversation with Israa Nasir about the message in her book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More, I’m looking at un-productive activities. But it’s not just idle time and entertainment. Think of it more like play, which may be a foreign term for you at this point in life. I want to look at activities that aren’t necessarily producing anything, you are just doing them to do them and for the joy and energy they give you. And lookin...2024-11-2116 min
Unlonely with Dr. Jody CarringtonWhat is Toxic Productivity? - Israa NasirIn a world obsessed with hustle, Israa Nasir invites us to hit pause. Drawing from her book Toxic Productivity, Israa breaks down the emotional toll of constant achievement and why rest isn’t just indulgent—it’s essential. From cultural roots shaping work ethics to the loneliness felt by marginalized communities, Israa and Jody peels back the layers of our productivity-obsessed society. Israa shares practical tips for navigating burnout, balancing ambition with well-being, and reclaiming identity in a social media-driven world. If you've ever wondered whether the grind is worth it, this episode might just be the permission slip you ne...2024-11-2152 min
The Terri Cole Show665 How to Beat Toxic Productivity with Israa NasirI am so excited to welcome psychotherapist and author Israa Nasir to the show to talk about her new book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More. If you're a high-functioning codependent, tune in, because I think we tend to struggle with this! Israa shares practical strategies we can use to stop feeling like we need to do it all. We also touch on what healthy productivity looks like, signs you might be falling into toxic productivity, the dangers of running on autopilot, and feeling like you have to p...2024-11-2135 min
Clearer Thinking with Spencer GreenbergWhen does productivity become toxic? (with Israa Nasir)Read the full transcript here. When does productivity become toxic? To which part(s) of ourselves or our lives should we anchor our self-worth? How can we connect our productivity to our values? How does self-esteem intersect with productivity? When should we listen to our bodies and intuitions, and when should we ignore them and perhaps even do the opposite? How should achievements affect our sense of self-worth? What are some techniques for emotional regulation? What is the "narrator mind" useful for? What are some good coping mechanisms? How ambitious should we be? How can we figure...2024-11-211h 00The Kevin Miller PodcastBusyness: Is Your Busyness Attracting Or Repelling People?I continue to ponder the message from Israa Nasir in her book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More. And I’m thinking about the people in and around my life and what attracts me to some and not others. And I’m realizing that the really busy people, even if they might seem important, don’t inspire me to pursue them. And the people that are more available, I innately have more respect and desire for. Which has me looking at myself and considering how I come off to others and ho...2024-11-2013 minThe Kevin Miller PodcastBusyness: Is Your Busyness Attracting Or Repelling People?I continue to ponder the message from Israa Nasir in her book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More. And I’m thinking about the people in and around my life and what attracts me to some and not others. And I’m realizing that the really busy people, even if they might seem important, don’t inspire me to pursue them. And the people that are more available, I innately have more respect and desire for. Which has me looking at myself and considering how I come off to others and ho...2024-11-2013 minThe Kevin Miller PodcastBusyness: Is Your Busyness Attracting Or Repelling People?I continue to ponder the message from Israa Nasir in her book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More. And I’m thinking about the people in and around my life and what attracts me to some and not others. And I’m realizing that the really busy people, even if they might seem important, don’t inspire me to pursue them. And the people that are more available, I innately have more respect and desire for. Which has me looking at myself and considering how I come off to others and ho...2024-11-2013 min
The Chase Jarvis LIVE ShowToxic Productivity Is Killing Your Success | Israa NasirIn this episode, Israa Nasir breaks down the toxic side of productivity and how it’s sabotaging your success. We unpack why the relentless drive for perfection leads to burnout, how social media fuels unhealthy comparisons, and why redefining productivity can help you reclaim your well-being. Some highlights we cover: How toxic productivity keeps you stuck and unhappy. Practical ways to replace overwork with sustainable habits. Why an abundance mindset is the antidote to burnout. Enjoy!2024-11-2053 min
Just Between UsToxic Productivity with Israa Nasir, A Partner's Poor Mental Health, and Soap OperasGabe and Melisa are slap happy up top. Then, a listener writes in asking what to do when her boyfriend's mental health is so poor it's making her life miserable. Next, psychotherapist Israa Nasir joins the podcast to talk about toxic productivity, the push to monetize every hobby, and how poverty, comparison, and hustle culture create more suffering. Hypotheticals is run by Melisa and boy, do we miss Allison. And finally, Melisa's origin story of becoming an expert on soap operas. Check out all of our content on Patreon, Ad Free! Watch the full e...2024-11-2029 minThis Is Woman's Work with Nicole KalilToxic Productivity with Israa Nasir | 254We’ve become obsessed with productivity, confusing it with busyness and setting unrealistic expectations to perform 24/7—leaving us feeling guilty when we’re not “doing enough.” That’s exactly why I’m excited to dive into the topic of toxic productivity with today’s guest, Israa Nasir.
