This Woman's Work: A Deep Dive into Toxic Productivity and Empowerment with Tamu Thomas

In spite of being a shining light of a human being, Tamu was not immune to burnout, and it features in her story like it does in so many - but in Tamu's case she knew there was more for her and used it as an opportunity to do a lot of self-work, and start again, and the insight she has gained - and now shares - as a result, is truly transformative.  In this episode Tamu breaks down toxic productivity, where it comes from and what it means for us, plus how to tackle hard conversations at home. We also dive into the systems keeping us small, matriarchy, owning your power, and how to do some of the crucial self-work to know yourself in ways that allow you to ask for what you want and what you need. A bumper episode filled with so much powerful knowledge. A must listen. Whatever you learn - go forth and flourish!    Find Tamu on Instagram here  Or on her website here Don't forget to join the conversation with me on Instagram here    01:15 Tamu Thomas' Early Work Experiences 02:22 Influence of Auntie Aminata 04:27 Balancing Work and Personal Life 07:10 Navigating Career Transitions 10:05 Burnout and Boundaries 13:57 Starting a Coaching Practice 20:10 Understanding Toxic Productivity 23:09 Navigating Relationships and Self-Awareness 32:06 The Pain of Holding On 32:49 Being a Partner to Yourself 34:11 Navigating Relationships and Self-Compassion 37:25 Loving Your Work 39:50 Redefining Success and Work-Life Balance 48:36 Embracing Power and Overcoming Conditioning 59:41 Final Reflections and Advice