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#723 Toxic Productivity - Therapist Israa Nasir

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Nov 22, 2024

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Israa Nasir

Israa Nasir, a therapist and founder of Well Guide, shares insights from her new book, Toxic Productivity. She delves into the dangers of toxic productivity and how it can hinder emotional health. Israa emphasizes the importance of aligning personal goals with core values and understanding emotional red flags in relationships. The conversation also touches on the impact of cultural pressures and family dynamics on mental health. Listeners are encouraged to reclaim their time and emotional energy in a world that constantly demands more.

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ANECDOTE

Jimmy's Rehab Sign

Paul Gilmartin recounts a story about his friend Jimmy who recently passed away.
After detoxing from heroin, Jimmy's assertive personality in rehab led the staff to make him wear a sign saying "I do not work here."

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Struggle as Purpose

Embrace struggles as potential parts of life's purpose instead of viewing them as failures.
An objective view on others' lives can offer perspective on your own struggles.

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Dystopian Content and Sleep

Paul discusses how dystopian content can disrupt sleep, using Annie Jacobson's books as examples.
He suggests finding a balance between dark content and lighter material for better sleep.

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Navigating Personal Struggles and Media Choices

05:05 • 6min

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Navigating Emotional Support

10:55 • 8min

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Navigating Identity and Mental Health

18:42 • 14min

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Navigating Emotions and Family Dynamics

32:56 • 15min

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Navigating Racism and Spirituality

Comedy, Emotion, and Toxic Productivity

01:07:45 • 3min

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Confronting the Pain of Religious Trauma

01:11:01 • 3min

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Healing Through Shared Trauma

01:13:34 • 18min

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Israa Nasir is a therapist and the founder of Well Guide, a digital wellness platform making therapy tools accessible to everyone. She discusses red flags and green flags in terms of mental health and processes for reflection on how to live a life true to who you are. Look for hew new book, Toxic Productivity.

Buy Israa’s New Book: TOXIC PRODUCTIVITY: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More

Social Media Links

Website: https://www.israanasir.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.guide/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@israajnasir

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/israanasir/

For Israa’s Well Guide https://israanasir.substack.com/

If you’re interested in seeing or buying the furniture that Paul designs and makes follow his IG for his woodworking which is transitioning from @MIHHfurniture to its new handle @ShapedFurniture

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