Healing 101 on Toxic Productivity with Claire Ashley: Why Pushing Through Isn’t Strength

In this extended episode of Healing 101, I’m joined by someone whose insight and honesty around a topic that so many of us silently grapple with is not only deeply refreshing — it’s essential. Dr. Claire Ashley, also known as The Burnout Doctor, is a GP and neuroscience graduate who learned the devastating realities of burnout the hard way — by experiencing it herself. Claire shares her personal journey from being a high-performing, dedicated doctor and mother to finding herself in the depths of burnout, grappling with panic attacks, emotional exhaustion, and a total loss of self. We talk about what burnout really is — beyond the buzzword — and unpack its physical, emotional, and neurological impact. Claire takes us through the stages of recovery, how to manage toxic productivity, and how to rebuild a life with boundaries, compassion, and control. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “Why can’t I just keep going?” — this episode is for you.

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Book: The Burnout Doctor – available via major booksellers

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