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Courage Class with Dr. Lindsay Kwock HuMental Health and the Asian Community with Anise HealthEpisode Overview: This week, Lindsay discusses the importance of culturally attuned therapy with Israa Nasir, a trained therapist and current Director of Clinical Strategy at Anise Health, an Asian-focused online therapy platform. They explore how impactful cultural context is in mental health care and the comprehensive services offered by Anise Health, including therapy, behavioral health coaching, peer support groups, and more. Learn about the unique challenges faced by Asian individuals in seeking mental health support and the innovative solutions provided by Anise Health to bridge these gaps. This episode aims to emphasize the significance of culturally relevant care for...
2026-01-2846 min
The Big StoryWould more inconvenience make us happier?What if we told you the key to a more fulfilling life is by making yourself a little....uncomfortable?We're not just talking about reducing scroll time on your phone or fighting the urge to binge watch a show.We're talking about doing the grocery shopping for a friend that you're about to pick up from the airport, or actually following through on dinner plans you committed to even though you maybe aren't in the mood anymore. The things that inconvenience us, but help create a sense of community and genuine belonging.Host...
2026-01-2822 min
Clock In with Emily DurhamWhy You’re Always Feeling Behind: The Psychology of Toxic Productivity with Israa NasirIf you’re ambitious, driven, and still feel like you’re constantly behind, this episode is for you.
In this episode of Clock In, I’m joined by Israa Nassir, trained-therapist, writer, and mental health advocate, to break down toxic productivity — why high achievers are especially prone to it, and how ambition can quietly turn into anxiety, burnout, and chronic self-pressure.
We unpack:
Why productivity culture makes even successful people feel like they’re failing
How ambition gets tied to self-worth and identity
Why rest feels uncomfortable (or even unsafe) for high performers
How “doing more”...
2026-01-2840 minCourage Class with Dr. Lindsay Kwock HuMental Health and the Asian Community with Anise HealthEpisode Overview: This week, Lindsay discusses the importance of culturally attuned therapy with Israa Nasir, the Director of Clinical Strategy and Operations at Anise Health, an Asian-focused online therapy platform. They explore how impactful cultural context is in mental health care and the comprehensive services offered by Anise Health, including therapy, behavioral health coaching, peer support groups, and more. Learn about the unique challenges faced by Asian individuals in seeking mental health support and the innovative solutions provided by Anise Health to bridge these gaps. This episode aims to emphasize the significance of culturally relevant care for optimal healing...
2026-01-2746 min
The Midlife Makeover Show | Women Over 40, Menopause Support, Hormone Health, Divorce Recovery, Empty Nest Advice, Aging Gracefully, Finding Purpose312 💛 Stop Hustling, Start Healing: Break Free from Toxic Productivity, Burnout & Perfectionism — Israa NasirIn this powerful and deeply relatable conversation, Wendy sits down with psychotherapist and author Israa Nasir to unpack the hidden cost of hustle culture and why so many of us—especially in midlife—feel exhausted, disconnected, and never quite “enough.”
Together, they explore toxic productivity, perfectionism, burnout, and self-worth, while offering compassionate, practical insights on how to slow down, reset your relationship with work, and create a more sustainable, fulfilling life—without guilt.
What You’ll Learn
What toxic productivity really is—and the subtle signs it’s running your life
How self-wort...
2026-01-2753 min
The Dream Catcher Podcast[Interview] Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Never Stops (feat. Israa Nasir)Have you ever noticed how slowing down can feel strangely uncomfortable—even when you know you need it? Or how taking a break can stir guilt instead of relief?
In this episode, I’m joined by Israa Nasir, a psychotherapist, mental health educator, and founder of WellGuide, to explore the deeper psychology behind our relentless drive to stay busy. Drawing from her new book Toxic Productivity, Israa helps us unpack the hidden beliefs that link our worth to our output—and how to step out of that pressure without losing our sense of ambition.
Israa’s work b...
2026-01-2046 min
thERINpy with Erin WashingtonAward-winning psychotherapist Israa Nasir on toxic productivityIsraa Nasir, author of 'Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More' shares how to uncouple your self worth from your accomplishments.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2026-01-121h 00
Ambition 2.0What to Do When Productivity Becomes Toxic with Israa NasirIn this episode of Ambition 2.0, Amanda Goetz sits down with psychotherapist and Toxic Productivity author Israa Nasir to unpack why so many high-achieving women feel constantly behind, overwhelmed, and unable to rest—even when they’re doing “everything right.”
Israa explains how productivity often becomes a coping mechanism for shame, fear, and feeling “not good enough,” and why no system, planner, or habit hack can fix that. Together, they talk about the early warning signs of toxic productivity (including resentment and the phrase “I just need to get through next week”), how unhealed wounds show up at work through per...
2025-12-2345 min
The Tamsen ShowHow To Set Boundaries Without The GuiltYou might feel overwhelmed, burnt out, stretched too thin, or constantly behind, even when you’re doing everything you can.
