Dr. Therese Mascardo: The Truth About Toxic Productivity

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney sits down with an incredible psychotherapist, Dr. Therese Mascardo. Dr. Mascardo is a Filipina-American Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and the CEO and Founder of Exploring Therapy, wellness community with the mission to help all people live more healthy, free, and connected lives that they absolutely love. Get ready to learn how efficiency is great until it removes our humanity.Here is a list of the topics/questions they discuss: Describes her being happiest cooking for others and being a foodie in Lisbon Why talking about toxic productivity matters to Dr. Therese and how her brothers suicide impacted her and her mission Building a life you don’t need a vacation from (we allll need to do this!) What is toxicity and what is productivity? Toxic productivity is the American Model and it wasn’t always this way How we can blame the lightbulb for our current system (jk…mostly) The pandemic gave those with privilege the ability to walk away and change priorities The 3 main components of toxic productivity How in 2020 women & caretakers were forced to “do it all” We need to feed ourselves before we can feed others (literally and metaphorically) How our culture and society rewards overwork AKA “Hustle Culture” The generational and gender differences between productivity Rest is a part of being productive, not the opposite of productivity How us at on an individual level can combat toxic productivity within our means Don’t make your pain more painful (and how do this!) How being a resident of another country can change your perspective and values American efficiency is great until it removes our humanityYou can find Dr. Mascardo online at:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEbJXm3Ytb5LPKNv8Hn-6MgIG: https://www.instagram.com/exploring.therapy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@exploring.therapyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/weareexploringtherapyTwitter: https://twitter.com/DrThereseM_Medium: https://medium.com/@drthereseLearn more about Dr. Mascardo's clinical offerings at: https://www.exploringtherapy.com/Dr. Courtney Tracy’s additional offerings:Instagram: @the.truth.doctorTikTok: @the.truth.doctorTwitter: @_thetruthdoctorSNAP Discover Show: Therapist ReactsExclusive YouTube Show: The Truth Doctor ShowHealing texts: USA & Canada (424) 228-9525 (just shoot her a text!)Website: www.thetruthdoctor.comThis podcast is not therapy and does not provide personalized clinical advice. The purpose of this podcast is to provide mental health based entertainment and psychoeducation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit selfconsciousclub.substack.com/subscribe

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