5 Ways To Finally Get Unstuck in 2026

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🧡 Order my New York Times bestselling book How To Menopause → http://bit.ly/46fxgfC You might feel overwhelmed, burnt out, stretched too thin, or constantly behind, even when you’re doing everything you can. The pressure to be productive, to keep going, to never fall apart is so heavy… and most women don’t understand why they feel this way or how to break out of it. This is exactly why Tamsen turned to Israa Nasir, a licensed psychotherapist and the author of Toxic Productivity, a powerful guide to understanding why we push ourselves past our limits and how to reclaim our time, energy, and sense of self. In this episode, Israa breaks down the questions so many women have, including: - What toxic productivity actually is and how to know if you’re stuck in it - Why rest feels uncomfortable or “undeserved” - The identity traps women fall into without realizing - How culture, childhood, and expectations shape our patterns - What burnout really looks like beneath the surface - How to set boundaries without guilt - How to slow down when your life has taught you to speed up - Simple, practical tools to reconnect with yourself This conversation cuts through the shame and confusion and brings real understanding to a struggle millions of women are facing. By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with language for what you’re feeling and the steps to finally create a healthier relationship with productivity, rest, and self-worth. CONNECT WITH TAMSEN 🧡 The Tamsen Show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetamsenshow 🧡 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamsenfadal 🧡 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tamsenfadal CONNECT WITH ISRAA 🧡 Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.guide 🧡 Visit her website: https://www.israanasir.com/ 🧡 Read her book, Toxic Productivity: Reclaim Your Time and Emotional Energy in a World That Always Demands More: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Productivity-Reclaim-Emotional-Demands/dp/196230535X 🧡 LEAVE A REVIEW If you enjoyed listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help others discover the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tamsen-show/id1799976761 Timestamp: 0:00 Intro 02:26 What Is Toxic Productivity and How Does It Show Up in Your Life? 04:43 Warning Signs You’ve Crossed Into Burnout Mode 06:52 Why You’re Always Doing More But Feeling Less Fulfilled 09:47 Wanted vs. Unwanted Identities and Why Women Struggle More with Productivity Shame 13:10 How Childhood Validation Wires Us for Overachievement 15:19 When Toxic Productivity Enters Your Romantic Relationships 17:17 The Real Reason You Feel Behind and How to Break Free 23:41 3 Tiny Habits to Heal from Hustle Culture 31:02 Embracing Mediocrity to Save Your Energy 38:05 Go From Shame to Curiosity, Rewire Self-Talk, and Celebrate Your Wins This show is sponsored by Midi Health. Visit www.joinmidi.com/tamsen today to book your personalized, insurance-covered virtual visit. Midi. The Care Women Deserve. About Tamsen Fadal: Tamsen is a journalist, NYT best-selling author, podcast host, filmmaker and menopause advocate. As host of The Tamsen Show Podcast, she’s become a powerful voice in the conversation about midlife. She is the creator and producer of The (M) Factor: Shredding the Silence on Menopause and The (M) Factor 2: Before The Pause, groundbreaking documentaries calling for change in how we approach women’s health. Tamsen is also the author of the New York Times Bestseller How To Menopause, the ultimate guide to navigating midlife with confidence. From SXSW to Capitol Hill, Tamsen champions policies that break the stigma around menopause and empower women at work and beyond. After 30 years as a TV anchor, she now leads the charge in midlife health advocacy. Featured in Oprah Daily, GMA, The Today Show, NYT, and more. #thetamsenshow #productivity #toxicproductivity