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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.Wh...
2025-11-2451 min
سمك، لبن، تمر هندي٢-١٠: أن تكون مصريًا في الخليج | تأملات بعد قراءة "حتى ينتهي النفط"في الحلقة دي محاولة فاشلة لفهم معنى إنك تكون مصري نشأ في الخليج… وقرأت كتاب "حتى ينتهي النفط: الهجرة والأحلام في ضواحي الخليج" فزادت الأمور تعقيدًا.فيها شوية حكايات، شوية أسئلة، وشوية اغتراب…حلقة شخصية جدًا، غير مفيدة، بس ممكن تخليك تفكر، أو تتوه معايا شوية.إنستغرام:https://www.instagram.com/samk_labn_tamrتيكتوك: https://www.tiktok.com/@israaelsakkaaYouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@IsraaSElsakkaلارسال رسائل صوتية للپودكاست: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/israa-elsakka
2025-10-281h 03
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
Love, your business MomEBB & GROW - Love, Israa AlrawiYou put in the work, but did you actually deliver?Yeah, we’re going there today.Israa Alrawi joins your business Mom (Anna Bullock) for a deep dive into all things email. Why do we get spam? How do I keep my brand out of spam folders? What is email marketing even FOR? Plus, we get personal. Working as a mom. Health. Finding joy and success in a sea of marketing bros telling you to sell your kidney to stay in the game (AKA toxic marksculinity). If you sell things online, buy things online, or ar...
2025-07-1647 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
YFU – In der Welt zu Hause#18 Israa & ihr Einsatz für Vielfalt
Sieben Jahre ist das letzte Treffen zwischen der Ehrenamtlichen Israa und Podcasthost Hannah mittlerweile her, höchste Zeit also, sich auf den aktuellen Stand zu bringen und zu erfahren, was Israa seit ihrem Austauschjahr in Finnland alles erlebt hat. Nachdem sie einige Zeit mit der Organisation und Durchführung verschiedenster Seminare von YFU verbracht hatte, entdeckte Israa insbesondere den Landesgruppenvorstand, das Aufnahmeprogramm und später das „USA for You“-Programm für sich. Welche Aspekte des Austauschs Israas Interesse an der Auseinandersetzung mit ihren deutsch-tunesischen Wurzeln weckten, welche Seiten von sich sie heute ganz bewusst nicht mehr versteckt und wie die...
2025-04-1735 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 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 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
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
Yellow Chair Collective: The PodcastELDEST DAUGHTERS TALK - Israa Nassir EXPOSES the Secrets that Lead to Toxic Productivity!Linda & Soo Jin speak with Israa Nassir - a therapist, speaker, and author of the recently published book 'Toxic Productivity.' They dive deep into the unique challenges faced by eldest daughters, especially those from immigrant families, and explore the concept of toxic productivity. Follow Israa - Israa IG: https://www.instagram.com/well.guide/?hl=en Israa's Book Toxic Productivity: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Productivity-Reclaim-Emotional-Demands/dp/196230535XFollow Yellow Chair Entwine Community: https://entwinecommunity.org/ Website : https://yellowchaircollective.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/yellowchaircollective/?hl=en Tik Tok: h...
2025-01-2738 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 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
Israa EddebIsraa Eddeb - Passion For Helping BusinessesIn Toledo, Ohio, Israa Eddeb is a Communications Professional known for her kindness and dedication to diversity. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Spanish and enjoys shows like Friends and The Great British Bake Off. Passionate about art, she paints, draws, and does makeup, aspiring to visit Spain and Greece with her family.
2024-12-0401 min
Ecommerce Traffic & Conversion PodcastRefining Email Deliverability for Optimal Ecom Reach with Israa AlrawiIsraa Alrawi, founder of The Winbox, shares her expertise in refining email deliverability for optimal eCommerce reach with our host Scott Brandley. She discusses the importance of properly aligning SPF and DMARC records to improve inbox placement rates. With her vast experience in helping DTC brands, she provides actionable insights on creating personalized campaigns that address the specific needs of subscribers. In this episode, you'll learn: Effective strategies to refine email deliverability and boost eCommerce reach. How to build personalized email campaigns that resonate with your au...
