The Never‑Ending To‑Do List Success Without Burnout

Women. We’re capable. We’re driven. And our to‑do list never seems to end.

For many driven women, success comes with constant pressure—to perform, to
produce, to keep pushing. Over time, that pressure can quietly turn into
burnout, anxiety and the feeling that no matter how much you accomplish, it’s
never quite enough.

Join Dr. Paula Freedman Diamond, psychologist and author of _Toxic Striving_ ,
for a candid conversation about ambition, productivity and what it really
takes to sustain both your career and your wellbeing. We’ll unpack the
pressures that drive burnout among high-achieving women and examine the
beliefs shaping how we define success. You’ll leave with practical tools to
manage stress, pursue goals more sustainably and rethink what achievement
really means.
$40 incudes networking, program, lite bites and beverages. Plus, a copy of Dr.
Freedman Diamond’s Book _Toxic Striving._

Dietary laws observed.
This event is open to all Jewish women 21+.
Please RSVP in advance by May 15.

Thank you to our Leadership
Amy Strauss, JWWN Chair
Stacy Doctoroff, WP Vice President
Nancy Glen, WP President
**About our Speaker**
Dr. Paula Freedman-Diamond is a licensed clinical psychologist, author of
Toxic Striving and founder of the Chicago-based group psychology practice
HumanKind Psychological Services. Dr. Paula specializes in helping high-
achievers, overthinkers and mission-driven leaders untangle their self-worth
from productivity, appearance and performance. Growing up in a Holocaust
survivor family deeply engaged in Jewish communal life, her academic and
clinical work has explored how legacy, cultural values and temperament shape
identity and ambition.

Drawing from more than a decade of clinical experience and evidence-based
approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Intuitive
Eating, Dr. Paula helps audiences uncover limiting beliefs and challenge
productivity-driven definitions of success. She translates evidence-based
psychology into practical tools for preventing burnout and striving for a
version of success that is fulfilling, not depleting. Her expertise has been
featured in The New York Times, Reebok, Yahoo, Parade and more. She writes for
Psychology Today and is a consultant for companies including Bark Technologies
and A Sweat Life.
**About JWWN**
This program is presented by the Jewish Working Women’s Network (JWWN), a
community of Jewish women navigating careers, leadership and life together.
Whether you’re early in your career, managing teams or redefining your next
chapter, JWWN offers space to learn, connect and grow alongside women who get
it.

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