312 💛 Stop Hustling, Start Healing: Break Free from Toxic Productivity, Burnout & Perfectionism — Israa Nasir

In this powerful and deeply relatable conversation, Wendy sits down with psychotherapist and author Israa Nasir to unpack the hidden cost of hustle culture and why so many of us—especially in midlife—feel exhausted, disconnected, and never quite “enough.”   Together, they explore toxic productivity, perfectionism, burnout, and self-worth, while offering compassionate, practical insights on how to slow down, reset your relationship with work, and create a more sustainable, fulfilling life—without guilt.   What You’ll Learn What toxic productivity really is—and the subtle signs it’s running your life How self-worth, perfectionism, and people-pleasing fuel burnout The difference between being busy vs. being truly productive Why boundaries alone aren’t enough (and what to address first) How to shift from hustle-driven living to healthier, value-aligned productivity   🎧 Tune in now at https://TheMidlifeMakeoverShow.com or wherever you listen to podcasts!   ✨Read the blog:  312 💛 Stop Hustling, Start Healing: Break Free from Toxic Productivity, Burnout & Perfectionism — Israa Nasir at https://wendyvalentine.com/break-free-from-toxic-productivity/   👉 Connect with Israa https://www.israanasir.com/toxic-productivity https://israanasir.substack.com/ https://www.instagram.com/well.guide/   🌟 Explore All Things Midlife https://wendyvalentine.com   📖 Order Your Copy of Women Waking Up https://womenwakingup.com   📸 Follow My Adventures on IG https://www.instagram.com/hellowendyvalentine/   📝 Get Weekly Inspiration on Substack https://wendyvalentine.substack.com/