Israa, a New York City-based psychotherapist, writer, and founder of WellGuide, brings deep expertise in mental health, identity formation, and healing, particularly for AAPI first- and second-generation immigrants. She has spoken at prestigious organizations like Google, Meta, and Yale University and serves on the Mental Health Advisory Board for PopSugar and August. Her...2024-11-2037 min
Life UncutHow Productivity Has Hijacked Your Life - Uncut with Israa NasirEver feel as though you’re not quite able to ‘do it all?’ During the past 2 decades, there has been a huge push into the world of ‘hustle culture.’ So many of us feel like we are constant hot messes, rushing around to try and get a million things in our day done. Joining the podcast today is Israa Nasir, New York based psychotherapist and author of the new book “Toxic Productivity.” Israa is here today to help us let go of the belief that our value is defined by how busy and successful we feel. Israa spea...2024-11-1943 min
The Everyday Warrior Podcast with Mike SarrailleOvercoming Toxic Productivity with Israa Nasir: Balancing Work and WellnessIsraa Nasir is a psychotherapist, speaker, and founder of the digital mental health brand WellGuide on Instagram. Nasir has been featured as a mental health expert on Business Insider, NBC News and teenVogue, to name a few. Her new book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More, helps you: recognize emotional patterns, and create sustainable habits for reaching goals that are authentically meaningful to you.Subscribe to The Everyday Warrior Nation: http://www.youtube.com/@EverydayWarriorNationFollow Israa Nasir:...2024-11-191h 25The Kevin Miller PodcastProving Ourselves: Who We Are Trying To Impress & WhyIn my previous episode with Israa Nasir we talked about the message in her book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More. Looking at being addicted to productivity and busyness, I want to look at our motives. To a degree, I feel we are often trying to prove ourselves. Prove our worth. Why? Well, our self-worth must be in question. And who are we trying to prove it to? Others, or ultimately, ourselves? Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevinG...2024-11-1914 minThe Kevin Miller PodcastProving Ourselves: Who We Are Trying To Impress & WhyIn my previous episode with Israa Nasir we talked about the message in her book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More. Looking at being addicted to productivity and busyness, I want to look at our motives. To a degree, I feel we are often trying to prove ourselves. Prove our worth. Why? Well, our self-worth must be in question. And who are we trying to prove it to? Others, or ultimately, ourselves? Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevinG...2024-11-1914 minThe Kevin Miller PodcastProving Ourselves: Who We Are Trying To Impress & WhyIn my previous episode with Israa Nasir we talked about the message in her book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More. Looking at being addicted to productivity and busyness, I want to look at our motives. To a degree, I feel we are often trying to prove ourselves. Prove our worth. Why? Well, our self-worth must be in question. And who are we trying to prove it to? Others, or ultimately, ourselves? Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/kevinG...2024-11-1914 min
No Guilt Mom | Overcoming Mom Guilt, Parenting Tips, & Self Care for Moms318: 3 Myths About Productivity Hacks That Keep You Stuck in a Toxic Cycle with Israa Nasir, MHC-LPEver found yourself color-coding your family’s Google calendar while stress-eating a half-eaten granola bar you found in the bottom of your purse for lunch? (No judgment, we’ve all been there.) In this episode, we’re tackling that sneaky little habit we call “toxic productivity.” You know, the one that whispers, "You’re not doing enough," even when you’re crushing it like a multitasking superhero.Our guest Israa Nasir is a New York City-based psychotherapist, founder of WellGuide—a digital community for mental health awareness, and author of the new book: TOXIC PRODUCTIVITY: Re...2024-11-1938 min
Intelligent MedicineFrom Burnout to Balance: Israa Nasir’s Guide to Sustainable Productivity, Part 1Understanding Toxic Productivity: Israa Nasir, MHC-LP, author of TOXIC PRODUCTIVITY: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More, delves into the concept of toxic productivity, its parallels with addiction, and its impact on mental and physical health. Nasir provides insights into how to recognize and combat toxic productivity by developing emotional awareness, setting boundaries, and embracing intentional and sustainable habits. She also details the importance of community, mindfulness, and valuing personal well-being over relentless achievement.2024-11-1928 minIntelligent MedicineFrom Burnout to Balance: Israa Nasir’s Guide to Sustainable Productivity, Part 2Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Israa Nasir, MHC-LP, author of TOXIC PRODUCTIVITY: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More.2024-11-1927 min
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Title: Toxic Productivity
Author: Israa Nasir MHC-LP
Narrator: Israa Nasir
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 17 mins
Release date: 11-19-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 6 ratings
Genres: Time Management
Publisher's Summary:
