{"podcast":{"title":"Feisty Women's Performance","slug":"feisty-women-s-performance-3663324","podcast_index_feed_id":3663324,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-womens-performance-podcast/","website_url":"https://livefeisty.com/category/podcasts/feisty-womens-performance-podcast/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d900689b-0109-41e0-bef3-04f537897623/Copy-of-Feisty-Womens-Performance-Podcast-Series-Template-1.jpg","author":"Dr. Erin Ayala","episode_count":195,"summary":"Tired of fads, quick fixes, and performance advice that wasn’t designed for you? So are we. Feisty Women’s Performance cuts through the noise to bring you credible, science-backed insights to live your best, healthiest, active life. Hosted by Dr. Erin Ayala, this is your go-to resource for tackling the challenges of being an active woman today—whether you’re hoping to PR your next marathon or just trying to understand how much protein women actually need to be eating. We’ll move beyond the male-dominated lens of sport science to deliver honest conversations and actionable advice from women for women, to improve women’s health. Each episode dives deep into one of our four pillars—physiology, nutrition, mental health, and cultural issues—with leading experts to explore topics that are often left undiscussed. If you’re an active woman who cares about your sustainable health, performance growth, and long-term progress, these conversations are for you. No fads, no quick fixes. Just real science and legit experts. 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Psychotherapist, digital wellness expert, and author Israa Nasir, MHC-LP shares practical strategies to spot burnout, set healthy boundaries, and reclaim balance without sacrificing ambition. You'll leave with a clear roadmap to shift from relentless hustle to sustainable success—and learn why embracing mediocrity can actually boost productivity. You can get started by setting three concrete boundaries this week: time‑box high‑impact projects, schedule intentional rest, and say no to at least one non‑essential request. Key Takeaways Recognize the red‑flag signs that productivity has become toxic Use a simple audit to map out tasks, identify value‑aligned activities, and eliminate low‑impact work Apply “benefit‑finding” and radical acceptance to reframe unavoidable obligations Implement the “good‑enough” principle With over a decade of experience helping individuals and organizations combat burnout, Israa Nasir, MHC-LPbrings evidence‑based insights on mental health, performance psychology, and sustainable achievement. Links & Resources Book: Toxic Productivity Israa’s Substack, The Well Guide Instagram , @well.guide If you found these insights valuable, hit subscribe so you never miss a episode, leave a review to help fellow entrepreneurs discover the show, and send this to a friend who needs to hear it. Join Feisty at the Grand Traverse in Duluth, MN on October 3rd! 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