The pressure to be productive, to keep going, to never fall apart is so heavy… and most women don’t understand why they feel this way or how to break out of it.
This is exactly why Tamsen turned to Israa Nasir, a licensed psychotherapist and the author of Toxic Productivity, a powerful guide to understanding why we push ourselves past our limits and how to reclaim our time, energy, and sense of self.
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2025-12-1049 min
Fight Back with Libby ZnaimerThe Increasing Cost of Food and What is "Toxic Productivity"?TUNE INTO THE TOWN: MAYOR CHOW'S PROPOSED LAND TRANSFER TAX INCREASE ON LUXURY HOME BUYERS
Libby Znaimer is joined by Jon Burnside, City Councillor for Ward 16 (Don Valley East) and former Toronto City Councillors Karen Stintz and Rob Davis.
We take a closer look at Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow's proposed land transfer tax increase on luxury homes, the latest on the soon-to-be opened Finch West LRT and more local news of the week.
HAVE YOU EVER HEARD OF THE CONCEPT OF "TOXIC PRODUCTIVITY?"
Libby Znaimer is joined by Israa Nasir, Therapist and Author of Toxic Productivity.
Libby and Israa have...
2025-12-0452 min
Yo Quiero DineroYour Hustle Might Be Hurting You? The Truth About Toxic Productivity with Israa NasirThis week, Jannese sits down with therapist, writer, and Latina mental health educator Israa Nasir for a conversation that is about to drag all of us (in the best way). We're talking toxic productivity—why we glorify burnout, why rest feels like a sin, and why so many of us (especially first-gen, immigrant, and women-of-color communities) feel like the whole world will fall apart if we slow down for 5 minutes.if you feel guilty taking a nap, or if your self-worth is low-key tied to your to-do list… yeah. This episode is for you...
2025-11-2451 min
Love-ly: Exploring Modern RelationshipsParental Guilt, Digital Wellness, and Why AI Falls Short — with Israa NasirIn this episode of Love-ly, Mehak sits down with psychotherapist and @well.guide founder Israa Nasir to discuss life as a third-culture kid and why she doesn’t feel guilty about not having children, despite parental expectations.
Their conversation also takes a turn into the future of digital mental health care, inspired by Israa’s essay, “Outsourcing Emotional Labor to ChatGPT,” and how we should be using AI for in therapy (hint: definitely not your Hinge replies).
Hosted by: Mehak @whathemehak on TikTok and @whathemehak_ on IG
Producers: Saadia Khan and Shei Yu | Content Writers: Mehak | Sound Designer & Editor...
2025-11-0745 min
About ProgressWhen Productivity Becomes a Problem: Signs You’re Overcommitted and How to Reclaim Your Time + Energy || with Israa NasirI had the pleasure of speaking with therapist and author Israa Nasir about the often-hidden cost of toxic productivity. We delved into deeply relevant topics such as how an endless to-do list isn't just a badge of honor, but potentially a symptom of perfectionism that could be stifling your true happiness. Along the way, Israa shared some eye-opening insights about self-care for mothers and the importance of self-compassion, particularly how recognizing the difference between urgent and important tasks can reshape your daily habits and overall perception of self-worth.
Whether you're tuning in for advice on how to feel happy...
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REBEL[LIOUS] Podcast“AWARENESS WITHOUT ACTION LEADS TO DESPAIR" [Israa Nasir]This week on Rebellious, Jen and Cat sit down with award-winning psychotherapist and founder of WellGuide, Israa Nasir. Together, they unpack what it means to stay human in a world that won’t stop moving — from performative vulnerability to cultural identity and shame to how awareness without action leads to despair. Oh, and Cat learns that she needs to have boundaries with her feelings. Cool.
2025-10-2259 min
The Big SilenceFrom Hustle Culture to Human Be-ing: Israa Nasir on Anxiety, Boundaries & Dismantling Toxic ProductivityHave a message for Karena? She'd love to hear from you and share your comment or question on air!Leave Karena a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/KarenaDawnWhat if redefining success started with your nervous system?In this powerful, live from New York conversation, Karena sits down with therapist and author Israa Nasir to unpack why achievement alone can still leave us feeling empty. You’ll learn how to rebuild self-worth and regulate anxiety in a content-saturated world, and how to set boundaries that deepen connection. From cultural myths about “hustle...
2025-10-1543 min
Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors: Shatter Limiting Beliefs - Redefine Success - Chase Big DreamsToxic Productivity: Reclaiming Your Time and Emotional Energy with Israa NasirWhat if the hustle culture you've been taught to admire is actually a trap, and the constant demand for more is keeping you from true peace and happiness?In this episode of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors, host Erica Rooney sits down with Israa Nasir, a psychotherapist, mental health advocate, and author of Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World that Always Demands More. Israa is a leading expert in emotional intelligence and sustainable self-care, guiding high-achieving women to dismantle the perfectionism that keeps them stuck.Israa shares her personal journey...
