In toxic productivity, we become obsessed with achievement and we use it as a way to feel good about ourselves.

And so our self-worth becomes dictated on the things that we're achieving.

Hi, this is Monica Packer and you're listening to About Progress, where we are about

progress made practical.

What if your endless to-do list is not a sign of success, but a symptom of toxic productivity?

If you listened to my solo episode last week, then you essentially heard someone realizing that

their productivity had gone too far for too long. And based off of the feedback I received from you

on that episode, I know I am not the only one. Today's episode is a giant exhale for those of us

who think that perhaps our productivity is a problem.

Therapist and author Isra Nasser joins me to break down why so many women feel stuck chasing other people's definitions of achievement, often at the expense of their own well-being.

We talk about the habits that keep us trapped in perfectionism, the fear of rest,

and how to reconnect with your true self through curiosity, creativity, and alignment.

If you've ever felt that slowing down is failing,

this episode will help you reclaim your energy and redefine what it means to make progress

that actually matters in your life. Isra Nasser is a licensed psychotherapist of 10 years,

speaker and founder of the Digital Mental Health brand Well Guide on Instagram. She creates

meaningful and thoughtful experiences about our emotional

well-being through therapy, workshops, engaging creative content, and speaking engagements.

Her book, Toxic Productivity, helps you untangle yourself from the web of toxic productivity

and embrace a life that is not just productive, but profoundly meaningful. Israel lives in New York City.

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