2024-12-0337 min
Womenstrual The PodcastEpisode 2 | We Can't Talk Gynaecological Health Without a Gynaecologist - Featuring Dr Israa SiddigGynaecology is extremely specific and it’s impossible to discuss it without an expert.. so we bought one on.This episode features Dr Israa Siddig, a women’s health doctor and gynaecologist with over 15 years of medical experience. In this episode we delve into how we met, her own period journey, patient stories, taboos, the importance of data within women’s health, the role tech places in the advancement of healthcare overall and much more.Please like, follow and subscribe.For more information on The Gynae Project, visit...
2024-12-0156 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
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
Quartertones | Music from the Arab WorldIsraa Shalaby at Habibi Festival 2024 | Quartertones Live at Joe's PubJoin us for an intimate performance and conversation with Palestinian singer and songwriter Israa Shalaby which took place at Habibi Festival this October. Recently relocated to NYC, Israa reflects on how her performances act as a spiritual connection to something divine and otherworldly. She shares the profound influence of her hometown Akka in shaping her identity as a Palestinian, while addressing the challenges of navigating and resisting the categorization of Palestinian identity, particularly being labeled as an "Arab of 48." Israa also opens up about her experiences with a band she initially believed to be made up of leftist Israeli...
2024-11-2043 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
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 17Get Hooked On Your Day With A Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook.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
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
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 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...
2024-11-0851 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...
2024-11-0854 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...
2024-08-271h 13
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 minسمك، لبن، تمر هندي٢-٥: عنّ النوستالجيا وثورة يوليو ١٩٥٢ ونادي الزمالكفي الحلقة دي هنتكلم عن الرابط الخفي بين النوستالجيا كشعور داهم إن الماضي أجمل وحماس الناس لحقب من الماضي زي ثورة يوليو أو الملكية مع مشاكلها والحنين للزمن الجميل في الكورة والفن رغم إنه مكنش زمن جميل أوي ولا حاجة. وهنتكلم عن العلاقة بين ثورة يوليو والكورة عموما ونادي الزمالك خصوصا وإن المحسوبية ممكن توصل لدرجة غريبة. مصادر الحلقة: كتاب العشاء الأخير المشير - عبد الصمد محمد عبد الصمد كتاب مصر بتلعب - محمد توفيق كتاب حياة المشير - رشاد كامل كتاب نصف قرن مع الميكرفون - فهمي عمر وشات جي بي تي الحلقة الجاية هتكون بمناسبة عيد ميلاد البودكاست وننتظر أسئلتكم ومقترحاتكم.إنستغرام:https://www.instagram.com/samk_labn_tamrتيكتوك: https://www.tiktok.com/@israaelsakkaaYouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@IsraaSElsakkaلارسال رسائل صوتية للپودكاست: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/israa-elsakka
2024-08-1034 minIsraa EddebIsraa Eddeb - A Seasoned Professional in CommunicationsA seasoned professional in communications, Israa Eddeb possesses a diverse array of skills, including expertise in marketing, creative design, content creation, social media management, and business consulting. With a sharp focus on precision and a penchant for strategic planning, Israa demonstrates proficiency in delineating target audiences and formulating tailored strategies to achieve desired outcomes.
2024-06-1901 minسمك، لبن، تمر هندي٢-٤ نكسة ١٩٦٧ وإزاي كتب المهزومين عن نكستهم؟أهلًا بيكم في الحلقة الرابعة من الموسم التاني من پودكاست سمك، لبن، تمر هندي.
في الحلقة دي من البودكاست هتكلم عن ازاي الكتاب المصريين كتبوا عن نكسة يونيو ١٩٦٧ وليه أغلب الروايات اتنشرت بعد سنين من كتابتها وبعد معارك مع الرقابة.
١- رواية ٦٧ لصنع الله إبراهيم
٢- الحب تحت المطر لنجيب محفوظ
٣- الأسرى يقيمون المتاريس لفؤاد حجازي
إنستغرام:
https://www.instagram.com/samk_labn_tamr
تيكتوك:
https://www.tiktok.com/@israaelsakkaa
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@IsraaSElsakka
لارسال رسائل صوتية للپودكاست: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/israa-elsakka
2024-06-0854 min
Farah PodcastA Talk with IsraaIn 2015, Israa took a leap of faith and left her full-time job and invested herself in the etiquette and protocol world. Since then, she has delivered projects all across the GCC and worked primarily with executive clientele, government entities, and royal households.
