The Self-Worth Series: Your Worth is Not Measured by Productivity

05/01/25 • 71 min

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Who are you when you're not checking things off a to-do list?
In a world that glorifies hustle and burnout, we’re constantly taught that our value is tied to how much we do, achieve, or produce.

But your worth was never meant to be measured by output.

In this validating episode of The Fearless & Worthy Series, clinical psychologist Dawn Petgrave Smith, and fitness coach Sherine Petgrave joins us to unpack:

Why we equate busyness with value—and how that mindset starts early
How the hustle culture shaped the way we define success
How to create space for rest, joy, and purpose without guilt
How to identify the signs that someone is overworking to prove their value

If you’ve ever felt like you only matter when you’re achieving something, this episode is your permission slip to be enough, just as you are.

✅ Self-Worth Tip of the Week: Take one intentional break this week—with no guilt and no “catching up” later. You are not behind.

Resources and Mentions:

If you or someone you know is looking to get professional counseling? Then contact DawnMarieTherapy

Follow Dawn on social media: @dawnmarietherapy

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Follow Sherine on social media: @sherineoshunpetgrave

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But your worth was never meant to be measured by output.

In this validating episode of The Fearless & Worthy Series, clinical psychologist Dawn Petgrave Smith, and fitness coach Sherine Petgrave joins us to unpack:

Why we equate busyness with value—and how that mindset starts early
How the hustle culture shaped the way we define success
How to create space for rest, joy, and purpose without guilt
How to identify the signs that someone is overworking to prove their value

If you’ve ever felt like you only matter when you’re achieving something, this episode is your permission slip to be enough, just as you are.

✅ Self-Worth Tip of the Week: Take one intentional break this week—with no guilt and no “catching up” later. You are not behind.

Resources and Mentions:

If you or someone you know is looking to get professional counseling? Then contact DawnMarieTherapy

Follow Dawn on social media: @dawnmarietherapy

Learn more about MenTell Organization here: MenTell2024

Follow Sherine on social media: @sherineoshunpetgrave

Share this episode with a friend and be sure to check out the other episodes in this series by downloading them here

Please show us some love and leave a review!

Support the show

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💡 Ready to start? Listen here → Purpose Clarity Series

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The Self Worth Series - How to Break Free from Fear & Step into Your Purpose

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What if fear wasn’t running your life?
What if the only thing standing between where you are and where you're meant to be... is the courage to start?

In Episode 3 of The Self-Worth Series, we’re confronting the fears that keep us stuck and replacing them with the tools to move forward with clarity and confidence.

🎙️ Joined again by clinical psychologist Dawn Petgrave Smith, this episode will help you:

Identify the hidden fears keeping you from your purpose
How do fear of failure and fear of success show up differently
Mindset shift that makes you move forward despite fear
Action steps to take TODAY to get you unstuck

Whether you're starting something new or trying to find your way back to yourself, this episode is the motivation and the mindset shift you’ve been craving.

✅ Self-Worth Tip of the Week: Write down one fear that’s been holding you back. Then take one small action in spite of it.

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Top 10 Things You’re Getting Wrong About Self-Care

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Think self-care is all bubble baths and spa days? Think again.
In this powerful episode for Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re uncovering the Top 10 Things You're Getting Wrong About Self-Care that could actually be damaging your mental health — and what to do instead.

Self-care is more than surface-level habits. It’s emotional honesty. It’s boundary-setting. It’s learning how to truly rest and reconnect — not just numb out.

✅ You’ll learn:

Why your current self-care routine might be making you feel worse
The truth about “toxic positivity,” over-productivity, and emotional numbing
How to create a self-care plan that supports real mental well-being
Affirmations to rewire your mindset and break burnout cycles

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or just tired of the Instagram version of self-care — this is the episode you need.

🧠 This episode is part of our Mental Health Awareness Month Series, where we dig into the REAL conversations around mental wellness, trauma, healing, and inner strength.

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