<p>What if the word <em>productive</em> isn’t just about getting things done — but a reflection of centuries of moral judgment, capitalist pressure, and deeply internalized self-worth stories? (I mean, duh). </p><p>In this beautifully honest and thoughtful conversation, Nicole is joined by executive function coach Dr. Taylor Allbright to untangle the heavy (and often conflicting) layers of what productivity means — especially for high-achieving folks with ADHD, creatives, perfectionists, and anyone tired of tying their value to their output.</p><p>Taylor and Nicole explore how the meaning of “productive” has evolved from fruitful fields to frazzled calendars and offer a gentler, more compassionate vision of what it <em>could</em> mean instead.</p><p><strong>In This Episode, You’ll Discover…</strong></p><ul><li>What 1828’s dictionary can teach us about productivity and self-worth today</li><li>Why procrastination might actually be productive (just not how you think)</li><li>The ADHD-perfectionism loop and how it distorts your sense of accomplishment</li><li>A radical reframe for resting when you feel like you “should” be working</li><li>How Taylor defines “leading your ideas into reality” — and why it’s more fruitful than chasing gold stars</li></ul><p><strong>Further Research:</strong></p><ul><li>Download Taylor’s Five-Minute ADHD Reset → <a href="https://taylorallbright.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">taylorallbright.com</a></li><li>Read up on Dr. Devon Price, whose work on laziness and productivity is referenced in the episode</li><li>For more episodes mentioned, check out: “Fallow” with Sarah Loertscher (ep. 21) &amp; “Trust” with Taylor Lecours (ep. 25)</li></ul><p><strong>Ways to Contact or Connect with Taylor:</strong></p><ul><li>Website + resources: <a href="https://taylorallbright.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://taylorallbright.com/</a></li><li>Instagram: @taylorallbrightcoaching</li><li>Sign up for her newsletter to get practical ADHD support + new coaching offerings</li></ul><p>Connect with the podcast team at [email protected]</p><p>Sign up for weekly marketing prompts that don’t feel gross <a href="https://www.copypoetics.com/prompts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.nicolecopy.com/prompts</a>.</p>