In this honest and deeply resonant episode, David and Dr. Ashleigh unpack a cultural epidemic that’s quietly shaping our nervous systems, our identities, and our worth — the worship of productivity.

When did being busy become a badge of honour? Why do so many of us only feel worthy when we're achieving something? And what happens when we stop?

Ashleigh opens up about being triggered by her own burnout course (yes, really), while David reflects on how school, parenting, and corporate life all feed into the same story: that doing is more important than being.

Together, they explore the roots of hustle culture, how overachievement gets rewarded from childhood, and the hidden costs of living in survival mode. You’ll hear stories about education, parenting, healing, and the kind of “pit stops” we often only take once it’s too late.

This episode is an invitation to pause, breathe, and ask: Who taught me that I have to earn my worth?

It's time to reclaim rest, rewrite our internal narratives, and begin healing the performance-based wiring that so many of us carry.

Other discussed episodes:

Eps 24 - Were you a good kid? Here's how it might shape adult dysfunction

Eps 93 - Rest vs Relaxation: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters?

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