Born and raised in the UAE, Israa holds a master’s degree in leadership and human resources management and has been certified by The European School of Protocol in London, England. Additionally, she has continued to enhance her knowledge and skills through various certifications, including, Herrmann HBDI®️ Certified Practitioner, and Masterclass in Modern Protocol from Proto...
2024-03-081h 07
Conversations with ChaiEpisode 28 | Sadaf Siddiqi & Israa Nasir🌟 Welcome to Episode 28 of "Conversations with Chai" 🎧
This deeply insightful episode brings to the table a crucial conversation about mental health, guilt, and coping mechanisms within the South Asian community. Join us as we welcome Sadaf Siddiqi and Israa Nasir, two esteemed psychotherapists, for an enlightening discussion on navigating the complex landscape of emotions and expectations.
Sadaf Siddiqi, with her profound understanding of cultural pressures and mental health, alongside Israa Nasir, known for her compassionate approach to therapy and expertise in emotional wellness, shed light on topics often shrouded in silence within the community.
In this e...
2024-03-0554 min
The Chris Hedges Report PodcastThe Chris Hedges Report with Dr. Ahmed Alhussaina, vice president of Israa University in Gaza, on Israel's demolition of every university, along with hundreds of schools and cultural centers, in Gaza.The Israeli attacks on Gaza has included systematic attacks on Gaza’s cultural and educational institutions. Israel has damaged or destroyed all 12 of Gaza’s universities. Some 280 government schools and 65 UNRWA-run schools have also been destroyed or damaged, often resulting in dozens of fatalities. About 133 remaining schools are used to shelter those displaced by the assault. More than 85 percent of Gaza’s 2.3 million people have been driven from their homes amid continued Israeli ground and air offensive that has killed more than 25,000 people, including 10,000 children.The Geneva-based independent Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor said that Israel destroyed Gaza’s 12 uni...
2024-02-1242 min
Entrepreneur ConundrumMaximizing E-commerce Profits: Israa Alrawi's Expert Insights on Email Marketing & MoreThis is an interview with Israa Alrawi, an e-commerce email marketing and deliverability specialist. She talks about her journey from a career in industrial hygiene to starting her own e-commerce store and eventually becoming an expert in email marketing and deliverability. Israa emphasizes the importance of customer service, understanding your target audience, and having a passion for your product. She also discusses her plans to start a membership program to help small businesses with email marketing and retention strategies. Israa encourages entrepreneurs to keep pushing forward and not to give up, even in the face of challenges. She also...
2024-02-0537 min
Thriving Together with Nitika ChopraIsraa Nasir's Journey to Mental Health AcceptanceWe're about to uncover the startling reality of mental health stigma within the South Asian community. Our guest today, Israa Nasir, will share her deeply personal journey and emphasize the critical role of psychoeducation in dismantling these barriers. We're diving into a compelling twist in Israa's story – the moment her very own family questions her chosen career path.
Here’s what we discuss in this week's episode:
Discover the power of addressing mental health stigma and taboo in South Asian communities to create a more accepting and supportive environment.
Unlock the benefits of thera...
2023-11-1239 min
Behind the FlicksEpisode 28 - Aftersun w/Israa Al-KamaliIsraa's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/israaalkamali/
Israa's Feature Film instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theanxiousplace/
Israa's IMDbPro: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm12746388?ref_=ib_nv_usr_profile
In which we are joined by Israa Al-Kamali (Director, Screenwriter, & Co-founder of the Independent Iraqi Film Festival) to discuss Charlotte Wells's feature film debut, "Aftersun".
2023-11-0145 minسمك، لبن، تمر هندي٣- حلقة للعبرة والعظة: ما هي السنوات الأسوأ لوجودك كإنسان؟أهلًا بيكم في الحلقة التالتة من پودكاست سمك، لبن، تمر هندي.