2025-09-1734 min
asian, like me...The Space Between Success and Happiness: Redefining Ambition, Healing Burnout, and Making Peace with Enough with Israa NasirWhat happens when success still feels empty?In this transformative episode of asian, like me..., Dr. Sohee Jun sits down with therapist, author, and digital mental health expert Israa Nasir to unpack the silent epidemic of toxic productivity among high-achieving women—especially those from immigrant and Asian backgrounds.Israa Nasir, the author of Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More, shares how unchecked hustle culture often masks deeper unresolved emotions like shame, guilt, fear of not being good enough, and comparison. To...
2025-09-151h 07
THE PERIOD WHISPERER PODCAST - Perimenopause, Menopause, Cortisol, Weight Loss, Hormone Balancing, Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Libido, Your Guide To Thriving In MidLifeEp 342: Is Toxic Productivity Making You Feel Worse In Perimenopause? w/ psychotherapist Israa NasirAre you exhausted, overwhelmed, and still feel like you’re not doing enough—even though you’re giving it your all? This week on The Period Whisperer, I’m chatting with psychotherapist and author Israa Nasir about toxic productivity and how it’s secretly sabotaging your health, hormones, and happiness in perimenopause. Israa breaks down why midlife women are especially vulnerable, how to recognize the red flags, and the foundational pillars to reclaim your time, energy, and emotional freedom—without guilt or burnout.If you’re ready to stop the constant hustle, reconnect with your body and mind...
2025-09-0439 min
How I Built My Small BusinessIsraa Nasir - Escaping TOXIC PRODUCTIVITYIsraa Nasir is a New York City–based psychotherapist, writer, and the founder of WellGuide, a digital community dedicated to mental health awareness. With a master’s in counseling and advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, she’s dedicated her career to mental health.Israa has built a community of over 350,000 followers with her evidence-based approach to mental health and productivity. She’s the author of Toxic Productivity, where she unpacks the hidden drivers of overwork and offers tools for balance. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and Time...
2025-09-0234 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
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 realized...
2025-07-0354 min
Success Story with Scott D. ClaryLessons - Why Emotional Mastery Beats Time Management | Israa Nasir - Mental Health Educator➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory In this “Lessons” episode, mental health educator Israa Nasir reveals why true productivity begins with emotional awareness, not better time management. Learn how toxic productivity often stems from unmet emotional needs, why the constant urge to stay busy may be masking deeper feelings of disconnection, and how to break free from over-optimization by auditing your energy and emotions. Drawing from personal experience and therapeutic insight, Israa explains how asking “Why do I do the things I do?” can uncover hidden motivations, and why mastering your emotional...
2025-05-2112 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 min
The 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
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2025-04-091h 14
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 min
The 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 LifeIsraa Nasir: Redefining Productivity to Include Rest and JoyToday, 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 prio...
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 min
Success Story with Scott D. ClaryIsraa Nasir - Psychotherapist, Speaker & Entrepreneur | Reclaiming Your Time and Emotional Energy➡️ Start Here: https://stan.store/scottdclary ➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory ➡️ Join 321,000 people who read my free weekly newsletter: https://newsletter.scottdclary.comIsraa Nasir is a psychotherapist, speaker, and mental health advocate who founded WellGuide, a platform focused on making mental health education more accessible. With a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, she specializes in emotional intelligence, self-care, and life transitions. Her work has been featured in NBC, Vox, HuffPost, and Teen Vogue, and she has spoken at organizations including Google, Meta, and Yale Unive...
2025-01-1854 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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2024-12-161h 13
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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2024-12-1357 min
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 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
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 00
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
Best Gabe EverToxic 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 min
This 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:...
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The 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
Unlock This Must-Listen Full Audiobook — Perfect While Traveling.Toxic Productivity by Israa Nasir MHC-LPPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/174985to listen full audiobooks.
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
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
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...
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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 10
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 00
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...
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...
2024-11-0854 minFor 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...
2024-11-0851 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.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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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2024-10-2157 min
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 emotions
A radical reimagining of what productivity means
Dynamics that keep us constantly busy, but never satisfied such as; self-worth, shame, social comparison, burnout, and perfectionism
Ways we can focus on “being” rather than “doing” to embrace a healthier and happier lifestyle
Recognizing the emotional patterns that drive our toxic productivity habits
Cultivating a healthier perspective on achievement to understand, manage, and shift our i...
2024-10-0835 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 societal pres...
2024-09-1944 min
DinkyA Childfree Therapist On Pressures In South Asian Culture, Feeling Non-Maternal, & More (With Israa Nasir)Our guest today is Israa Nasir, a psychotherapist, speaker, and founder of the digital mental health brand Well.Guide on Instagram. Israa was born in Pakistan, and raised between Saudi Arabia and Toronto — but she’s also lived in the Middle East, South Asia, and the United States. This, along with her mixed-cultural identity has given her a unique perspective on the challenges of cross-cultural experiences and life transitions. Her work on mental health has been featured in Business Insider, NBC News, Teen Vogue and more. Plus, her new book ‘Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World...
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