In this timely and unsparing guide, psychotherapist and @well.guide founder Israa Nasir offers research-backed insight on dynamics such as self-worth, shame, social comparison, burnout, and perfectionism that keep us always busy but never satisfied.2024-11-197h 17
The Kevin Miller PodcastToxic Productivity: How To Detach Your Self-Worth From How Much You Produce w/ Israa NasirI think we’re all well aware that our culture has fallen into the idea of being busy is being important. But I’ll admit that even in trying to shed this, I still find myself busy. I just agree to things without counting the cost. But then I find myself struggling mentally with bitterness and burnout and I just want to escape. So when this book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More, came across my desk, I was eager to have the author on. Israa Nasir is a New York...2024-11-181h 55The Kevin Miller PodcastToxic Productivity: How To Detach Your Self-Worth From How Much You Produce w/ Israa NasirI think we’re all well aware that our culture has fallen into the idea of being busy is being important. But I’ll admit that even in trying to shed this, I still find myself busy. I just agree to things without counting the cost. But then I find myself struggling mentally with bitterness and burnout and I just want to escape. So when this book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More, came across my desk, I was eager to have the author on. Israa Nasir is a New York...2024-11-181h 55The Kevin Miller PodcastToxic Productivity: How To Detach Your Self-Worth From How Much You Produce w/ Israa NasirI think we’re all well aware that our culture has fallen into the idea of being busy is being important. But I’ll admit that even in trying to shed this, I still find myself busy. I just agree to things without counting the cost. But then I find myself struggling mentally with bitterness and burnout and I just want to escape. So when this book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More, came across my desk, I was eager to have the author on. Israa Nasir is a New York...2024-11-181h 55
The Model Health ShowTMHS 844: Stop Draining Your Energy & Reclaim Your Time - With Israa NasirOur busy schedules and never-ending to-do lists keep us on a pursuit to do more and be better. But this constant pressure wears us down mentally and can lead to a whole host of physical symptoms. Today, you’re going to learn how to redefine productivity so you can improve your well-being. On this episode of The Model Health Show, psychotherapist and writer Israa Nasir is here to share principles from her new book, Toxic Productivity. You’re going to learn about how to reimagine what it means to be productive and how to live a more meaningful life. This inte...2024-11-181h 08
The Model Health ShowStop Draining Your Energy & Reclaim Your Time - With Israa Nasir Our busy schedules and never-ending to-do lists keep us on a pursuit to do more and be better. But this constant pressure wears us down mentally and can lead to a whole host of physical symptoms. Today, you’re going to learn how to redefine productivity so you can improve your well-being. On this episode of The Model Health Show, psychotherapist and writer Israa Nasir is here to share principles from her new book, Toxic Productivity. You’re going to learn about how to reimagine what it means to be productive and how to live a more meaningful life. This...2024-11-181h 08
The World's First Podcast with Erin & Sara FosterYou Don’t Have to Be Productive All the Time (with Israa Nasir)This week, Erin and Sara sit down with psychotherapist Israa Nasir. They discuss toxic productivity and what it actually is, the importance of saying no, the real reason we procrastinate, and much more.Executive Producers: Erin Foster, Sara Foster, and Allison BresnickAssociate Producer: Montana McBirneyAudio Engineer: Josh WindischThis episode is sponsored by:LMNT (drinklmnt.com/foster)Bon Charge (boncharge.com PROMO CODE: FOSTER25)Ritual (ritual.com/foster)OSEA (oseamalibu.com PROMO CODE: FIRST)BetterHelp (betterhelp.com/foster)2024-11-141h 10
the bossbabe podcastThe Addiction (+ Cost) of Constant Achievement with Israa NasirIn this episode, Natalie Ellis sits down with psychotherapist and digital health strategist Israa Nasir to tackle the trending issue of toxic productivity. They explore how high-achieving entrepreneurs can break free from the addiction of “doing more” and redefine success to match their balancing point. Whether you’re constantly chasing the next goal, feeling chronically behind, or struggling to balance your personal life and business, this episode offers practical steps to help you prioritize mental health and find your “enough” point.TIMESTAMPS04:24 Navigating the Mental Health System07:10 The Illusion of an Optimiz...2024-11-141h 01
Passion Struck with John R. MilesIsraa Nasir on How to Break Free From Toxic Productivity | EP 533In this enlightening episode of the Passion Struck podcast, host John Miles engages in a deep and insightful conversation with Israa Nasir, a New York City-based psychotherapist, author, and founder of WellGuide. This digital platform is committed to raising mental health awareness, particularly among first- and second-generation immigrants. Israa brings groundbreaking perspectives that challenge the conventional narratives surrounding productivity, self-worth, and success in today's demanding society.Her upcoming book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More, serves as an essential guide for those ensnared in the relentless hustle culture...2024-11-1459 min