في الحلقة دي من باب العبرة والعظة لأننا هنتكلم فيها عن أسوأ ٧ سنوات مروا علو الإنسان منذ وجوده على كوكبنا الجميل. فيريت نحمد ربنا إننا ما كناش موجودين في أزمنة فاتت.
هعمل ريڤيو عن كتاب " الوباء الذي قتل ١٨٠ مصري"
وهعمل ريڤيو عن فيلم "ڤوي ڤوي ڤوي" اللي بيتعرض في السينما في مصر دلوقتي.
YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@IsraaSElsakka
لارسال رسائل صوتية للپودكاست: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/israa-elsakka
فقرات الحلقة بالوقت:
02:45 السنوات الأسوأ في تاريخ وجودنا الإنساني
39:18 كتاب الوباء الذي قتل ١٨٠ ألف مصري
43:15 فيلم ڤوي ڤوي ڤوي
2023-10-0647 minسمك، لبن، تمر هندي٢- سفاح الجيزة والقتلة المتسلسلين للمبتدئينأهلًا بيكم في الحلقة التانية من پودكاست سمك، لبن، تمر هندي.
في الحلقة دي هنتكلم عن سفاح الجيزة والقتلة المتسلسلين. وهنجاوب مين هم وإيه دوافعهم وهل دي ظاهرة محصورة في الرجال بس ولا كمان النساء؟ هل في أطفال قتلة متسلسلين؟ وهل هي ظاهرة منتشرة؟
هنتكلم كمان على تاريخ القتلة المتسلسلين في مصر.
هقول رأي في مسلسل سفاح الجيزة وعندي همسة عتاب.
هعمل ريڤيو عن كتاب نوارة نجم " وأنت السبب يا با"
لارسال رسائل صوتية للپودكاست: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/israa-elsakka
فقرات الحلقة بالوقت:
01:30 شكراً ليكم ومقدمة
03:30 من هم القتلة المتسلسلين للمبتدئين؟
22:40 مصر والقتلة المتسلسلين
34:36 همسة عتاب
38:00 رأي في مسلسل سفاح الجيزة
42:29 كتاب " وأنت السبب يابا، الفاجومى وأنا" لنوارة نجم
للتبرع لبنك التغذية المغربي: https://banquealimentaire.ma/en/
للتبرع لحملة الإغاثة في ليبيا لصالح الهلال الأحمر المصري: https://www.egyptianrc.org/Arabic/home
2023-09-1946 minسمك، لبن، تمر هندي١- مش النهاردة عيد ميلادي؟أهلًا بيكم في الحلقة الأولى من پودكاست سمك، لبن، تمر هندي.
في الحلقة دي هنتكلم بسرعة عن الپودكاست هيكون عن إيه
هنتكلم عن إحساسي اتجاه عيد ميلادي.
وإزاي البشرية بدأت تحتفل بأعياد الميلاد، وبعض الممارسات الثقافية الخاصة بأعياد الميلاد في الأديان والثقافات المختلفة.
واستنوا رأي في مسلسل سفاح الجيزة في الحلقات القادمة.
وهكلمكم عن رواية تغريبة القافر الفائزة بجائزة البوكر.
لارسال رسائل صوتية للپودكاست: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/israa-elsakka
2023-08-2831 min
Work at Home RockStar PodcastWHR 3.134: Scaling an E-commerce Business and Mastering Email Marketing with Israa AlrawiCan you imagine transforming a passion into a wildly successful home-based business? Join us as we chat with Israa Alrawi, an e-commerce guru who mastered this art, scaled her online store to high six figures, and then sold it to fully immerse herself in email marketing. Israa's enlightening narrative is a testament to the power of knowing your customer, crafting an exceptional product, and the indisputable value of a well-maintained email list. If you've been looking for firsthand insights from a seasoned work-at-home entrepreneur, you won't want to miss this episode! Who is Israa Alrawi
2023-08-2834 min
The Soarce30. Israa Nasir of Well Guide ON Exploring Modern Relationships, Interdependence vs. Interdependence, and Parallel PlayI've been married for four years, and my husband and I have been dating for thirteen years. We practically grew up together, and our relationship has been through so many transformations. In this episode, I'm joined by one of my favorite digital creators, Israa Nasir, to discuss the relationship dynamics in millennial marriages. She is the licensed therapist and mental health educator behind the Instagram account @well.guide. Israa's content on mental health is truly inspiring. She brings a fresh perspective to relationships, marriage, and emotional growth by considering the cultural, societal, and economic factors that play a...
