logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2024
43m 55s

How Productivity Has Hijacked Your Life ...

BRITTANY HOCKLEY AND LAURA BYRNE
About this episode

Ever 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 speaks about this as someone who currently has skin in the game, not from a place of hindsight. We are all having to manage this idea of toxic productivity now!

We chat:

  • Productivity no longer just applies to work. It’s infiltrated our romantic relationships, friendships, parenting and personal health
  • Productivity guilt; the guilty feeling when we ‘relax’
  • The need for external validation can look like people pleasing or a workaholic
  • Chaotic state of a dysregulated nervous system becoming familiar e.g. ”I do my best work under pressure.” “I thrive in chaos.”
  • Dynamics that keep us constantly busy, but never satisfied such as; self-worth, shame, social comparison, burnout, and perfectionism
  • Cultivating a healthier perspective on achievement to understand, manage, and shift our intense emotions 

You can find more from Israa, including her new book at her website 

You can follow Israa on Instagram 

 

You can watch us on Youtube

Find us on Instagram

Join us on tiktok

Or join the Facebook Discussion Group

Tell your mum, tell your dad, tell your dog, tell your friend and share the love because WE LOVE LOVE! Xx

 

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up next
Jul 8
Charlize Theron "F*cked" A 26 Year Old And The Internet Isn't Happy!
Hey Lifers, If you happen to hear any mic bumps or mouth sounds today, please message Britt Hockley directly. Laura and Keeshia are taking a stand against Britt’s anti-podcast-establishment trial.Ben has gone home and Britt’s now in the first chapter of their long distance marria ... Show More
45m 46s
Jul 6
Ask Uncut - How Much Are You Meant To Spend On An Engagement Ring?
Welcome back to ask uncut where we answer your biggest dilemmas! The start of today’s ep is not safe for work… Have you heard of ‘hampstering’ or ‘the thirsty hampster’? If you’ve already listened before reading this do you wish you had never heard of it? Vibes and Unsubscribes f ... Show More
44m 37s
Jul 4
The Best Of The Pick Up - We Must Talk About The Hurdler
It's our weekly round up! The best of the week from our National radio show THE PICKUP. What's on the show: Britt & Laura are obsessed with the hurdler who won despite his penis falling out Laura found something COOKED in her chips We chat to a woman who find out she has 77 sibli ... Show More
41m 23s
Recommended Episodes
Jun 26
"You Are Not Your Thoughts!" -Maha Turki Al-Subaie 154 | Certified Self-Development Trainer & Life Coach
On this powerful episode, we sit down with certified self-development trainer and life coach Maha Al-Subaie for an honest and insightful conversation about self-love, emotional awareness, and the journey of inner healing. We explore why so many struggle with loving themselves, ho ... Show More
1h 45m
Nov 2024
665 How to Beat Toxic Productivity with Israa Nasir
I 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 ... Show More
35m 41s
Sep 2021
How to Recognize a Toxic Workplace & Narcissistic Bosses - Q&A With Carleigh
Brandon talks with Carleigh, the host of the Toxic Workplace Podcast, about recognizing toxic workplaces, narcissistic abuse & bosses, and changing the way we work. Plus they discuss, respecting workers, feminism, understanding our value, greed, corporate America, office gossip, ... Show More
1h 5m
Dec 2024
Why Doing Less is Better: How to Master Slow Productivity
Eeeep hello friends, welcome back to the ninth episode of ✨ Finding your Casual Magic ✨ Today we're talking about slow productivity. How to be a high functioning, productive powerhouse of a human who gets everything done, but also lives with slowness and ease and most importantly ... Show More
1 h
Aug 2021
burn out: for personal reasons we will be running away-
overwhelmed and burnt out? same. join your wholesome and exhausted faves (sephy & wing) for this extra relevant episode of Goes Without Saying. from the ongoing battle between anxious productivity and crippling depression, to how we can ~actually~ allow ourselves to rest, we're d ... Show More
58m 21s
Mar 2024
Stoic Strategies For Dealing With Procrastination
In today's episode, I delve into the pervasive issue of procrastination, a mental health symptom that seems to afflict us all in various degrees. From the stress of not being able to afford housing to the pressures of societal expectations, procrastination can manifest in many fo ... Show More
23m 51s
Jan 2025
281: 5 Small Habits to Change Your Love Life TODAY
 In this episode, Matthew and Audrey dive into: Setting Up for Success in 2025: Practical strategies for making real, lasting changes in your life. Routines for a Better Love Life: Small but powerful habits to help you meet new people and feel more confident. Avoiding Burnout: Le ... Show More
1h 13m
Jan 2025
277: The #1 Tool to Reduce Anxiety in Your Relationships w/ Mel Robbins
Today I'm joined for an excellent conversation with my friend Mel Robbins (@melrobbins, that will change the way you approach life’s challenges, relationships, and personal growth. Mel Robbins is a New York Times bestselling author and world-renowned expert on motivation and mind ... Show More
1h 2m
Jul 2024
Mark Groves on Why We Stay in Toxic Relationships and How to Break Free
🎙️ Welcome to the latest episode of "I Wish You Knew" with Adam Lane Smith, the attachment specialist, and Andrey Korikov, CEO and co-founder of Veritas Creative Media. This week, we're joined by special guest Mark Groves to delve into the complexities of relationships, trust, a ... Show More
1h 10m