
← Sparkle on Substack5 Jun · 57 min
⛓️💥Break Free from Toxic Productivity and do the beautiful work you're here to do with author & speaker Tamu Thomas
Tamu Thomas joins Claire for a rich, unhurried conversation about what it actually means to build a sustainable, well-rested life and business.
They explore toxic productivity, the cost of following rules that were never designed for women, and why your nervous system is not a mindset problem to fix.
Substack’s evolution from cosy oasis to noisy feed weaves through the second half, along with a genuinely beautiful reframe about content timing and showing up on your own terms. This one will resonate deeply with those of you feeling into soulful work, anyone neurodivergent and give you more focus to be burnout-aware.
A former social worker with16 years experience, Tamu blends the science of human safety, connection and behavior change to translate complex human dynamics into clear, actionable leadership strategy. Her approach centres nervous system safety, belonging and joy as essential foundations for sustainable high performance.
You can connect with her on her popular instagram channel here;
https://www.instagram.com/tamu.thomas
and on linkedin too
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamuthomas/
Favourite Quotes
On attention as currency:
“You’re already paying me something with your time, with your energy, with your attention. And I cherish that. We can make money again. We can’t get our energy back.”
On not chasing perfection before starting: