JJ Unplugged S01E07: From Productivity Lies to Emotional Healing

In this episode, Jake and Jennifer call out the biggest productivity lies we’ve all been sold, and the emotional fallout that comes with constantly trying to “optimize” our lives. From burnout disguised as ambition to the way healing gets commodified, this is a grounded, funny, and painfully relatable deep dive into what happens when doing the work becomes the problem.

Welcome to Episode 7 of JJ Unplugged, where we stop glorifying burnout and start talking about what healing actually looks like.

In this episode, we:

• Expose the “hustle as identity” myth and how it sneaks into self-development culture

• Talk about guilt around rest and why slowing down feels unsafe

• Explore emotional healing as something lived, not performed

• Laugh at our own toxic productivity habits (and the notebooks that didn’t save us)

• Discuss the emotional side of overachievement — the validation loops, people-pleasing, and perfection spirals

• Offer practical micro-reset strategies that don’t require disappearing for six months

• Reflect on what “enough” really feels like

Content note: Includes candid conversation around burnout, mental health, and emotional regulation.

P.S. We’re not medical or mental health professionals. Everything we share on this podcast is based on our own personal experiences and opinions. If you’re dealing with any mental health concerns, we always recommend speaking to a qualified professional.