The Spiritual Perspective256: Overcome Hustle Culture, Avoid Burnout and Find True Fulfillment with Israa Nasir, Author of Toxic ProductivityIn this episode of The Light Watkins Show, Light Watkins sits down with licensed therapist, mental health educator, and author Israa Nasir to dive deep into the topic of toxic productivity. Israa recently released her debut book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaiming Time and Emotional Energy in a World that Always Demands More. Her story is rooted in personal experience, having grown up in a culture where productivity and achievement were prioritized above all else. Like many, Israa was driven to constantly push forward, only to face burnout and realize that nonstop productivity was not a sustainable way to live.2024-11-131h 29
Well with Arielle LorreWhy We Should Undercommit, Embrace Mediocrity and Unsubscribe from Toxic Productivity with Israa NasirIsraa Nasir is a New York based psychotherapist and founder of WellGuide, a popular digital community for mental health awareness. She joins the show to discuss her new book, TOXIC PRODUCTIVITY: Reclaim Your Time and Energy in a World That Always Demands More. We talk why we use productivity to cope with uncomfortable emotions, how to shift from chronic doing to being, how to change bad habits, embrace mediocrity and why we need to learn how to undercommit. We also talk about our shared love for jumbo jigsaw puzzles, dopamine menus, and tips for overachievers to find balance. 2024-11-1357 min
Drama-Free Healthy Living With Jess CordingEpisode 223: Achieving More by Doing Less: Overcoming Toxic Productivity w/ Israa Nasir📌Make sure to check out the book Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More 👉In this episode of 'Drama Free Healthy Living with Jess Cording,' psychotherapist and author Israa Nasir discusses the widespread issue of toxic productivity. Highlighting concepts from her book, Israa explains how excessive productivity can harm our well-being and self-worth. The conversation covers the societal pressures and emotional challenges that drive constant productivity and its connections to early life experiences. Practical strategies are shared for managing negative emotions, conducting time a...2024-11-1232 min
The Mindtools L&D Podcast420 — Toxic productivity: Time to say ‘no!’ Are you an over-committing over-achiever? In Toxic Productivity, author Israa Nasir argues that you can only maintain that approach to productivity for so long. Eventually you’ll burn out, exhausted by all those ‘time management hacks’ that organizations (like Mind Tools!) keep suggesting. So this week on The Mind Tools L&D Podcast, Israa joins Ross Dickie and Ross Garner to offer an alternative approach. We discuss: how toxic productivity manifests in our lives how getting rewarded for our productivity tricks us into trying to achieve more how the signals that...2024-11-1234 min
The Greg McKeown Podcast349. Toxic Productivity with Israa NasirIsraa Nasir is a distinguished author and therapist known for her work on mental health and productivity. She is the author of "Toxic Productivity: How to Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World that Always Demands More." Nasir's expertise lies in helping individuals navigate the intricacies of productivity culture and identity, especially within the context of first-generation immigrants and diaspora communities. Her insights draw from her experiences as a Canadian South Asian and her professional practice assisting young adults in exploring and integrating their multifaceted identities.Episode Summary:Greg invites Israa Nasir, the...2024-11-1151 min
For You From EveToxic Productivity, Burnout, Losing and Gaining Motivation, Hustle Culture, Work Ethic & Constantly Growing in Life with Israa NasirWhat an episode! In today's episode we talk to Israa Nasir all about burnout, motivation, work ethic, hustle culture, growing and evolving, and so much more. Israa Nasir is New York based psychotherapist and founder of WellGuide (a digital community for mental health awareness with 257k followers on Instagram), reveals the hidden roots of hustle culture and dismantles the myth that “doing more makes you more worthy.”Thank you so much for all your constant love & support. Please show your love by leaving good reviews, ratings, and sharing my show. You are all so special to me Xx Make...2024-11-0857 min
The Psychology PodcastIs Toxic Productivity Ruining Your Life? w/Israa NasirThis week Scott is joined by author, speaker and therapist, Israa Nasir. Scott and Israa discuss toxic productivity, the connection between productivity and self-worth, and how to transform shame into curiosity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-10-2439 min
The Unmistakable Creative PodcastIsraa Nasir | Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Energy in a World That Always Demands MoreJoin Israa Nasir as she explores the concept of toxic productivity and its impact on our lives. In this episode, Israa discusses how striving for constant productivity can drain our emotional energy and distort our sense of self-worth. She shares her personal journey as an immigrant and a therapist, connecting her experiences to broader cultural pressures that valorize output over well-being. Subscribe for ad-free interviews and bonus episodes https://plus.acast.com/s/the-unmistakable-creative-podcast.
