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Episodes/Israa Nasir - Psychotherapist, Speaker & Entrepreneur | Reclaiming Your Time and Emotional Energy
January 18, 202552:59

Israa Nasir - Psychotherapist, Speaker & Entrepreneur | Reclaiming Your Time and Emotional Energy

Israa Nasir - Psychotherapist, Speaker & Entrepreneur | Reclaiming Your Time and Emotional Energy

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Israa Nasir

Psychotherapist, Speaker & Entrepreneur

Israa Nasir, a psychotherapist and entrepreneur, discusses toxic productivity and how to reclaim emotional energy in a demanding world. The episode delves into understanding burnout, the role of emotions in productivity, and navigating a dopamine-driven society. Israa shares strategies for building a healthier relationship with achievement and offers advice based on her expertise in mental health.

Books Mentioned

Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More

by Israa Nasir

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Key Topics

Toxic ProductivityEmotional Intelligence and Self-CareBurnout and StressDopamine-Driven WorldMental Health Education

Companies & Organizations

WellGuide

A platform founded by Israa Nasir focused on making mental health education more accessible.

Show Notes

Israa 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 University. She is the author of "Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More," which explores unhealthy productivity patterns and offers strategies for building a healthier relationship with achievement.

➡️ Talking Points

00:00 Intro

02:29 Productivity Is About Emotions, Not Time

04:36 Spotting Red Flags in Yourself

07:39 When Israa Realized Productivity Can Be Toxic

12:43 The Root Cause of Arbitrary Goals

22:16 Living in a Dopamine-Driven World

30:02 What Really Causes Burnout

34:49 The Stress-Productivity Connection

48:00 Israa’s Advice to Her Younger Self