2023-07-1949 min
Psychiatry Unboxed with TheKicksShrinkInterview 21: Culture, Identity, & Mental Health in South Asian Immigrants, with Israa Nasir, MHCDelve into an often untold narrative: the mental health journey of South Asian immigrants. Join us as we sit down with Israa Nasir, a psychotherapist, mental health educator, and a 'Third Culture Kid' herself. Israa offers an intimate look into how migration shapes identity, particularly within the South Asian community, and its ripple effects on mental health.Her work, situated at the intersection of mental health and technology, aims to start real conversations about mental health within the South Asian diaspora. Israa's insights not only shatter stereotypes but also provide practical, accessible advice for those grappling with similar issues.But...
2023-07-071h 03سمك، لبن، تمر هنديالمقدمة - الحلقة ٠بودكاست شخصي، غير موضوعي، متعدد الفقرات والموضوعات، ويجمع بين الرصانة والتفاهة.
في البودكاست ده هتكلم عن موضوعات مختلفة؛ منها الثقافي والاجتماعى، ومنها حكاوي شخصية.
هيكون في فقرات عن تقييمات الكتب - نداء لمحبي الروايات 📣 - وتقييمات للمسلسلات والأفلام -أهلًا بمحبي برامج الجريمة-.
تقدروا تسيبوا تعليقاتكم واقتراحاتكم في قسم التعليقات.
ولو تحبوا تبعتوا رسائل صوتية، أدخلوا على الرابط ده:
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/israa-elsakka/message
أهلًا بيكم في پودكاست سمك، لبن تمر، هندي.
2023-06-1800 min
The Brand Builder Show70. Israa Alrawi: Email Deliverability Keys For Hitting The InboxEvery savvy brand owner knows that email marketing is key for long-term success.
We spend time, energy, and financial resources on building an email list of our target customers then creating emails we hope they’ll engage with.
But, if those emails land in spam folders, it’s all a waste of time.
In this week’s episode of the Brand Builder Show, we’re joined by email marketing expert Israa Alrawi to talk about improving email deliverability.
We talked about how you can build a good email reputation, send the right si...
2023-06-0846 minIsraa EddebIsraa Eddeb - An Expert In Public RelationsIsraa Eddeb is a dedicated employee in the marketing world, taking her expertise as a Public Relations expert to develop amazing campaigns and strategies for her company. In her free time, she loves to draw and paint. She has a wonderful son, and she approaches parenting with the frame of kindness and love so that her son grows up to be a gentleman.
2023-05-0401 min
Green Urbanist - Sustainable Placemaking, Planning and Urban Design#63: Israa Mahmoud - Co-designing Nature-based Solutions in CitiesRead the companion blog post to his episode on Substack. Israa Mahmoud is Assistant Professor of Urban and Regional Planning at Politecnico di Milano, Italy. Her research interests include nature-based solutions, co-design and urban governance. Her recent publications include The book Placemaking for Green Urban Regeneration, published by Springer. She is the research team leader together with Prof. Eugenio Morello on CLEVER Cities Project as an expert of Co-creation guidance for cities to implement Nature-based solutions in socially inclusive urban regeneration processes.We talk about:Nature-based solutionsThe need to take...
2023-03-131h 06Israa EddebIsraa Eddeb - An Experienced MarketerIsraa Eddeb understands branding, creativity, and marketing. The passionate and talented professional stands out for her social media knowledge and strong communication skills. She believes these traits are critical for business success. Israa Eddeb uses these skills and her industry experience to help entrepreneurs realize their goals. Visit At : https://soundcloud.com/israaeddeb
2022-09-1901 minIsraa EddebIsraa Eddeb - Working Professionally In Communications And PRIsraa Eddeb is an Ohio native who marvels at the splendor all around her. She shares her love of the outdoors and nature's gifts with her child, taking walks and bike riding as often as possible. Israa Eddeb strives to add to the beauty in the world with her paintings. Visit At : https://speakerhub.com/speaker/israa-eddeb
2022-07-2601 min
I.A. PodcastWhat is code/digital poetry?I'm no "professional" code poet (whatever that means), I am always still learning, but I thought to answer one of the most questions I have been asked regarding code/digital poetry. Tiny Journalist - Poem m no "professional" code poet (whatever that means), I am always still learning, but I thought to answer questions that I have been asked regarding code/digital poetry. I speak about my experiences with computer programming languages and how I discovered code poetry. Described various types of code poets and creative ways of expression through the use of art and poetry. Being a code p...
