Episode 5: “The Productivity Myth: Why You’re Not the Problem”

Ever looked at your to-do list, spiraled into guilt, and blamed yourself for not having enough discipline? You’re not alone, and you’re not the problem.

In this episode of Next Gen Biz, Natasha Navarro Gundersen breaks down the toxic roots of productivity guilt, from capitalism to TikTok, and reminds us why burnout isn’t a personal failure. You’ll hear stories, reflections, and three grounding reminders to help you resist the hustle and reclaim your time.

Because rest isn’t a reward. And you are not a machine.

We’ve all felt it. That gnawing guilt when we’re not crossing off enough boxes on our to-do list. In this deeply personal yet sharply systemic episode, Natasha explores the cultural roots of productivity obsession and the shame it breeds. She reflects on her own experience with burnout, the illusion of time-blocked perfection, and why Gen Z is particularly vulnerable to internalizing hustle culture as self-worth.

With warmth and clarity, this episode offers a gentler way forward, one that questions the system instead of blaming yourself.

If you’ve ever felt behind, tired, or not “productive enough,” this episode is for you.