434: The Addiction (+ Cost) of Constant Achievement with Israa Nasir

In this episode, Natalie Ellis sits down with psychotherapist and digital health strategist Israa Nasir to tackle the trending issue of toxic productivity. They explore how high-achieving entrepreneurs can break free from the addiction of “doing more” and redefine success to match their balancing point. Whether you’re constantly chasing the next goal, feeling chronically behind, or struggling to balance your personal life and business, this episode offers practical steps to help you prioritize mental health and find your “enough” point. TIMESTAMPS 04:24 Navigating the Mental Health System 07:10 The Illusion of an Optimized Life 15:40 Breaking Free from Societal Timelines 21:30 The Paradox of Achievement and Fulfillment 27:40 Finding Balance as an Entrepreneur 30:05 Intentional Living and Life Audits 31:40 The Importance of Unplugging and Self-Care 41:45 Overcoming Over-Functioning and Toxic Productivity 47:30 Creating Healthy Routines for Balance RESOURCES + LINKS Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Send Us A Screenshot & We’ll Send You Natalie’s 7-Figure Operating System Completely FREE (value $1,997)  Black Friday at Bossbabe is coming! Join the waitlist here to be the first to know what our secret offer is.  Learn Natalie’s proven method for building a profitable, predictable, freedom-based business and get back to WHY you became an entrepreneur in this FREE 90-minute training. Get Our Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights From Natalie Every Single Week On All Things Strategy, Motherhood, Business Growth + More.  Join The Société: Our Exclusive Membership To Help You Build A Freedom-Based Business. FOLLOW bossbabe: @bossbabe.inc Natalie Ellis: @iamnatalie Israa Nasir: @well.guide