2022-04-211h 12Israa EddebIsraa Eddeb - A Talented WriterIsraa Eddeb is a travel enthusiast who loves to visit new places to experience new cultures and try new cuisines. She has a long-standing relationship with California, where she frequents a lot. Whenever Eddeb is in California, she loves going bike rides, walking along the Venice and Santa Monica beaches, and drinking coffee.
2022-04-2001 minI.A. Podcast(Still) Keep Eyes On Sudan ~ #SudanCoupIn this podcast episode, I talk about some updates about the recent coup that has happened in Sudan in 2021.Sudan updates: sudancoup.com How to take actionSudanese Literature Archive - News Articles I speak about my personal experiences about what it’s like being Sudanese-American living abroad during this Coup happening, especially during a pandemic. I’ve mentioned a little about the healthcare system in Sudan in general and during a Coup happening. Using technology as a form of raising awareness about injustice. The importance of self-care during a time of grief/injustice. Answering a question about local organizations.Maygoma Orphan...
2022-02-101h 17Israa EddebIsraa Eddeb - President Of The Public Relations Student SocietyIsraa Eddeb is a creative, forward-thinking individual with a passion for make-up. She loves using her talent for make-up to make herself and others feel beautiful, inside and out. Although she uses a variety of brands, her favorites include Almay and Laura Mercier. Israa Eddeb also likes Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer.
2022-01-2400 minIsraa EddebIsraa Eddeb - A Successful CareerIsraa Eddeb loves helping other people. When studying at the University of Akron, she served as a Peer Mentor. In this role, Israa Eddeb flourished. Her naturally caring personality meant that consulting with students was a breeze and she helped give them the tools needed to thrive in education. Visit : https://youtu.be/7SQEMK_qMVAhttps://soundcloud.com/israa-eddeb
2021-12-1601 minI.A. PodcastThe Importance of Accessibility (ft Rikki Poynter)Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities (#IDPD)! In this podcast episode, I interview Rikki Poynter who is a public speaker, writer, content creator, and streamer. She is an advocate for accessibility for those with disabilities. She speaks about her deafness, body positivity, chronic pain, mental health, child abuse awareness, bisexuality, and so much more. She began her YouTube career in July 2010, eventually, she spoke about being deaf. She is known to be a strong advocate of providing proper closed captioning on YouTube. She formed the closed captioning campaign called #NoMoreCRAPtions to bring awareness about accessibility for t...
2021-12-031h 07Israa EddebIsraa Eddeb - An Experienced BusinesswomanAn American Muslim native to Ohio, Israa Eddeb thrives in being a loving wife and a devoted mother. She strives to raise her son to be a kind, gentle man and to be respectful of others' religious backgrounds. Israa Eddeb is a genuine, well-educated, down-to-earth marketer who loves to see others succeed.Visit at: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/israa-eddeb--990510511766048882/https://issuu.com/israaeddeb/docs/israa_eddeb_-_communications_professional.pptx.ppt
2021-11-0900 minI.A. PodcastKeep Eyes On Sudan - #SudanCoupIn this podcast episode, I speak about the current military coup that has been happening in Sudan and still is going on to bring more awareness. Please check out the links below for up-to-date accurate information. Feel free to ask me any questions about this and on how to help. Take care! SudanCoup.com Help End Gender-based Violence in Darfur Justice For Osman Sudanese Literature Archive Sudanese Poetics Archive Donate: Stop Military Coup in Sudan Donate: Raising funds to honor the martyr Mohammed AbdulraheemThe poem I read in this episode: "Home" by Sadig***If you...
2021-11-0731 min