{"podcast":{"title":"Self Care Club","slug":"self-care-club-1226700","podcast_index_feed_id":1226700,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6942824/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/self-care-club--6942824","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5efe816d5fb051fe5043742c7357ce7b.jpg","author":"Self Care Club","episode_count":651,"summary":"Lauren Mishcon and Nicole Goodman are the hosts of the award winning podcast Self Care Club and 40ish. This award winning podcast tests out a different form of self-­ care every week in an effort to debunk the wellness world and bring true wellbeing and self-­ care back to people who need it. For the last six years in over 700 shows they have trialled every form of self care imaginable. They release a show every Monday and are proud to have been nominated and having won awards at the British Podcast Awards, Women's Podcast Awards and Independent Podcast Awards. Lauren and Nicole have amassed over 5 million downloads and are the best friends you never knew you needed. Their book ’Have You Tried This?’ was published in February 2024 and is out in paperback March 2025. Come follow us on; Insta https://www.instagram.com/selfcareclubpod Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@selfcareclubpodcast Youtube https://youtube.com/c/SelfCareClub Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/self-care-club--6942824/support .","last_synced_at":"2026-06-18T00:20:02.474872+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/self-care-club-1226700"},"episode":{"title":"Toxic Motivation","slug":"toxic-motivation","published_at":"2026-01-23T10:10:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/self-care-club-1226700/toxic-motivation","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/self-care-club-1226700","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/toxic-motivation--71163920","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71163920/nsr8847452237.mp3","summary":"Clubbers, it's January, which means it's dark, cold and long! So we decided to gift you a few of our favourite episodes from the archives - to hopefully help brighten your mood and inspire you to look after yourself. Enjoy x In this episode, we’re challenging rise and grind culture and the myth of \"non-stop productivity\" by exploring the impact of toxic motivation on our mental health, relationships, and self-worth. We dive into the pressure to constantly hustle and level up, questioning whether the pursuit of success is really worth sacrificing our well-being. Are we truly doing better, or are we just exhausted? We’ll examine the harmful effects of the \"do more, be more\" narrative that’s often perpetuated on social media, in the workplace, and in our inboxes. Is the hustle helping us thrive, or just pushing us toward burnout? If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the need to always be improving, this episode is for you. We’ll discuss how to find a healthier, more sustainable approach to motivation—one that doesn’t leave us drained, disconnected, or disillusioned. Tune in for practical insights on how to set boundaries, embrace rest, and redefine success on your own terms. If this resonates with you, share it with a friend who might need to hear it too! In this episode we discuss: The myth of \"non-stop productivity\" The dangers of toxic motivation and comparison culture How hustle culture impacts mental health and well-being Finding a sustainable approach to motivation Redefining success without burnout Go to ZOE.com to find out what ZOE Membership could do for you. You can use the exclusive code SELFCARE10 to get 10% off membership. As a ZOE member, you’ll get an at-home test kit and personalized nutrition program to help you make smarter food choices that support your g…","meta_description":"Clubbers, it's January, which means it's dark, cold and long! So we decided to gift you a few of our favourite episodes from the archives - to hopefully h…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2504,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/self-care-club-1226700/episodes/toxic-motivation/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/self-care-club-1226700/toxic-motivation.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}