Authors Spotlight with Tamu Thomas

Sarah Diop
6 days ago
2 min read

Updated: 5 days ago

During this mini episode we turn the Author Spotlight onto Tamu Thomas and her book "Women Who Work Too Much: Break Free from Toxic Productivity and Find Your Joy."

We explore a book that is far more than a productivity guide, it's a profound invitation to stop running on empty and reclaim your life.

Women Who Work Too Much challenges the narrative that burnout is an individual failing. Tamu Thomas, a former social worker and somatic coach, argues that women are over-functioning just to survive in systems that were never built for them to thrive. With wisdom rooted in nervous system science, social justice, and lived experience, she helps readers befriend their bodies, redefine success, and find joy not as a reward for hard work—but as a way of being.

Join us for a deep dive into a book that is both a balm and a battle cry for women ready to break free from the cycle of overwork.

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Discussion Points:

The powerful first line: "It's not your fault" and why it matters
Why women end up over-functioning just to survive
The myth of work-life balance and the infrastructure that was never built
How women wax and wane like the moon and why we're expected to perform like it's ovulation week all month
The autonomic ladder and how to befriend your nervous system
The difference between toxic productivity and natural productivity
Why "the positive mindset is the nectar of capitalism"
A powerful story of a woman who chose a part-time bakery job over a six-figure business
Redefining success on your own terms
The role of somatic practices and Polyvagal-informed tools in healing burnout
The intersection of systemic oppression and women's relationship to work
Why this book is essential reading for high-achieving women, mothers, caregivers, and anyone who has ever felt like they're doing too much