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The Dr. Leaf ShowToxic ProductivityIn this episode I interview psychotherapist Israa Nasir about all things toxic productivity: the signs and how to heal from it. We also discuss: Productivity isn’t about managing time, but rather how you manage your emotionsA radical reimagining of what productivity meansDynamics that keep us constantly busy, but never satisfied such as; self-worth, shame, social comparison, burnout, and perfectionismWays we can focus on “being” rather than “doing” to embrace a healthier and happier lifestyleRecognizing the emotional patterns that drive our toxic productivity habitsCultivating a healthier perspective on achievement to understand, manage, and shift our intense emotions Creating sustainable...2024-10-0833 minThe Dr. Leaf ShowToxic ProductivityIn this episode I interview psychotherapist Israa Nasir about all things toxic productivity: the signs and how to heal from it. We also discuss: Productivity isn’t about managing time, but rather how you manage your emotionsA radical reimagining of what productivity meansDynamics that keep us constantly busy, but never satisfied such as; self-worth, shame, social comparison, burnout, and perfectionismWays we can focus on “being” rather than “doing” to embrace a healthier and happier lifestyleRecognizing the emotional patterns that drive our toxic productivity habitsCultivating a healthier perspective on achievement to understand, manage, and shift our intense emotions Creating sustainable...2024-10-0833 min
Electric Ideas with Whitney Baker: Motherhood, Self-Connection, Joyful Living & Self-CareBreaking Free From Toxic Productivity with Israa NasirAre you caught up in the hustle, believing your worth is defined by productivity? Society celebrates constant busyness, promising that the more you accomplish, the more meaningful your life will be. But that’s not true. In fact, it often has the opposite effect—diminishing your sense of self-worth and hindering personal growth. Join Whitney as she talks with guest Israa Nasir about how the lure of constant hustle affects our sense of worth. In their conversation, Israa explores the shift from a healthy work ethic to toxic productivity, shaped by societ...2024-09-1944 min
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Linda Marigliano's Tough LoveIsraa Nasir: Reclaim Your TimeWhat is your relationship like with productivity? In an effort to leave her "To Do List" behind, Linda is in New York this week and takes a moment to meet psychotherapist & author Israa Nasir (Toxic Productivity) to talk through some real tough love lessons about equality & equity in our day-to-day relationships, and ways we can learn to chill out and rethink our relationship with being always ‘on’ and productive.When life can seem like a never-ending cycle of checklists and milestones, Linda wonders how she can surrender, learn to take a moment without achieving anyt...2024-08-2636 min
Close the Chapter Podcast with Kristen Boice273. Toxic Productivity with Israa Nasir, MHC-LPIn this episode, Kristen explores the concept of toxic productivity with Israa Nasir, a psychotherapist and author. They delve into its emotional roots, discussing practical strategies to break free from the cycle of achievement-driven identity. www.israanasir.com Subscribe and get a free 5-day journal at www.kristendboice.com to begin closing the chapter on what doesn’t serve you and open the door to the real you. This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you a...2024-07-1030 min
A Millennial Mind#148 What You're Getting WRONG About Productivity with Israa NasirRise and grind!Time is money!!You can rest when you're dead!!For decades, societal pressures have pushed us to do more, achieve more, and be more, with the promise of feeling accomplished, fulfilled, and happy. But this relentless pursuit often comes at the cost of our mental and physical health.Are we happier? Will it ever be enough?Being productive isn’t just about time management; it's about managing your emotions.2024-06-0453 min
Friend ForwardAuthenticity, Oversharing, and the Value of Not-So-Deep Friendships: A Conversation with Israa NasirYou’re walking home from a friend’s party when you begin to replay a conversation you had with someone you met and, as you recall the way you dived right into personal life details within the first three minutes, you’re wondering if you overshared… Other people might regret opening up in that way but not you, because you often say - if it’s not a deep friendship, then I don’t want it - but is that really a healthy mantra? In today’...2024-03-2124 min