Reclaiming Your Life from Toxic Productivity with Tamu Thomas

I couldn’t have timed this conversation better. As our inboxes flood with messages about intention setting, words of the year, and productivity, I sat down with Tamu Thomas, a transformative coach, keynote speaker, and author. Tamu is on a mission to dismantle the societal and systemic barriers that lead to burnout, especially for high-achieving women. Key Takeaways: - Toxic Productivity: Learn the signs and impacts of toxic productivity. - Systemic Barriers: Understand the systemic and societal barriers that lead to burnout. - Self-Love and Work: Discover how to embrace your full self and create a healthier relationship with your work. Episode Highlights: 01:15 - What is Toxic Productivity? 01:36 - Tamu’s Journey: From feeling like she wasn’t enough to becoming a transformative coach. 14:23 - Building Spaciousness: How to create more space in your schedule. 25:51 - The Gaslighting of Women: How women are often gaslit into believing they aren’t doing enough. 40:32 - Toxic Productivity in the Wellness Space: About Tamu Thomas: Tamu Thomas is a leading advocate for high-achieving women's well-being. As an author, transformational coach, and keynote speaker, she's dedicated to dismantling the systemic barriers that lead to burnout. - Website: https://www.livethreesixty.com/ - Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/739638/women-who-work-too-much-by-tamu-thomas/ - Substack: https://www.livethreesixty.com/ - International Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B0CN3PVHZQ Connect with Me: Instagram: @HigherLove_withMegan Website: https://www.higher-love.com Podcast Music: Good For You by THBD https://soundcloud.com/thbdsultan Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/2PgU6Mu Music promoted by Audio Library This episode was written and recorded by me and produced by Lucy Lucraft (lucylucraft.co.uk). If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating and review!