<p>In this powerful and practical episode of <em>The Dude Therapist</em>, Eli Weinstein sits down with licensed clinical psychologist, keynote speaker, and burnout expert <strong>Dr. Jessica B. Stern</strong> to unpack the toxic traps of hustle culture—and how to escape them.</p><p>Together, they explore what it really means to be “productive” in a way that aligns with your personal values, mental health, and life goals. Dr. Stern shares her insights on non-toxic productivity, the power of saying no, and how to work smarter without losing yourself in the process.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re an overwhelmed parent, an ambitious professional, or just someone tired of feeling behind, this episode offers actionable tools and mindset shifts to help you find balance and thrive.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Non-Toxic Productivity:</strong> Why hustle culture is harmful—and what to do instead</p></li><li><p><strong>Values-Based Living:</strong> How aligning your work with personal values reduces burnout</p></li><li><p><strong>The Power of Saying No:</strong> Setting boundaries to prioritize what truly matters</p></li><li><p><strong>Mental Fitness Tips:</strong> Real-life strategies to reset your mindset and productivity habits</p></li><li><p><strong>Reframing Success:</strong> How to measure achievement beyond output and accolades</p></li></ul><p>Dr. Jessica Stern is a licensed clinical psychologist, keynote speaker, and founder of <strong>Three Lemons LLC</strong>, a wellness and corporate consulting firm. She’s a <strong>clinical assistant professor at NYU Langone Health</strong>, <strong>radio host on SiriusXM</strong>, and <strong>advisor for Wondermind</strong>, the mental fitness company co-founded by Selena Gomez.</p><p>With over a decade of experience, Dr. Stern is known for making complex mental health concepts relatable, accessible, and actionable. She&#39;s passionate about helping people ditch burnout, boost well-being, and live with greater clarity and purpose.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="https://www.drjessicabstern.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">drjessicabstern.com</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drjessicabstern" target="_new" rel="noopener">@drjessicabstern</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Productivity Course:</strong> <a href="https://www.drjessicabstern.com/mayhem-to-magic" target="_new" rel="noopener">Mayhem to Magic</a></p></li></ul><p>🎧 <strong>Tune in now</strong> to break free from the burnout cycle and start living in alignment—without the pressure to hustle harder.</p><p>#mentalhealth #burnout #productivity #boundaries #valuesbasedliving #wellness #thedudetherapist #drjessicastern #nonhustleculture</p><p>🔑 <strong>Key Takeaways:</strong>👤 <strong>About Dr. Jessica B. Stern:</strong>🔗 <strong>Connect with Dr. Jessica Stern:</strong></p>