This 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.
What We Get Into
02:02 – The Moment She Realized Productivity Was Becoming Toxic
03:41 – First-Gen & Immigrant Upbringing + Hustle Culture
05:48 – Rest = Laziness? The Messages We Grew Up With
07:34 – The Emotional Payoff Behind Chronic Busyness
10:32 – Toxic Productivity vs. Healthy Productivity
14:44 – When Work Becomes a Coping Mechanism
16:56 – The Financial Pressure to Keep Producing
18:06 – Creativity as a Tool for Emotional Regulation
21:42 – Stop Monetizing Your Joy
22:43 – Social Media, Comparison, & Overstimulation
27:00 – It’s Not a Willpower Issue
28:41 – Separating Your Worth from Your Achievements
31:38 – How Busyness Is Breaking Community & Connection
34:33 – Israa’s Personal Boundaries & How She Stays Healthy
37:03 – Jannese’s Own Experience with Burnout & Book Tour Story.
39:23 – Breaking the Cycle as Parents
43:23 – Screens, Exhaustion & Parenting in Survival Mode
About Today’s Guest
Israa Nasir is a therapist, writer, and the author of Toxic Productivity. Her work focuses on emotional wellness, preventative mental health, and giving people the language they need to understand themselves. Her Substack dives deeper into culture, identity, emotional regulation, and community care.
📘 Book: Toxic Productivity
🌐 Website: israanasir.com
📝 Substack: longform insights + tools
📲 IG: @well.guide
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