Untraining from Toxic Productivity with Israa Nasir

In 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 productivity
• Cultural influences that shape our productivity mindset
• The emotional underpinnings that drive overachievement
• Strategies for untraining from toxic productivity
• The role of intentional mediocrity in achieving healthy productivity

Israa shares her personal journey through toxic productivity, provides powerful client examples, and invites us to radically reimagine what productivity truly means. Her approach blends psychological insights with practical strategies, offering a roadmap to breaking free from the achievement treadmill.If you’ve ever felt like you are only as good as your latest accomplishment, this episode is for you.
Listen now and start untraining from unconscious toxic productivity.

Guest Bio: Iraa Nasir
Israa Nasir, MHC-LP, is a New York City-based psychotherapist, writer, and the founder of WellGuide—a digital community for mental health awareness. A Pakistani-Canadian child of immigrants, she has a specific focus on mental health, identity formation and healing for the AAPI first- and second-generation immigrant community.

Resources & Links: https://www.israanasir.com/about-israa